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: SidearmArchetype: Adaptive | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Season 15 | Source: Iron BannerRequires: Free-to-Play |
![]() Name: Warlord's Spear | Type: Trace RifleArchetype: Adaptive | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Episode 3 | Source: Iron BannerRequires: 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 | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner | |
![]() | Claws of the Wolf | Pulse Rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner | |
![]() | Crimil's Dagger | Hand Cannon | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner | |
![]() | Multimach CCX | Submachine Gun | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner | Kinetic Tremors |
![]() | Peacebond | Sidearm | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner | |
![]() | Tinasha's Mastery | Sidearm | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner | |
![]() | Tusk of the Boar | Grenade Launcher | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner | Bait and Switch |
![]() | Warlord's Spear | Trace Rifle | ![]() | ![]() | Iron Banner |
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? |
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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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() 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 LauncherArchetype: Wave | Ammo: ![]() Element: ![]() | Craftable: ![]() Released: Season 23 | Source: Iron BannerRequires: Free-to-Play |
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!
riiswalker is indeed available with legacy gear encoding
so Riiswalker is both a C tier weapon that can be ignored, and one of the best shotguns in the game??
^I’m wondering about that too. Is Riiswalker C tier or the third best iron banner weapon?
^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