Best Trace Rifles in Destiny 2: Tier List for PvP and PvE

Considered second-tier for too long, Trace rifles are finally in a good place. There are now several Legendary alternatives, and the top Exotic Traces are considered among the best weapons in Destiny 2.

This guide covers every Trace Rifle in Destiny 2, including Exotic and Legendary Traces and the best rolls for PvE and PvP.

 Updated as of Season of the Wish (S23). See Updates.

Destiny 2 Best Trace Rifle: Top-tier Options

This Tier list features the Top-tier Exotic and Legendary Traces in the game and covers both PvE and PvP:

Item	Weapons	Type	Archetype	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Rank	Source	Available?	Tier rank	Source ❘ DLC	Final Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Path of Least Resistance	Path of Least Resistance	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Operation: Seraph's Shield		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Operation: Seraph's Shield Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Rolls: Stats for All (also good: Subsistence) + Voltshot (also good: One for All) ► Acting as a mini-Coldheart, Path of Least Resistance is great for Guardians looking for a strong non-exotic weapon pairing for their Arc builds. A solid first column of perks combines with Voltshot to create a weapon that feels potent in any PvE activity you put it up against.	Season 19	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Rolls: Stats for All (also good: Subsistence) + Voltshot (also good: One for All)	Top-tier
Acasia's Dejection	Acasia's Dejection	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Solar	Lightfall	Yes	S › Best	Root of Nightmares Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Root of Nightmares Raid Lightfall	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Rolls: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Incandescent (also good: Paracausal Affinity) ► On the same level as Retraced Path, Acasia's Dejection is one of the best legendary trace rifles for generic gameplay. While it does have Solar synergy through Incandescent, it's typically used without builds in mind. This trace rifle is an excellent pick for anyone looking for one that excels in all situations.	Season 20	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Rolls: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Incandescent (also good: Paracausal Affinity)	Top-tier
Incisor	Incisor	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Strand	Lightfall	Yes	S › Best	Trials of Osiris		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Trials of Osiris Lightfall	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Lead From Gold + Swashbuckler (also good: Killing Tally) ► While Incisor doesn't have the best perk pool in the world, it still outclasses Appetence, its only direct competitor. If you're looking for a trace rifle in the kinetic slot with a wide range of utility, Incisor is the top pick (at least until The Final Shape).	Season 23	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Lead From Gold + Swashbuckler (also good: Killing Tally)	Top-tier
The Navigator	The Navigator	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Special	Strand	Deluxe Edition	Yes	A › Strong	Ghost of the Deep Dungeon		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Ghost of the Deep Dungeon Deluxe Edition	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Firing this weapon at an ally grants Woven Mail to both the user and the target. Dealing sustained damage severs the target." ► The Navigator is obscenely powerful on the Titan class but only average on Warlock and Hunter. On Titan, The Navigator can deal outrageous damage with the Grapple Melee, Wormgod Caress, and a one-two punch Shotgun.	Season 21	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Firing this weapon at an ally grants Woven Mail to both the user and the target. Dealing sustained damage severs the target."	Top-tier
Divinity	Divinity	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Special	Arc	Shadowkeep	Yes	A › Strong	Exotic Quest		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Exotic Quest Shadowkeep	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Sustained damage with this weapon envelops the target in a field that weakens and disrupts them." ► Divinity has been a great choice for years now. Even though a recent nerf reduced its debuff to 15%, this trace rifle still proves its worth through the ability to make crits way easier to hit. Plus, it's still considered the best Overload weapon in the game.	Season 8	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Sustained damage with this weapon envelops the target in a field that weakens and disrupts them."	Top-tier
Ager's Scepter	Ager's Scepter	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Special	Stasis	Beyond Light	Yes	A › Strong	Exotic Kiosk		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Exotic Kiosk Beyond Light	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Final blows with this weapon generate a slowing burst around the defeated target. Stasis final blows transfer ammo to this weapon's magazine from reserves." ► Ager's Scepter is the Stasis weapon; sadly, Stasis isn't awfully good right now. While it can freeze and lock up entire rooms in ice, it doesn't really matter when the alternative is to just outright kill the enemies. Ager's Scepter remains a very powerful option on its own, though.	Season 15	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Final blows with this weapon generate a slowing burst around the defeated target. Stasis final blows transfer ammo to this weapon's magazine from reserves."	Top-tier
Retraced Path	Retraced Path	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Dares of Eternity		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Dares of Eternity Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Incandescent (also good: One for All) ► Now that legendary trace rifles have found their niche in the game, Retraced Path has begun to excel in various activities and builds. While it's often overlooked by newer options and exotics like Path of Least Resistance and The Navigator, Retraced Path continues to hold its own—especially when combined with a strong Solar build.	30th Anniversary event	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Incandescent (also good: One for All)	Top-tier
Appetence	Appetence	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Stasis	Season 23	Yes	A › Strong	Seasonal activity		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Seasonal activity Season 23	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Overflow + Killing Tally (also good: One for All) ► One of the first Kinetic legendary trace rifles added into the game, Appetence is a consistent option simply because of its novelty. However, its actual perks aren't all that special, especially compared to Incisor (its only direct competition as of right now). Appetence isn't outstanding unless you're specifically looking for a kinetic legendary trace rifle.	Season 23	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Overflow + Killing Tally (also good: One for All)	Top-tier

Destiny 2 Traces: The complete list

This database includes every viable Trace rifle currently in the game:

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?
	Ager's Scepter	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Stasis	Beyond Light	Yes	Special	Stasis	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Beyond Light	Season 15	Kinetic	No	Top-tier
	The Navigator	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Strand	Deluxe Edition	Yes	Special	Strand	Strong ❘ A	PvE + PvP	Ghost of the Deep Dungeon	No	Deluxe Edition	Season 21	Kinetic	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
	Divinity	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Arc	Shadowkeep	Yes	Special	Arc	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Exotic Quest	No	Shadowkeep	Season 8	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Wavesplitter	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Void	Average ❘ B	PvE	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 4	Energy	No
	Ruinous Effigy	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Void	Shadowkeep	Yes	Special	Void	Weak ❘ C	-	Exotic Kiosk	No	Shadowkeep	Season 11	Energy	No
	Prometheus Lens	Trace Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Weak ❘ C	-	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 2	Energy	No
	Appetence	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Stasis	Season 23	Yes	Special	Stasis	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Seasonal activity	Yes	Season 23	Season 23	Kinetic	Craftable	Top-tier
	Retraced Path	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Dares of Eternity	Yes	Free-to-Play	30th Anniversary event	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier	Incandescent
	Hollow Denial	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Void	Beyond Light	Yes	Special	Void	Weak ❘ C	-	Presage	Yes	Beyond Light	Season 17	Energy	Craftable		Repulsor Brace
	Acasia's Dejection	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Solar	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Root of Nightmares Raid	Yes	Lightfall	Season 20	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier	Incandescent,Reconstruction
	Incisor	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Strand	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Strand	Best ❘ S	PvE	Trials of Osiris	No	Lightfall	Season 23	Energy	No	Top-tier
	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

These are the different Tier levels used for our list:

• S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapons in our Tier List.
• A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapons, 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.

Best Destiny 2 Trace Rifles in 2024

Ready to dig deeper into the absolute best Traces in Destiny 2 right now? These are the cream of the crop, our favorites (for PvE and PvP):

5. Ager’s Scepter

Excels in PvE and PvP

One of the most underrated exotics in the game, Ager’s Scepter is exceptionally potent—especially compared to other special weapons in the kinetic slot.

In PvE, Ager’s ability to slow and freeze every enemy in sight is unmatched, even compared to Bleak Watcher. This potency extends to Master and Grandmaster-level activities, where debuffing enemies is vital to your fireteam’s success.

Ager’s Scepter also has an S-Tier catalyst, allowing its freeze and build potential to skyrocket. While Stasis builds have recently declined in popularity due to Strand’s potent release, Ager’s really brings them to the next level with its unparalleled synergy with Aspects and Fragments.

Overall, Ager’s is an outstanding pick for all areas of the game. Its raw power is only pushed to greater extents through popular Stasis builds and its absurd catalyst.

Exotic Perk: “Final blows with this weapon generate a slowing burst around the defeated target. Stasis final blows transfer ammo to this weapon’s magazine from reserves.”

How to get it: Ager’s Scepter can be purchased at the Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower.

Name: Ager's Scepter

Type: Trace Rifle Archetype: Exotic

Ammo: Special Element: Stasis

Craftable: No Released: Season 15

Source: Exotic Kiosk Requires: Beyond Light

4. The Navigator

Excels in PvE and PvP

Containing everything you’d want and more in an exotic Strand trace rifle, The Navigator combines Lumina’s support power with the build potential of something like Ager’s Scepter.

The main perk of The Navigator deals with Woven Mail, arguably the most potent buff Destiny 2 has to offer. It provides a 60% reduction in damage (25% in PvP), and The Navigator’s perk allows you to keep it applied to yourself and allies 100% of the time.

This exotic also has noticeable synergy with Strand subclasses, especially for Hunters and Titans. While utilizing the Aspects and Fragments these subclasses have to offer isn’t required, they elevate this weapon to the next level.

While the damage output of The Navigator is pretty bad for an exotic weapon, its support capabilities can easily keep you and your allies alive in high-level PvE activities. Any Guardian looking to adopt a greater support playstyle should invest in farming for this exotic, regardless of your opinions on Strand subclasses.

Exotic Perk: “Firing this weapon at an ally grants Woven Mail to both the user and the target. Dealing sustained damage severs the target.”

How to get it: The Navigator can be acquired from the Ghost of the Deep dungeon.

Name: The Navigator

Type: Trace Rifle Archetype: Exotic

Ammo: Special Element: Strand

Craftable: No Released: Season 21

Source: Ghost of the Deep Dungeon Requires: Deluxe Edition

3. Divinity

 Excels in PvE

Divinity continues to dominate the high-end PvE scene, even with a substantial nerf to the debuff it applies.

Divinity now only debuffs enemies by 15% in PvE, which is relatively weak compared to other popular options. However, Divinity’s popularity has endured, primarily due to the precision hit field it creates.

While running the weapon effectively removes one player’s damage potential entirely, the addition of the crit bubble on bosses allows precision-based weapons like linear fusion rifles and snipers to be used highly efficiently.

Divinity’s one colossal problem is its effectiveness (or lack thereof) in PvP. However, its unwavering power in PvE more than makes up for this flaw.

While running it may be incredibly dull, having a Divinity user in your fireteam is extremely helpful in many raid and dungeon encounters.

Exotic Perk: “Sustained damage with this weapon envelops the target in a field that weakens and disrupts them.”

How to get it: Divinity can be acquired by completing an Exotic quest.

Name: Divinity

Type: Trace Rifle Archetype: Exotic

Ammo: Special Element: Arc

Craftable: No Released: Season 8

Source: Exotic Quest Requires: Shadowkeep

2. Acasia’s Dejection

 Excels in PvE

Compared to other legendary traces, Acasia’s is exceptionally well-rounded and doesn’t need to rely on build potential to help it succeed. While the option of Incandescent in the final column lends itself to Solar subclass synergy, other options like Paracausal Affinity are arguably stronger.

These potent final column perks are further supported by the ones available in the column before, which is filled to the brim with S-Tier picks like Reconstruction and Rewind Rounds. With the potential exception of Hip-Fire Grip, this first column of main perks has zero misses.

The only negative aspect of Acasia’s Dejection is its lack of utility in The Crucible. This is a common trend with trace rifles, however, and realistically doesn’t take much away from this otherwise-powerful pick.

Acasia’s is an excellent choice for Guardians looking to incorporate a double-special weapon loadout into their arsenal. While it—and trace rifles as a whole—can struggle to keep up with SMGs and other primary ammo options, this is an excellent pick for anyone wanting to try trace rifles. These are the top Acasia’s Dejection God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Incandescent (also good: Paracausal Affinity)

How to get it: Acasia’s Dejection can be acquired from the Root of Nightmares raid.

Name: Acasia's Dejection

Type: Trace Rifle Archetype: Adaptive

Ammo: Special Element: Solar

Craftable: Yes Released: Season 20

Source: Root of Nightmares Raid Requires: Lightfall

1. Incisor

 Excels in PvE

The only Strand Legendary Trace Rifle today, Incisor also features several competitive perks that make it a hot commodity. There are stronger weapon types than Trace Rifles, but as far as Traces go, Incisor is one of the best. If you don’t have The Navigator from Ghosts of the Deep, Incisor will be your only other option, immediately making it desirable.

Acacia’s add clear potential with Incandescent or quality of life with Frenzy is strong, but the versatility and build potential that options such as Slice or Hatchling have make up the difference, as well as having classic perks like Killing Tally to round the weapon out.

In PvP, it does pretty well compared to other trace rifles. While it doesn’t have Coldheart’s DPS, it does have Slice, which is an excellent utility perk. These are the top Incisor God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Lead From Gold + Swashbuckler (also good: Killing Tally)

How to get it: Incisor can be acquired via Trials of Osiris (engrams and rank-ups).

Name: Incisor

Type: Trace Rifle Archetype: Adaptive

Ammo: Special Element: Strand

Craftable: No Released: Season 23

Source: Trials of Osiris Requires: Lightfall

Trace Rifles and the PvP Meta: TTK

We covered which Trace rifles are considered top-tier (and should be farmed) and which ones can be safely ignored. But how do they compare, in general, to other Special weapons in PvP?

Weapon Type	Rank	Tier	Trend	Role ❘ Current State	Category
Shotguns	S › Best	Best ❘ S	-	► With the introduction of fixed (and consistent) pellet spread patterns per archetype and the reversal of some widely disliked nerfs, Shotguns are finally back. With consistent changes in the right direction, Shotguns are once more a staple pick among many PvP players. ► Best Archetype: Precision (65 RPM) - Example: Matador 64	PVP Specials
Sniper Rifles	S › Best	Best ❘ S	-	► Sniper Rifles are in an excellent spot right now. After the nerfs to Linear Fusion Rifles, it only makes sense that Sniper usage picked up. And with weapons that come stacked with aim assist and excellent perks, such as the Defiance of Yasmin or Beloved, it's easy to see why Snipers have risen up the ranks. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (90 RPM) - Example: Beloved	PVP Specials
Fusion Rifles	S › Best	Best ❘ S		► Fusion Rifles have been at the top of the meta for a while now, and it doesn't seem to be changing. Fusions can cover the close to medium ranges excellently, and a good Fusion Rifle player can be incredibly frustrating to play against, no matter the range of the engagement. ► Best Archetype: Precision (780ms Charge Time) - Example: Main Ingredient	PVP Specials
Linear Fusion Rifles	A › Strong	Strong ❘ A	-	► The special ammo Linear Fusion category of weapon is rather barren, but the two weapons that occupy it, Arbalest and Lorentz Driver, are both forces to be reckoned with. While they have received some deserved nerfs throughout Seasons 17-19, they remain a solid choice for many players wanting a long range option.	PVP Specials
Trace Rifles	B › Average	Average ❘ B	-	► Trace Rifles are quite a niche pick and will fall short as a competitive option in most players' hands. Even once you learn to master Trace Rifles, you'll be better off with a Special weapon that can provide a one-hit-kill t rather than one that can be out-dueled by a Primary weapon. ► All Archetypes are 1000 RPM - Best Option: Coldheart	PVP Specials
Glaives	B › Average	Average ❘ B		► With their buffs in Season 19 and the hit registration improvements they've seen, Glaives can be quite annoying to play against. That said, they are outclassed by other mid/long range options and can't compete at close range due to their lackluster melee. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (55 RPM)- Example: The Enigma	PVP Specials
Grenade Launchers	C › Weak	Weak ❘ C		► Grenade Launchers are annoying to play against, and that's about it. They can be used in a hot-swap loadout, but you'll be better served by a Bow like Le Monarque. Grenade launchers can put pressure on your enemies, but they can't bring the heat like some other Special Weapons can. ► Best Archetype: Lightweight - Example: Truthteller	PVP Specials

Remember that when it comes to PvP, TTK is perhaps the most important factor. As you know, the lower the TTK, the faster you can kill your opponent. We have a TTK guide/chart that includes TTK figures, but that mostly applies to Primary weapons, not Specials.

Having said that, if you equip ammo finder and scavenger mods and use Traces as a Primary weapon (like a souped-up Auto rifle), they can get the job done:

For the record, a 0.67s TTK is extremely fast and matches the fastest Primary weapons in the game (the top sidearms and SMGs). Trace Rifles have better range too, but on the other hand, they use Special ammo, which means you’ll have to be much more careful with how you spend ammo.

Using a Trace rifle may seem like a gimmick, but with the right ammo mods and mindset, you can have tons of fun with them.

Trace Rifles and the PvE Meta: DPS

How do Traces compare to other Special weapons in PvE?

Weapon Type	Rank	Tier	Trend	Role ❘ Current State	Category
Fusion Rifles	S › Best	Best ❘ S		►Fusion Rifles are absolutely insane right now. There were a ton of viable options already and newer options, such as The Eremite, can roll with perk combinations that can turn them into monsters. This, on top of certain Exotic options like Merciless, makes Fusion Rifles a staple option for either backup DPS or just general major clear. ► Best Archetype: Rapid-Fire (500ms Charge Time) - Example: Cartesian Coordinate	PVE Specials
Shotguns	S › Best	Best ❘ S		► Shotguns are excellent right now. They can be used in traditional hot-swap loadouts when combined with Tractor Cannon in a raid setting, and they remain strong at both major clear and burst damage. However, they can achieve some of the highest damage combos in the game due to their ease of use, high burst damage, and perks like One-Two Punch. ► Best Archetype: Lightweight (90 RPM) - Example: Wastelander M5	PVE Specials
Grenade Launchers	S › Best	Best ❘ S	-	► Grenade Launchers are brilliant right now. They are versatile and are arguably the best pick in almost all areas. They can have excellent add control through Blinding Grenades or the Wave Frame archetype, and they can also deal good boss damage in a 'hotswap' build with Spike Grenades. Simply put, having a strong arsenal of Grenade Launchers is something you should definitely prioritize if you're looking to get into high-level content. ► All Breach Grenade Launchers share the same archetype	PVE Specials
Sniper Rifles	B › Average	Average ❘ B	-	► Sniper Rifles have improved a tad, but not that much. They are still too slow for most players' liking, but they can still be a solid backup DPS option. These are commonly used in many longer-range DPS scenarios, but other than that, they remain mediocre. ► Best Archetype: Rapid-Fire (140 RPM) - Example: Supremacy	PVE Specials
Trace Rifles	B › Average	Average ❘ B	-	► With the nerfs to the double-special ammo economy, Trace Rifles have been knocked down a notch. Using a Primary weapon is just more efficient these days. However, they remain solid utility weapons and a go-to if players still want to run double-special lodouts. They also have a couple of solid Exotic options too, making them a decent pick right now.	PVE Specials
Glaives	B › Average	Average ❘ B	-	► Glaives require a bit of getting used to, but when you do, they can grant you crazy levels of damage resistance. However, they are quite a risky pick, especially if you haven't learned how to master them first. Glaives are also one-dimensional. There is basically no reason to use their melee attack, which is unfortunate as that is probably the most fun part of the Glaives. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (55 RPM) - Example: The Enigma	PVE Specials
Linear Fusion Rifles	C › Weak	Weak ❘ C		► Linear Fusion Rifles are difficult to rank as there are only two of them. While Arbalest is definitely a powerful weapon, it is by no means a must-pick anymore. And Lorentz Driver isn't exactly a serious contender for PvE. Overall, this archetype is quite weak, especially now that Arbalest isn't the top-pick it used to be.	PVE Specials

Remember that DPS is one of the most important factors when it comes to PvE. As you know, the higher the DPS, the more damage you can deal to a Boss or Major. This D2 DPS chart includes the DPS numbers for every weapon in Destiny 2.

When it comes to actual DPS numbers, Trace rifles are average:

-	Weapon Type	Archetype	Sustained DPS	Mag DPS	Total Damage	Specs	---	Best in Class	Change?	Ammo
	Trace Rifle	Exotic	15195	18525	685425	-		Ruinous Effigy		Special
	Trace Rifle	Exotic	13819	16638	410868	At Max charge		Coldheart	Buffed	Special
	Trace Rifle	Exotic	11265	13585	543400	Average		Wavesplitter	Buffed	Special
	Trace Rifle	Exotic	10295	11388		With "Judgement"		Divinity	Same	Special
	Pulse Rifle	Exotic	9843	9843		4-burst, Rounds + "Hunter's Trace"		Revision Zero		Primary
	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	8489	10170	407478	-		Appetence		Special
	Trace Rifle	Exotic	8389	10170	394596	-		The Navigator		Special
	Trace Rifle	Exotic	7413	8940	298000	-		Prometheus Lens	Buffed	Special
	Trace Rifle	Exotic		27587	354947	/w Catalyst		Ager's Scepter	Same	Special

Endgame content

Trace rifles do not excel in endgame content due to their lacking DPS numbers. Granted, some, such as Ager’s Scepter, can deal insane DPS. But for the most part, Traces excel thanks to the unique things they bring to the table. For example, Divinity is king for endgame PvE content due to its immense support to teammates.

Before you go…

Are you looking for a top-tier Primary and Heavy weapon to round out your loadout? We cover the Best Destiny 2 Hand Cannons and Best Destiny 2 Linear Fusion Rifles, too.

You now know everything there is to know about Trace rifles in Destiny 2, whether that is for PvP or PvE content.