Dawning Weapons: God Rolls & How to Farm

Destiny 2’s The Dawning Winter event is upon us, and like every year, it features unique mechanics, themed gear, and cosmetics to chase. This guide covers every Dawning weapon in Destiny 2, including their best rolls for PvE and PvP.

Updated as of Episode 2: Revenant.

2024 The Dawning schedule

The Dawning returns to Destiny 2 on December 10, 2024, and will be available to all players until December 31, 2024.

• The Dawning starts on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9 AM PDT
• The Dawning ends on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 9 AM PDT

New Dawning Weapons

Episode 2: Revenant introduces one brand-new Dawning weapon to the loot pool:

Mistral Lift

Linear Fusion Rifle

Heavy

Void

Event: Dawning

Mistral Lift Dawning weapon, Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Dawning God Rolls

This section covers the top Festival weapons in Destiny 2 today. PS: You’ll need to bake a ton of cookies and farm Dawning Essence. This guide covers how to farm Dawning Essence.

Item	Weapons	Type	Archetype	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Rank	Source	Available?	Tier rank	Source ❘ DLC	Final Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Mistral Lift	Mistral Lift Linear Fusion Rifle	Linear Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Timed-Event		Event: Dawning			Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive	Episode 2	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive
Albedo Wing	Albedo Wing Glaive	Glaive	Aggressive	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	Event: Dawning		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Rolls: Grave Robber (also good: Beacon Rounds) + Close to Melee (also good: Demolitionist) PvP God Rolls: Beacon Rounds + Close to Melee ► Albedo Wing has a fair bit going for it, especially for a weapon only available for a handful of weeks each year. From new and unique perks such as Beacon Rounds to favorites that have cemented themselves as no-brainers for glaive users (Close to Melee), this is arguably one of the most well-rounded glaives out there.	Season 23	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Rolls: Grave Robber (also good: Beacon Rounds) + Close to Melee (also good: Demolitionist) PvP God Rolls: Beacon Rounds + Close to Melee	Top-tier
Glacioclasm	Glacioclasm Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Timed-Event	A › Strong	Event: Dawning		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst ► A refreshed perk pool has breathed new life into Glacioclasm, and while it is held back by its charge time, the introduction of Repulsor Brace and Golden Tricorn allows for a perfectly synergized Void 3.0 build. Pair it with your favorite Void exotic and go to town.	Season 12	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst	Top-tier
Zephyr	Zephyr Sword	Sword	Adaptive	Heavy	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Event: Dawning		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Cold Steel ► Adaptive Frame Swords are excellent, and Zephyr is no exception. Coming with Relentless Strikes and Cold Steel, Zephyr is an excellent option for damage.	30th Anniversary event	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Cold Steel	Top-tier
Stay Frosty	Stay Frosty Pulse Rifle	Pulse Rifle	Lightweight	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Event: Dawning		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Moving Target) + Kill Clip ► New with the Dawning 2022 event, Stay Frosty is one of few Lightweight pulse rifles. With pretty good PVP perks, this seasonal weapon has the opportunity to excel past competition in the Crucible. However, once the hype around it settles down, we believe Stay Frosty will fall in the middle of the pack.	Season 19	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Moving Target) + Kill Clip
Avalanche	Avalanche Machine Gun	Machine Gun	Adaptive	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Timed-Event	B › Average	Event: Dawning		Average ❘ B	Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Incandescent ► When The Dawning comes around, it is worth adding Avalanche to your collection if you don't have any other solar machine guns. Avalanche is outclassed by other options, but its accessibility and ability to roll with Incandescent makes it a great alternative.	Season 12	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Incandescent
Cold Front	Cold Front Submachine Gun	Submachine Gun	Aggressive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Timed-Event	C › Weak	Event: Dawning		Weak ❘ C	Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Rampage ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 12	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Rampage

Tier levels used for our list:

• S+ Tier – Meta: Weapons so good they singlehandedly shifted the current meta
• S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapons.
• A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapons, but not on the same level as S Tier Choices.
• B Tier – Average: Either decent weapons or weapons that fit a very specific niche/use case.
• C Tier – Weak: Mediocre weapons that are easily outclassed by the competition.
• D Tier – Worst: Weapons that don’t have much to offer and don’t deserve your attention.

🚨 Remember that all Dawning weapons now feature an exclusive Origin Trait: Dawning Surprise.

Your turn

You now know everything about weapons dropping from this year’s Dawning event, whether for PvP or PvE content. So, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!