Destiny 2 Dungeon weapons: Tier List (Heresy Meta)

by | Mar 21, 2025

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 all the available Dungeon weapons, including Legendaries and Exotics.

Episode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2Update based on Episode 3: Heresy.

Best Destiny 2 Dungeon weapons

This Tier list features the best Exotic and Legendary Dungeon weapons right now:

ItemWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmo?Element?RequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier RankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
GjallarhornGjallarhorn art
Gjallarhorn
Rocket Launcher
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."

► Gjallarhorn is still one of the greats. Despite the fact that other options are generally preferred for boss damage right now, rockets are still solid, and Gjallarhorn is an absolute must when using them.
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
Greasy LuckGreasy Luck art Destiny 2
Greasy Luck
Glaive
GlaiveRapid-FireSpecialSolarLightfall Dungeon KeyYesS › BestGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
Lightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
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
VS Pyroelectric PropellantVS Pyroelectric Propellant art Destiny 2
VS Pyroelectric Propellant
Auto Rifle
Auto RifleAdaptivePrimaryArcThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesS › BestVesper's Host DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Vesper's Host Dungeon
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Attrition Orbs + Jolting Feedback or Voltshot
PvP God Roll: To the Pain or Fragile Focus + Closing Time or Kill Clip

► As an Adaptive Arc Auto Rifle, VS Pyro offers a strong lineup of Arc-based perks, such as Voltshot and Jolting Feedback, while also rolling with strong neutral perks. In PvP, its perks help solidify its place amongst the others, even if Autos have fallen out of favor over the years.
Episode 2
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Attrition Orbs + Jolting Feedback or Voltshot
PvP God Roll: To the Pain or Fragile Focus + Closing Time or Kill Clip
Top-tier
UnvoicedUnvoiced art Destiny 2
Unvoiced
Shotgun
ShotgunPinpoint SlugSpecialVoidThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesS › BestSundered Doctrine DungonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Sundered Doctrine Dungon
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug

PvE God Roll: Redirection or Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch
PvP God Roll: Lone Wolf (also good: Killing Wind) + Closing Time

► Unvoiced is an incredibly unique Shotgun as it comes with two damage perks, making it hit like an absolute truck. Redirection was recently buffed, and when paired with the spectacular Bait and Switch, Unvoiced becomes an incredibly powerful option.
Episode 3
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug

PvE God Roll: Redirection or Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch
PvP God Roll: Lone Wolf (also good: Killing Wind) + Closing Time
Top-tier
VouchsafeVouchsafe art
Vouchsafe
Scout Rifle
Scout RifleLightweightPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesS › BestShattered Throne DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



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

PvE God Roll: Repulsor Brace (also good: Rapid Hit) + Destabilizing Rounds

► Thanks to the massive buffs to Destabilizing Rounds, Vouchsafe is now a top contender in the Scout Rifle department. Vouchsafe comfortably fills the spot of a good Void Scout Rifle, and is perfect any time you want Volatile Rounds.
Season 13
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Lightweight

PvE God Roll: Repulsor Brace (also good: Rapid Hit) + Destabilizing Rounds
Top-tier
ParasiteParasite art
Parasite
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherExoticHeavySolarThe Witch QueenYesS › BestExotic QuestCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Exotic Quest
The Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon. Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time."

► Parasite is an excellent weapon, particularly for challenging pieces of content. It doesn't flinch at Grandmaster Champions, can clear groups of enemies very easily, and even has a situational DPS niche inside of Raids and Dungeons.
Season 16
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon. Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time."
Top-tier
Cold ComfortCold Comfort art Destiny 2
Cold Comfort
Rocket Launcher
Rocket LauncherAggressiveHeavyStasisLightfall Dungeon KeyYesS › BestGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
Lightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
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
Buried BloodlineBuried Bloodline art preview Destiny 2
Buried Bloodline
Sidearm
SidearmExoticSpecialVoidLightfall Dungeon KeyYesS › BestWarlord's Ruin DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Warlord's Ruin Dungeon
Lightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires two tracking bolts that leech health from the target. Rapid final blows with this weapon grant Devour to the wielder."

► Buried Bloodline is one of the best Exotics in the game right now. Having access to Devour on all subclasses is nothing short of overpowered. While it isn't meta defining enough to break into the S+ tier, it definitely gets close.
Season 23
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires two tracking bolts that leech health from the target. Rapid final blows with this weapon grant Devour to the wielder."
Top-tier
VS Chill InhibitorVS Chill Inhibitor art Destiny 2
VS Chill Inhibitor
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherRapid-FireHeavyStasisThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesS › BestVesper's Host DungeonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Vesper's Host Dungeon
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal (also good: Demolitionist) + Bait and Switch

► A gun so good, Bungie accidentally made the god roll almost impossible to get. VS Chill Inhibitor rolls with a devestating combo of Envious Arsenal and Bait and Switch, both of which activate off of the same conditions, and makes for a solid DPS weapon.
Episode 2
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal (also good: Demolitionist) + Bait and Switch
Top-tier
UnswornUnsworn art Destiny 2
Unsworn
Trace Rifle
Trace RifleAdaptiveSpecialStrandThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesS › BestSundered Doctrine DungonCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Sundered Doctrine Dungon
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Shoot to Loot (also good: Tear) + Detonator Beam (also good: Killing Tally)

► While Unsworn isn’t too great in The Crucible, it definitely excels in PvE. Especially with newer perks like Detonator Beam and Tear, Unsworn is great in all areas where trace rifles excel.
Episode 3
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Shoot to Loot (also good: Tear) + Detonator Beam (also good: Killing Tally)
Top-tier
Matador 64Matador 64 art
Matador 64
Shotgun
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: Threat Detector (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Opening Shot

► Matador 64 has been one of the most potent and most used Shotguns in the Crucible for some time now which is no surprise thanks to the powerful perks and excellent base stats of the weapon.
30th Anniversary event
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Threat Detector (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Opening Shot
Top-tier

Dungeon Exotic & Legendary Weapons: Complete List

ArtNameTypeArchetypeRarityAmmo?Element?RequirementsIn loot pool?AmmoElementTierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Buried Bloodline art preview Destiny 2Buried BloodlineSidearmExoticExoticSpecialVoidLightfall Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
A › Strong
PvEWarlord's Ruin DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 23KineticNoTop-tier
Gjallarhorn artGjallarhornRocket LauncherExoticExoticHeavySolar30th AnniversaryYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
S › Best
PvE + PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventHeavyNoTop-tier
HeartartHeartshadowSwordExoticExoticHeavyVoidWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
C › Weak
-Duality DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 17HeavyNo
Hierarchy of Needs artHierarchy of NeedsCombat BowExoticExoticPrimarySolarWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
C › Weak
-Spire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 19EnergyNo
Ice Breaker art Destiny 2Ice BreakerSniper RifleExoticExoticSpecialSolarThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
B › Average
PvE + PvPVesper's Host DungeonError icon V2 NoThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Episode 2EnergyNo
The Navigator art Destiny 2The NavigatorTrace RifleExoticExoticSpecialStrandLightfall Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element Strand
S › Best
PvEGhost of the Deep DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 21KineticNoTop-tier
1000 Yard Stare art1000 Yard StareSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialVoid30th AnniversaryYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
A › Strong
PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventEnergyNoTop-tier
A Sudden Death art Destiny 2A Sudden DeathShotgunAggressiveLegendarySpecialVoidFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
B › Average
PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 23EnergyNo
Abide the Return artAbide the ReturnSwordAdaptiveLegendaryHeavySolarFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
B › Average
PvEShattered Throne DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 14HeavyNoIncandescent
Adjudicator art Destiny 2AdjudicatorSubmachine GunPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
B › Average
PvE + PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 23KineticNoKinetic Tremors
Cold Comfort art Destiny 2Cold ComfortRocket LauncherAggressiveLegendaryHeavyStasisLightfall Dungeon KeyYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
S › Best
PvEGhost of the Deep DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 21HeavyNoTop-tierExplosive Light,Bait and Switch
Darkest Before art Destiny 2Darkest BeforePulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
B › Average
PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 23EnergyNoIncandescent
Dragoncult Sickle art preview Destiny 2Dragoncult SickleSwordCasterLegendaryHeavyStrandLightfall Dungeon KeyYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element Strand
D › Worst
-Warlord's Ruin DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 23HeavyNo
Eyasluna artEyaslunaHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryStasis30th AnniversaryYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis Stasis
B › Average
PvE + PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventKineticNo
Fixed Odds artFixed OddsMachine GunHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavySolarWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
A › Strong
PvEDuality DungeonCheckmark icon V3 YesEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 17HeavyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Greasy Luck art Destiny 2Greasy LuckGlaiveRapid-FireLegendarySpecialSolarLightfall Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
S › Best
PvE + PvPGhost of the Deep DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 21EnergyNoTop-tierIncandescent
Hero of Ages artHero of AgesSwordVortexLegendaryHeavyArc30th AnniversaryYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
D › Worst
PvEGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventHeavyNo
Indebted Kindness art preview Destiny 2Indebted KindnessSidearmRocket-AssistedLegendarySpecialArcLightfall Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
A › Strong
PvEWarlord's Ruin DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 23EnergyNoTop-tierVoltshot
Judgment art Destiny 2JudgmentHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryStasisFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis Stasis
C › Weak
-Prophecy DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 23KineticNo
Liminal Vigil artLiminal VigilSidearmAggressive BurstLegendaryPrimaryStasisWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis Stasis
A › Strong
PvPSpire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 19KineticNoTop-tier
Lingering Dread artLingering DreadGrenade LauncherLightweightLegendarySpecialStasisWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
A › Strong
PvE + PvPDuality DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 17KineticNoTop-tier
Long Arm artLong ArmScout RifleAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryArcWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
B › Average
PvPSpire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 19EnergyNo
Matador 64 artMatador 64ShotgunPrecisionLegendarySpecialArc30th AnniversaryYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
S › Best
PvPGrasp of Avarice DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 30th anniversary icon
30th Anniversary
30th Anniversary eventEnergyNoTop-tier
Naeem's Lance art preview Destiny 2Naeem's LanceSniper RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialStrandLightfall Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element Strand
A › Strong
PvEWarlord's Ruin DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 23KineticNoTop-tier
New Pacific Epitaph artNew Pacific EpitaphGrenade LauncherWaveLegendarySpecialStasisLightfall Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
A › Strong
PvEGhost of the Deep DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 21KineticNoTop-tier
New Purpose artNew PurposePulse RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryStasisWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStasis Stasis
A › Strong
PvE + PvPDuality DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 17KineticNoTop-tier
No Survivors SMG art Destiny 2No SurvivorsSubmachine GunAggressiveLegendaryPrimarySolarLightfall Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
A › Strong
PvEGhost of the Deep DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 21EnergyNoTop-tierIncandescent
Prosecutor art Destiny 2ProsecutorAuto RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
A › Strong
PvE + PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 23EnergyNoTop-tierVoltshot
Relentless art Destiny 2RelentlessPulse RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
B › Average
PvE + PvPProphecy DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 23KineticNo
Retold Tale artRetold TaleShotgunPrecisionLegendarySpecialVoidFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
A › Strong
PvPShattered Throne DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 13EnergyNoTop-tier
Sleepless artSleeplessRocket LauncherHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
C › Weak
-Shattered Throne DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 13HeavyNo
Stormchaser artStormchaserLinear Fusion RifleAggressiveLegendaryHeavyArcWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
B › Average
PvEDuality DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 17HeavyNo
Terminus Horizon art Destiny 2Terminus HorizonMachine GunHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyArcWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
B › Average
-Spire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 19HeavyNoVoltshot
The Epicurean artThe EpicureanFusion RiflePrecisionLegendarySpecialVoidWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
A › Strong
-Duality DungeonCheckmark icon V3 YesEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 17EnergyCraftableTop-tierRepulsor Brace
Tigerspite artTigerspiteAuto RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
B › Average
PvEShattered Throne DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 14KineticNoKinetic Tremors
Twilight Oath artTwilight OathSniper RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
B › Average
PvPShattered Throne DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 14EnergyNoIncandescent
Unforgiven artUnforgivenSubmachine GunAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryVoidWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
C › Weak
-Duality DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 17EnergyNoRepulsor Brace
Vengeful Whisper art preview Destiny 2Vengeful WhisperCombat BowPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryKineticLightfall Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
B › Average
-Warlord's Ruin DungeonError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall Dungeon Key
Season 23KineticNo
Vouchsafe artVouchsafeScout RifleLightweightLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
S › Best
PvEShattered Throne DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 13EnergyNoTop-tier
VS Chill Inhibitor art Destiny 2VS Chill InhibitorGrenade LauncherRapid-FireLegendaryHeavyStasisThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
S › Best
PvEVesper's Host DungeonError icon V2 NoThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Episode 2HeavyNoTop-tier
VS Gravitic Arrest art Destiny 2VS Gravitic ArrestFusion RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialVoidThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
A › Strong
PvE + PvPVesper's Host DungeonError icon V2 NoThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Episode 2EnergyNoTop-tier
VS Pyroelectric Propellant art Destiny 2VS Pyroelectric PropellantAuto RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryArcThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
A › Strong
PvE + PvPVesper's Host DungeonError icon V2 NoThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Episode 2EnergyNoTop-tier
VS Velocity Baton art Destiny 2VS Velocity BatonGrenade LauncherArea DenialLegendarySpecialVoidThe Final Shape Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
B › Average
PvEVesper's Host DungeonError icon V2 NoThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape Dungeon Key
Episode 2EnergyNo
Waking Vigil artWaking VigilHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
B › Average
PvPShattered Throne DungeonError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 13EnergyNoVoltshot
Wilderflight artWilderflightGrenade LauncherDouble FireLegendarySpecialVoidWitch Queen Dungeon KeyYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
B › Average
PvESpire of the Watcher DungeonError icon V2 NoEpisode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2
Episode 3: Heretic
Season 19EnergyNoRepulsor Brace

Tier Ranks 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.

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.

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. Two different raids and dungeons enter the weekly rotation every week, meaning they become fully farmable. On top of that, they also offer a Pinnacle reward each. This page covers the weekly Raid and dungeon rotation in depth.

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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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