Destiny 2 Dungeon weapons Tier List: Ranked for PVE and PVP

by | Jun 1, 2023

Albeit not as challenging as raids, Dungeons are also considered endgame content in Destiny 2. Therefore, they also reward players with top-tier loot. In fact, some of the top weapons in Destiny 2 come from dungeons.

This guide covers every Dungeon weapon currently available, including Exotic and  Legendaries with their PvP and PvE god rolls.

Checkmark icon V3Updated as of Season of the Deep (S21).

Destiny 2 Dungeon weapons loot

Dungeon Exotics

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Buried Bloodline art preview Destiny 2Buried BloodlineSidearmExoticExoticSpecialVoidDeluxe EditionYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid VoidWarlord's Ruin DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 23KineticNo
Gjallarhorn artGjallarhornRocket LauncherExoticExoticHeavySolar30th AnniversaryYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Best

S

PvE + PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventHeavyNoTop-tier
HeartartHeartshadowSwordExoticExoticHeavyVoidDeluxe EditionYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
Average

B

PvEDuality DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 17HeavyNo
Hierarchy of Needs artHierarchy of NeedsCombat BowExoticExoticPrimarySolarDeluxe EditionYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Strong

A

PvESpire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 19EnergyNoTop-tier
The Navigator art Destiny 2The NavigatorTrace RifleExoticExoticSpecialStrandDeluxe EditionYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element Strand
Best

S

PvE + PvPGhost of the Deep DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 21KineticNoTop-tier

Dungeon Legendaries

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
1000 Yard Stare art1000 Yard StareSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialVoid30th AnniversaryYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Strong

A

PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventEnergyNoTop-tier
A Sudden Death artA Sudden DeathShotgunAggressiveLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Average

B

PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15EnergyNo
A Swift Verdict artA Swift VerdictSidearmPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Average

B

PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15EnergyNo
Darkest Before artDarkest BeforePulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Average

B

PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15EnergyNo
Eyasluna artEyaslunaHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryStasis30th AnniversaryYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis Stasis
Best

S

PvE + PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventKineticNoTop-tierIncandescent
Fixed Odds artFixed OddsMachine GunHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavySolarDeluxe EditionYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
Strong

A

PvEDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 17HeavyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Hero of Ages artHero of AgesSwordVortexLegendaryHeavyArc30th AnniversaryYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Average

B

PvEGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventHeavyNo
Judgment artJudgmentHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
Weak

C

-Prophecy DungeonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15EnergyNo
Judgment of Kelgorath artJudgment of KelgorathGlaiveAggressiveLegendarySpecialSolarThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Strong

A

PvEOperation: Seraph's ShieldCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
The Witch Queen
Season 19EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Liminal Vigil artLiminal VigilSidearmAggressive BurstLegendaryPrimaryStasisDeluxe EditionYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis Stasis
Best

S

PvPSpire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 19KineticNoTop-tier
Lingering Dread artLingering DreadGrenade LauncherLightweightLegendarySpecialStasisDeluxe EditionYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
Strong

A

PvE + PvPDuality DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 17KineticNoTop-tier
Long Arm artLong ArmScout RifleAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryArcDeluxe EditionYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
Weak

C

-Spire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 19EnergyNo
Matador 64 artMatador 64ShotgunPrecisionLegendarySpecialArc30th AnniversaryYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Best

S

PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventEnergyNoTop-tier
New Purpose artNew PurposePulse RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryStasisDeluxe EditionYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis Stasis
Strong

A

PvE + PvPDuality DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 17KineticNoTop-tier
Premonition artPremonitionPulse RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryVoidShadowkeepYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Weak

C

-Pit of Heresy DungeonError icon V2Shadowkeep Destiny 2 icon
Shadowkeep
Season 13EnergyNo
Stormchaser artStormchaserLinear Fusion RifleAggressiveLegendaryHeavyArcDeluxe EditionYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Strong

A

PvEDuality DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 17HeavyNoTop-tier
Terminus Horizon art Destiny 2Terminus HorizonMachine GunHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyArcDeluxe EditionYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Average

B

-Spire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 19HeavyNoVoltshot
The Epicurean artThe EpicureanFusion RiflePrecisionLegendarySpecialVoidDeluxe EditionYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Strong

A

-Duality DungeonCheckmark icon V3The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 17EnergyCraftableTop-tierRepulsor Brace
The Last Breath artThe Last BreathAuto RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Average

B

PvEProphecy DungeonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15KineticNo
The Long Walk artThe Long WalkSniper RifleAggressiveLegendarySpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
Average

B

PvE + PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 15EnergyNo
Unforgiven artUnforgivenSubmachine GunAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryVoidDeluxe EditionYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
Strong

A

PvEDuality DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 17EnergyNoTop-tierRepulsor Brace
Wilderflight artWilderflightGrenade LauncherDouble FireLegendarySpecialVoidDeluxe EditionYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
Average

B

PvESpire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 19EnergyNoRepulsor Brace

Best Dungeon weapons: Tier list

Excluding the weapons from the upcoming Ghost of the Deep dungeon, there are currently 24 dungeons weapons in Destiny 2. And unlike classic MMOs, some dungeon weapons are just as good as the best raid weapons in the game:

NameWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier rankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
EyaslunaEyasluna art
Eyasluna
Hand CannonAdaptivePrimaryStasis30th AnniversaryYesS › BestGrasp of Avarice DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Grasp of Avarice Dungeon
Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Headstone
PvP God Roll: Rangefinder + Kill Clip

► One of the most beloved weapons from Destiny 1, Eyasluna returned even stronger than ever before. Eyasluna offers god-tier stats and an extremely good perk selection that will help it dominate the Crucible.
30th Anniversary event
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Headstone
PvP God Roll: Rangefinder + Kill Clip
Top-tier
GjallarhornGjallarhorn art
Gjallarhorn
Rocket LauncherExoticHeavySolar30th AnniversaryYesS › BestGrasp of Avarice DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Grasp of Avarice Dungeon
Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Rounds fired split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation. Gain increased handling and reload speed when standing near allies. Firing this weapon also grants Wolfpack Rounds to nearby allies wielding non-Exotic Rocket Launchers."

► While significant damage nerfs in PvE have caused Gjallarhorn to fall into a purely-support pick for most, it continues to dominate the meta in most areas of the game. If your fireteam runs rocket launchers for a raid or dungeon boss encounter, you're nearly guaranteed to see one player running this exotic.
30th Anniversary event
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Rounds fired split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation. Gain increased handling and reload speed when standing near allies. Firing this weapon also grants Wolfpack Rounds to nearby allies wielding non-Exotic Rocket Launchers."
Top-tier
The NavigatorThe Navigator art Destiny 2
The Navigator
Trace RifleExoticSpecialStrandDeluxe EditionYesS › BestGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 exceptionally unique. Its ability to continuously grant you and your allies Woven Mail is invaluable and rivals the support capabilities of Lumina and Divinity. Regardless of whether or not you're running a Strand build, The Navigator is an absurd support weapon that's extremely powerful in high-end PvE content.
Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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
Greasy LuckGreasy Luck art Destiny 2
Greasy Luck
GlaiveRapid-FireSpecialSolarDeluxe EditionYesS › BestGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Rolls: Replenishing Aegis (also good: Impulse Amplifier) + Close to Melee (also good: Incandescent)
PvP God Rolls: Impulse Amplifier (also good: Killing Wind) + Unstoppable Force (also good: Collective Action)

► Compared to most of its competition, Greasy Luck is exceptionally well-rounded. With Close to Melee or Incandescent for PvE and Impulse Amplifier and Unstoppable Force for PvP, this weapon's only downside is that glaives are intrinsically weak.
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Rolls: Replenishing Aegis (also good: Impulse Amplifier) + Close to Melee (also good: Incandescent)
PvP God Rolls: Impulse Amplifier (also good: Killing Wind) + Unstoppable Force (also good: Collective Action)
Top-tier
Cold ComfortCold Comfort art Destiny 2
Cold Comfort
Rocket LauncherAggressiveHeavyStasisDeluxe EditionYesS › BestGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Tracking Module) + Bait and Switch (also good: Explosive Light)

► With a host of absurd perks, a strong frame, and a top-tier Origin Trait, Cold Comfort is a strong pick for anything PvE. Its inability to be crafted does make it annoying to farm, but this rocket sees little competition in the current sandbox, making it a must-have.
Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Tracking Module) + Bait and Switch (also good: Explosive Light)
Top-tier
Retold TaleRetold Tale art
Retold Tale
ShotgunPrecisionSpecialVoidFree-to-PlayYesS › BestShattered Throne DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvP
Shattered Throne Dungeon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Surplus) + Killing Wind

► Once reigning alongside Dust Rock Blues during the Forsaken era, Retold Tale benefitted a lot from the nerfs to Aggressive Shotguns, and thus has risen up the ranks to become one of the most consistent and powerful shotguns in the game with its solid perk pool.
Season 13
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Surplus) + Killing Wind
Top-tier
Matador 64Matador 64 art
Matador 64
ShotgunPrecisionSpecialArc30th AnniversaryYesS › BestGrasp of Avarice DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvP
Grasp of Avarice Dungeon
Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Opening Shot (also good: Killing Wind)

► Matador 64 is one of the best Shotguns in the game. Being part of the Precision Frame family gives it a boost, but its excellent perks bring it the extra mile, with Opening Shot and Perpetual Motion both being high-value perks.
30th Anniversary event
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Opening Shot (also good: Killing Wind)
Top-tier
Liminal VigilLiminal Vigil art
Liminal Vigil
SidearmAggressive BurstPrimaryStasisDeluxe EditionYesS › BestSpire of the Watcher DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvP
Spire of the Watcher Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive Burst

PvP God Rolls: Tap the Trigger + Desperado (also good: Surrounded)

► The only non-Pulse rifle to get Desperado, Liminal Vigil is a powerhouse of a sidearm. Tap the Trigger will always be active, giving you a significant advantage over others, while Desperado will let you lower the already insane TTK even more. Pair it with a sniper to really wreck the house.
Season 19
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive Burst

PvP God Rolls: Tap the Trigger + Desperado (also good: Surrounded)
Top-tier
Lingering DreadLingering Dread art
Lingering Dread
Grenade LauncherLightweightSpecialStasisDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Duality Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Lightweight

PvE/PvP God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Ambitious Assassin) + Chill Clip

► Lingering Dread is the first of its kind. It's the first Special Stasis Grenade Launcher, and it comes with one of the newer Stasis perks, Chill Clip. However, despite the potential nuance that Chill Clip may bring, Lingering Dread doesn't shake up the meta. It is merely another 'pretty good' option.
Season 17
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Lightweight

PvE/PvP God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Ambitious Assassin) + Chill Clip
Top-tier
New PurposeNew Purpose art
New Purpose
Pulse RifleHigh-ImpactPrimaryStasisDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Duality Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Headstone (also good: Desperado)
PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Tunnel Vision) + Desperado

► For those not wanting to grind out The Messenger, New Purpose is the next best thing. Desperado was recently nerfed and is now significantly less potent, but it's still crazy fun in both PvE and PvP. Plus, New Purpose's Stasis element and Headstone can also play an integral part in a PvE Stasis build.
Season 17
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Headstone (also good: Desperado)
PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Tunnel Vision) + Desperado
Top-tier
VouchsafeVouchsafe art
Vouchsafe
Scout RifleLightweightPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongShattered Throne DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Shattered Throne Dungeon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Lightweight

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Explosive Payload

► Vouchsafe is an excellent Scout Rifle; as far as Legendaries go, few are better than it. However, it lacks the lethality that some other options have to be considered the best, but it is a workhorse of a weapon that is usable in all kinds of content.
Season 13
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Lightweight

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Explosive Payload
Top-tier
Fixed OddsFixed Odds art
Fixed Odds
Machine GunHigh-ImpactHeavySolarDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Duality Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Incandescent (also good: Rampage)

► A fan favorite, Fixed Odds is one of the best options among slow-firing Machine guns. Offering a fine selection of perks, Fixed Odds is a great pick and performs nicely in more difficult content featuring beefier enemies.
Season 17
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Incandescent (also good: Rampage)
Top-tier
StormchaserStormchaser art
Stormchaser
Linear Fusion RifleAggressiveHeavyArcDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Duality Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon)

► Being the first aggressive frame linear fusion rifle, Stormchaser was remarkably strong for its time. However, now that other options like Cataclysmic and Briar's Contempt have gained popularity, Stormchaser has taken a back seat. It's still an outstanding option if you're not a raider, but going for something better is definitely worth it.
Season 17
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Firing Line (also good: Vorpal Weapon)
Top-tier
UnforgivenUnforgiven art
Unforgiven
Submachine GunAggressivePrimaryVoidDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Duality Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Rampage)

► Unforgiven is commonly forgotten due to its abysmal reload speed stat but is actually highly underrated. With Demolitionist in the first column and extremely synergistic perks in the second, Unforgiven is a clear choice for any Void 3.0 build.
Season 17
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Rampage)
Top-tier
Taipan-4frTaipan-4fr art
Taipan-4fr
Linear Fusion RiflePrecisionHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongWorld loot poolCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
World loot pool
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line

► Taipan-4fr found strong community love upon release but now has taken a backseat to other options. It's still an absurdly strong pick for a world drop, but if you have access to raids and dungeons, you'll find significantly stronger linear fusion rifles there.
Season 18
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line
Top-tier
Hierarchy of NeedsHierarchy of Needs art
Hierarchy of Needs
Combat BowExoticPrimarySolarDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongSpire of the Watcher DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Spire of the Watcher Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Precision hits and final blows build Guidance Ring energy. Arrows fired through a Guidance Ring release seeking projectiles, which do more damage based on distance traveled."

► Hierarchy of Needs is very unique, and it also happens to be excellent at boss damage. It actually beats Outbreak Perfected and Touch of Malice for the top spot in Primary DPS, making it a staple backup weapon. It does a shedload of damage and still has all the benefits of being a bow.
Season 19
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Precision hits and final blows build Guidance Ring energy. Arrows fired through a Guidance Ring release seeking projectiles, which do more damage based on distance traveled."
Top-tier
No SurvivorsNo Survivors SMG art Destiny 2
No Survivors
Submachine GunAggressivePrimarySolarDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist + Incandescent (also good: Adrenaline Junkie )

► CALUS Mini-Tool finally has direct competition: No Survivors. They both have their own strengths and weaknesses, however, the main draw to No Survivors is its ability to roll with Demolitionist in the first column (which functions amazingly with Incandescent and a Solar build).
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist + Incandescent (also good: Adrenaline Junkie )
Top-tier
New Pacific EpitaphNew Pacific Epitaph art
New Pacific Epitaph
Grenade LauncherWaveSpecialStasisDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist (also good: Lead from Gold) + Redirection (also good: Adrenaline Junkie)

► New Pacific Epitaph is our first handheld Stasis Waveframe. What it lacks in traditional rolls, it makes up for in uniqueness, as it is the only wave frame available to get Demolitionist. Paired with Redirection, and you'll find a GL that could slowly become a top pick.
Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist (also good: Lead from Gold) + Redirection (also good: Adrenaline Junkie)
Top-tier
1000 Yard Stare1000 Yard Stare art
1000 Yard Stare
Sniper RifleAdaptiveSpecialVoid30th AnniversaryYesA › StrongGrasp of Avarice DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvP
Grasp of Avarice Dungeon
Destiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: No Distractions) + Snapshot Sights

► 1000 Yard Stare has been out for a while but has yet to decline in popularity; its excellent stats and S-Tier perks have kept it in the meta even through newer releases. If you're looking for a solid Legendary sniper rifle that combines ease of use and lethality, 1000 Yard Stare is for you.
30th Anniversary event
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: No Distractions) + Snapshot Sights
Top-tier
The EpicureanThe Epicurean art
The Epicurean
Fusion RiflePrecisionSpecialVoidDeluxe EditionYesA › StrongDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Duality Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Well-Rounded) + Moving Target (also good: Backup Plan)

► With the right roll, The Epicurean can have a base stability that matches Main Ingredient's god roll, and when using Counterbalance Stock, can achieve 100 recoil direction. If that isn't enough, consider that Well-Rounded x2 adds 20 range and stability, and you can see why this gun is so powerful.
Season 17
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Well-Rounded) + Moving Target (also good: Backup Plan)
Top-tier

These are the different Tier levels used for this tier list 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.

The list starts with the S Tier and moves down from there.

Destiny 2 Dungeon weapon farming: How to get them

Farming dungeons for unlimited loot is easier than you think. All you need is a committed Fireteam and a couple of hours ahead of you.

Farming newer dungeons

This is how you can go about farming both Prophecy and Grasp of Avarice dungeons:

  1. Go through the dungeon on your first character until you reach the encounter you want to farm.
  2. Start the encounter and wipe (i.e. die without beating it).
  3. Ask your Fireteam to wait. Change characters and log into a character that hasn’t run the dungeon that week.
  4. On that second character, join again your Fireteam.
  5. Wipe again. Now your second character has the proper checkpoint.
Destiny 2 Prophecy Dungeon 11

Prophecy’s first encounter

And that’s it. You can now farm that encounter ad nauseam until reset! To continue farming, you need to:

  1. Launch the dungeon using your second character (the one that is holding the checkpoint).
  2. Change characters and rejoin your Fireteam on your first character.
  3. Complete the encounter for loot.
  4. Exit the dungeon, switch characters again, and repeat Step 1.

This is how you can technically farm a dungeon.

These Dungeon loot tables cover exactly what items can drop from every encounter.

Farming older dungeons?

Up until recently, farming older dungeons (Shattered Throne or Pit of Heresy) was impossible. Just like older raids, these could only be completed once per character per week.

But Season of the Haunted (S17) introduced a Raid and Dungeon rotation. Every week, a different raid and dungeon are part of the weekly rotation, which means they become fully farmable, on top of also offering a Pinnacle reward each. This page covers the weekly Raid and dungeon rotation in depth.

Ranking criteria

For the record, as much as we tried to keep this list as objective as possible, it’s still based on our personal experience playing the PC version of the game.

Finally, if you’re wondering what criteria was used to build this Tier list, these are the main factors I took into account:

  • Lethality: The higher the effective DPS and usability, the higher the ranking.
  • Consistency: Some weapons may not have the highest DPS numbers, but they are so consistent, they more than make up for their lower DPS numbers.
  • Ease of use: Similar to the point above, some weapons are very effective because they are easy to use and don’t require too much skill or setup. This is also rewarded with higher rankings.
  • PVE/PVP Performance: High lethality in either PVE or  PVP is equally valuable. However, a weapon that is good at both PVE and PVP should rank higher than one that is slightly better on only PVE or PVP.
  • Fun factor: Not the most important factor, but it also helps if the weapon is damn fun to shoot with!

If you strongly disagree with some of the rankings here, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. By the way, what is your personal favorite?

The Last Word

You now know everything there is to know about Dungeons weapons. Are you currently chasing any of these weapons? Let us know in the comments below.

About The Author

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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