Best Fusion Rifles in Destiny 2: Tier List for PvP & PvE

Fusion Rifles are a staple of any loadout in Destiny 2. Whether you’ll be tearing it up against other Guardians in the Crucible or fighting wave after wave of ads in the Root of Nightmares raid, you will find a Fusion Rifle that is just right for the occasion. With that said, there are some clear stand-outs in their class.

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.

 Updated as of Season of the Wish (S23). See Updates.

Destiny 2 Best Fusion Rifles: Top-tier Options

This Tier list features the best Exotic and Legendary Fusions right now, including the Scatter Signal:

Item	Weapons	Type	Archetype	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Rank	Source	Available?	Tier rank	Source ❘ DLC	Final Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Techeun Force	Techeun Force	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: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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
Vex Mythoclast	Vex Mythoclast	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	Vault of Glass Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Vault of Glass Raid Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "This weapon fires a single bolt with each trigger pull. Defeating targets builds stacks of Overcharge. Swap firing modes when fully Overcharged to charge up and fire more powerful linear fusion shots." ► Vex Mythoclast is now rightfully where it should be: among the best fusions in the game. Buffs against minors, bosses, and Champions have allowed Vex to break into the end game, even if it lacks an intrinsic anti-Champion perk.	Season 14	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "This weapon fires a single bolt with each trigger pull. Defeating targets builds stacks of Overcharge. Swap firing modes when fully Overcharged to charge up and fire more powerful linear fusion shots."	Top-tier
Scatter Signal	Scatter Signal	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Strand	Season 23	Yes	S › Best	Seasonal activity		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Seasonal activity Season 23	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire 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: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Overflow + Controlled Burst (also good: Slice) PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Under-Over	Top-tier
Merciless	Merciless	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	Exotic Engram		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Exotic Engram Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic 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: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Non-lethal hits make this weapon charge faster. Reloading immediately after a kill increases weapon damage for a short time."	Top-tier
Deliverance	Deliverance	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: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision 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: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvE God Rolls: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Chill Klip	Top-tier
Riptide	Riptide	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: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire 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: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Compulsive Reloader) + Chill Clip	Top-tier
The Eremite	The Eremite	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Solar	Season 22	Yes	S › Best	Seasonal activity		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Seasonal activity Season 22	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact 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: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact 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	Adaptive	Special	Stasis	Lightfall	Yes	S › Best	Trials of Osiris		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvP	Trials of Osiris Lightfall	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + High-Impact Reserves (also good: High-Impact Reserves)	Top-tier
Iterative Loop	Iterative Loop	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Arc	Lightfall	Yes	A › Strong	Neomuna		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Neomuna Lightfall	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire 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: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Compulsive Reloader + Voltshot PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart	Top-tier
Glacioclasm	Glacioclasm	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Seasonal	A › Strong	Event: Dawning		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Event: Dawning Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst ► A refreshed perk pool has breathed new life into Glacioclasm, and while it is held back by its charge time, the introduction of Repulsor Brace and Golden Tricorn allows for a perfectly synergized Void 3.0 build. Pair it with your favorite Void exotic and go to town.	Season 12	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst	Top-tier
Cartesian Coordinate	Cartesian Coordinate	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: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire 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: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Lead from Gold + Vorpal Weapon	Top-tier
PLUG ONE.1	PLUG ONE.1	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Nightfall: The Ordeals		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Nightfall: The Ordeals Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Bottomless Grief (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Reservoir Burst (also good: Cornered) ► Still as strong as ever, PLUG ONE.1 is certainly not the best arc fusion out there, but it is a tried-and-true weapon that is a fun addition to any PvE loadout. While it may lack Voltshot, it still pairs nicely with Arc 3.0 when using Spark of Beacons.	Season 14	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Bottomless Grief (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Reservoir Burst (also good: Cornered)	Top-tier
Aurvandil FR6	Aurvandil FR6	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Gunsmith		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Gunsmith Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact 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: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Rolls: Reconstruction + Chill Clip	Top-tier
Royal Executioner	Royal Executioner	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Solar	Season 20	Yes	A › Strong	Seasonal activity		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Seasonal activity Season 20	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Rolls: Envious Assassin + Reservoir Burst (also good: Incandescent)	Top-tier
Nox Perennial V	Nox Perennial V	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: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact 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: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Lead from Gold) + Controlled Burst	Top-tier
Zealot's Reward	Zealot's Reward	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Void	Shadowkeep	Yes	A › Strong	Garden of Salvation Raid		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Garden of Salvation Raid Shadowkeep	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + High-Impact Reserves ► Zealot's Reward has been recently outshined by Iterative Loop, but that's not to say it's past its prime. Offering similar stats, Zealot prefers consistency over damage, and since rotator raids are farmable, this is much easier to acquire than the elusive Iterative.	Season 8	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + High-Impact Reserves	Top-tier
Main Ingredient	Main Ingredient	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: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision 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: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + High Impact Reserves (also good: Tap the Trigger)	Top-tier
Snorri FR5	Snorri FR5	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Gunsmith		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Gunsmith Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision 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: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Successful Warm-up)	Top-tier
Pressurized Precision	Pressurized Precision	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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	Precision	Special	Void	Deluxe Edition	Yes	A › Strong	Duality Dungeon		Strong ❘ A	Duality Dungeon Deluxe Edition	Slot: Void | Ammo: 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 | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Well-Rounded) + Moving Target (also good: Backup Plan)	Top-tier

Destiny 2 Fusion Rifles: The complete list

This database includes every viable Fusion rifle currently in the game:

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo	Element	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Arbalest	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Kinetic	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Kinetic	Best ❘ S	PvE	Exotic Quest	No	Lightfall	Season 6	Kinetic	No	Top-tier
	Bastion	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Kinetic	Shadowkeep	Yes	Special	Kinetic	Average ❘ B	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Shadowkeep	Season 9	Kinetic	No
	Jötunn	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Solar	Forsaken Pack	Yes	Special	Solar	Weak ❘ C	-	Exotic Kiosk	No	Forsaken Pack	Season 5	Energy	No
	Telesto	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Void	Weak ❘ C	-	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 2	Energy	No
	Merciless	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 1	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Vex Mythoclast	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Primary	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE + PvP	Vault of Glass Raid	No	Free-to-Play	Season 14	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Lorentz Driver	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Void	Beyond Light	Yes	Special	Void	Average ❘ B	PvP	Exotic Kiosk	No	Beyond Light	Season 15	Energy	No
	Delicate Tomb	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	Special	Arc	Average ❘ B	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Witch Queen	Season 18	Energy	No
	Tessellation	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Special	Kinetic	The Final Shape	Yes	Special	Kinetic	Average ❘ B	PvE	Pre-order bonus	No	The Final Shape	Season 22	Energy	No
	Sleeper Simulant	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Free-to-Play	Season 3	Heavy	No	Top-tier
	The Queenbreaker	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Heavy	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Worst ❘ D	-	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 4	Heavy	No
	One Thousand Voices	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Heavy	Solar	Forsaken Pack	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Weak ❘ C	-	Last Wish Raid	No	Forsaken Pack	Season 4	Heavy	No
	Deliverance	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Special	Stasis	The Witch Queen	Yes	Special	Stasis	Best ❘ S	PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid	Yes	Witch Queen	Season 16	Kinetic	Craftable	Top-tier	Bait and Switch
	Riptide	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Stasis	Best ❘ S	PvE	Playlist: Crucible	No	Free-to-Play	Season 17	Kinetic	No	Top-tier
	Burden of Guilt	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Stasis	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Stasis	Best ❘ S	PvP	Trials of Osiris	No	Lightfall	Season 17	Kinetic	No	Top-tier
	Aurvandil FR6	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Stasis	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Gunsmith	No	Free-to-Play	Season 19	Kinetic	No	Top-tier	Reconstruction
	Pressurized Precision	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Strand	Strong ❘ A	PvP	Iron Banner	No	Free-to-Play	Season 21	Kinetic	No	Top-tier
	Nox Perennial V	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Strand	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Lost Sector	No	Free-to-Play	Season 22	Kinetic	No	Top-tier
	Scatter Signal	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Strand	Season 23	Yes	Special	Strand	Best ❘ S	PvE + PvP	Seasonal activity	Yes	Season 23	Season 23	Kinetic	Craftable	Top-tier
	Timelines' Vertex	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Weak ❘ C	-	Xûr	No	Free-to-Play	Season 10	Energy	No
	Cartesian Coordinate	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Strong ❘ A	PvE	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Coriolis Force	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Special	Void	Beyond Light	Yes	Special	Void	Average ❘ B	PvE	Empire Hunts	No	Beyond Light	Season 12	Energy	No
	Trinary System	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Average ❘ B	-	Playlist: Gambit	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Energy	No
	Main Ingredient	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Arc	Strong ❘ A	PvP	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 11	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Exile's Curse	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Arc	Lightfall	No	Special	Arc	Average ❘ B	PvP	Trials of Osiris	No	Lightfall	Season 10	Energy	No
	Glacioclasm	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Seasonal	Special	Void	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Event: Dawning	No	Free-to-Play	Season 12	Energy	No	Top-tier	Repulsor Brace
	Techeun Force	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Arc	Forsaken Pack	Yes	Special	Arc	Best ❘ S	PvE + PvP	Last Wish Raid	Yes	Forsaken Pack	Season 4	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier	Reconstruction
	Hollow Words	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Arc	Weak ❘ C	-	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 11	Energy	No
	Zealot's Reward	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Void	Shadowkeep	Yes	Special	Void	Strong ❘ A	PvP	Garden of Salvation Raid	No	Shadowkeep	Season 8	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Null Composure	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Void	Average ❘ B	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Free-to-Play	Season 14	Energy	No
	PLUG ONE.1	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Arc	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Nightfall: The Ordeals	No	Free-to-Play	Season 14	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Dream Breaker	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Weak ❘ C	-	Moon	No	Free-to-Play	Season 14	Energy	No
	Iota Draconis	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Solar	Weak ❘ C	-	Xûr	No	Free-to-Play	Season 15	Energy	No
	Snorri FR5	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Void	Strong ❘ A	PvP	Gunsmith	No	Free-to-Play	Season 16	Energy	No	Top-tier
	Likely Suspect	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Void	Average ❘ B	PvE + PvP	Throne World	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 16	Energy	Craftable
	The Wizened Rebuke	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Arc	Average ❘ B	PvP	Iron Banner	No	Free-to-Play	Season 17	Energy	No		Voltshot
	The Epicurean	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Special	Void	Deluxe Edition	Yes	Special	Void	Strong ❘ A	-	Duality Dungeon	Yes	Deluxe Edition	Season 17	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier	Repulsor Brace
	Midha’s Reckoning	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Arc	Average ❘ B	PvE + PvP	King's Fall Raid	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 18	Energy	Craftable
	Iterative Loop	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Arc	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Arc	Strong ❘ A	PvE + PvP	Neomuna	Yes	Lightfall	Season 20	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier	Voltshot
	Royal Executioner	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Solar	Season 20	Yes	Special	Solar	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Seasonal activity	Yes	Season 20	Season 20	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier	Incandescent
	Loaded Question	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Arc	Average ❘ B	PvE	Nightfall: The Ordeals	No	Free-to-Play	Season 21	Energy	No
	The Eremite	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Special	Solar	Season 22	Yes	Special	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Seasonal activity	Yes	Season 22	Season 22	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier
	Corsair's Wrath	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Worst ❘ D	-	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 12	Heavy	No
	Threaded Needle	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Void	Weak ❘ C	PvE	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Heavy	No
	Tarantula	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Worst ❘ D	-	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Heavy	No
	Reed's Regret	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Stasis	Lightfall	Yes	Heavy	Stasis	Strong ❘ A	PvE	Trials of Osiris	No	Lightfall	Season 15	Heavy	No	Top-tier
	Cataclysmic	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid	Yes	Witch Queen	Season 16	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier	Bait and Switch
	Stormchaser	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Arc	Deluxe Edition	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Average ❘ B	PvE	Duality Dungeon	No	Deluxe Edition	Season 17	Heavy	No
	Sailspy Pitchglass	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Arc	Weak ❘ C	-	Xûr	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 18	Heavy	Craftable		Voltshot
	Taipan-4fr	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Void	Average ❘ B	PvE	Gunsmith	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 18	Heavy	Craftable		Repulsor Brace
	Fire and Forget	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Stasis	The Witch Queen	Yes	Heavy	Stasis	Weak ❘ C	-	Operation: Seraph's Shield	Yes	Witch Queen	Season 19	Heavy	Craftable
	Briar's Contempt	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	Lightfall	Yes	Heavy	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE	Root of Nightmares Raid	Yes	Lightfall	Season 20	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier	Incandescent,Reconstruction
	Laser Painter	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Heavy	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	Heavy	Strand	Weak ❘ C	-	Playlist: Gambit	No	Free-to-Play	Season 21	Heavy	No
	Doomed Petitioner	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Heavy	Void	Season 23	Yes	Heavy	Void	Best ❘ S	PvE	Seasonal activity	Yes	Season 23	Season 23	Heavy	Craftable	Top-tier	Reconstruction

These are the different Tier levels used for our list:

• S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapons in our Tier List.
• A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapons, 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.

Best Destiny 2 Fusion Rifles in 2024

Ready to dig deeper into the absolute best Fusions in Destiny 2 right now? These are the cream of the crop, our favorites (for PvE and PvP):

5. Vex Mythoclast

Excels in PvE

Returning from D1 and more lethal than ever, Vex Mythoclast lives up to its legendary status.

Now that exotic primaries do 40% more damage to red bar enemies, Vex’s Overcharged rounds are a reliable way to help put down beefier targets in end-game content, and the 20% damage buff after a kill will help get there quicker. It’s also getting a massive buff next season, dealing 200% more damage to Champions when using the Overcharged mode, as well as 25% more to bosses.

Vex is also able to take advantage of any mod or perk that modifies fusions, so for Solar Warlocks running Rain of Fire, this is a must-have weapon. While it might take a while to acquire, once you do, you might never put it down.

Exotic Perk: “This weapon fires a single bolt with each trigger pull. Defeating targets builds stacks of Overcharge. Swap firing modes when fully Overcharged to charge up and fire more powerful linear fusion shots.”

How to get it: Vex Mythoclast can be acquired by completing the Vault of Glass raid.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo	Element	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Vex Mythoclast	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Primary	Solar	Best ❘ S	PvE + PvP	Vault of Glass Raid	No	Free-to-Play	Season 14	Energy	No	Top-tier

4. Techeun Force

Excels in PvE and PvP

Once overlooked by many, Techeun Force’s reprisal has made it an S-tier fusion.

One of the Best Last Wish weapons, Techeun Force is an Adaptive frame fusion with a swathe of perks and solid stats that make it lethal anywhere. Rewind Rounds or Reconstruction can let players get massive benefits from Controlled Burst in PvE, and Under Pressure with Kickstart will secure kills with ease in PvP, even with the nerfs. It’s also craftable, so don’t fret if you don’t land the god roll right away.

Grab your fireteam and dive into Last Wish so you, too, can have this amazing fusion rifle!

• PvE God roll: Rewind Rounds + Controlled Burst
• PvP God roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart

How to get it: Techeun Force can be acquired from the Last Wish raid.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo	Element	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Techeun Force	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Arc	Forsaken Pack	Yes	Special	Arc	Best ❘ S	PvE + PvP	Last Wish Raid	Yes	Forsaken Pack	Season 4	Energy	Craftable	Top-tier	Reconstruction

3. Burden of Guilt: Best PvP Fusion Rifle

Excels in PVP

You can’t keep a good fusion down, and Burden of Guilt is proof.

While Burden of Guilt has been around since Haunted, it’s gained a lot of traction thanks to its insane stats and resilience to fusion rifle nerfs. Adaptives are not the easiest to pick up, but mastering them can make you a menace in PvP. This is due to their mix of quick charge time and solid one-burst difference, going neck and neck with some Precisions and even High-Impacts! What’s more, is that an upcoming buff means High-Impact Reserves won’t be as needed!

• PvP God roll: Killing Wind + Successful Warmup (also good: High-Impact Reserves)

How to get it: Burden of Guilt can be acquired via Trials of Osiris (engrams and rank ups).

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo	Element	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Burden of Guilt	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Special	Stasis	Lightfall	Yes	Special	Stasis	Best ❘ S	PvP	Trials of Osiris	No	Lightfall	Season 17	Kinetic	No	Top-tier

2. Scatter Signal

Excels in PVE and PVP

A fusion to contend with Riptide, Scatter Signal has everyone’s attention.

Dropping from Season of the Wish activities, Scatter Signal is our third Strand fusion and the one we’ve all been waiting for. Its ability to roll with Over Under makes dealing with overshield chuds a breeze, and Slice is a powerful perk in both PvP and PvE thanks to its reduction of enemy damage. Let’s not forget Controlled Burst, the hottest fusion rifle perk to date. It’s also craftable, meaning that god roll is just a few activities (or deepsight harmonizers) away from being yours! These are the top Scatter Signal God Rolls:

• PvE God roll:Slice + Under Over
• PvP God roll: Slice + Controlled Burst

How to get it: Scatter Signal can be acquired by completing Seasonal activities and focusing Umbral engrams.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo	Element	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Scatter Signal	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Strand	Season 23	Yes	Special	Strand	Best ❘ S	PvE + PvP	Seasonal activity	Yes	Season 23	Season 23	Kinetic	Craftable	Top-tier

1. Riptide: Best PvE Fusion Rifle

Excels in PvE

A Crucible drop, Riptide is a PvE powerhouse that’s never been easier to acquire.

In Lightfall, Bungie made a major overhaul to combating champions, with Stasis coming out on top thanks to freeze no longer resetting the stun. As a result, what was once seen as a liability in Chill Clip is now the king of verb-based stunning and a must-have for any Champion-containing content.

Not only this, but reduced costs to focus engrams at Shaxx means that it is cheaper for people to get their roll, and the resetting system means you could end up with a multi-perk drop! Hop into Crucible and snag your roll today! These are the top Riptide God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Chill Clip

How to get it: Riptide can be acquired via Engram Focusing or completing Crucible Playlist activities.

Art	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Rarity	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Ammo	Element	Tier	Excels	Source	Craftable?	Requires	Released	Slot	Can be Crafted?	Best of?	Top Perk?
	Riptide	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Special	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	Special	Stasis	Best ❘ S	PvE	Playlist: Crucible	No	Free-to-Play	Season 17	Kinetic	No	Top-tier

Fusion Rifles and the PvP Meta: TTK

We covered which Fusions are considered top-tier (and should be farmed) and which ones can be safely ignored. But how do they compare to other Special weapons in PvP?

Weapon Type	Rank	Tier	Trend	Role ❘ Current State	Category
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
Sniper Rifles	S › Best	Best ❘ S	-	► Sniper Rifles are in an excellent spot right now. After the nerfs to Linear Fusion Rifles, it only makes sense that Sniper usage picked up. And with weapons that come stacked with aim assist and excellent perks, such as the Defiance of Yasmin or Beloved, it's easy to see why Snipers have risen up the ranks. ► Best Archetype: Adaptive (90 RPM) - Example: Beloved	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
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. We have a TTK guide/chart that includes TTK figures, but that mostly applies to Primary weapons, not Specials.

Suffice it to say: When it comes to PvP, top Fusions can dominate a Crucible lobby. The many nerfs and buffs in the game are slowly changing the PvP meta and Fusions appear to be clear winners.

Fusion Rifles and the PvE Meta: DPS

How do Fusions compare to other Special weapons in PvE?

Weapon Type	Rank	Tier	Trend	Role ❘ Current State	Category
Fusion Rifles	S › Best	Best ❘ S		►Fusion Rifles are absolutely insane right now. There were a ton of viable options already and newer options, such as The Eremite, can roll with perk combinations that can turn them into monsters. This, on top of certain Exotic options like Merciless, makes Fusion Rifles a staple option for either backup DPS or just general major clear. ► Best Archetype: Rapid-Fire (500ms Charge Time) - Example: Cartesian Coordinate	PVE Specials
Shotguns	S › Best	Best ❘ S		► Shotguns are excellent right now. They can be used in traditional hot-swap loadouts when combined with Tractor Cannon in a raid setting, and they remain strong at both major clear and burst damage. However, they can achieve some of the highest damage combos in the game due to their ease of use, high burst damage, and perks like One-Two Punch. ► Best Archetype: Lightweight (90 RPM) - Example: Wastelander M5	PVE Specials
Grenade Launchers	S › Best	Best ❘ S	-	► Grenade Launchers are brilliant right now. They are versatile and are arguably the best pick in almost all areas. They can have excellent add control through Blinding Grenades or the Wave Frame archetype, and they can also deal good boss damage in a 'hotswap' build with Spike Grenades. Simply put, having a strong arsenal of Grenade Launchers is something you should definitely prioritize if you're looking to get into high-level content. ► All Breach Grenade Launchers share the same archetype	PVE Specials
Sniper Rifles	B › Average	Average ❘ B	-	► Sniper Rifles have improved a tad, but not that much. They are still too slow for most players' liking, but they can still be a solid backup DPS option. These are commonly used in many longer-range DPS scenarios, but other than that, they remain mediocre. ► Best Archetype: Rapid-Fire (140 RPM) - Example: Supremacy	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

Keep in mind that when it comes to PvE, DPS is one of the most important factors. As you know, the higher the DPS, the more damage you can deal to a Boss or Major. This D2 DPS chart includes the DPS numbers for every weapon in Destiny 2.

When it comes to actual DPS, Fusions are well-placed and offer the benefit of having longer ranges than shotguns:

-	Weapon Type	Archetype	Sustained DPS	Mag DPS	Total Damage	Specs	---	Best in Class	Change?	Ammo
	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	31862	35866	525080	-		One Thousand Voices	Same	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	29717	34498	703216	/w Catalyst		Sleeper Simulant	Buffed	Heavy
	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	23413	24551	451119	-		Merciless	Same	Special
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	20901	25186	483576	With "Marksman Sights"		The Queenbreaker	Buffed	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	19866	21459	712188	-		Stormchaser	New	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	18490	20453	500066	-		Reed's Regret	Buffed	Heavy
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	18170	20574	488819	-		Arbalest	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	17963	20882	701631	-		Bastion	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	16156	18956		/w Catalyst		Jötunn	Same	Special
	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	15800	17891	425063	-		Lorentz Driver	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	15126	16859	546240	-		Delicate Tomb		Special
	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	14047	15491	470316	/w Catalyst		Telesto	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	14030	14867	318752	-		Coriolis Force	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	13961	15043	431585	-		Glacioclasm	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	13440	14519	360954	-		Cartesian Coordinate	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	13236	14607	388850	-		Trinary System	Same	Special
	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	12711	14853	406525	-		Tessellation		Special
	Fusion Rifle	Precision	10334	11331	334026	-		Deliverance	Same	Special

Endgame content

For the record, while Fusion rifles can hold their own in most PvE content, they aren’t the top choice for Master and Grandmaster content. For the most difficult activities, you want a longer-range option that allows you to easily peek shoot.

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.