Destiny 2 Adept Weapons: Tier list & How to get them

by | Sep 14, 2023 | Weapons

For years, hardcore players begged for exclusive rewards worthy of the most difficult endgame content in the game. Something that could only be acquired by completing the most challenging activating in-game. Something rare they would be proud to show off. Enter Adept weapons.

Obtainable only in the most challenging parts of the Destiny 2 experience, Adept weapons offer better stats, a different visual design, and perhaps more importantly, bragging rights.

How to get Adept Weapons in Destiny

There are three distinct sources of Adept weapons in Destiny 2: Grandmaster Nightfalls, Trials of Osiris, and Raids in Master difficulty. With both PvE and PvP covered, anyone can chase Adept weapons, no matter their preferences.

1. How to get Adept Trials weapons: Complete a Flawless card

In order to farm Trials Adept Weapons, you need to complete Flawless cards in Trials of Osiris. This guide includes the rotation and entire seasonal calendar, the featured Map, and more.

2. How to get Adept Nightfall weapons: Complete a Nightfall in Grandmaster difficulty

In order to farm Nightfall Adept Weapons, you need to complete Nightfall: The Ordeals on Grandmaster difficulty. Needless to say, this is a challenge, not only because it requires ridiculous Power Levels but also because it’s an extremely challenging activity that requires a coordinated team with strong builds. Adept Nightfall weapons are also on a weekly rotation. This guide includes the entire season schedule and rotation.

3. How to get Adept Raid weapons: Complete Master Challenges in Raids

All raids from the Vault of Glass onwards feature a Master mode that can reward you with Adept weapons when completing their weekly Master Challenges. Master Challenges vary in difficulty. Some of them are fairly straightforward, while others require much more communication and coordination. And as mentioned before, these Challenges need to be performed in Master difficulty, which is on and by itself hard enough.

You can find guides and schedules for every Master Raid Challenge here.

Adept weapons Vow Master Destiny 2 featured

Raid Adept weapon, Destiny 2

What are Adept weapons in Destiny 2?

Adept weapons are special versions of guns that can only be found in some endgame activities in Destiny 2. On top of featuring a different color design, they are able to equip Adept mods and can get improved stats when Masterworked.

Acquiring Adept weapons requires you to either complete a Flawless card in Trials of Osiris, complete Grandmaster Nightfalls, or complete Master mode challenges in either the Vault of Glass or Vow of the Disciple raids.

Adept weapons in Destiny 2: The Complete list

There are currently 38 Adept weapons in Destiny 2, and they can only be obtained from recent Raids, Trails of Osiris, and Grandmaster Nightfalls:

Crota’s End Adept weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Fang of Ir Yût artFang of Ir YûtScout RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Strong

A

PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticCraftableTop-tierSword Logic
Swordbreaker artSwordbreakerShotgunLightweightLegendarySpecialStrandFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element Strand
Strong

A

PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticCraftableTop-tierSword Logic
Eidolon Ally artEidolon AllyAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

PvPCrota's End RaidError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticNo
Word of Crota artWord of CrotaHand CannonPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Strong

A

PvE + PvPCrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22EnergyCraftableTop-tierSword Logic
Abyss Defiant artAbyss DefiantAuto RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Strong

A

PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Sword Logic,Reconstruction
Oversoul Edict artOversoul EdictPulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Best

S

PvE + PvPCrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22EnergyCraftableTop-tierVoltshot,Sword Logic
Song of Ir Yût artSong of Ir YûtMachine GunAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Strong

A

PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22HeavyCraftableTop-tierVoltshot,Sword Logic,Reconstruction,Bait and Switch

Root of Nightmares Adept weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
 artMykel's ReverenceSidearmRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Average

B

PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftable
Rufus's Fury artRufus's FuryAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Best

S

PvE + PvPRoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftableTop-tierReconstruction
Acasia's Dejection artAcasia's DejectionTrace RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialSolarLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Best

S

PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Reconstruction
Nessa's Oblation artNessa's OblationShotgunPinpoint SlugLegendarySpecialVoidLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Average

B

PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20EnergyCraftableDestabilizing Rounds,Repulsor Brace,Reconstruction
Koraxis's Distress artKoraxis's DistressGrenade LauncherRapid-FireLegendaryHeavyStrandLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element Strand
Average

B

-Root of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20HeavyCraftableReconstruction
Briar's Contempt artBriar's ContemptLinear Fusion RifleAggressiveLegendaryHeavySolarLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Best

S

PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20HeavyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Reconstruction

Trials of Osiris Adept weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
The Scholar Destiny 2 artThe ScholarScout RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryKineticLightfallNoPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Weak

C

-Trials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 10KineticNo
The Messenger artThe MessengerPulse RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryKineticLightfallNoPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 13KineticNoTop-tierKinetic Tremors
Destiny 2 Astral HorizonAstral HorizonShotgunAggressiveLegendarySpecialKineticLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvETrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 10KineticNoTop-tier
Eye of Sol artEye of SolSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialKineticLightfallNoSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Best

S

PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 10KineticNoTop-tier
Burden of Guilt artBurden of GuiltFusion RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialStasisLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
Best

S

PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 17KineticNoTop-tier
Whistler's WhimWhistler's WhimCombat BowLightweightLegendaryPrimaryKineticLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 18KineticNoTop-tier
The Immortal artThe ImmortalSubmachine GunAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Best

S

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticNoTop-tier
The Prophet art Destiny 2The ProphetScout RifleAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryStasisLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis StasisOngoing...-Trials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 23KineticNo
Igneous Hammer artIgneous HammerHand CannonAggressiveLegendaryPrimarySolarLightfallNoPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Strong

A

PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 13EnergyNoTop-tierIncandescent
Exiles Curse Destiny 2 artExile's CurseFusion RifleHigh-ImpactLegendarySpecialArcLightfallNoSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Average

B

PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 10EnergyNo
The Summoner artThe SummonerAuto RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimarySolarLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Best

S

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 23EnergyNoTop-tier
Shayura's Wrath artShayura's WrathSubmachine GunPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Best

S

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 14EnergyNoTop-tier
Aisha's Embrace artAisha's EmbraceScout RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryVoidLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Weak

C

PvETrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 16EnergyNo
Forgiveness artForgivenessSidearmAggressive BurstLegendaryPrimaryArcLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Strong

A

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 17EnergyNoTop-tier
The Inquisitor artThe InquisitorShotgunPinpoint SlugLegendarySpecialArcLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Average

B

PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 18EnergyNo
Exalted Truth artExalted TruthHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryVoidLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Best

S

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 19EnergyNoTop-tierRepulsor Brace
Unexpected Resurgenc art Destiny 2Unexpected ResurgenceGlaiveAdaptiveLegendarySpecialArcLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Best

S

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 21EnergyNoTop-tierVoltshot
Incisor art Destiny 2IncisorTrace RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialStrandLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element Strand
Best

S

PvETrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 23EnergyNoTop-tier
Sola's Scar artSola's ScarSwordCasterLegendaryHeavySolarLightfallNoHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Worst

D

-Trials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 13HeavyNo
Tomorrows Answer Destiny 2 artTomorrow's AnswerRocket LauncherHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyVoidLightfallNoHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
Weak

C

PvETrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 10HeavyNo
Reed's Regret artReed's RegretLinear Fusion RiflePrecisionLegendaryHeavyStasisLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
Strong

A

PvETrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 15HeavyNoTop-tier
Unwavering Duty artUnwavering DutyMachine GunAdaptiveLegendaryHeavySolarLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Best

S

PvETrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 19HeavyNoTop-tierIncandescent
Cataphract GL3 artCataphract GL3Grenade LauncherAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyStrandLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element Strand
Strong

A

PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2 NoLightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 22HeavyNoTop-tierBait and Switch

Nightfall Adept weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Duty Bound artDuty BoundAuto RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 16KineticNo
Silicon Neuroma artSilicon NeuromaSniper RifleAggressiveLegendarySpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvE + PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 16KineticNoTop-tier
D.F.A. artD.F.A.Hand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

-Nightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 17KineticNo
The Militia's BirthrightThe Militia's BirthrightGrenade LauncherLightweightLegendarySpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18KineticNo
Buzzard artBuzzardSidearmAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 20KineticNoKinetic Tremors
Warden's Law artWarden's LawHand CannonHeavy BurstLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvE + PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticNoTop-tier
Price artShadow PriceAuto RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayNoPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Weak

C

-Nightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 13EnergyNo
The Palindrome artThe PalindromeHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayNoPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Strong

A

PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 13EnergyNoTop-tier
PLUG ONE.1 artPLUG ONE.1Fusion RiflePrecisionLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Strong

A

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14EnergyNoTop-tier
Uzume RR4 artUzume RR4Sniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Strong

A

PvE + PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14EnergyNoTop-tierIncandescent
The Comedian artThe ComedianShotgunAggressiveLegendarySpecialVoidFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Weak

C

-Nightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15EnergyNo
Horror's Least artHorror's LeastPulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Best

S

PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 17EnergyNoTop-tier
Mindbender's Ambition artMindbender's AmbitionShotgunAggressiveLegendarySpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Average

B

PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18EnergyNoIncandescent
Loaded Question art Destiny 2Loaded QuestionFusion RifleHigh-ImpactLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Average

B

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 21EnergyNo
Pre Astyanax IV artPre Astyanax IVCombat BowPrecisionLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Strong

A

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 22EnergyNoTop-tierIncandescent
Undercurrent art Destiny 2UndercurrentGrenade LauncherWaveLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Average

B

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 23EnergyNoVoltshot,Bait and Switch
Wild Style art Destiny 2Wild StyleGrenade LauncherDouble FireLegendarySpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar SolarOngoing...-Nightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 23EnergyNo
THE SWARM artTHE SWARMMachine GunHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Average

B

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 13HeavyNo
The Hothead artThe HotheadRocket LauncherAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Strong

A

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15HeavyNoTop-tierExplosive Light
Wendigo GL3 art
Wendigo GL3Grenade LauncherAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Strong

A

PvE + PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 19HeavyNoTop-tierExplosive Light
BrayTech Osprey art Destiny 2BrayTech OspreyRocket LauncherHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
Average

B

PvE + PvPNightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 21HeavyNo
The Slammer art Destiny 2The SlammerSwordVortexLegendaryHeavyStasisFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
Strong

A

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 23HeavyNoTop-tier

King’s Fall Adept weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Smite of Merain artSmite of MerainPulse RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18KineticCraftableTop-tier
Defiance of Yasmin artDefiance of YasminSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvE + PvPKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18KineticCraftableTop-tier
Zaouli’s Bane artZaouli’s BaneHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Strong

A

PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Doom of Chelchis artDoom of ChelchisScout RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Best

S

PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18EnergyCraftableTop-tierRepulsor Brace
Midhas’s Reckoning artMidha’s ReckoningFusion RifleHigh-ImpactLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Average

B

PvE + PvPKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18EnergyCraftable
Qullim’s Terminus art Qullim’s TerminusMachine GunHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyStasisFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
Strong

A

PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 18HeavyCraftableTop-tier

Vow of the Disciple Adept weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Submission art v2SubmissionSubmachine GunLightweightLegendaryPrimaryKineticThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

PvE + PvPVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableBait and Switch
Deliverance art v2DeliveranceFusion RiflePrecisionLegendarySpecialStasisThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
Best

S

PvEVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch
Insidious art v2InsidiousPulse RifleAggressive BurstLegendaryPrimaryArcThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Strong

A

PvE + PvPVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch
Lubrae's Ruin art v2Lubrae's RuinGlaiveAdaptiveLegendarySpecialSolarThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Worst

D

-Vow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableBait and Switch
Forbearance art v2ForbearanceGrenade LauncherWaveLegendarySpecialArcThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Best

S

PvEVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch
Cataclysmic art v2CataclysmicLinear Fusion RiflePrecisionLegendaryHeavySolarThe Witch QueenYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Best

S

PvEVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Witch Queen
Season 16HeavyCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch

Vault of Glass Adept weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Fatebringer artFatebringerHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Best

S

PvE + PvPVault of Glass RaidError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14KineticNoTop-tier
Praedyth's Revenge artPraedyth's RevengeSniper RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvEVault of Glass RaidError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14KineticNoTop-tier
Vision of Confluence artVision of ConfluenceScout RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Average

B

PvEVault of Glass RaidError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14EnergyNo
Found Verdict artFound VerdictShotgunAggressiveLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Weak

C

-Vault of Glass RaidError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14EnergyNo
Corrective Measure artCorrective MeasureMachine GunAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
Best

S

PvEVault of Glass RaidError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14HeavyNoTop-tier
Hezen Vengeance artHezen VengeanceRocket LauncherAggressiveLegendaryHeavySolarFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Average

B

PvE + PvPVault of Glass RaidError icon V2 NoFree to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14HeavyNo

These are the different Tier levels used for this ranking:

  • 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.

Other benefits

On top of the prestige of owning one, Adept weapons offer other noticeable advantages.

Are Adept weapons stronger?

Unlike “normal” weapons that only offer +10 points to the Masterworked stat, Adept weapons also gain an additional +2 points to all non-Masterworked stats. Some will argue that +2 points aren’t noticeable in-game, but on paper, Adept weapons are stronger.

Adept mods

Only Adept weapons can equip Adept mods, which are stronger variants of standard mods.

Unique designs

Finally, Adept weapons have slightly different color schemes. Their geometry is the same as the standard version of the gun, but their coloring will be different. This is pure aesthetically and reserved for bragging rights.

  • Have higher stats when Masterworked:
  • Adept mods
  • Unique designs

As Playlist activities are supposed to prioritize their exclusive loot, this will help you earn more Crucible gear, including weapons.

Your turn

You now know everything there is to know about Adept weapons and how to farm them. Did we miss any good farming methods or important characteristics of Adept weapons that should be highlighted? If so, let us know in the comments!

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Ric Molina
Ric Molina
I've been covering gaming since 2012, and some of my work has been featured by large brands, including MSN.com, Forbes, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more. I've been obsessed with Destiny 2 (and now Diablo 4) for years now, and I hope to provide new and returning players with the guides and resources I wish I had when I first started.
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