Best Fusion Rifles in Destiny 2: Tier List (Edge of Fate)

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.

Updated as of The Edge of Fate. See Updates.

Top-Tier Fusion Rifles

These are the best Exotic and Legendary Fusion Rifles right now (those we consider A-Tier or better):

Item	Weapon	Type	Archetype	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	Rank	Source	Tier Rank	Source ❘ DLC	Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Techeun Force	Techeun Force Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Arc	Forsaken Pack	S › Best	Last Wish Raid	❘ 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
Scatter Signal	Scatter Signal Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Strand	Lightfall	S › Best	Starcrossed	❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Starcrossed Lightfall	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
Riptide	Riptide Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Stasis	Free-to-Play	S › Best	Crucible Ops	❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Crucible Ops Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster or Overflow (also good: Subsistence) + Chill Clip or Controlled Burst (also good: Crystalline Corpsebloom) PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Closing Time ► 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.	Renegades	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster or Overflow (also good: Subsistence) + Chill Clip or Controlled Burst (also good: Crystalline Corpsebloom) PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Closing Time	Top-tier
Lionfish-4FR	Lionfish-4FR Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Stasis	Free-to-Play	S › Best	Pinnacle Ops	❘ S Excels in: PvE	Pinnacle Ops Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold or Subsistence) + Chill Clip or Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst) ► A weapon to dethrone Riptide has finally arrived. While Reconstruction is slower than ALH, it allows for a better uptime of Chill Clip, and the Viest Stinger origin trait will help it even further, especially if you use it for DPS alongside Controlled Burst.	The Edge of Fate	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold or Subsistence) + Chill Clip or Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst)	Top-tier
Zealot's Reward	Zealot's Reward Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Void	Shadowkeep Pack	S › Best	Garden of Salvation Raid	❘ S Excels in: PvP	Garden of Salvation Raid Shadowkeep Pack	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire 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: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart or Closing Time	Top-tier
PLUG ONE.1	PLUG ONE.1 Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	Nightfall: The Ordeals	❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Nightfall: The Ordeals Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Reservoir Burst (also good: Controlled Burst) PvE God Roll: Under Pressure + Closing Time ► Now rolling with Reconstruction, PLUG ONE.1 is a rather strong fusion rifle, for its frame at least. While Rapid-Fires will continue to dominate, having a double mag size with Reservoir Burst is a match made in heaven.	Season 14	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Reservoir Burst (also good: Controlled Burst) PvE God Roll: Under Pressure + Closing Time	Top-tier
Iterative Loop	Iterative Loop Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Arc	Lightfall	A › Strong	Neomuna	❘ 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
Axial Lacuna	Axial Lacuna Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Solar	The Final Shape	A › Strong	The Pale Heart	❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	The Pale Heart The Final Shape	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision 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: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision 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	A › Strong	Vesper's Host Dungeon	❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Vesper's Host Dungeon The Final Shape Dungeon Key	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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
Burden of Guilt	Burden of Guilt Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Stasis	The Final Shape	A › Strong	Trials of Osiris	❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Trials of Osiris The Final Shape	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal (also good: Ambitious Assassin) + Chill Clip (also good: Controlled Burst) PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Closing Time (also good: Kickstart) ► As the only Adaptive Stasis Fusion Rifle, Burden of Guilt immediately becomes a must-have weapon in the current sandbox. These god rolls are top-quality in their respective field and a welcome addition to any loadout.	Ash & Iron	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal (also good: Ambitious Assassin) + Chill Clip (also good: Controlled Burst) PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Closing Time (also good: Kickstart)	Top-tier
Bastion	Bastion Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Special	Kinetic	Shadowkeep Pack	A › Strong	Exotic Kiosk	❘ A Excels in: PvE	Exotic Kiosk Shadowkeep Pack	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Charge to fire 3 spreads of Kinetic slugs. This weapon fires staggering projectiles. Strong against Unstoppable Champions." ►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: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Charge to fire 3 spreads of Kinetic slugs. This weapon fires staggering projectiles. Strong against Unstoppable Champions."	Top-tier
Glacioclasm	Glacioclasm Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	Event: Dawning	❘ 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	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	World loot pool	❘ 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
Deliverance	Deliverance Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Stasis	The Witch Queen	A › Strong	Vow of the Disciple Raid	❘ A 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 Clip ► 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 Clip	Top-tier
Delicate Tomb	Delicate Tomb Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Special	Arc	The Witch Queen	A › Strong	Exotic Kiosk	❘ A Excels in: PvE	Exotic Kiosk Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Fires a wide horizontal spread when shot from the hip. Final blows with this weapon have a chance to generate Ionic Traces. Collecting an Ionic Trace overcharges this weapon's next shot, jolting targets on hit." ► Delicate Tomb is THE Arc Warlock weapon. Creating Ionic Traces like crazy, it can help build your Super in a matter of seconds, especially when paired with the recently buffed Geomag Stabilizers.	Season 18	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Fires a wide horizontal spread when shot from the hip. Final blows with this weapon have a chance to generate Ionic Traces. Collecting an Ionic Trace overcharges this weapon's next shot, jolting targets on hit."	Top-tier
Royal Executioner	Royal Executioner Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Solar	Lightfall	A › Strong	Avalon	❘ A Excels in: PvE	Avalon Lightfall	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	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	Lost Sector	❘ 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
The Eremite	The Eremite Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Solar	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	Xûr	❘ A Excels in: PvE	Xûr Free-to-Play	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
Resounding	Resounding Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	Playlist: Pursuit	❘ A Excels in: PvE	Playlist: Pursuit Free-to-Play	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive 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: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Rolls: Subsistence + Reservoir Burst	Top-tier
Afterlight	Afterlight Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Void	Episode 3: Heresy	A › Strong	Heresy Activities	❘ A Excels in: PvE	Heresy Activities Episode 3: Heresy	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive 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	A › Strong	World loot pool	❘ A Excels in: PvE	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive 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: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Discord (also good: Clown Cartridge) + One for All (also good: Successful Warm-up or Elemental Honing)	Top-tier
Finite Maybe	Finite Maybe Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Special	Solar	The Edge of Fate	A › Strong	The Desert Perpetual Raid	❘ A Excels in: PvE	The Desert Perpetual Raid The Edge of Fate	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold) + Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst) ► Finite Maybe offers some strong perk combinations but falls into a weird spot being in the aggressive frame archetype. While it’s no doubt strong in the majority of activities you’ll come across, the horizontal spread pattern is something that requires some getting used to before you experience this weapon’s true potential.	The Edge of Fate	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold) + Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst)	Top-tier
Main Ingredient	Main Ingredient Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	World loot pool	❘ 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	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	Gunsmith	❘ 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	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	A › Strong	Iron Banner	❘ 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
Monody-44	Monody-44 Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Void	Renegades	A › Strong	Seasonal activity	❘ A Excels in: PvP	Seasonal activity Renegades	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Lone Wolf or Cornered + Closing Time or Withering Gaze ► While it shares much of what makes Glacioclasm the beast it is, Monody-44 is sadly not enough to fully contend. Still, it offers a close enough experience to tide one over til the Dawning.	Renegades	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Lone Wolf or Cornered + Closing Time or Withering Gaze	Top-tier
The Epicurean	The Epicurean Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Void	Witch Queen Dungeon Key	A › Strong	Duality Dungeon	❘ A	Duality Dungeon	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: 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
	Arbalest	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Lightfall	Special	Kinetic	C › Weak	-	Exotic Quest	No	Lightfall	Season 6	Kinetic	Special	Kinetic	No		C › Weak
	Bastion	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Shadowkeep Pack	Special	Kinetic	A › Strong	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Shadowkeep Pack	Season 9	Kinetic	Special	Kinetic	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Delicate Tomb	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	The Witch Queen	Special	Arc	A › Strong	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Witch Queen	Season 18	Energy	Special	Arc	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Euphony	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	The Final Shape	Special	Strand	A › Strong	PvE	Salvation's Edge Raid	No	The Final Shape	S29 - Updated	Kinetic	Special	Strand	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Finality's Auger	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	The Final Shape Dungeon Key	Heavy	Solar	A › Strong	PvE	Sundered Doctrine Dungon	No	The Final Shape Dungeon Key	S29 - Updated	Heavy	Heavy	Solar	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Jötunn	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Forsaken Pack	Special	Solar	C › Weak	-	Exotic Kiosk	No	Forsaken Pack	Season 5	Energy	Special	Solar	No		C › Weak
	Lorentz Driver	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Beyond Light Pack	Special	Void	C › Weak	-	Exotic Kiosk	No	Beyond Light Pack	Season 15	Energy	Special	Void	No		C › Weak
	Merciless	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	B › Average	PvE	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 1	Energy	Special	Solar	No		B › Average
	One Thousand Voices	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Forsaken Pack	Heavy	Solar	C › Weak	-	Last Wish Raid	No	Forsaken Pack	S29 - Updated	Heavy	Heavy	Solar	No		C › Weak
	Sleeper Simulant	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Solar	A › Strong	PvE	Exotic Kiosk	No	Free-to-Play	Season 3	Heavy	Heavy	Solar	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Telesto	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Free-to-Play	Special	Void	B › Average	-	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 2	Energy	Special	Void	No		B › Average
	Tessellation	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	The Final Shape	Special	Kinetic	B › Average	-	Pre-order bonus	No	The Final Shape	Season 22	Energy	Special	Kinetic	No		B › Average
	The Queenbreaker	Linear Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Arc	S+ > Meta	PvE	Exotic Engram	No	Free-to-Play	Season 4	Heavy	Heavy	Arc	No	Top-tier	S+ > Meta
	Vex Mythoclast	Fusion Rifle	Exotic	Exotic	Free-to-Play	Primary	Solar	B › Average	PvE + PvP	Vault of Glass Raid	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - Updated	Energy	Primary	Solar	No		B › Average
	Accelerando-42	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Strand			Sparrow Racing League	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - New	Kinetic	Special	Strand	No
	Afterlight	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Episode 3: Heresy	Special	Void	A › Strong	PvE	Heresy Activities	No	Episode 3: Heresy	Episode 3	Energy	Special	Void	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Aurvandil FR6	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Stasis	B › Average	PvE	Gunsmith	No	Free-to-Play	Season 19	Kinetic	Special	Stasis	No		B › Average
	Axial Lacuna	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	The Final Shape	Special	Solar	A › Strong	PvE + PvP	The Pale Heart	Yes	The Final Shape	The Final Shape	Energy	Special	Solar	Craftable	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Boomslang-4FR	Linear Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	The Edge of Fate	Heavy	Arc	A › Strong	PvE	Edge of Fate Activities	No	The Edge of Fate	The Edge of Fate	Heavy	Heavy	Arc	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Briar's Contempt	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Lightfall	Heavy	Solar	S › Best	PvE	Root of Nightmares Raid	Yes	Lightfall	S29 - Updated	Heavy	Heavy	Solar	Craftable	Top-tier	S › Best
	Burden of Guilt	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	The Final Shape	Special	Stasis	A › Strong	PvE + PvP	Trials of Osiris	No	The Final Shape	Ash & Iron	Kinetic	Special	Stasis	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Cartesian Coordinate	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	A › Strong	PvE	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Energy	Special	Solar	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Cataclysmic	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	The Witch Queen	Heavy	Solar	S › Best	PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid	Yes	Witch Queen	S29 - Updated	Heavy	Heavy	Solar	Craftable	Top-tier	S › Best
	Coriolis Force	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Beyond Light Pack	Special	Void	B › Average	PvE	Empire Hunts	No	Beyond Light Pack	Season 12	Energy	Special	Void	No		B › Average
	Corsair's Wrath	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Solar	D › Worst	-	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 12	Heavy	Heavy	Solar	No		D › Worst
	Cruoris FR4	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc	A › Strong	PvE	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Episode 3	Energy	Special	Arc	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Deliverance	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	The Witch Queen	Special	Stasis	A › Strong	PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid	Yes	Witch Queen	S29 - Updated	Kinetic	Special	Stasis	Craftable	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Doomed Petitioner	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Lightfall	Heavy	Void	S › Best	PvE	Starcrossed	Yes	Lightfall	Season 23	Heavy	Heavy	Void	Craftable	Top-tier	S › Best
	Dream Breaker	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	C › Weak	-	Moon	No	Free-to-Play	Season 14	Energy	Special	Solar	No		C › Weak
	Exile's Curse	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	The Final Shape	Special	Arc	B › Average	PvP	Trials of Osiris	No	The Final Shape	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Arc	No		B › Average
	Eyes Unveiled	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Episode 3: Heresy	Heavy	Void	B › Average	PvP	Heresy Activities	No	Episode 3: Heresy	Episode 3	Heavy	Heavy	Void	No		B › Average
	Finite Maybe	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	The Edge of Fate	Special	Solar	A › Strong	PvE	The Desert Perpetual Raid	No	The Edge of Fate	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Solar	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Fire and Forget	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	The Witch Queen	Heavy	Stasis	C › Weak	-	Operation: Seraph's Shield	Yes	Witch Queen	Season 19	Heavy	Heavy	Stasis	Craftable		C › Weak
	Glacioclasm	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Void	A › Strong	PvE	Event: Dawning	No	Free-to-Play	Season 12	Energy	Special	Void	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Hollow Words	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc	C › Weak	-	Arrivals Engrams	No	Free-to-Play	Episode 3	Energy	Special	Arc	No		C › Weak
	Iota Draconis	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	C › Weak	-	Xûr	No	Free-to-Play	Season 15	Energy	Special	Solar	No		C › Weak
	Iterative Loop	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Lightfall	Special	Arc	A › Strong	PvE + PvP	Neomuna	Yes	Lightfall	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Arc	Craftable	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Laser Painter	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Strand	C › Weak	-	Playlist: Gambit	No	Free-to-Play	Season 21	Heavy	Heavy	Strand	No		C › Weak
	Likely Suspect	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Void	B › Average	PvE + PvP	Throne World	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 16	Energy	Special	Void	Craftable		B › Average
	Line in the Sand	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Episode 1: Echoes	Heavy	Arc	B › Average	-	Dawn Engrams	No	Episode 1: Echoes	The Final Shape	Heavy	Heavy	Arc	No		B › Average
	Lionfish-4FR	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Stasis	S › Best	PvE		No	Free-to-Play	The Edge of Fate	Kinetic	Special	Stasis	No	Top-tier	S › Best
	Loaded Question	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc	B › Average	PvE	Nightfall: The Ordeals	No	Free-to-Play	Season 21	Energy	Special	Arc	No		B › Average
	Main Ingredient	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc	A › Strong	PvP	Fireteam Ops	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Arc	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Midha’s Reckoning	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc	B › Average	PvE + PvP	King's Fall Raid	Yes	Free-to-Play	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Arc	Craftable		B › Average
	Mistral Lift	Linear Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Void	S › Best	PvE	Event: Dawning	No	Free-to-Play	Renegades	Heavy	Heavy	Void	No	Top-tier	S › Best
	Monody-44	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Renegades	Special	Void	A › Strong	PvP	Seasonal activity	No	Renegades	Renegades	Energy	Special	Void	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Nox Perennial V	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Strand	A › Strong	PvE	World Drops	No	Free-to-Play	Season 22	Kinetic	Special	Strand	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Nox Sidereal IV	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Stasis	C › Weak	-	Portal Activities	No	Free-to-Play	Renegades	Kinetic	Special	Stasis	No		C › Weak
	Null Composure	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Void	B › Average	PvE	Pinnacle Ops	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Void	No		B › Average
	PLUG ONE.1	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc	A › Strong	PvE + PvP	Nightfall: The Ordeals	No	Free-to-Play	Season 14	Energy	Special	Arc	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Pressurized Precision	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Strand	A › Strong	PvP	Iron Banner	No	Free-to-Play	Season 21	Kinetic	Special	Strand	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Reed's Regret	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	The Final Shape	Heavy	Stasis	C › Weak	-	Trials of Osiris	No	The Final Shape	Season 15	Heavy	Heavy	Stasis	No		C › Weak
	Resounding	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Strand	A › Strong	PvE	Solo Ops	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - Updated	Kinetic	Special	Strand	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Riptide	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Stasis	S › Best	PvE + PvP		No	Free-to-Play	Renegades	Kinetic	Special	Stasis	No	Top-tier	S › Best
	Royal Executioner	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Lightfall	Special	Solar	A › Strong	PvE	Avalon	Yes	Lightfall	Season 20	Energy	Special	Solar	Craftable	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Sailspy Pitchglass	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Arc	C › Weak	-	Xûr	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 18	Heavy	Heavy	Arc	Craftable		C › Weak
	Scatter Signal	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Lightfall	Special	Strand	S › Best	PvE + PvP	Starcrossed	Yes	Lightfall	Season 23	Kinetic	Special	Strand	Craftable	Top-tier	S › Best
	Scintillation	Linear Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Strand	S › Best	PvE	Nightfall: The Ordeals	No	Free-to-Play	The Final Shape	Heavy	Heavy	Strand	No	Top-tier	S › Best
	Snorri FR5	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Void	A › Strong	PvP	Gunsmith	No	Free-to-Play	Season 16	Energy	Special	Void	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Stormchaser	Linear Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Witch Queen Dungeon Key	Heavy	Arc	B › Average	PvE	Duality Dungeon	No		S29 - Updated	Heavy	Heavy	Arc	No		B › Average
	Suspectum-4fr	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Stasis	B › Average	-	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	The Final Shape	Heavy	Heavy	Stasis	No		B › Average
	TAHOMA 01	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Strand			Distortions	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - New	Kinetic	Special	Strand	No
	Taipan-4fr	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Void	C › Weak	-	Gunsmith	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 18	Heavy	Heavy	Void	Craftable		C › Weak
	Tarantula	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Arc	D › Worst	-	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Heavy	Heavy	Arc	No		D › Worst
	Techeun Force	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Forsaken Pack	Special	Arc	S › Best	PvE + PvP	Last Wish Raid	Yes	Forsaken Pack	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Arc	Craftable	Top-tier	S › Best
	Tempered Dynamo	Fusion Rifle	Aggressive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc			Arena Ops	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - New	Energy	Special	Arc	No
	The Beacon	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	S › Best	PvE	Event: Guardian Games	No	Free-to-Play	Renegades	Energy	Special	Solar	No	Top-tier	S › Best
	The Epicurean	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Witch Queen Dungeon Key	Special	Void	A › Strong	-	Duality Dungeon	Yes		S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Void	Craftable	Top-tier	A › Strong
	The Eremite	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	A › Strong	PvE	Xûr	Yes	Free-to-Play	Season 22	Energy	Special	Solar	Craftable	Top-tier	A › Strong
	The Wizened Rebuke	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Arc	B › Average	PvP	Iron Banner	No	Free-to-Play	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Arc	No		B › Average
	Threaded Needle	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Heavy	Void	C › Weak	-	World loot pool	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Heavy	Heavy	Void	No		C › Weak
	Timelines' Vertex	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	C › Weak	-	Xûr	No	Free-to-Play	Season 10	Energy	Special	Solar	No		C › Weak
	Trinary System	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Free-to-Play	Special	Solar	B › Average	-	Playlist: Gambit	No	Free-to-Play	Season 13	Energy	Special	Solar	No		B › Average
	VS Gravitic Arrest	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	The Final Shape Dungeon Key	Special	Void	A › Strong	PvE + PvP	Vesper's Host Dungeon	No	The Final Shape Dungeon Key	S29 - Updated	Energy	Special	Void	No	Top-tier	A › Strong
	Willful Hamartia	Linear Fusion Rifle	Adaptive Burst	Legendary	Renegades	Heavy	Arc			Trials of Osiris	No	Renegades	S29 - New	Heavy	Heavy	Arc	No
	Zealot's Reward	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Shadowkeep Pack	Special	Void	S › Best	PvP	Garden of Salvation Raid	Yes	Shadowkeep Pack	S29 - Updated	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.

Top 5 Fusion Rifles: Deep Dive

5. Techeun Force

Excels in PvE

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. These are the top Techeun Force God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Reconstruction (also good: Rewind Rounds) + Controlled Burst

Name: Techeun Force

Type: Fusion Rifle Archetype: Adaptive

Ammo: Special Element: Arc

Craftable: Yes Released: Season 4

Source: Last Wish Raid Requires: Forsaken Pack

4. Finite Maybe

Excels in PvE

Finite Maybe carries some rolls in its pool that may seem boring, yet are top-tier. Perks like Lead From Gold, Reconstruction, Controlled Burst, and Reservoir Burst are all strong options for PvE, while Under Pressure and Successful Warm-Up are great contenders in The Crucible. The only caveat in both cases is the weapon’s frame, which fires a horizontal spread instead of the traditional vertical one. 

While most attempts Finite Maybe makes at being novel fall a bit flat, the tried-and-true perk combinations the weapon offers still make it worth using in a variety of activities. These are the top Finite Maybe God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold) + Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst)

Name: Finite Maybe

Type: Fusion Rifle Archetype: Aggressive

Ammo: Special Element: Solar

Craftable: No Released: The Edge of Fate

Source: The Desert Perpetual Raid Requires: The Edge of Fate

3. Zealot’s Reward

Excels in PvP

Zealot’s Reward has some very strong perk options in terms of both PvE and PvP. In PvE, its main strength lies in being a viable option for backup damage. In terms of PvP, it has some of the best perks available for fusion rifles, and with it being craftable, no need to spend time farming for the perfect 5/5 roll. These are the top Zealot’s Reward God Rolls:

• PvP God roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart or Closing Time

Name: Zealot's Reward

Type: Fusion Rifle Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Ammo: Special Element: Void

Craftable: Yes Released: Season 8

Source: Garden of Salvation Raid Requires: Shadowkeep Pack

2. Scatter Signal

Excels in PvE and PvP

In PvE, Rapid-Fire Fusions have been a solid choice for years now. Their low charge time allows them to fit perfectly into DPS weapon swapping strategies, and can act as an excellent major killer if needed. Scatter Signal is no different, and with the right roll, can even be almost on par with some of the heavier hitters in the Fusion Rifle family. It’s also the only Rapid-Fire to get Controlled Burst, arguably the best damage perk on a Fusion Rifle.

In PvP, Rapid-Fire Fusions still fall slightly behind due to their low range and needing to land all bolts to secure a kill. However, that isn’t holding Scatter back at all. It has some very good base stats and perk combos that will let it break the mold. Fusions might not be the meta pick they once were, but they’re still just as lethal in the right hands. These are the top Scatter Signal God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Overflow + Controlled Burst (also good: Slice)
• PvP God roll: Perpetual Motion + Under-Over

Name: Scatter Signal

Type: Fusion Rifle Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Ammo: Special Element: Strand

Craftable: Yes Released: Season 23

Source: Starcrossed Requires: Lightfall

1. Lionfish-4FR

Excels in PvE

A weapon to dethrone Riptide has finally arrived. While Reconstruction is slower than ALH, it allows for a better uptime of Chill Clip, and the Viest Stinger origin trait will help it even further, especially if you use it for DPS alongside Controlled Burst. These are the top Lionfish-4FR God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold or Subsistence) + Chill Clip or Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst)

Name: Lionfish-4FR

Type: Fusion Rifle Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Ammo: Special Element: Stasis

Craftable: No Released: The Edge of Fate

Source: Pinnacle Ops Requires: Free-to-Play

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?

Fusion Rifles and the PvE Meta: DPS

Weapon Type	Rank	Tier	Trend	Role ❘ Current State	Category
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.

Fision Rifles and the PvP Meta: TTK

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
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

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.