Destiny 2 Iron Banner Weapons: Tier List (Heresy Update)

Destiny 2’s Iron Banner is back, featuring new weapons, returning gear, and more. Not every Iron Banner weapon is a winner, but some are considered to be among the best in the game. This guide covers every Iron Banner weapon in Destiny 2, including their best rolls for PvE and PvP.

Iron Banner schedule

Iron Banner returns to Destiny 2 on April 29, 2025:

• Iron Banner starts on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10 AM PDT
• Iron Banner ends on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10 AM PDT

Iron Banner will be available for one week.

Updated as of Episode 3: Heresy.

New Iron Banner Weapons in Episode 3

Episode 3 (Heresy) featured one new and one reprised Iron Banner weapon:

Name: Peacebond	Type: Sidearm Archetype: Adaptive	Ammo: Primary Element: Stasis	Craftable: No Released: Season 15	Source: Iron Banner Requires: Free-to-Play
Name: Warlord's Spear	Type: Trace Rifle Archetype: Adaptive	Ammo: Special Element: Arc	Craftable: No Released: Episode 3	Source: Iron Banner Requires: Free-to-Play

Heresy Rotation

There are several Iron Banner-specific weapons in Destiny 2, but only 8 are on rotation right now:

	Archon's Thunder	Machine Gun	Heavy	Stasis	Iron Banner
	Claws of the Wolf	Pulse Rifle	Primary	Void	Iron Banner
	Crimil's Dagger	Hand Cannon	Primary	Kinetic	Iron Banner
	Multimach CCX	Submachine Gun	Primary	Kinetic	Iron Banner	Kinetic Tremors
	Peacebond	Sidearm	Primary	Stasis	Iron Banner
	Tinasha's Mastery	Sidearm	Special	Stasis	Iron Banner
	Tusk of the Boar	Grenade Launcher	Special	Strand	Iron Banner	Bait and Switch
	Warlord's Spear	Trace Rifle	Special	Arc	Iron Banner

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All Destiny 2 Iron Banner Weapons: Ranked

The Tier list below includes every Iron Banner weapon in the game, including those are not currently on rotation (but can still be focused at Saladin’s):

Item	Weapons	Type	Archetype	Ammo?	Element?	Requirements	In loot pool?	Rank	Source	Available?	Tier Rank	Source ❘ DLC	Final Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Point of the Stag	Point of the Stag Combat Bow	Combat Bow	Precision	Primary	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	Iron Banner		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Precision Instrument (also good: Golden Tricorn or Vorpal Weapon) PvP God Roll: Archer's Tempo (also good: Elemental Capacitor) + Swashbuckler ► Back with random rolls, Point of the Stag is even nastier than its first inception. With the ability to roll with Swashbuckler, this will easily be a favorite of any PvP bow user, and the old fixed roll is still there for the PvE mains.	Season 10	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Precision Instrument (also good: Golden Tricorn or Vorpal Weapon) PvP God Roll: Archer's Tempo (also good: Elemental Capacitor) + Swashbuckler	Top-tier
Multimach CCX	Multimach CCX Submachine Gun	Submachine Gun	Lightweight	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	Iron Banner		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Attrition Orbs + Kinetic Tremors (also good: Frenzy) PvP God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction) + Kill Clip (also good: Iron Reach) ► Multimach CCX is back with Season of the Wish and now has near-equal value in both PvE and PvP. While old rolls still work great for The Crucible, the new combination of Attrition Orbs and Frenzy makes for one of the most useful Kinetic primaries for PvE.	Season 23	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Attrition Orbs + Kinetic Tremors (also good: Frenzy) PvP God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction) + Kill Clip (also good: Iron Reach)	Top-tier
Claws of the Wolf	Claws of the Wolf Pulse Rifle	Pulse Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Primary	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	Iron Banner		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Repulsor Brace + Destabilizing Rounds PvP God Roll: Headseeker + Kill Clip (also good: Zen Moment) ► Claws of the Wolf heavily benefitted from Destabilizing Rounds’ recent buff. While it will continue to slip under the community’s radar for the foreseeable future, giving this weapon a try for yourself is something you won’t regret.	The Final Shape	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Repulsor Brace + Destabilizing Rounds PvP God Roll: Headseeker + Kill Clip (also good: Zen Moment)	Top-tier
Tinasha's Mastery	Tinasha's Mastery Sidearm	Sidearm	Rocket-Assisted	Special	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	Iron Banner		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rocket-Assisted PvE God Roll: Air Trigger (also good: Loose Change) + Chill Clip (also good: Desperate Measures) ► Like all Rocket Sidearm, this weapon performs extremely well in PvE. On top of that, as a Stasis weapon, it features the coveted Chill Clip perk. Also, it is the only Rocket Sidearm with the Air Trigger perk, which grants a Reload Speed buff while airborne and a free Reserve mod. Overall, it is best to ignore this weapon for PvP.	Episode 2	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rocket-Assisted PvE God Roll: Air Trigger (also good: Loose Change) + Chill Clip (also good: Desperate Measures)	Top-tier
Peacebond	Peacebond Sidearm	Sidearm	Adaptive	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	No	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Headstone (also good: Subsistence) + Rimestealer or Frenzy (also good: Desperate Measures) ► Returning with a refreshed perk pool, Peacebond aims to deliver on the hype it once had. Putting Headstone in column 3 makes this a cut above the rest and opens column 4 for damage perks that let this sidearm shine.	Season 15	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Headstone (also good: Subsistence) + Rimestealer or Frenzy (also good: Desperate Measures)	Top-tier
Tusk of the Boar	Tusk of the Boar Grenade Launcher	Grenade Launcher	Wave	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Wave PvE God Roll: Slideways or Slice + Chain Reaction or Hatchling ► One of very few Kinetic slot waveframe launchers, Tusk is a clear winner over New Pacific Epitaph. Not only does it get Chain Reaction, but it can also get both its associated subclass-focused perks. It also has access to a wider selection of reload assist perks, all things NPE lacks.	Season 23	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Wave PvE God Roll: Slideways or Slice + Chain Reaction or Hatchling	Top-tier
Archon's Thunder	Archon's Thunder Machine Gun	Machine Gun	High-Impact	Heavy	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Enlightened Action (also good: Rimestealer) + Killing Tally (also good: Headstone) ► While its Stasis-focused perks don't offer all too much in the current meta, Archon's Thunder has a relatively strong new form that can do some decent work in PvE.	Episode 2	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Enlightened Action (also good: Rimestealer) + Killing Tally (also good: Headstone)	Top-tier
Warlord's Spear	Warlord's Spear Trace Rifle	Trace Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds + Detonator Beam (also good: Jolting Feedback) ► Warlord’s Spear has some potential inside of PvE, and while it is quite strong, it doesn’t beat some of the top contenders. In PvP, Traces are naturally quite hard to use, but should you be able to succeed with them, Warlord’s Spear will definitely be a competitive option.	Episode 3	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds + Detonator Beam (also good: Jolting Feedback)	Top-tier
Crimil's Dagger	Crimil's Dagger Hand Cannon	Hand Cannon	Aggressive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Rangefinder (also good: Outlaw ) + Kill Clip ► Though Aggressive Frame Hand Cannons were significantly nerfed a while ago, Crimil's can still two-tap with Kill Clip active. However, without the perk active, Crimil's Dagger (and any other 120 RPM hand cannon) lags behind the competition in PVP.	Season 11	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Rangefinder (also good: Outlaw ) + Kill Clip	Top-tier
The Time-Worn Spire	The Time-Worn Spire Pulse Rifle	Pulse Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Quickdraw) + Iron Grip (also good: Rampage) ► The Time-Worn Spire is a reprised Year 1 Iron Banner weapon that returned with plenty of fantastic perks. It belongs to one of the better archetypes, which, coupled with solid perks, can be a great choice for PVP.	Season 13	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Quickdraw) + Iron Grip (also good: Rampage)	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: 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
Gunnora's Axe	Gunnora's Axe Shotgun	Shotgun	Pinpoint Slug	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE + PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug PvP God Roll: Moving Target (also good: Threat Detector) + Opening Shot (also good: Iron Reach) PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Vorpal Weapon ► With an interesting perk pool and great stats, Gunnora's Axe is great for those who enjoy slug shotguns. It's hard to say if the meta will ever turn it into a must-have, but Gunnora's is still an excellent pick that can excel in the right hands.	Season 19	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug PvP God Roll: Moving Target (also good: Threat Detector) + Opening Shot (also good: Iron Reach) PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Vorpal Weapon
Dark Decider	Dark Decider Auto Rifle	Auto Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Primary	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Rolls: Subsistence + Voltshot ► While Dark Decider can roll with two of the most popular PvE perks currently available (Subsistence and Voltshot), this combination lacks synergy. Voltshot requires you to reload after a kill, but Subsistence reloads your weapon automatically, making for a gun that's only slightly above average.	Season 19	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Rolls: Subsistence + Voltshot
Orewing's Maul	Orewing's Maul Grenade Launcher	Grenade Launcher	Lightweight	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Pulse Monitor) + Rangefinder ► Gone are the days when any GL that wasn't Witherhoard could be viable in PvP. While Orewing's Maul is still one of a few to get Rangefinder, the meta has shifted against this archetype, and now sits as a class of weapons only used by those familiar with it.	Season 11	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Pulse Monitor) + Rangefinder
Riiswalker	Riiswalker Shotgun	Shotgun	Lightweight	Special	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Surplus) + Iron Reach ► Lightweight Shotguns aren't particularly popular right now, but Riiswalker is the best of a mediocre bunch thanks to the presence of perks like Quickdraw and Iron Reach.	Season 14	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Surplus) + Iron Reach
The Wizened Rebuke	The Wizened Rebuke Fusion Rifle	Fusion Rifle	High-Impact	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Iron Grip) + Backup Plan (also good: High-Impact Reserves) ► One of the better high-impact fusions for PvP, The Wizend Rebuke suffers from its slow charge time. Its perk pool allows for the consistency most look for on fusions, but as an Iron Banner weapon, it might be a while until you land on a roll you enjoy.	Season 17	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Iron Grip) + Backup Plan (also good: High-Impact Reserves)
Allied Demand	Allied Demand Sidearm	Sidearm	Adaptive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Rangefinder + Iron Reach ► While not as prominent as it once was, Allied Demand is still a good PvP sidearm. It has both the stats and perks to let it compete with more popular choices.	Season 18	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Rangefinder + Iron Reach
Jorum's Claw	Jorum's Claw Pulse Rifle	Pulse Rifle	Adaptive	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll:  Outlaw (also good: Iron Grip) + Headseeker (also good: Kill Clip) ► Jorum's Claw is one of few Adaptive pulse rifles to excel in recent years. While it still faces uphill battles in PvP, Headseeker will allow it to maintain a competitive TTK and Iron Grip will help stabilize those shots, allowing for better consistency. This is truly an adaptive worth snagging.	Season 20	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll:  Outlaw (also good: Iron Grip) + Headseeker (also good: Kill Clip)
The Fool's Remedy	The Fool's Remedy Sidearm	Sidearm	SUROS Rapid-Fire	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: SUROS Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Kill Clip PvE God Roll: Moving Target + Kill Clip ► The Fool's Remedy can roll with some decent perks, but Sidearms, in general, aren't that good (especially when not on a controller). Plus, while it has a solid optimal TTK at 0.67s, there are Archetypes with better TTKs out there.	Season 11	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: SUROS Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Kill Clip PvE God Roll: Moving Target + Kill Clip
Swarm of the Raven	Swarm of the Raven Grenade Launcher	Grenade Launcher	Rapid-Fire	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Clown Cartridge (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Cascade Point (also good: Destabilizing Rounds) ► With a new perk pool, Swarm of the Raven quickly became highly sought after for both burst DPS and heavy ad clear. While it might lack direct damage perks, Cascade's fire rate increase makes up for it, especially with Clown Cartridge tacked on!	Season 11	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Clown Cartridge (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Cascade Point (also good: Destabilizing Rounds)
The Hero's Burden	The Hero's Burden Submachine Gun	Submachine Gun	Adaptive	Primary	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Destabilizing Rounds (also good: Kill Clip) ► The Hero's Burden has a solid perk pool, but its average stats prove to be its downfall. If you don't have a better SMG, this one will get the job done. However, with how many S-Tier SMGs there are already, there's no reason to run The Hero's Burden for too long.	Season 17	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Destabilizing Rounds (also good: Kill Clip)
Talons of the Eagle	Talons of the Eagle Scout Rifle	Scout Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Outlaw + Explosive Payload (also good: Opening Shot + Moving Target) ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 11	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Outlaw + Explosive Payload (also good: Opening Shot + Moving Target)
Occluded Finality	Occluded Finality Sniper Rifle	Sniper Rifle	Aggressive	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	No	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 14	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot
Bite of the Fox	Bite of the Fox Sniper Rifle	Sniper Rifle	Aggressive	Special	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights (also good: Firmly Planted) + Opening Shot ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 11	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights (also good: Firmly Planted) + Opening Shot
Forge's Pledge	Forge's Pledge Pulse Rifle	Pulse Rifle	Adaptive	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	No	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Stats for All + One for All (also good: Rampage) ► Despite the fact that Pulse Rifles have never been the meta in PVE, Forge's Pledge can roll with Rampage and other good perks, making it decent when the seasonal champion mods support it.	Season 15	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Stats for All + One for All (also good: Rampage)
Roar of the Bear	Roar of the Bear Rocket Launcher	Rocket Launcher	High-Impact	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Field Prep (also good: Demolitionist) + Lasting Impression (also good: Incandescent) ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 18	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Field Prep (also good: Demolitionist) + Lasting Impression (also good: Incandescent)
Lethal Abundance	Lethal Abundance Auto Rifle	Auto Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Slice (also good: Keep Away) + Onslaught ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore.	Season 23	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Slice (also good: Keep Away) + Onslaught
The Forward Path	The Forward Path Auto Rifle	Auto Rifle	Adaptive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Eye of the Storm ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 11	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Eye of the Storm
Shining Sphere	Shining Sphere Rocket Launcher	Rocket Launcher	Adaptive	Heavy	Arc	Free-to-Play	No	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Tracking Module ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 11	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Tracking Module
The Steady Hand	The Steady Hand Hand Cannon	Hand Cannon	Aggressive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Swashbuckler ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 12	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Swashbuckler
The Guiding Sight	The Guiding Sight Scout Rifle	Scout Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Vorpal Weapon ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 12	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Vorpal Weapon
Finite Impactor	Finite Impactor Hand Cannon	Hand Cannon	Aggressive	Primary	Arc	Free-to-Play	No	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Iron Reach ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 14	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Iron Reach
Frontier's Cry	Frontier's Cry Hand Cannon	Hand Cannon	Precision	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Kill Clip ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Kill Clip
Razor's Edge	Razor's Edge Sword	Sword	Vortex	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Chain Reaction (also good: Frenzy) ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these...	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Chain Reaction (also good: Frenzy)

These are the different Tier levels 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.

🚨 Remember that all Iron Banner weapons now feature an exclusive Origin Trait: Skulking Wolf.

Best Destiny 2 Iron Banner weapons in 2025

This section covers the top Iron Banner weapons in Destiny 2, including those that can’t be obtained right now. This can be frustrating for those who didn’t have a chance to get these before, but rest assured—all the unobtainable weapons will eventually return.

Tusk of the Boar

Excels in PvE

Waveframes are arguably some of the strongest ad-clear weapons in the game. Their ability to hit multiple targets, along with their damage, lets you clear rooms like no tomorrow, and that’s before you consider the perks.

Tusk of the Boar is no different, offering several ways to approach the ad-clearing question. And considering it is Strand, you’ll even be able to sever several targets at once thanks to it rolling with Slice, which is a huge boon in higher-level content. These are the top Tusk of the Boar God Rolls:

• PvE God roll: Envious Assassin + Chain Reaction

Name: Tusk of the Boar

Type: Grenade Launcher Archetype: Wave

Ammo: Special Element: Strand

Craftable: No Released: Season 23

Source: Iron Banner Requires: Free-to-Play

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You now know everything there is to know about weapons dropping from Iron Banner in Destiny 2, whether that is for PVP or PVE content. So, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!