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Destiny 2 Moon weapons Today: Rotation & Tier list

The Moon was a prime destination for finding good weapons. Most were low-key, but a few of them were among the best weapons in the game. And then they were all retired…

Months later, after much complaining from the community, they returned to us, but with different perks, which begs the question: Are they still as good as they used to be? In this guide, we cover all re-issued Moon weapons available today and show you how to farm them.

Destiny 2 Moon weapons today

DateArtWeaponTypeElementWeek #Boss / AreaSource
6/2/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcWeek 2Nightmare of TaniksMoon

Moon weapons rotation

Unlike Nightfall weapons, which are all on a strict weekly rotation, most Moon weapons can be farmed whenever you feel like through random activity completions on the Moon or through the Lectern of Enchantment.

There are 3 exceptions, though: The Altars of Sorrow weapons:

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Apostate artApostateSniper RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
Average

B

-MoonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 13EnergyNo
Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunPinpoint SlugLegendarySpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
Strong

A

PvPMoonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 13KineticNoTop-tier
Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherAggressiveLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Average

B

PvEMoonError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 13HeavyNo

These 3 weapons require you to complete all Altars of Sorrow waves. Each time you complete an Altars of Sorrow (by defeating the final boss), you will receive the weapon that is on rotation.

Season 20 rotation

DateArtWeaponTypeElementAmmoBoss / AreaWeek #
5/23/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 1
5/24/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 1
5/25/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 1
5/26/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 1
5/27/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 1
5/28/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 1
5/29/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 1
5/30/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 2
5/31/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 2
6/1/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 2
6/2/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 2
6/3/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 2
6/4/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 2
6/5/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 2
6/6/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 3
6/7/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 3
6/8/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 3
6/9/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 3
6/10/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 3
6/11/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 3
6/12/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 3
6/13/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 4
6/14/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 4
6/15/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 4
6/16/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 4
6/17/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 4
6/18/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 4
6/19/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 4
6/20/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 5
6/21/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 5
6/22/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 5
6/23/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 5
6/24/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 5
6/25/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 5
6/26/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 5
6/27/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 6
6/28/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 6
6/29/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 6
6/30/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 6
7/1/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 6
7/2/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 6
7/3/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 6
7/4/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 7
7/5/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 7
7/6/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 7
7/7/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 7
7/8/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 7
7/9/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 7
7/10/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 7
7/11/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 8
7/12/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 8
7/13/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 8
7/14/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 8
7/15/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 8
7/16/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 8
7/17/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 8
7/18/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 9
7/19/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 9
7/20/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 9
7/21/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 9
7/22/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 9
7/23/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 9
7/24/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 9
7/25/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 10
7/26/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 10
7/27/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 10
7/28/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 10
7/29/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 10
7/30/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 10
7/31/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 10
8/1/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 11
8/2/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 11
8/3/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 11
8/4/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 11
8/5/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 11
8/6/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 11
8/7/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 11
8/8/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 12
8/9/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 12
8/10/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 12
8/11/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 12
8/12/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 12
8/13/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 12
8/14/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 12
8/15/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 13
8/16/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 13
8/17/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 13
8/18/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 13
8/19/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 13
8/20/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 13
8/21/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 13
8/22/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 14
8/23/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 14
8/24/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 14
8/25/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 14
8/26/2023Heretic artHereticRocket LauncherArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyNightmare of ZydronWeek 14
8/27/2023Blasphemer artBlasphemerShotgunKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of PhogothWeek 14
8/28/2023Apostate artApostateSniper RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialNightmare of TaniksWeek 14

The best Moon weapons in Destiny 2

The Tier list below includes every Moon weapon in the game. It 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 in what area each weapon shines:

NameWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier rankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
BlasphemerBlasphemer art
Blasphemer
ShotgunPinpoint SlugSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongMoonCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvP
Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw + Opening Shot

► Blasphemer comes with brilliant perks such as Quickdraw and Opening Shot, making it snappy and accurate. Blasphemer is easy to use and an excellent option for players learning to use Slug Shotguns.
Season 13
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug

PvP God Roll: Quickdraw + Opening Shot
Top-tier
HereticHeretic art
Heretic
Rocket LauncherAggressiveHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageMoonCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvE
Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Field Prep + Lasting Impression

► Able to roll with top PvE perks such as Field Prep and Lasting Impression, Heretic is just about average; it's not very popular among the community but is perfectly capable of being a good option for more casual content.
Season 13
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Field Prep + Lasting Impression
A Fine MemorialA Fine Memorial art
A Fine Memorial
Machine GunAdaptiveHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageMoonCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvE
Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Demolitionist

► A Fine Memorial can roll with a few decent perks, however, it has to face tough competition, such as Commemoration and Corrective Measure. For that reason alone, it is hard to recommend it as a top choice
Season 14
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Demolitionist
Loud LullabyLoud Lullaby art
Loud Lullaby
Hand CannonAggressivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageMoonCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Moving Target (also good: Heating Up) + Kill Clip

► Because of its ability to roll with Kill Clip, Loud Lullaby is one of few 120 RPM Hand Cannons that can 2-tap in PvP. While it works great in that super small niche, it's hard to find utility in the weapon anywhere else in the game, making it average overall.
Season 14
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Moving Target (also good: Heating Up) + Kill Clip
ApostateApostate art
Apostate
Sniper RifleRapid-FireSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageMoonCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Firmly Planted) + Opening Shot

► A sniper that some swore by when it first released, Apostate used to be a good pick for PVP. However, since Season of the Chosen, this weapon can no longer roll with Snapshot Sights, immediately making it only an alright choice.
Season 13
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Firmly Planted) + Opening Shot
Arc LogicArc Logic art
Arc Logic
Auto RifleAdaptivePrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageMoonCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Frenzy Rampage

► Arc Logic is a middle-of-the-road option. It isn't bad by any means, but it also lacks anything too special to offer. It feels somewhat wonky to use and there are better 600 RPM autos out there instead.
Season 14
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Frenzy Rampage
Every Waking MomentEvery Waking Moment art
Every Waking Moment
Submachine GunPrecisionPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageMoonCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Multikill Clip)

► Containing various enticing PvE perks in both columns, it's surprising how little Every Waking Moment is discussed. This is most likely because there are just too many better options currently available. With absurdly good options like Shayura's Wrath and Unforgiven, Every Waking Moment sadly gets drowned out in a sea of better picks.
Season 14
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Multikill Clip)
Night TerrorNight Terror art
Night Terror
SwordAdaptiveHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageMoonCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Whirlwind Blade

► Night Terror features a few solid perks; however, its Adaptive Frame archetype just can't keep up with the best of the rest. It can be easily target-farmed, though...
Season 14
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Whirlwind Blade
Love and DeathLove and Death art
Love and Death
Grenade LauncherRapid-FireHeavySolarFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakMoonCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Full Court

► Love and Death suffers from its archetype. Rapid-Fire Grenade Launchers don't exactly deal good total damage. However, they do excel in single magazine DPS, which means that options like Clown Cartridge can elevate Grenade Launchers like Love and Death closer to the level of Adaptive Grenade Launchers.
Season 14
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Clown Cartridge) + Full Court
Dream BreakerDream Breaker art
Dream Breaker
Fusion RifleAdaptiveSpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakMoonCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Firmly Planted + High-Impact Reserves

► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...
Season 14
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Firmly Planted + High-Impact Reserves
One Small StepOne Small Step art
One Small Step
ShotgunRapid-FireSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakMoonCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Lead From Gold + One-Two Punch

► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...
Season 14
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Lead From Gold + One-Two Punch
TranquilityTranquility art
Tranquility
Sniper RifleAdaptiveSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakMoonCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Moon
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Lead From Gold + Firing Line

► Some reissued weapons, such as Beloved, return even stronger than before. Sadly, this wasn't the case for Tranquility. While its second perk column can roll with Firing Line or even Snapshot Sights, the first column doesn't have anything desirable for any piece of content in the game.
Season 14
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Lead From Gold + Firing Line

These are the different Tier levels used for this ranking:

  • S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapon types.
  • A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapon types, 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.

Destiny 2 Moon weapons farm: Where to find them

Farming weapons in Destiny 2 is often very difficult due to low drop rates and/or having too many weapons drop from the same sources.

Take Bottom Dollar, for example, a sought-after Gambit weapon that requires absurd amounts of Gambit matches for a chance to find one with good perks. Hell, you may never find one if you have bad RNG…

But luckily, all Moon weapons are some of the easiest weapons to farm. They still require work, but thanks to the Lectern of Enchantment, you can actively target the weapon you want and work towards it.

Lectern of Enchantment farming

The Lectern of Enchantment is a vendor located in the Moon, next to Eris Morn. There, you can grab weekly, daily and repeatable bounties. But more importantly, you can find Nightmare Essences, which are special bounties that reward Moon weapons and armor.

Nightmare Essences Destiny 2 v2

Each Nightmare Essence has slightly different requirements, including kills with specific weapons, activity completions, and Phantasmal Cores.

To farm the weapon you’re interested in, all you need to do is purchase the right Nightmare Essence and complete it:

Weapon Nightmare Essence Requirements
Love and Death (Grenade Launcher) Essence of Insanity ►Grenade Launcher Kills (100)

► Bound Manacle recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

One Small Step (Shotgun) Essence of Rage ►Super Kills (%)

► Fangs of Shun’Gath recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

Dreambreaker (Fusion Rifle) Essence of Servitude ► Vex defeated on the Moon (30)

► Fusion Rifle Kills (15)

► Ehrath’Ur’s Horned Wreath recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

A Fine Memorial (Machine Gun) Essence of Greed ► Activities completed (%)

►Machine Gun Kills (%)

► Ethereal Charms recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

Tranquility (Sniper Rifle) Essence of Vanity ► Activities completed (%)

►Sniper Rifle Kills (25)

► Horned Wreath recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

Loud Lullaby (Hand Cannon) Essence of Brutality ► Activities completed (%)

►Hand Cannon Kills (50)

► Necromantic Strand recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

Night Terror (Sword) Essence of Jealousy ► Activities completed (%)

►Sword Kills (%)

► Ralniks’s Hatchet recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

Arc Logic (Auto Rifle) Essence of Failure ► Activities completed (%)

►Auto Rifle Kills (50)

► Captive Cord recovered

► Phantasmal Core (1)

For detailed guides on how to recover those specific items, 360GameTV has a video for each one.

As long as you have the resources to purchase them, you can farm Moon weapons indefinitely.

Completing activities on the Moon will steadily reward you with Phantasmal Cores, but if you happen to be out of Cores, you can also get more from the Lectern of Enchantment.

Phantasmal Core Destiny 2

You can get more Phantasmal Cores by:

  • Completing the Moon weekly bounties (there are 2 in total)
  • Purchasing them with Phantasmal Fragments at the Lectern

Ok, I know this sounds complicated but it isn’t, trust me. You can earn Phantasmal Fragments by completing Moon daily bounties or you can purchase them with Helium Filaments.

Before you go…

Don’t miss the two other sources of top-tier daily weapons: the brand-new Terminal Overload and Wellspring.

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Ric Molina
Ric Molina
I've been covering gaming since 2012, and some of my work has been featured by large brands, including MSN.com, Forbes, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more. I've been obsessed with Destiny 2 for years now, and I hope to provide new and returning players with the guides and resources I wish I had when I first started.
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