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

by | Apr 29, 2025

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.

Episode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2Updated as of Episode 3: Heresy.

New Iron Banner Weapons in Episode 3

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

Heresy Rotation

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

Iron Banner God Rolls Infographic Destiny 2

Iron Banner God Rolls Infographic, Destiny 2

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):

ItemWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmo?Element?RequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier RankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
Point of the StagPoint of the Stag art
Point of the Stag
Combat Bow
Combat BowPrecisionPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesS › BestIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 CCXMultimach CCX art
Multimach CCX
Submachine Gun
Submachine GunLightweightPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesS › BestIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 art Destiny 2
Claws of the Wolf

Pulse Rifle
Pulse RifleRapid-FirePrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesS › BestIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 MasteryTinasha's Mastery art Destiny 2
Tinasha's Mastery
Sidearm
SidearmRocket-AssistedSpecialStasisFree-to-PlayYesS › BestIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rocket-Assisted

PvE God Roll: Air Trigger (also good: Loose Change) + Chill Clip (also good: Desperate Measures)
Top-tier
PeacebondPeacebond art
Peacebond
Sidearm
SidearmAdaptivePrimaryStasisFree-to-PlayNoA › StrongIron BannerError icon V2
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Headstone (also good: Subsistence) + Rimestealer or Frenzy (also good: Desperate Measures)
Top-tier
Tusk of the BoarTusk of the Boar art Destiny 2
Tusk of the Boar
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherWaveSpecialStrandFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Slideways or Slice + Chain Reaction or Hatchling
Top-tier
Archon's ThunderArchon's Thunder art
Archon's Thunder
Machine Gun
Machine GunHigh-ImpactHeavyStasisFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 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 Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Enlightened Action (also good: Rimestealer) + Killing Tally (also good: Headstone)
Top-tier
Warlord's SpearWarlord's Spear art Destiny 2
Warlord's Spear
Trace Rifle
Trace RifleAdaptiveSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds + Detonator Beam (also good: Jolting Feedback)
Top-tier
Crimil's Dagger class=
Crimil's Dagger
Hand Cannon
Hand CannonAggressivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayNoA › StrongIron BannerError icon V2
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Rangefinder (also good: Outlaw ) + Kill Clip
Top-tier
The Time-Worn SpireThe Time-Worn Spire art
The Time-Worn Spire
Pulse Rifle
Pulse RifleRapid-FirePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayNoA › StrongIron BannerError icon V2
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Quickdraw) + Iron Grip (also good: Rampage)
Top-tier
Pressurized PrecisionPressurized Precision art Destiny 2
Pressurized Precision
Fusion Rifle
Fusion RifleAdaptiveSpecialStrandFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 AxeGunnora's Axe art

Gunnora's Axe
Shotgun
ShotgunPinpoint SlugSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 DeciderDark Decider art
Dark Decider
Auto Rifle
Auto RifleRapid-FirePrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvE
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Rolls: Subsistence + Voltshot
Orewing's Maul class=
Orewing's Maul
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherLightweightSpecialVoidFree-to-PlayNoB › AverageIron BannerError icon V2
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Lightweight

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Pulse Monitor) + Rangefinder
RiiswalkerRiiswalker art
Riiswalker
Shotgun
ShotgunLightweightSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayNoB › AverageIron BannerError icon V2
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Lightweight

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw (also good: Surplus) + Iron Reach
The Wizened RebukeThe Wizened Rebuke art
The Wizened Rebuke
Fusion Rifle
Fusion RifleHigh-ImpactSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: High-Impact

PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Iron Grip) + Backup Plan (also good: High-Impact Reserves)
Allied DemandAllied Demand art
Allied Demand
Sidearm
SidearmAdaptivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll: Rangefinder + Iron Reach
Jorum's ClawJorum's Claw art
Jorum's Claw
Pulse Rifle
Pulse RifleAdaptivePrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll:  Outlaw (also good: Iron Grip) + Headseeker (also good: Kill Clip)
The Fool's RemedyThe Fool's Remedy Destiny 2
The Fool's Remedy
Sidearm
SidearmSUROS Rapid-FirePrimarySolarFree-to-PlayNoB › AverageIron BannerError icon V2
Average

B



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: SUROS Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Kill Clip
PvE God Roll: Moving Target + Kill Clip
Swarm of the Raven class=
Swarm of the Raven
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherRapid-FireHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayNoB › AverageIron BannerError icon V2
Average

B



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 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 Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Clown Cartridge (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Cascade Point (also good: Destabilizing Rounds)
The Hero's BurdenThe Hero's Burden art
The Hero's Burden
Submachine Gun
Submachine GunAdaptivePrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy + Destabilizing Rounds (also good: Kill Clip)
Talons of the Eagle class=
Talons of the Eagle
Scout Rifle
Scout RifleHigh-ImpactPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayNoC › WeakIron BannerError icon V2
Weak

C



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: High-Impact

PvP God Roll: Outlaw + Explosive Payload (also good: Opening Shot + Moving Target)
Occluded FinalityOccluded Finality art
Occluded Finality
Sniper Rifle
Sniper RifleAggressiveSpecialArcFree-to-PlayNoC › WeakIron BannerError icon V2
Weak

C



Excels in:
PvP
Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot
Bite of the Fox class=
Bite of the Fox
Sniper Rifle
Sniper RifleAggressiveSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayNoC › WeakIron BannerError icon V2
Weak

C



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights (also good: Firmly Planted) + Opening Shot
Forge's PledgeForge's Pledge art
Forge's Pledge
Pulse Rifle
Pulse RifleAdaptivePrimarySolarFree-to-PlayNoC › WeakIron BannerError icon V2
Weak

C



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Stats for All + One for All (also good: Rampage)
Roar of the BearRoar of the Bear
Roar of the Bear
Rocket Launcher
Rocket LauncherHigh-ImpactHeavySolarFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 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 Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Field Prep (also good: Demolitionist) + Lasting Impression (also good: Incandescent)
Lethal AbundanceLethal Abundance art Destiny 2
Lethal Abundance
Auto Rifle
Auto RifleHigh-ImpactPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Slice (also good: Keep Away) + Onslaught
The Forward Path class=
The Forward Path
Auto Rifle
Auto RifleAdaptivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayNoD › WorstIron BannerError icon V2
Worst

D



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Eye of the Storm
Shining Sphere class=
Shining Sphere
Rocket Launcher
Rocket LauncherAdaptiveHeavyArcFree-to-PlayNoD › WorstIron BannerError icon V2
Worst

D



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Tracking Module
The Steady Hand class=
The Steady Hand
Hand Cannon
Hand CannonAggressivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayNoD › WorstIron BannerError icon V2
Worst

D



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Swashbuckler
The Guiding Sight class=
The Guiding Sight
Scout Rifle
Scout RifleHigh-ImpactPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesD › WorstIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Worst

D



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: High-Impact

PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Vorpal Weapon
Finite ImpactorFinite Impactor art
Finite Impactor
Hand Cannon
Hand CannonAggressivePrimaryArcFree-to-PlayNoD › WorstIron BannerError icon V2
Worst

D



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Iron Reach
Frontier's CryFrontier's Cry art
Frontier's Cry
Hand Cannon
Hand CannonPrecisionPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesD › WorstIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Worst

D



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 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 Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Kill Clip
Razor's EdgeRazor's Edge art
Razor's Edge
Sword
SwordVortexHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesD › WorstIron BannerCheckmark icon V3
Worst

D



Iron Banner
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 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 Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 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 Board Preview Destiny 2

Tusk of the Boar

Vanguard logo Destiny 2Excels 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

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!

About The Author

Andrew Sideris
Andrew Sideris
With my over seven years of game knowledge, six months of writing experience for Blueberries.gg, and hundreds of Blueberries already guided through endgame content, I hope to allow newcomers to have the same great introduction I had all those years ago. You can find Andrew on Twitter.
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4 Comments
  1. q

    riiswalker is indeed available with legacy gear encoding

    Reply
  2. spiral

    so Riiswalker is both a C tier weapon that can be ignored, and one of the best shotguns in the game??

    Reply
  3. Golden

    ^I’m wondering about that too. Is Riiswalker C tier or the third best iron banner weapon?

    Reply
    • Henry

      ^I would say depends on the perks. As of Sept 2024, Lightweight shottys don’t have the punching power of precisions, you need all 12 pellets for a lightweight ohk, vs 10 pellets from a precision.
      However getting a godroll Riis with iron reach gives it near 7 meters w range mw.
      Add high handling barrel and maybe slick draw/quickdraw/surplus/threat detector, puts it up near the top of the list

      Reply
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