Destiny 2 Iron Banner weapons: Ranked for PvE & PvP

Destiny 2’s Iron Banner is back, and it features new loot, a new game mode, and more. Plus, on top of rewarding four Pinnacle rewards, Iron Banner also has a few great weapons on offer.

Not every Iron Banner weapon is a winner, but some of them are considered to be among the best weapons in the entire game. This guide covers every Iron Banner weapon in Destiny 2, including the best rolls for PVE and PVP.

Iron Banner Schedule

Iron Banner is now live in Destiny 2. It started on April 25, 2023, and will be available to all players until May 2, 2023. The Iron Banner mode this time around will be Eruption.

• Iron Banner starts on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9 AM PDT
• Iron Banner ends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 9 AM PDT

Updated as of Season of Defiance (S20).

Destiny 2 Iron Banner Weapons: Ranked

The Tier list below includes every non-sunset legendary Iron Banner weapon in the game. Keep in mind that moving forwards, all Iron Banner weapons will come with the following Origin Trait:

-	Trait	Source	Activation | Effects	Specs	Source Type	Released
	Skulking Wolf	Iron Banner	While at low health, Guardian final blows with this weapon grant enhanced radar and remove you from opposing radar.	-	Activity	The Witch Queen

This list starts with the S Tier weapons and moves down from there. It also covers both PVE and PVP, with the “Excels in” column clearly identifying where each weapon shines:

⛔ These weapons are on a seasonal rotation. Each season, some weapons will become unobtainable, leaving room for previously unavailable weapons to return.

Name	Weapons	Type	Archetype	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Rank	Source	Available?	Tier rank	Source ❘ DLC	Final Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Pressurized Precision	Pressurized Precision	Fusion Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Strand	Free-to-Play	Yes		Iron Banner			Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive	Season 21	Slot: Strand | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive
Peacebond	Peacebond	Sidearm	Adaptive	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	No	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Rangefinder (also good: Killing Wind) + Swashbuckler PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Headstone ► With good base stats that match those of the fan-favorite High Albedo, Peacebond also happens to offer several top-tier perks for both PVE and PVP. Peacebond was one of the few weapons to offer Headstone and that made it very special. That isn't any longer the case, as many other weapons can roll with Headstone these days. Still, Peacebond remains a solid sidearm.	Season 15	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Rangefinder (also good: Killing Wind) + Swashbuckler PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Headstone	Top-tier
Allied Demand	Allied Demand	Sidearm	Adaptive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Subsistence) + Multikill Clip (also good: Frenzy) PvP God Roll:Rangefinder + Iron Reach ► Allied Demand's reissued version offers some pretty good perk combinations. With tons of damage and reload traits for PvE and the rare combination of two range perks for PvP, this sidearm has what's needed to help Guardians succeed anywhere.	Season 18	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Subsistence) + Multikill Clip (also good: Frenzy) PvP God Roll:Rangefinder + Iron Reach	Top-tier
Gunnora's Axe	Gunnora's Axe	Shotgun	Pinpoint Slug	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A 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	Top-tier
Talons of the Eagle	Talons of the Eagle	Scout Rifle	High-Impact	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: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Outlaw + Explosive Payload (also good: Opening Shot + Moving Target) ► Talons of the Eagle is a solid choice for Scout Rifle lovers. Its second perk column is stacked with strong perks like Opening Shot, Moving Target, and Explosive Payload, which all massively benefit the weapon in some way. It outclasses its Legendary Kinetic slot competition, making it a go-to option for PvP.	Season 11	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Outlaw + Explosive Payload (also good: Opening Shot + Moving Target)	Top-tier
Orewing's Maul	Orewing's Maul	Grenade Launcher	Lightweight	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	No	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Pulse Monitor) + Rangefinder ► Orewing's Maul is a personal favorite. However, compared to its main rival, Truthteller, it falls slightly short in PvE due to its perk pool. However, in PvP, Orewing is excellent. With Rangefinder, you can easily reach maximum velocity, and Quickdraw allows you to hot-swap much quicker.	Season 11	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Pulse Monitor) + Rangefinder	Top-tier
Multimach CCX	Multimach CCX	Submachine Gun	Lightweight	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: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction) + Kill Clip (also good: Iron Reach) ► Previously, Multimach CCX was a must-have for any PVP player, as it could easily dominate any Crucible lobby. And while it holds less value than it did upon first release due to a wide variety of sandbox changes, there's no doubt that Multimach is still an excellent option for PVP.	Season 13	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction) + Kill Clip (also good: Iron Reach)	Top-tier
The Time-Worn Spire	The Time-Worn Spire	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
Razor's Edge	Razor's Edge	Sword	Vortex	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Chain Reaction (also good: Frenzy) ► Razor's Edge is the first-ever Iron Banner sword. It looks cool, it is part of the Vortex archetype, immediately placing it above many other swords. Furthermore, it can roll with a couple of interesting perks and features the Skulking Frenzy Origin trait.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Chain Reaction (also good: Frenzy)	Top-tier
Roar of the Bear	Roar of the Bear	Rocket Launcher	High-Impact	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE	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) ► Roar of the Bear is back and has a couple of perks to back up its reissue in PvE. The Hothead and other rockets will still be the go-to options, but perks like Incandescent help Roar of the Bear stir the pot.	Season 18	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Field Prep (also good: Demolitionist) + Lasting Impression (also good: Incandescent)
Dark Decider	Dark Decider	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
Crimil's Dagger	Crimil’s Dagger	Hand Cannon	Aggressive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B 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
Bite of the Fox	Bite of the Fox	Sniper Rifle	Aggressive	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: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights (also good: Firmly Planted) + Opening Shot ► With its strong perks and low zoom compared to other Aggressive Frame snipers, Bite of the Fox has never been a bad option in PVP. That being said, there are better Iron Banner weapons, making it average on this list.	Season 11	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights (also good: Firmly Planted) + Opening Shot
The Guiding Sight	The Guiding Sight	Scout Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Vorpal Weapon ► The Guiding Sight comes with some okay perks. Rapid Hit is always a solid choice; however, in column 2, there isn't anything that stands out. Given that High-Impacts fall short in PvE compared to Lightweights and Precisions, you need to look at PvP rolls, of which there are none, making this an average Scout Rifle.	Season 12	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Vorpal Weapon
Riiswalker	Riiswalker	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 ► Given the current state of Lightweight Shotguns in PvP, it can be hard to justify using Riiswalker. However, Iron Reach can help compensate for the natural range deficit that Lightweights have compared to other archetypes.	Season 14	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Surplus) + Iron Reach
Occluded Finality	Occluded Finality	Sniper Rifle	Aggressive	Special	Arc	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot ► Occluded Finality can get some pretty great perk rolls, but isn't used too much because of its terribly high zoom value. This wasn't as much of a problem before, but now that low zoom snipers were buffed, Occluded Finality can't compete anymore.	Season 14	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot
The Wizened Rebuke	The Wizened Rebuke	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)
The Steady Hand	The Steady Hand	Hand Cannon	Aggressive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Swashbuckler ► Just like all other 120RPM Hand Cannons, The Steady Hand has gradually become a less desirable option in PVP. Plus, the only damage perk it has is Swashbuckler, which makes it harder to two-tap with this weapon compared to True Prophecy, Loud Lullaby, or Crimil's Dagger.	Season 12	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Swashbuckler
The Hero's Burden	The Hero's Burden	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)
Jorum's Claw	Jorum's Claw	Pulse Rifle	Adaptive	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Iron Banner		Average ❘ B	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive God Rolls:  Outlaw + Incandescent	Season 20	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive God Rolls:  Outlaw + Incandescent
The Fool's Remedy	The Fool's Remedy	Sidearm	SUROS Rapid-Fire	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	No	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: SUROS Rapid-Fire PvP 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: Moving Target + Kill Clip
The Forward Path	The Forward Path	Auto Rifle	Adaptive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Eye of the Storm ► When The Forward Path first came out, it was exciting because we thought it could be a kinetic version of Gnawing Hunger… But there’s something about this auto that makes it unwieldy. It has decent stats, nice scopes, and awesome perks. Still, this auto rifle just feels bad to use...	Season 11	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Eye of the Storm
Archon's Thunder	Archon's Thunder	Machine Gun	High-Impact	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	No	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: Auto-Loading Holster) + Rampage ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 14	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Field Prep (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Rampage
Forge's Pledge	Forge's Pledge	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)
Frontier's Cry	Frontier's Cry	Hand Cannon	Precision	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Kill Clip ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Kill Clip
Swarm of the Raven	Swarm of the Raven	Grenade Launcher	Rapid-Fire	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	No	D › Worst	Iron Banner		Worst ❘ D	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Quickdraw ► Swarm of the Raven used to be one of the strongest weapons in the game back in Season of Opulence. However, Destiny 2 has changed a lot since then, and Swarm of the Raven has been left behind with its unimaginative perks and subpar archetype.	Season 11	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Quickdraw
Shining Sphere	Shining Sphere	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 ► Being the same frame and element as The Hothead, you'd expect Shining Sphere to be at least average automatically. However, because of its horrible perk pool, this rocket launcher is one of the worst.	Season 11	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Tracking Module
Finite Impactor	Finite Impactor	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

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.

New Iron Banner Weapons in Season 20

Season of Defiance introduced two returning weapons from Destiny 2 Year 1, the Jorum’s Claw and the Bite of the Fox:

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?
	Jorum's Claw	Pulse Rifle	Adaptive	Legendary	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	Primary	Solar	Average ❘ B	-	Iron Banner		Free-to-Play	Season 20	Energy	No

Weapons cycled out from the loot pool

With now 22 Iron Banner weapons in total, Bungie cycled out four weapons at the beginning of Season 16 (Multimach CCX, Timeworn Spire, Guiding Sight, Steady Hand), two weapons at the beginning of Season 17 (Occluded Finality, Finite Impactor) and two more at the beginning of this season, Season 18 (Peacebond and Archon’s Thunder). This means these weapons can no longer be obtained until Bungie decides to reintroduce them to the loot pool.

Best Destiny 2 Iron Banner weapons in 2022

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

5. Archon’s Thunder

 Excels in PVE

Even though Machine Guns aren’t the PVE meta right now, Archon’s Thunder still packs a punch and is very underrated.

With its high damage per bullet, you’ll be able to chunk down both red bar enemies and Elite/Miniboss-level enemies with ease. Plus, with the chance to roll with Rampage or High-Impact Reserves in the second column, you’ll be able to get even more damage out and demolish everything standing in your way.

While LMGs can lack in DPS, they’re still a great option for some situations. Even during a boss fight, they can be useful–pair this with Divinity, and you’ll have ad clear on lock while also helping your team with damage.

With its high damage per bullet and additional damage perks, Archon’s Thunder is a great pick for any PVE activity when you need some extra help with ad clear.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Field Prep (also good: Auto-Loading Holster)
• Perk 2: Rampage

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?
	Archon's Thunder	Machine Gun	High-Impact	Legendary	Heavy	Solar	Free-to-Play	No	Heavy	Solar	Weak ❘ C	-	Iron Banner		Free-to-Play	Season 14	Heavy	No

4. The Time-Worn Spire

Excels in PVP

With its 0.80s TTK and great perk combinations, The Time-Worn Spire is an outstanding option for any Pulse Rifle user out there.

In the first column, this pulse can roll with tons of great perks. With Slideways and Under Pressure, you can get tons upon tons of stability, making this weapon compete with some of the longest-range weapons in the game currently. Moving Target and Feeding Frenzy are also good, depending on how you play.

The second column is also filled with a couple of different amazing perks. Iron Grip provides even more stability, allowing this gun to fire in a nearly straight line. Rampage (and even Vorpal Weapon) can also be used to buff your damage a bit more.

Overall, because of its ability to get tons of stability and differing sights, The Time-Worn Spire is one of the best Pulse Rifles in the game for PVP and is never a bad option.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Under Pressure (also good: Quickdraw)
• Perk 2: Iron Grip (also good: Rampage)

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?
	The Time-Worn Spire	Pulse Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Legendary	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	Primary	Kinetic	Strong ❘ A	PvP	Iron Banner		Free-to-Play	Season 13	Kinetic	No	Top-tier

3. Orewing’s Maul

Best PVE Iron Banner weapon in Destiny 2

While this Grenade Launcher doesn’t seem like much at first, Orewing’s Maul is actually an S-Tier pick in PVE with the right perks.

The bulk of this weapon’s utility doesn’t actually come from a perk in the last two columns; instead, it comes from a magazine option: Blinding Grenades. This perk allows this weapon to completely inhibit your enemy’s ability to fight back, allowing you to get the upper hand in a fight in seconds.

Paired with Field Prep or Auto-Loading Holster, you can blind everything in sight, something extremely useful in any PVE activity–even Grandmaster Nightfalls and Master Raids.

While special ammo Grenade Launchers aren’t amazing as a whole right now in PVE, the utility that Blinding Grenades gives is unmatched, making Orewing’s Maul a great choice.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Quickdraw (also good: Field Prep)
• Perk 2: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Demolitionist)

2. Riiswalker

Excels in PVP

Riiswalker is one of the best shotguns in the game as it comes with some unique perk combos, among other things.

To begin, Riiswalker is one of only two kinetic pellet shotguns in the game (that aren’t sunset) that can roll with Quickdraw. This already makes it an extremely great pick, as Quickdraw is an S-Tier perk for shotguns.

Additionally, because its an Iron Banner weapon, Riiswalker can roll with Iron Reach in the second column. This adds almost 20 range, which is the most important stat when talking about the consistency of shotguns.

Lastly, this weapon belongs to the Lightweight archetype, which gives you an extra bump in Mobility and movement speed. While not needed, these buffs are a nice cherry on top.

Riiswalker is a great special weapon for any PVP player and is one of the best shotguns in the game.

PVP God roll:

• Perk 1: Quickdraw (also good: Surplus)
• Perk 2: Iron Reach

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?
	Riiswalker	Shotgun	Lightweight	Legendary	Special	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	Special	Kinetic	Average ❘ B	PvP	Iron Banner		Free-to-Play	Season 14	Kinetic	No

1. Multimach CCX

Best PVE Iron Banner weapons in Destiny 2

Submachine Guns have always been a great pick in PVP, and the Multimach CCX is one of the best out there.

Lightweight Frame SMGs in general are very good, as they have an amazing TTK at 0.67s. Additionally, they provide a nice Mobility and movement speed buff.

In the first column, Killing Wind is the best choice, giving this weapon some extra range. In the second, the two most popular options are Iron Reach (for extra range) or Kill Clip (for extra damage).

With the great traits that this can get, plus the ability to change sights, Multimach CCX is able to get insane amounts of range for an SMG, making it one of the best PVP weapons in the game.

Overall, the Multimach CCX is a great and well-rounded choice because of its quick TTK, nice intrinsic movement speed and Mobility buffs, and its ability to get near-max range.

PVP God roll:

• Perk 1: Killing Wind (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction)
• Perk 2: Kill Clip (also good: Iron Reach)

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?
	Multimach CCX	Submachine Gun	Lightweight	Legendary	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	No	Primary	Kinetic	Strong ❘ A	PvP	Iron Banner		Free-to-Play	Season 13	Kinetic	No	Top-tier

Your turn

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!