Fusion Rifles are a staple of any loadout in Destiny 2. Whether you’ll be tearing it up in the Crucible or fighting wave after wave of ads, there is a Fusion Rifle right for the occasion.
This guide covers every Fusion Rifle in Destiny 2, including both Exotic and Legendary Fusions, as well as the best rolls for PvE and PvP.
Update based on Episode 3: Heresy. See Updates.
Top-Tier Fusion Rifles (Episode 3)
This Tier list features the best Exotic and Legendary Fusions right now:
Item | Weapons | Type | Archetype | Ammo? | Element? | Requirements | In loot pool? | Rank | Source | Available? | Tier rank | Source ❘ DLC | Final Verdict | Released | Perks | Best of? |
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Techeun Force | ![]() Techeun Force Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Arc | Forsaken Pack | Yes | S › Best | Last Wish Raid | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP | Last Wish Raid![]() Forsaken Pack | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Rewind Rounds) + Controlled Burst PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Kill Clip) + High Impact Reserves (also good: Kickstart) ► From zero to hero, Techeun Force is yet another example of a reprised weapon done right. While most adaptives are looked over, Techeun Force breaks the mold with both solid stats and solid perks for any content. And yes, it can still get double damage perks. | Season 4 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Rewind Rounds) + Controlled Burst PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Kill Clip) + High Impact Reserves (also good: Kickstart) | Top-tier |
Scatter Signal | ![]() Scatter Signal Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Special | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | S › Best | Starcrossed | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP | Starcrossed![]() Lightfall | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Overflow + Controlled Burst (also good: Slice) PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Under-Over ► Scatter Signal is the Fusion rifle everybody's talking about in Season of the Wish. With amazing PvE perks, including Overflow and Controlled Burst, and the benefits of the Rapid-Fire Frame, it's easy to see why Scatter Signal is one of the most sought-after weapons this season. | Season 23 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Overflow + Controlled Burst (also good: Slice) PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Under-Over | Top-tier |
Deliverance | ![]() Deliverance Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Special | Stasis | The Witch Queen | Yes | S › Best | Vow of the Disciple Raid | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Vow of the Disciple Raid![]() Witch Queen | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Chill Klip ► With Chill Clip having more utility than ever, Deliverance is now an S tier weapon. Not only does it deal with all champion types, but being craftable means that you are essentially guaranteed to get a god roll. It's also one of two fusions to roll with Demolitionist, perfect for Osmiomancy builds! | Season 16 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Chill Klip | Top-tier |
Riptide | ![]() Riptide Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Special | Stasis | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Playlist: Crucible | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Playlist: Crucible![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Compulsive Reloader) + Chill Clip ► Thanks to Crucible focusing and Chill Clip's ability to combat all champions, Riptide is not only a must-have weapon; it's also extremely easy to get. Riptide currently dominates the PvE meta, and TTK changes to Rapid-Fire fusions mean this could be a welcome addition to a PvP loadout. | Season 17 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Compulsive Reloader) + Chill Clip | Top-tier |
The Eremite | ![]() The Eremite Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Special | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Xûr | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Xûr![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Compulsive Reloader) + Reservoir Burst (also good: Controlled Burst) ► A fusion to match Loaded Question, The Eremite quickly became a favorite thanks to it being craftable, and with some solid perks to boot. Like most high-impact fusions, the only real issue you'll have with it is the slower charge time. | Season 22 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Compulsive Reloader) + Reservoir Burst (also good: Controlled Burst) | Top-tier |
Burden of Guilt | ![]() Burden of Guilt Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Stasis | The Final Shape | Yes | S › Best | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvP | Trials of Osiris![]() The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + High-Impact Reserves (also good: High-Impact Reserves) ► Burden of Guilt is proof that adaptive fusions are the rising stars of PvP. Here since Haunted, Burden has fought off all the nerfs and somehow taken them as buffs, now standing neck and neck with precisions and even some high-impacts for one burst ranges. | Season 17 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + High-Impact Reserves (also good: High-Impact Reserves) | Top-tier |
Iterative Loop | ![]() Iterative Loop Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Special | Arc | Lightfall | Yes | A › Strong | Neomuna | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP | Neomuna![]() Lightfall | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Compulsive Reloader + Voltshot PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart ► A craftable fusion with Voltshot, Iterative Loop swung hard upon release. Not only do rapid fusions take care of tougher targets with ease, but they are slowly becoming a meta PvP pick thanks to Time-To-Kill changes. Just be ready to spend quite a bit of time on Neptune. | Season 20 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Compulsive Reloader + Voltshot PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart | Top-tier |
Axial Lacuna | ![]() Axial Lacuna Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Special | Solar | The Final Shape | Yes | A › Strong | The Pale Heart | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP | The Pale Heart![]() The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Controlled Burst (also good: Incandescent) trong>PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted (also good: Eye of the Storm) + Kickstart ► Axial Lacuna has a nice array of perks available to it, and with fusion rifles being in a generally good place right now, especially for backup damage and super regeneration, it could be a very viable option. | The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Controlled Burst (also good: Incandescent) trong>PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted (also good: Eye of the Storm) + Kickstart | Top-tier |
VS Gravitic Arrest | ![]() VS Gravitic Arrest Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Void | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Yes | A › Strong | Vesper's Host Dungeon | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP | Vesper's Host Dungeon![]() The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Repulsor Brace (also good: Demolitionist) + Withering Gaze (also good: Chain Reaction) PvP God Rolls: Under Pressure + Closing Time or Succesful Warm-up ► Adaptive frames are solid for both PvE and PvP, and Gravitic Arrest has both the stats and perks to back it up. Being able to apply Weaken means easier kills and better uptime for Repulsor Brace, and Under Pressure + Closing Time makes this extremely lethal in the Crucible. | Episode 2 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Repulsor Brace (also good: Demolitionist) + Withering Gaze (also good: Chain Reaction) PvP God Rolls: Under Pressure + Closing Time or Succesful Warm-up | Top-tier |
Merciless | ![]() Merciless Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Special | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Exotic Engram | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | Exotic Engram![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() Exotic Perk: "Non-lethal hits make this weapon charge faster. Reloading immediately after a kill increases weapon damage for a short time." ► Merciless is unmatched in the Fusion Rifle department. With the changes to the Conserve Momentum perk lasting through reloading, Merciless became a beast overnight and can put out some ridiculous burst damage. | Season 1 | Slot: ![]() ![]() Exotic Perk: "Non-lethal hits make this weapon charge faster. Reloading immediately after a kill increases weapon damage for a short time." | Top-tier |
Bastion | ![]() Bastion Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Special | Kinetic | Shadowkeep Pack | Yes | A › Strong | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | Exotic Kiosk![]() Shadowkeep Pack | Slot: ![]() ![]() Exotic Perk: "Charge to fire 3 spreads of Kinetic slugs. This weapon fires ![]() ►A recent rework has brought Bastion back into the limelight. Maintaining its old functionality, it now has two additional melee-focused traits, with one acting like a One-Two Punch and the other like a melee-activated Controlled Burst. Perfectly synergizes with many Titan builds! | Season 9 | Slot: ![]() ![]() Exotic Perk: "Charge to fire 3 spreads of Kinetic slugs. This weapon fires ![]() | 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst | Top-tier | |
Cartesian Coordinate | ![]() Cartesian Coordinate Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Special | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | World loot pool | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | World loot pool![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Lead from Gold + Vorpal Weapon ► As a Solar weapon, Cartesian Coordinate synergizes perfectly with a powerful Solar Heavy weapon to generate lots of Elemental Surges. Plus, featuring solid perks and being part of a competitive weapon frame, Cartesian remains a staple in the energy slot Fusion Rifle meta. | Season 13 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Lead from Gold + Vorpal Weapon | Top-tier |
Aurvandil FR6 | ![]() Aurvandil FR6 Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Special | Stasis | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Gunsmith | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | Gunsmith![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Reconstruction + Chill Clip ► Aurvandil shines in its ability to roll with Reconstruction, a formerly raid-exclusive perk. Doubling the magazine allows Chill Clip to have a higher uptime, and the punch of a High-Impact frame will help take down larger targets. This is an exceptional PvE weapon. | Season 19 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Reconstruction + Chill Clip | Top-tier |
Royal Executioner | ![]() Royal Executioner Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Solar | Lightfall | Yes | A › Strong | Avalon | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | Avalon![]() Lightfall | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Envious Assassin + Reservoir Burst (also good: Incandescent) ► One of two craftable fusions with Reservoir Burst, Royal Executioner is an Adaptive fusion that heavily outshines all others. With Envious Assassin, Reservoir Burst has a high uptime on this fusion, and Incandescent provides synergy with Solar 3.0 builds. | Season 20 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Envious Assassin + Reservoir Burst (also good: Incandescent) | Top-tier |
Nox Perennial V | ![]() Nox Perennial V Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Lost Sector | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | Lost Sector![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Lead from Gold) + Controlled Burst ► While Nox lacks the highly sought-after Reservoir Burst, it is the only Kinetic slot fusion rifle that could be considered a backup DPS weapon. Controlled Burst only deals 5% less damage than Reservoir and also decreases the charge time, letting it eke out that extra damage that could make or break a DPS phase. | Season 22 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Lead from Gold) + Controlled Burst | Top-tier |
Resounding | ![]() Resounding Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Playlist: Pursuit | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | Playlist: Pursuit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst ► Sporting the rare Aggressive Frame, Resounding is an interesting but powerful fusion rifle. Now firing in 3 bursts, it's a bit odd to get the hang of, but once you do, you might find yourself enjoying it a bit too much. The only downside is the static roll, which is strong, if not a bit overused. | Episode 3 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst | Top-tier |
Afterlight | ![]() Afterlight Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Void | Episode 3: Heretic | Yes | A › Strong | Heretical Activities | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | Heretical Activities![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Discord or Lead from Gold + Reservoir Burst or Destabilizing Rounds ► While it might lack the raw DPS of its contemporaries, Afterlight shines in major ad clear thanks to the broken combo of Discord and Reservoir Burst clearing rooms with ease. | Episode 3 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Discord or Lead from Gold + Reservoir Burst or Destabilizing Rounds | Top-tier |
Cruoris FR4 | ![]() Cruoris FR4 Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | World loot pool | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE | World loot pool![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Discord (also good: Clown Cartridge) + One for All (also good: Successful Warm-up or Elemental Honing) ► Yet another Aggressive Frame, Cruoris FR4 has a lot to offer. Rolling with Discord means it has "infinite" ammo, and while One for All is the only consistent damage perk, Successful Warm-up or Barrel Constrictor will let you get just as much use out of Discord. | Episode 3 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Discord (also good: Clown Cartridge) + One for All (also good: Successful Warm-up or Elemental Honing) | Top-tier |
Zealot's Reward | ![]() Zealot's Reward Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Special | Void | Shadowkeep Pack | Yes | A › Strong | Garden of Salvation Raid | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP | Garden of Salvation Raid![]() Shadowkeep Pack | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart or Closing Time ► While Zealot's might have lost High Impact Reserves, it gained two very powerful perks in Kickstart and Closing Time. Having a rapid-fire fusion charge even faster and do more damage or hit from way farther than expected is something any PvP fusion user will enjoy. | Season 8 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart or Closing Time | Top-tier |
Main Ingredient | ![]() Main Ingredient Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | World loot pool | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP | World loot pool![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + High Impact Reserves (also good: Tap the Trigger) ► With great stats and an insane perk selection (that had to be nerfed due to its potency), Main Ingredient is one of the most used weapons in the Crucible right now, and with reason. | Season 11 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + High Impact Reserves (also good: Tap the Trigger) | Top-tier |
Snorri FR5 | ![]() Snorri FR5 Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Special | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Gunsmith | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP | Gunsmith![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Successful Warm-up) ► With tons of good perks for both PVE and PVP players, Snorri FR5 is arguably the most well-rounded fusion rifle in the game. With extremely high range, Firmly Planted, and Successful Warm-up, this is an obvious pick for PVP. With good range and stability, the Snorri FR5 can be the perfect tool against shotgun apes or just map people from surprising distances. Plus, with the great combination of Compulsive Reloader and Reservoir Burst, Snorri can excel in PVE too. | Season 16 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Successful Warm-up) | Top-tier |
Pressurized Precision | ![]() Pressurized Precision Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | A › Strong | Iron Banner | ![]() | Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP | Iron Banner![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Discord) + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Hatchling) PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted (also good: Perpetual Motion) + High-Impact Reserves ► Thanks to some changes to damage falloff, Pressurized Precision is one of the best PvP fusions, hands down. Excellent stats let it one burst considerably farther than most would expect, and Discord is sure to be a hit once Checkmate becomes the norm. | Season 21 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Discord) + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Hatchling) PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted (also good: Perpetual Motion) + High-Impact Reserves | Top-tier |
The Epicurean | ![]() The Epicurean Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Special | Void | Witch Queen Dungeon Key | Yes | A › Strong | Duality Dungeon | ![]() | Strong ❘ A | Duality Dungeon![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Slot: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Well-Rounded) + Moving Target (also good: Backup Plan) | Top-tier |
Destiny 2 Fusion Rifles: Complete List
Art | Name | Type | Archetype | Rarity | Requirements | Ammo | Element | Tier | Excels | Source | Craftable? | Requires | Released | Slot | Ammo? | Element? | Can be Crafted? | Best of? | Rank |
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![]() | Arbalest | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Lightfall | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Exotic Quest | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 6 | Kinetic | Special | Kinetic | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Bastion | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Shadowkeep Pack | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | ![]() Shadowkeep Pack | Season 9 | Kinetic | Special | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Delicate Tomb | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | The Witch Queen | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | ![]() Witch Queen | Season 18 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Euphony | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | The Final Shape | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Salvation's Edge Raid | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Kinetic | Special | Strand | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Finality's Auger | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Sundered Doctrine Dungon | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Episode 3 | Heavy | Heavy | Solar | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Jötunn | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Forsaken Pack | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | ![]() Forsaken Pack | Season 5 | Energy | Special | Solar | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Lorentz Driver | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Beyond Light Pack | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | ![]() Beyond Light Pack | Season 15 | Energy | Special | Void | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Merciless | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Exotic Engram | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 1 | Energy | Special | Solar | No | B › Average | |
![]() | One Thousand Voices | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Forsaken Pack | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Last Wish Raid | ![]() | ![]() Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Heavy | Heavy | Solar | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Sleeper Simulant | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 3 | Heavy | Heavy | Solar | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Telesto | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | - | Exotic Engram | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 2 | Energy | Special | Void | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Tessellation | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | The Final Shape | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Pre-order bonus | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | Season 22 | Energy | Special | Kinetic | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | The Queenbreaker | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | S+ > Meta | PvE | Exotic Engram | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 4 | Heavy | Heavy | Arc | No | Top-tier | S+ > Meta |
![]() | Vex Mythoclast | Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE + PvP | Vault of Glass Raid | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | Primary | Solar | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Afterlight | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Episode 3: Heretic | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Heresy Activities | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Episode 3 | Energy | Special | Void | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Aurvandil FR6 | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Gunsmith | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 19 | Kinetic | Special | Stasis | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Axial Lacuna | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | The Final Shape | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE + PvP | The Pale Heart | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Energy | Special | Solar | Craftable | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Briar's Contempt | Linear Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Lightfall | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Root of Nightmares Raid | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Heavy | Heavy | Solar | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Burden of Guilt | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | The Final Shape | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvP | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | Season 17 | Kinetic | Special | Stasis | No | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Cartesian Coordinate | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | Special | Solar | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Cataclysmic | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | The Witch Queen | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Vow of the Disciple Raid | ![]() | ![]() Witch Queen | Season 16 | Heavy | Heavy | Solar | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Coriolis Force | Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Beyond Light Pack | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Empire Hunts | ![]() | ![]() Beyond Light Pack | Season 12 | Energy | Special | Void | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Corsair's Wrath | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | D › Worst | - | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 12 | Heavy | Heavy | Solar | No | D › Worst | |
![]() | Cruoris FR4 | Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Episode 3 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Deliverance | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | The Witch Queen | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Vow of the Disciple Raid | ![]() | ![]() Witch Queen | Season 16 | Kinetic | Special | Stasis | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Doomed Petitioner | Linear Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Lightfall | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Starcrossed | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 23 | Heavy | Heavy | Void | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Dream Breaker | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Moon | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | Special | Solar | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Exile's Curse | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | The Final Shape | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvP | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | Season 10 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Eyes Unveiled | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Episode 3: Heretic | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvP | Heresy Activities | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Episode 3 | Heavy | Heavy | Void | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Fire and Forget | Linear Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | The Witch Queen | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Operation: Seraph's Shield | ![]() | ![]() Witch Queen | Season 19 | Heavy | Heavy | Stasis | Craftable | C › Weak | |
![]() | Glacioclasm | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Event: Dawning | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 12 | Energy | Special | Void | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Hollow Words | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Arrivals Engrams | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Episode 3 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Iota Draconis | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 15 | Energy | Special | Solar | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Iterative Loop | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Lightfall | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE + PvP | Neomuna | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Energy | Special | Arc | Craftable | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Laser Painter | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Heavy | Heavy | Strand | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Likely Suspect | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE + PvP | Throne World | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 16 | Energy | Special | Void | Craftable | B › Average | |
![]() | Line in the Sand | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Episode 1: Echoes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | - | Dawn Engrams | ![]() | ![]() Episode 1: Echoes | The Final Shape | Heavy | Heavy | Arc | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Loaded Question | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Main Ingredient | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Midha’s Reckoning | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE + PvP | King's Fall Raid | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Energy | Special | Arc | Craftable | B › Average | |
![]() | Mistral Lift | Linear Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Event: Dawning | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Episode 2 | Heavy | Heavy | Void | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Nox Perennial V | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Lost Sector | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Kinetic | Special | Strand | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Null Composure | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | Special | Void | No | B › Average | |
![]() | PLUG ONE.1 | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 14 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Pressurized Precision | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Iron Banner | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Kinetic | Special | Strand | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Reed's Regret | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | The Final Shape | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | Season 15 | Heavy | Heavy | Stasis | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Resounding | Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Playlist: Pursuit | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Episode 3 | Kinetic | Special | Strand | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Riptide | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Playlist: Crucible | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Kinetic | Special | Stasis | No | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Royal Executioner | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Lightfall | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Avalon | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Energy | Special | Solar | Craftable | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Sailspy Pitchglass | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Heavy | Heavy | Arc | Craftable | C › Weak | |
![]() | Scatter Signal | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Lightfall | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE + PvP | Starcrossed | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 23 | Kinetic | Special | Strand | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Scintillation | Linear Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | The Final Shape | Heavy | Heavy | Strand | No | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | Snorri FR5 | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Gunsmith | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 16 | Energy | Special | Void | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Stormchaser | Linear Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Witch Queen Dungeon Key | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Duality Dungeon | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Season 17 | Heavy | Heavy | Arc | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Suspectum-4fr | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | - | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | The Final Shape | Heavy | Heavy | Stasis | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Taipan-4fr | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Gunsmith | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 18 | Heavy | Heavy | Void | Craftable | C › Weak | |
![]() | Tarantula | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | D › Worst | - | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Heavy | Heavy | Arc | No | D › Worst | |
![]() | Techeun Force | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Forsaken Pack | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE + PvP | Last Wish Raid | ![]() | ![]() Forsaken Pack | Season 4 | Energy | Special | Arc | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | The Epicurean | Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Witch Queen Dungeon Key | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | - | Duality Dungeon | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Season 17 | Energy | Special | Void | Craftable | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | The Eremite | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Energy | Special | Solar | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
![]() | The Wizened Rebuke | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvP | Iron Banner | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 17 | Energy | Special | Arc | No | B › Average | |
![]() | Threaded Needle | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Heavy | Heavy | Void | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Timelines' Vertex | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 10 | Energy | Special | Solar | No | C › Weak | |
![]() | Trinary System | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Free-to-Play | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | - | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 13 | Energy | Special | Solar | No | B › Average | |
![]() | VS Gravitic Arrest | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE + PvP | Vesper's Host Dungeon | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Episode 2 | Energy | Special | Void | No | Top-tier | A › Strong |
![]() | Zealot's Reward | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Shadowkeep Pack | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvP | Garden of Salvation Raid | ![]() | ![]() Shadowkeep Pack | Season 8 | Energy | Special | Void | Craftable | Top-tier | S › Best |
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.
Best D2 Fusion Rifles Today
If you’re prepared to only chase the best of the best, these are the 5 absolute best Fusion rifles in Destiny 2:
5. Techeun Force
Excels in PvE and PvP
► From zero to hero, Techeun Force is yet another example of a reprised weapon done right. While most adaptives are looked over, Techeun Force breaks the mold with both solid stats and solid perks for any content. And yes, it can still get double damage perks.
- PvE God roll: Reconstruction (also good: Rewind Rounds) + Controlled Burst
- PvP God roll: Under Pressure (also good: Kill Clip) + High Impact Reserves (also good: Kickstart)
How to get it: Techeun Force can be acquired from the Last Wish Raid.
![]() Name: Techeun Force | Type: Fusion RifleArchetype: Adaptive | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Season 4 | Source: Last Wish RaidRequires: Forsaken Pack |
4. Zealot’s Reward
Excels in PvP
While Zealot’s might have lost High Impact Reserves, it gained two very powerful perks in Kickstart and Closing Time. Having a rapid-fire fusion charge even faster and do more damage or hit from way farther than expected is something any PvP fusion user will enjoy. These are the top Zealot’s Reward God Rolls:
- PvP God roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart or Closing Time
How to get it: Zealot’s Reward can be acquired from the Garden of Salvation Raid.
![]() Name: Zealot's Reward | Type: Fusion RifleArchetype: Rapid-Fire | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Season 8 | Source: Garden of Salvation RaidRequires: Shadowkeep Pack |
3. Scatter Signal
Excels in PvE and PvP
Scatter Signal is the Fusion rifle everybody’s talking about in Season of the Wish. With amazing PvE perks, including Overflow and Controlled Burst, and the benefits of the Rapid-Fire Frame, it’s easy to see why Scatter Signal is one of the most sought-after weapons this season. These are the top Scatter Signal God Rolls:
- PvE God roll:Overflow + Controlled Burst (also good: Slice)
- PvP God roll: Perpetual Motion + Under-Over
How to get it: Scatter Signal can be acquired from the Starcrossed Exotic Mission.
![]() Name: Scatter Signal | Type: Fusion RifleArchetype: Rapid-Fire | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Season 23 | Source: StarcrossedRequires: Lightfall |
2. Riptide
Excels in PvE
Thanks to Crucible focusing and Chill Clip’s ability to combat all champions, Riptide is not only a must-have weapon; it’s also extremely easy to get. Riptide currently dominates the PvE meta, and TTK changes to Rapid-Fire fusions mean this could be a welcome addition to a PvP loadout. These are the top Riptide God Rolls:
- PvE God roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Compulsive Reloader) + Chill Clip
How to get it: Riptide is a Crucible Weapon that can be acquired from Activity completions, Engrams, and/or rank-ups.
![]() Name: Riptide | Type: Fusion RifleArchetype: Rapid-Fire | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Season 17 | Source: Playlist: CrucibleRequires: Free-to-Play |
1. Burden of Guilt
Excels in PvP
Burden of Guilt is proof that adaptive fusions are the rising stars of PvP. Here since Haunted, Burden has fought off all the nerfs and somehow taken them as buffs, now standing neck and neck with precisions and even some high-impacts for one burst ranges.
- PvP God roll: Killing Wind + High-Impact Reserves (also good: High-Impact Reserves)
How to get it: Burden of Guilt is a Trials of Osiris Weapon that can be acquired from Trials completions, Engrams, and/or rank-ups.
![]() Name: Burden of Guilt | Type: Fusion RifleArchetype: Adaptive | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Season 17 | Source: Trials of OsirisRequires: The Final Shape |
Fusion Rifles and the Meta
How do Fusions compare to other Special weapons in PvE and PvP?
The PvE Meta
Weapon Type | Rank | Tier | Trend | Role ❘ Current State | Category |
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![]() Fusion Rifles | S › Best | Best ❘ S | ![]() | ►Fusion Rifles are brilliant right now. Outside of Sniper Rifles, Fusion Rifles are the traditional 'backup damage' weapons due to options like Scatter Signal or Cartesian Coordinate. On top of this, you can use Fusions like Riptide for some utility instead, or even Merciless as a unique burst DPS option. ► Best Archetype: Rapid-Fire (500ms Charge Time) - Example: Scatter Signal | PVE Specials |
![]() Sniper Rifles | S › Best | Best ❘ S | ![]() | ► Sniper Rifles have continued to grow into a strong Special Weapon subtype. With options like The Supremacy, Ikelos Sniper Rifle, and Still Hunt, it's very common for Sniper Rifles to be included in DPS rotations. ► Best Archetype: Rapid-Fire (140 RPM) - Example: Supremacy | PVE Specials |
![]() Shotguns | A › Strong | Strong ❘ A | ![]() | ► Shotguns are pretty decent right now. Slug Shotguns aren't as strong as they once were, and Shotguns have mostly been demoted to being a funnel for One-Two Punch Melee builds. However, they are definitely still capable, and can be used in a general loadout. ► Best Archetype: Lightweight (90 RPM) - Example: Wastelander M5 | PVE Specials |
![]() Grenade Launchers | A › Strong | Strong ❘ A | ![]() | ► Grenade Launchers are brilliant right now. They are versatile and are arguably the best pick in almost all areas. GLs have excellent ad control through Blinding Grenades or Wave Frame GLs like Forbearance, and they also have good boss damage in certain hot-swap builds due to Spike Grenades. Simply put, having a strong arsenal of Grenade Launchers is something you should definitely try to do as a player looking to get into high-level content. ► Best Archetype: Wave-Frame - Example: Forbearance | 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 DPS chart includes the DPS numbers for every weapon in Destiny 2.
The PvP Meta
Weapon Type | Rank | Tier | Trend | Role ❘ Current State | Category |
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![]() 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 |
![]() 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 |
![]() Sniper Rifles | A › Strong | Strong ❘ A | ![]() | ► Sniper Rifles are still remarkably powerful, but due to certain flinch changes, they've become slightly harder to use. All this, as well as how strong certain Shotguns are, it's natural for Snipers to fall down a tier, but they are still strong, especially in Trials of Osiris. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (90 RPM)- Example: Beloved | 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. This TTK guide includes the TTK figures for every weapon in Destiny 2.
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 Auto Rifles and Best Destiny 2 Swords, too.
You now know everything there is to know about Fusion rifles in Destiny 2, whether that is for PvP or PvE content.
See latest Updates
- March 20, 2025: Inclusion of Fusion Rifles from Episodes 2 & 3 and updates based on the Episode: Heresy’s meta.
- September 26, 2024: General updates according to The Final Shape Meta.
- February 29, 2024: General updates and the inclusion of Fusion Rifles from Season 23.
- October 30, 2023: Inclusion of Season 21 and 22 weapons.
- May 19, 2023: General updates and the inclusion of Season 18, 19, and 20 Fusions.
- April 10, 2022: The guide is published for the first time.
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Update “It’s the season of void”
Hey, author here! Things got a little mixed up, tier list has been updated.