Sometimes, even the best weapons in Destiny 2 won’t be good enough if their element doesn’t match your enemies’. This is especially true for Master and Grandmaster content. For that reason, knowing which weapons per element are best in class is extremely important in Destiny 2.
In this guide, we cover the best Arc weapon in Destiny 2 and provide you with a comprehensive list, including every Arc weapon in the game.
Updated as of Season of Defiance (S20).
What are Arc weapons in Destiny 2?
Arc weapons can sit on either the Energy or Heavy slot on your character. As their name implies, they can deal Arc elemental damage, which makes them perfect for activities filled with Arc enemy shields. Arc weapons can come in all flavors, including Primary, Special, and Heavy ammo weapons.
Best Arc weapons in Destiny 2: Tier list
The list below includes what we consider the top-tier Arc weapons in the game for PvE and PvP.
Art | Weapon | Type | Archetype | Rarity | Ammo? | Element? | Requirements | In loot pool? | Ammo | Element | Tier | Excels | Source | Craftable? | Requires | Released | Slot | Can be Crafted? | Best of? | Top Perk? |
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Trinity Ghoul | Combat Bow | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Exotic Engram | No | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Riskrunner | Submachine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Quest | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Cloudstrike | Sniper Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | Beyond Light | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Exotic Quest | No | Beyond Light | Season 12 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Divinity | Trace Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | Shadowkeep | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Quest | No | Shadowkeep | Season 8 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Legend of Acrius | Shotgun | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Thunderlord | Machine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Exotic Engram | No | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Grand Overture | Machine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Point of the Stag | Combat Bow | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Main Ingredient | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Nation of Beasts | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Last Wish Raid | Yes | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3 | Submachine Gun | Aggressive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Operation: Seraph's Shield | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Techeun Force | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Last Wish Raid | Yes | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Reconstruction | |
Last Dance | Sidearm | Omolon Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Salvager's Salvo | Grenade Launcher | Lightweight | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
PLUG ONE.1 | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Contingency Plan | Scout Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Wolftone Draw | Combat Bow | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Matador 64 | Shotgun | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | 30th Anniversary | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Grasp of Avarice Dungeon | No | 30th Anniversary | 30th Anniversary event | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Cantata-57 | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | Gunsmith | No | Free-to-Play | Season 16 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Insidious | Pulse Rifle | Aggressive Burst | Legendary | Primary | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Vow of the Disciple Raid | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Bait and Switch | |
Forbearance | Grenade Launcher | Wave | Legendary | Special | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Vow of the Disciple Raid | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Bait and Switch | |
Forgiveness | Sidearm | Aggressive Burst | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Trials of Osiris | No | Lightfall | Season 17 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Horror's Least | Pulse Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Dead Weight | Shotgun | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Playlist: Gambit | No | Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Brigand's Law | Sidearm | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Xûr | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Tarnished Mettle | Scout Rifle | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Xûr | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Mechabre | Sniper Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Event: Festival of the Lost | No | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | No | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Iterative Loop | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Neomuna | Yes | Lightfall | Season 20 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Prodigal Return | Grenade Launcher | Lightweight | Legendary | Special | Arc | Season 20 | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Seasonal activity | Yes | Season 20 | Season 20 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Phyllotactic Spiral | Pulse Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Neomuna | Yes | Lightfall | Season 20 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Unexpected Resurgence | Glaive | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Trials of Osiris | No | Lightfall | Season 21 | Energy | No | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Mercurial Overreach | Sniper Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Crucible Competitive | No | Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Oversoul Edict | Pulse Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Crota's End Raid | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot,Sword Logic | |
Albedo Wing | Glaive | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Event: Dawning | No | Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Scalar Potential | Pulse Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Season 23 | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | Seasonal activity | Yes | Season 23 | Season 23 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | ||
Subjunctive | Submachine Gun | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Season 23 | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Undying | Yes | Season 23 | Season 23 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Indebted Kindness | Sidearm | Rocket-Assisted | Legendary | Special | Arc | Deluxe Edition | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Warlord's Ruin Dungeon | No | Deluxe Edition | Season 23 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Forbearance (Brave) | Grenade Launcher | Wave | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Onslaught Activity | No | Free-to-Play | Into the Light | Energy | No | Top-tier | Bait and Switch | |
Bequest | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Beyond Light | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Deep Stone Crypt Raid | Yes | Beyond Light | Season 12 | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | ||
The Hothead | Rocket Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Explosive Light | |
Half-Truths | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Dares of Eternity | Yes | Free-to-Play | 30th Anniversary event | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | ||
Wendigo GL3 | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Explosive Light | |
Path of Least Resistance | Trace Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Operation: Seraph's Shield | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 19 | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Nasreddin | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Lost Sector | No | Free-to-Play | Season 20 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Song of Ir Yût | Machine Gun | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Crota's End Raid | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot,Sword Logic,Reconstruction,Bait and Switch | |
Crux Termination IV | Rocket Launcher | Aggressive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Reconstruction |
As a reminder, these are the different Tier levels used for our rankings:
- S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapon types.
- A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapon types, but not on the same level as S Tier Choices.
- B Tier – Average: Decent choices that can be lethal in the hands of a skilled player.
- C Tier – Weak: The middle of the pack, somewhat mediocre.
- D Tier – Worst: Lagging behind the competition, these don’t have much to offer.
Arc Weapons: The complete list
In case you’re looking for something much more specific (i.e., an Arc adaptive hand cannon) that you couldn’t find above, this list includes every Arc weapon still viable in Destiny 2:
Art | Weapon | Type | Archetype | Rarity | Ammo? | Element? | Requirements | In loot pool? | Ammo | Element | Tier | Excels | Source | Craftable? | Requires | Released | Slot | Can be Crafted? | Best of? | Top Perk? |
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Trinity Ghoul | Combat Bow | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Exotic Engram | No | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Coldheart | Trace Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Exotic Engram | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Energy | No | |||
Riskrunner | Submachine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Quest | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Cloudstrike | Sniper Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | Beyond Light | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Exotic Quest | No | Beyond Light | Season 12 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Divinity | Trace Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | Shadowkeep | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Quest | No | Shadowkeep | Season 8 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Symmetry | Scout Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Arc | Shadowkeep | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | PvP | Exotic Kiosk | No | Shadowkeep | Season 9 | Energy | No | |||
Edge of Concurrence | Glaive | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Exotic Quest | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Energy | Craftable | |||
Trespasser | Sidearm | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE + PvP | Exotic Kiosk | No | Witch Queen | Season 17 | Energy | No | |||
Delicate Tomb | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Witch Queen | Season 18 | Energy | No | |||
Centrifuse | Auto Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Season Pass | No | Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Energy | No | |||
Ex Diris | Grenade Launcher | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Arc | Season 22 | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Season Pass | No | Season 22 | Season 22 | Energy | No | |||
Legend of Acrius | Shotgun | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Anarchy | Grenade Launcher | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Forsaken Pack | Season 5 | Heavy | No | |||
Worldline Zero | Sword | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Exotic Kiosk | No | Free-to-Play | Season 3 | Heavy | No | |||
The Prospector | Grenade Launcher | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | PvE | Exotic Engram | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Heavy | No | |||
The Wardcliff Coil | Rocket Launcher | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | PvP | Exotic Engram | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Heavy | No | |||
Heir Apparent | Machine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Seasonal | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Event: Guardian Games | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Heavy | No | |||
The Queenbreaker | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Exotic Engram | No | Free-to-Play | Season 4 | Heavy | No | |||
D.A.R.C.I. | Sniper Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Exotic Engram | No | Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Heavy | No | |||
Thunderlord | Machine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Exotic Engram | No | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Grand Overture | Machine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Heavy | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Shadow Price | Auto Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | No | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | |||
Arsenic Bite-4b | Combat Bow | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | |||
Adored | Sniper Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Exotic Kiosk | No | Free-to-Play | Season 12 | Energy | No | |||
Posterity | Hand Cannon | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Beyond Light | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Deep Stone Crypt Raid | Yes | Beyond Light | Season 12 | Energy | Craftable | Voltshot,Reconstruction | ||
The Third Axiom | Pulse Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Vanguard Focusing | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | |||
First In, Last Out | Shotgun | Pinpoint Slug | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | |||
Xenoclast IV | Shotgun | Lightweight | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Vanguard Focusing | No | Free-to-Play | Season 12 | Energy | No | |||
Waking Vigil | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Shattered Throne Dungeon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | Voltshot | ||
Point of the Stag | Combat Bow | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Seventh Seraph VY-7 | Submachine Gun | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Energy | No | |||
Nature of the Beast | Hand Cannon | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | |||
The Keening | Sidearm | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Playlist: Crucible | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | |||
Main Ingredient | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Jian 7 Rifle | Pulse Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Energy | No | |||
Nation of Beasts | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Last Wish Raid | Yes | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Prophet of Doom | Shotgun | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | Shadowkeep | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE + PvP | Garden of Salvation Raid | No | Shadowkeep | Season 8 | Energy | No | |||
Exile's Curse | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Special | Arc | Lightfall | No | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Trials of Osiris | No | Lightfall | Season 10 | Energy | No | |||
Apostate | Sniper Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Moon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | |||
IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3 | Submachine Gun | Aggressive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Operation: Seraph's Shield | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Techeun Force | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Last Wish Raid | Yes | Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Reconstruction | |
Eternal Blazon | Scout Rifle | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | |||
Last Dance | Sidearm | Omolon Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Hollow Words | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | |||
Salvager's Salvo | Grenade Launcher | Lightweight | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
The Number | Auto Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | |||
PLUG ONE.1 | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Finite Impactor | Hand Cannon | Aggressive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | No | Primary | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | |||
Found Verdict | Shotgun | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Vault of Glass Raid | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | |||
The Vision | Sidearm | Omolon Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | |||
Occluded Finality | Sniper Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | No | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | PvP | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | |||
Stochastic Variable | Submachine Gun | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | |||
Arc Logic | Auto Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Moon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | No | |||
Contingency Plan | Scout Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Sorrow's Verse | Auto Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | - | Playlist: Crucible | No | Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Energy | No | |||
Wolftone Draw | Combat Bow | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Matador 64 | Shotgun | Precision | Legendary | Special | Arc | 30th Anniversary | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Grasp of Avarice Dungeon | No | 30th Anniversary | 30th Anniversary event | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Sweet Sorrow | Auto Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Vox Obscura | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Energy | Craftable | |||
Crisis Inverted | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Playlist: Crucible | No | Free-to-Play | Season 16 | Energy | No | |||
Come to Pass | Auto Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Primary | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | - | Wellspring | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Energy | Craftable | |||
Cantata-57 | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | Gunsmith | No | Free-to-Play | Season 16 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Insidious | Pulse Rifle | Aggressive Burst | Legendary | Primary | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Vow of the Disciple Raid | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Bait and Switch | |
Forbearance | Grenade Launcher | Wave | Legendary | Special | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Vow of the Disciple Raid | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Bait and Switch | |
Forgiveness | Sidearm | Aggressive Burst | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Trials of Osiris | No | Lightfall | Season 17 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Gallu RR3 | Sniper Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | PvP | Gunsmith | No | Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Energy | No | |||
Horror's Least | Pulse Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Nezarec's Whisper | Glaive | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Beyond Light | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Presage | Yes | Beyond Light | Season 17 | Energy | Craftable | |||
The Wizened Rebuke | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Energy | No | Voltshot | ||
Dead Weight | Shotgun | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Playlist: Gambit | No | Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Out of Bounds | Submachine Gun | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | - | Playlist: Crucible | No | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | No | |||
Brigand's Law | Sidearm | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Xûr | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
The Inquisitor | Shotgun | Pinpoint Slug | Legendary | Special | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Trials of Osiris | No | Lightfall | Season 18 | Energy | No | |||
Tarnished Mettle | Scout Rifle | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Xûr | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Midha’s Reckoning | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE + PvP | King's Fall Raid | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | Craftable | |||
Mechabre | Sniper Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Event: Festival of the Lost | No | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | No | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Dark Decider | Auto Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Energy | No | Voltshot | ||
Tripwire Canary | Combat Bow | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Operation: Seraph's Shield | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 19 | Energy | Craftable | |||
Gunnora's Axe | Shotgun | Pinpoint Slug | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE + PvP | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Energy | No | Voltshot | ||
Albruna-D | Sniper Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE + PvP | Playlist: Gambit | No | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Energy | No | |||
Long Arm | Scout Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Deluxe Edition | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Spire of the Watcher Dungeon | No | Deluxe Edition | Season 19 | Energy | No | |||
Iterative Loop | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Neomuna | Yes | Lightfall | Season 20 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Prodigal Return | Grenade Launcher | Lightweight | Legendary | Special | Arc | Season 20 | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Seasonal activity | Yes | Season 20 | Season 20 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Phyllotactic Spiral | Pulse Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Neomuna | Yes | Lightfall | Season 20 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Hand in Hand | Shotgun | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Lost Sector | No | Free-to-Play | Season 20 | Energy | No | |||
Loaded Question | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Energy | No | |||
Combined Action | Hand Cannon | Aggressive | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvP | Lost Sector | No | Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Energy | No | Voltshot | ||
Unexpected Resurgence | Glaive | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Trials of Osiris | No | Lightfall | Season 21 | Energy | No | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Mercurial Overreach | Sniper Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvP | Crucible Competitive | No | Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Sole Survivor | Sniper Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Season 21 | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Fishing | No | Season 21 | Season 21 | Energy | No | Voltshot | ||
Deadpan Delivery | Shotgun | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Recovered Red War | No | Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Energy | No | |||
Oversoul Edict | Pulse Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Crota's End Raid | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot,Sword Logic | |
Albedo Wing | Glaive | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | Event: Dawning | No | Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Undercurrent | Grenade Launcher | Wave | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Energy | No | Voltshot,Bait and Switch | ||
Scalar Potential | Pulse Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Season 23 | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvP | Seasonal activity | Yes | Season 23 | Season 23 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | ||
Subjunctive | Submachine Gun | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Season 23 | Yes | Primary | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Undying | Yes | Season 23 | Season 23 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Indebted Kindness | Sidearm | Rocket-Assisted | Legendary | Special | Arc | Deluxe Edition | Yes | Special | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Warlord's Ruin Dungeon | No | Deluxe Edition | Season 23 | Energy | No | Top-tier | ||
Prosecutor | Auto Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Primary | Arc | Ongoing... | - | Prophecy Dungeon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Energy | No | |||
Forbearance (Brave) | Grenade Launcher | Wave | Legendary | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Onslaught Activity | No | Free-to-Play | Into the Light | Energy | No | Top-tier | Bait and Switch | |
THE SWARM | Machine Gun | High-Impact | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Heavy | No | |||
Seventh Seraph SAW | Machine Gun | High-Impact | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Heavy | No | |||
Temptation's Hook | Sword | Caster | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Heavy | No | |||
Interference VI | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Heavy | No | |||
Shining Sphere | Rocket Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | No | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Iron Banner | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Heavy | No | |||
Heretic | Rocket Launcher | Aggressive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Moon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Heavy | No | |||
Hoosegow | Rocket Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Heavy | No | |||
Blast Battue | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Lost Sector | No | Free-to-Play | Season 12 | Heavy | No | |||
Bequest | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Beyond Light | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Deep Stone Crypt Raid | Yes | Beyond Light | Season 12 | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | ||
Honor's Edge | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | - | Xûr | No | Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Heavy | No | |||
Subzero Salvo | Rocket Launcher | Precision | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | Europa | No | Free-to-Play | Season 12 | Heavy | No | |||
Tarantula | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | - | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Heavy | No | |||
Sleepless | Rocket Launcher | High-Impact | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Shattered Throne Dungeon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Heavy | No | |||
A Fine Memorial | Machine Gun | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Moon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Heavy | No | |||
Night Terror | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | - | Moon | No | Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Heavy | No | |||
The Hothead | Rocket Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Explosive Light | |
Half-Truths | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Dares of Eternity | Yes | Free-to-Play | 30th Anniversary event | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | ||
Hero of Ages | Sword | Vortex | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | 30th Anniversary | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Worst ❘ D | PvE | Grasp of Avarice Dungeon | No | 30th Anniversary | 30th Anniversary event | Heavy | No | |||
Tarnation | Grenade Launcher | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Wellspring | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 16 | Heavy | Craftable | |||
Stormchaser | Linear Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Deluxe Edition | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Duality Dungeon | No | Deluxe Edition | Season 17 | Heavy | No | |||
Planck's Stride | Machine Gun | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Xûr | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Heavy | Craftable | |||
Sailspy Pitchglass | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Xûr | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Heavy | Craftable | Voltshot | ||
Blowout | Rocket Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | PvE | Playlist: Crucible | No | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Heavy | No | Explosive Light | ||
Wendigo GL3 | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Nightfall: The Ordeals | No | Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Explosive Light | |
Path of Least Resistance | Trace Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Arc | The Witch Queen | Yes | Special | Arc | Best ❘ S | PvE | Operation: Seraph's Shield | Yes | Witch Queen | Season 19 | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot | |
Terminus Horizon | Machine Gun | High-Impact | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Deluxe Edition | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Average ❘ B | - | Spire of the Watcher Dungeon | No | Deluxe Edition | Season 19 | Heavy | No | Voltshot | ||
Nasreddin | Sword | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Lost Sector | No | Free-to-Play | Season 20 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
Goldtusk | Sword | Lightweight | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Engram Focusing | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 20 | Heavy | Craftable | |||
Eleatic Principle | Machine Gun | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Season 22 | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Weak ❘ C | - | Seasonal activity | Yes | Season 22 | Season 22 | Heavy | Craftable | |||
Song of Ir Yût | Machine Gun | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | Crota's End Raid | Yes | Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | Voltshot,Sword Logic,Reconstruction,Bait and Switch | |
Crux Termination IV | Rocket Launcher | Aggressive | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Strong ❘ A | PvE | World loot pool | No | Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Reconstruction | |
Hullabaloo | Grenade Launcher | Wave | Legendary | Heavy | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | Heavy | Arc | Ongoing... | - | Event: Guardian Games | No | Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Heavy | No |
Before you go…
Looking for more elemental weapons? The following guides cover every Solar, Void, Strand, and Stasis weapon currently in the game:
By now, you know everything there is to know about Arc weapons in Destiny 2: What makes them special, how to recognize them, and which ones are the best. This will hopefully help you get one step closer to the perfect loadout, combining top-tier armor, mods, and weapons.
The Insidious is craftable.
My xenoclast IV saw this and made sad puppy dog noises… Had to feed it a bunch of unstoppable champs to cheer it up. Shame on you.
Forgot Xenoclast IV