Destiny 2 Raid weapons: Tier List (Heresy Meta)

by | Mar 21, 2025

Raid weapons are among the most sought-after pieces of equipment in Destiny 2. And that is as it should be. After all, Raids are the epitome of endgame content. They are challenging, and they should reward you with gear worth your while. And let me tell you, they do. Some of the best weapons in Destiny 2 come from raids.

This guide covers all the available Raid weapons, including Legendaries and Exotics.

Episode 3 Heresy Icon Destiny 2Update based on Episode 3: Heresy.

Best Destiny 2 Raid weapons

This Tier list features the best Exotic and Legendary Raid weapons right now:

ItemWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmo?Element?RequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier RankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
The SupremacyThe Supremacy art Destiny 2
The Supremacy
Sniper Rifle
Sniper RifleRapid-FireSpecialKineticForsaken PackYesS › BestLast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Last Wish Raid
Forsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Lead from Gold) + Bait and Switch (also good: Focused Fury)
PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights (also good: Discord) + Opening Shot

► The Supremacy had a small fanbase upon initial release, but its popularity has only grown since its reissue in Season of the Deep. With strong perks, excellent stats, and the ability to be crafted, there's really nothing holding The Supremacy down.
Season 4
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Lead from Gold) + Bait and Switch (also good: Focused Fury)
PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights (also good: Discord) + Opening Shot
Top-tier
Techeun ForceTecheun Force art Destiny 2
Techeun Force
Fusion Rifle
Fusion RifleAdaptiveSpecialArcForsaken PackYesS › BestLast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Last Wish Raid
Forsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Rewind Rounds) + Controlled Burst
PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Kill Clip) + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Kickstart)

► From zero to hero, Techeun Force is yet another example of a reprised weapon done right. While most adaptives are looked over, Techeun Force breaks the mold with both solid stats and solid perks for any content. And yes, it can still get double damage perks.
Season 4
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Rewind Rounds) + Controlled Burst
PvP God Roll: Under Pressure (also good: Kill Clip) + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Kickstart)
Top-tier
Accrued RedemptionAccrued Redemption art
Accrued Redemption
Combat Bow
Combat BowPrecisionPrimaryKineticShadowkeep PackYesS › BestGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Garden of Salvation Raid
Shadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Successful Warmup or Archer’s Tempo + Kinetic Tremors (also good: Firefly)
PvP God Roll: Archer’s Tempo + Archer’s Gambit or Swashbuckler

► Accrued Redemption is a solid bow, it can roll with Archer's Tempo and Explosive Head making it an excellent pick in PvE to quickly stagger targets at any distance.
Season 8
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Successful Warmup or Archer’s Tempo + Kinetic Tremors (also good: Firefly)
PvP God Roll: Archer’s Tempo + Archer’s Gambit or Swashbuckler
Top-tier
Commemoration class=
Commemoration
Machine Gun
Machine GunAdaptiveHeavyVoidBeyond Light PackYesS › BestDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Deep Stone Crypt Raid
Beyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Killing Tally (also good: Rampage)
PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Killing Tally

► Commemoration remains a top contender amongst machine guns even years after its introduction. Reconstruction paired with the 30% damage buff offered by Killing Tally, makes this a no-brainer option in PvE. Given that Machine Guns are some of the few heavy weapons in PvP that can reasonably get a lot of kills, it's easy to see why players will enjoy using Commemoration.
Season 12
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Killing Tally (also good: Rampage)
PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Killing Tally
Top-tier
Succession class=
Succession
Sniper Rifle
Sniper RifleAggressiveSpecialKineticBeyond Light PackYesS › BestDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Deep Stone Crypt Raid
Beyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Recombination (also good: Vorpal Weapon)
PvP God Roll: Moving Target + Snapshot Sights

► Despite the stigma most community members have against 72 RPM snipers, Succession still finds its way into most Guardian's inventories. If 72RPM snipers ever receive a buff, Succession may become one of the best special weapons in entire the game.
Season 12
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction + Recombination (also good: Vorpal Weapon)
PvP God Roll: Moving Target + Snapshot Sights
Top-tier
Trustee class=
Trustee
Scout Rifle
Scout RifleRapid-FirePrimarySolarBeyond Light PackYesS › BestDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Deep Stone Crypt Raid
Beyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Incandescent
PvP God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Surplus)+ Eye of the Storm (also good: High-Impact Reserves)

► Trustee is a top-of-the-line option. With perks like Rapid Hit and Incandescent available, as well as the Bray Inheritance Origin Trait, Trustee is an incredible all-rounder and feels spectacular for a Scout Rifle.
Season 12
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Incandescent
PvP God Roll: Killing Wind (also good: Surplus)+ Eye of the Storm (also good: High-Impact Reserves)
Top-tier
Conditional FinalityConditional Finality art
Conditional Finality
Shotgun
ShotgunExoticSpecialStasisLightfallYesS › BestRoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Root of Nightmares Raid
Lightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Dual barrels split into Stasis and Solar damage. Landing nearly all Stasis pellets will freeze targets; landing nearly all Solar pellets will ignite targets."

► Conditional Finality might not be as 'must-have' as it was when it launched, but it remains an incredibly potent option in both PvE and PvP. Being able to waste majors in PvE and Supers in PvP, Conditional is still arguably the best Shotgun in the game.
Season 20
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Dual barrels split into Stasis and Solar damage. Landing nearly all Stasis pellets will freeze targets; landing nearly all Solar pellets will ignite targets."
Top-tier
NullifyNullify FINAL art Destiny 2
Nullify
Pulse Rifle
Pulse RifleHeavy BurstPrimarySolarThe Final ShapeYesS › BestSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Salvation's Edge Raid
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Heavy Burst

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist or Heal Clip + Chaos Reshaped or Incandescent
PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Multikill Clip (also good: Chaos Reshaped)

► Solar Heavy Burst Pulse Rifle, Nullify is the first of its kind. While other Heavy Burst Pulses exist, like Corrasion or Aisha’s Care, they all fail to match up to Nullify’s outrageously loaded perk pool, especially for PvE.
The Final Shape
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Heavy Burst

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist or Heal Clip + Chaos Reshaped or Incandescent
PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit + Multikill Clip (also good: Chaos Reshaped)
Top-tier
Non-DenouementNon-Denouement FINAL art Destiny 2
Non-Denouement
Combat Bow
Combat BowPrecisionPrimaryArcThe Final ShapeYesS › BestSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Salvation's Edge Raid
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Archer’s Tempo or Dragonfly + Voltshot (also good: Chaos Reshaped)
PvP God Roll: Opening Shot + Archer’s Gambit

► Non-Denouement receives most of its attention in PvE, primarily due to Voltshot in the final column. This is the first bow to ever roll with the perk, and it functions identically to how you’d expect. Voltshot is so good, in fact, that people are comparing this bow to Trinity Ghoul.
The Final Shape
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Archer’s Tempo or Dragonfly + Voltshot (also good: Chaos Reshaped)
PvP God Roll: Opening Shot + Archer’s Gambit
Top-tier
Critical AnomalyCritical Anomaly FINAL art Destiny 2
Critical Anomaly
Sniper Rifle
Sniper RifleAggressiveSpecialStasisThe Final ShapeYesS › BestSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Salvation's Edge Raid
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds or Chill Clip + Firing Line or Triple Tap
PvP God Roll: Quickdraw or Opening Shot + Snapshot Sights or Explosive Payload

► Snipers are in a very good place, and the rolls on Critical Anomaly set it above most others. Not only can it roll with Rewind Rounds and Triple Tap, but it’s the first sniper to roll with Chill Clip. Being able to apply Slow or Freeze from a great distance will always come in handy as the difficulty rises.
The Final Shape
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds or Chill Clip + Firing Line or Triple Tap
PvP God Roll: Quickdraw or Opening Shot + Snapshot Sights or Explosive Payload
Top-tier
FatebringerFatebringer art
Fatebringer
Hand Cannon
Hand CannonAdaptivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesS › BestVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Vault of Glass Raid
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Explosive Payload + Frenzy (also good: Firefly )
PvP God Roll: Explosive Payload or Opening Shot and Eye of the Storm

► Overall, Fatebringer is amazing in PvE thanks to the Origin Trait and solid perk combos available on the weapon. In PvP, Fatebringer is a good competitor, but it is slightly worse than some of the top options.
Episode 3
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Explosive Payload + Frenzy (also good: Firefly )
PvP God Roll: Explosive Payload or Opening Shot and Eye of the Storm
Top-tier
Corrective MeasureCorrective Measure art
Corrective Measure
Machine Gun
Machine GunAdaptiveHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesS › BestVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Vault of Glass Raid
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Destabilizing Rounds + One for All
PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + High-Impact Reserves

► Upgraded to an aggressive frame, Corrective Measure now has both the power and the perks to make it a top tier pick, especially with the origin trait doubling the mag!
Episode 3
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Destabilizing Rounds + One for All
PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + High-Impact Reserves
Top-tier
Hezen VengeanceHezen Vengeance art
Hezen Vengeance
Rocket Launcher
Rocket LauncherAggressiveHeavySolarFree-to-PlayYesS › BestVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Vault of Glass Raid
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch (also good: Elemental Honing)
PvP God Roll: Cluster Bomb + Vorpal Weapon

► Hezen Vengeance has quickly cemented itself as the best rocket launcher currently available. With outstanding perks, a potent origin trait, and both craftable and adept variants, this weapon is a must-have for all Guardians.
Episode 3
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch (also good: Elemental Honing)
PvP God Roll: Cluster Bomb + Vorpal Weapon
Top-tier
Apex PredatorApex Predator art Destiny 2
Apex Predator
Rocket Launcher
Rocket LauncherAdaptiveHeavySolarForsaken PackYesS › BestLast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Last Wish Raid
Forsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Tracking Module) + Bait and Switch (also good: Explosive Light)

► While we're now past the height of the rocket launcher meta, Apex Predator is still an absolutely outstanding option when paired with a full damage loadout. Especially if you're unable to use an exotic heavy weapon for one reason or another, Apex is one of the best picks out right now.
Season 4
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Reconstruction (also good: Tracking Module) + Bait and Switch (also good: Explosive Light)
Top-tier
Reckless OracleReckless Oracle Destiny 2
Reckless Oracle
Auto Rifle
Auto RifleRapid-FirePrimaryVoidShadowkeep PackYesS › BestGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Garden of Salvation Raid
Shadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Destabilizing Rounds + One for All or Repulsor Brace

► While Reckless Oracle has been pretty terrible for most of its lifetime, it now is relatively strong as a result of having Destabilizing Rounds in its first column. While this alone doesn't make it worth running over a hand cannon or SMG, it's a solid PvE option when paired with a Void build.
Season 8
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Destabilizing Rounds + One for All or Repulsor Brace
Top-tier
Bequest class=
Bequest
Sword
SwordAdaptiveHeavyArcBeyond Light PackYesS › BestDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Deep Stone Crypt Raid
Beyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Surrounded (also good: Vorpal Weapon)

► Bequest is THE best sword for DPS and has been for a while. Surrounded is incredible for damage, and with its Adaptive Frame, its ability to be crafted, and its higher base impact of 70, Bequest is easily one of the best swords in the game right now.
Season 12
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Surrounded (also good: Vorpal Weapon)
Top-tier
ParasiteParasite art
Parasite
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherExoticHeavySolarThe Witch QueenYesS › BestExotic QuestCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Exotic Quest
The Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon. Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time."

► Parasite is an excellent weapon, particularly for challenging pieces of content. It doesn't flinch at Grandmaster Champions, can clear groups of enemies very easily, and even has a situational DPS niche inside of Raids and Dungeons.
Season 16
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Fires Hive worms which explode on impact. The size and damage of the explosion scales with the number of enemies you've defeated just before firing this weapon. Taking damage from your own worm projectile detonation empowers your weapons for a short time."
Top-tier
DeliveranceDeliverance art v2
Deliverance
Fusion Rifle
Fusion RiflePrecisionSpecialStasisThe Witch QueenYesS › BestVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Vow of the Disciple Raid
The Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Rolls: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Chill Clip

► With Chill Clip having more utility than ever, Deliverance is now an S tier weapon. Not only does it deal with all champion types, but being craftable means that you are essentially guaranteed to get a god roll. It's also one of two fusions to roll with Demolitionist, perfect for Osmiomancy builds!
Season 16
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Rolls: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Chill Clip
Top-tier
ForbearanceForbearance art v2
Forbearance
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherWaveSpecialArcThe Witch QueenYesS › BestVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Vow of the Disciple Raid
The Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Ambitious Assassin (also good: Unrelenting) + Chain Reaction

► Forbearance is widely regarded as the best Wave Frame in the entire game. With the ability to roll the combo that made Salvager's Salvo famous, this weapon is an ad-clear machine. Not to mention, Wave Frames are extremely fun to use, and the Origin Trait is a nice cherry on top!
Season 16
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Ambitious Assassin (also good: Unrelenting) + Chain Reaction
Top-tier
CataclysmicCataclysmic art v2
Cataclysmic
Linear Fusion Rifle
Linear Fusion RiflePrecisionHeavySolarThe Witch QueenYesS › BestVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Vow of the Disciple Raid
The Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Bait and Switch

► While recent options like Briar's Contempt technically outclass Cataclysmic in total damage, this linear fusion rifle continues to be many players' first choice. It's easy to use, stacks nicely with Surge mods, and tends to be way more consistent than its competitors.
Season 16
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Bait and Switch
Top-tier
Zaouli’s BaneZaouli’s Bane art
Zaouli’s Bane
Hand Cannon
Hand CannonAdaptivePrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesS › BestKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
King's Fall Raid
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Explosive Payload + Incandescent

► On top of offering excellent base stats (which can only be expected from a raid weapon), the Zaouli's Bane can also roll with an extremely lethal and unique perk combination: Explosive Payload + Incandescent. With a strong Solar 3.0 Build, a Zaouli's Bane with Incandescent can be a monster in mid to high-end PvE content.
Season 18
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Explosive Payload + Incandescent
Top-tier
Acasia's DejectionAcasia's Dejection art
Acasia's Dejection
Trace Rifle
Trace RifleAdaptiveSpecialSolarLightfallYesS › BestRoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Root of Nightmares Raid
Lightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Rolls: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Incandescent (also good: Paracausal Affinity)

► On the same level as Retraced Path, Acasia's Dejection is one of the best legendary trace rifles for generic gameplay. While it does have Solar synergy through Incandescent, it's typically used without builds in mind. This trace rifle is an excellent pick for anyone looking for one that excels in all situations.
Season 20
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Rolls: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Incandescent (also good: Paracausal Affinity)
Top-tier
Briar's ContemptBriar's Contempt art
Briar's Contempt
Linear Fusion Rifle
Linear Fusion RifleAggressiveHeavySolarLightfallYesS › BestRoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Root of Nightmares Raid
Lightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Focused Fury (also good: Surrounded)

► Briar's Contempt was released with little popularity, along with the rest of the Root of Nightmares weapons. However, now that people have had their hands on it for a bit, it's clear that Briar's is strong. The combination of Surrounded and Harmonic Resonance makes this weapon even stronger than Cataclysmic, but only in specific scenarios.
Season 20
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Reconstruction) + Focused Fury (also good: Surrounded)
Top-tier
Fang of Ir YûtFang of Ir Yût art
Fang of Ir Yût
Scout Rifle
Scout RifleRapid-FirePrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesS › BestCrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Crota's End Raid
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Precision Instrument

► Fang of Ir Yut is an excellent option for PvP with perks like Precision Instrument, dropping the time-to-kill down to 0.7 seconds provided you hit 4 headshots in a row.
Season 22
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Precision Instrument
Top-tier
Summun BonunSummum Bonum FINAL art Destiny 2
Summun Bonun
Sword
SwordWaveHeavyArcThe Final ShapeYesS › BestSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Salvation's Edge Raid
The Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes or Attrition Orbs + Chaos Reshaped

► Summum Bonum is a serious contender in the Swords department. With high damage perks like Chaos Reshaped and Relentless Strikes, but also niche perks such as Attrition Orbs, Summum Bonum is a very powerful option.
The Final Shape
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes or Attrition Orbs + Chaos Reshaped
Top-tier
Praedyth's RevengePraedyth's Revenge art
Praedyth's Revenge
Sniper Rifle
Sniper RifleRapid-FireSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesS › BestVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvE
Vault of Glass Raid
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds or Fourth Time's the Charm (also good: Envious Arsenal) + Bait and Switch (also good: Elemental Honing)

► Best known for its ability to get a whopping 68% damage buff with Elemental Honing, Praedyth’s Revenge is situationally broken. Even so, when ignoring those niche use cases, the weapon easily competes with weapons like The Supremacy that have dominated the meta for years.
Episode 3
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds or Fourth Time's the Charm (also good: Envious Arsenal) + Bait and Switch (also good: Elemental Honing)
Top-tier
Prophet of Doom class=
Prophet of Doom
Shotgun
ShotgunPrecisionSpecialArcShadowkeep PackYesS › BestGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3

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Excels in:
PvP
Garden of Salvation Raid
Shadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Threat Detector + Closing Time (also good: Opening Shot)

► Prophet of Doom is one of the best PvP Shotguns available now, thanks to the strength of the Precision Frame archetype. Furthermore, it comes with Threat Detector and Closing Time, which immediately make it one of the best picks in the game due to the strength of Closing Time on Special ammo weapons.
Season 8
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Precision

PvP God Roll: Threat Detector + Closing Time (also good: Opening Shot)
Top-tier
Zealot's Reward class=
Zealot's Reward
Fusion Rifle
Fusion RifleRapid-FireSpecialVoidShadowkeep PackYesS › BestGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3

S



Excels in:
PvP
Garden of Salvation Raid
Shadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart or Closing Time

► While Zealot's might have lost High-Impact Reserves, it gained two very powerful perks in Kickstart and Closing Time. Having a rapid-fire fusion charge even faster and do more damage or hit from way farther than expected is something any PvP fusion user will enjoy.
Season 8
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Kickstart or Closing Time
Top-tier

Raid Exotic & Legendary Weapons: Complete List

ArtNameTypeArchetypeRarityAmmo?Element?RequirementsIn loot pool?AmmoElementTierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Collective Obligation artCollective ObligationPulse RifleExoticExoticPrimaryVoidThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
B › Average
PvEVow of the Disciple RaidError icon V2 NoThe Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyNo
Conditional Finality artConditional FinalityShotgunExoticExoticSpecialStasisLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
S › Best
PvE + PvPRoot of Nightmares RaidError icon V2 NoLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Season 20KineticNoTop-tier
Euphony FINAL art Destiny 2EuphonyLinear Fusion RifleExoticExoticSpecialStrandThe Final ShapeYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element Strand
S › Best
PvESalvation's Edge RaidError icon V2 NoThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
The Final ShapeKineticNoTop-tier
Eyes of Tomorrow Destiny 2 1Eyes of TomorrowRocket LauncherExoticExoticHeavySolarBeyond Light PackYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
C › Weak
-Deep Stone Crypt RaidError icon V2 NoBeyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Season 12HeavyNo
Necrochasm art Destiny 2NecrochasmAuto RifleExoticExoticPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
A › Strong
PvECrota's End RaidError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticNoTop-tier
Destiny 2 One Thousand Voices artOne Thousand VoicesFusion RifleExoticExoticHeavySolarForsaken PackYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
B › Average
PvELast Wish RaidError icon V2 NoForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4HeavyNo
Touch of Malice artTouch of MaliceScout RifleExoticExoticPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
B › Average
PvEKing's Fall RaidError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 18KineticNo
Abyss Defiant artAbyss DefiantAuto RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
A › Strong
PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Sword Logic,Reconstruction
Acasia's Dejection artAcasia's DejectionTrace RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialSolarLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
S › Best
PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Season 20EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Reconstruction
Accrued Redemption artAccrued RedemptionCombat BowPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryKineticShadowkeep PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
S › Best
PvE + PvPGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesShadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Season 8KineticCraftableTop-tier
Age-Old Bond art Destiny 2Age-Old BondAuto RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryVoidForsaken PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
A › Strong
PvELast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4EnergyCraftableTop-tierRepulsor Brace
Ancient Gospel artAncient GospelHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryVoidShadowkeep PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
A › Strong
PvEGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesShadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Season 8EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Apex Predator art Destiny 2Apex PredatorRocket LauncherAdaptiveLegendaryHeavySolarForsaken PackYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
S › Best
PvELast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4HeavyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Explosive Light,Reconstruction,Bait and Switch
Bequest Destiny 2 artBequestSwordAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyArcBeyond Light PackYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
S › Best
PvEDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesBeyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Season 12HeavyCraftableTop-tier
Briar's Contempt artBriar's ContemptLinear Fusion RifleAggressiveLegendaryHeavySolarLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
S › Best
PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Season 20HeavyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Reconstruction
Cataclysmic art v2CataclysmicLinear Fusion RiflePrecisionLegendaryHeavySolarThe Witch QueenYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavySolar Solar
S › Best
PvEVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Season 16HeavyCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch
Chattering Bone art Destiny 2Chattering BonePulse RifleLightweightLegendaryPrimaryKineticForsaken PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
A › Strong
PvELast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4KineticCraftableTop-tierKinetic Tremors
Commemoration Destiny 2 artCommemorationMachine GunAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyVoidBeyond Light PackYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
S › Best
PvE + PvPDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesBeyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Season 12HeavyCraftableTop-tierRepulsor Brace,Reconstruction
Critical Anomaly FINAL art Destiny 2Critical AnomalySniper RifleAggressiveLegendarySpecialStasisThe Final ShapeYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
S › Best
PvE + PvPSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
The Final ShapeKineticCraftableTop-tierChaos Reshaped,Bait and Switch
Defiance of Yasmin artDefiance of YasminSniper RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
A › Strong
PvE + PvPKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 18KineticCraftableTop-tier
Deliverance art v2DeliveranceFusion RiflePrecisionLegendarySpecialStasisThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStasis Stasis
S › Best
PvEVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch
Doom of Chelchis artDoom of ChelchisScout RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
A › Strong
PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 18EnergyCraftableTop-tierRepulsor Brace
Eidolon Ally artEidolon AllyAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
B › Average
PvPCrota's End RaidError icon V2 NoDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticNo
Fang of Ir Yût artFang of Ir YûtScout RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
S › Best
PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticCraftableTop-tierSword Logic
Forbearance art v2ForbearanceGrenade LauncherWaveLegendarySpecialArcThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
S › Best
PvEVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch
Forthcoming Deviance FINAL art Destiny 2Forthcoming DevianceGlaiveRapid-FireLegendarySpecialVoidThe Final ShapeYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
A › Strong
PvESalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
The Final ShapeEnergyCraftableTop-tierChaos Reshaped
Heritage Destiny 2 artHeritageShotgunPinpoint SlugLegendarySpecialKineticBeyond Light PackYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
A › Strong
PvE + PvPDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesBeyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Season 12KineticCraftableTop-tierReconstruction
Imminence FINAL art Destiny 2ImminenceSubmachine GunLightweightLegendaryPrimaryStrandThe Final ShapeYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
A › Strong
PvPSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
The Final ShapeKineticCraftableTop-tierChaos Reshaped
Insidious art v2InsidiousPulse RifleAggressive BurstLegendaryPrimaryArcThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
A › Strong
PvE + PvPVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableTop-tierBait and Switch
Koraxis's Distress artKoraxis's DistressGrenade LauncherRapid-FireLegendaryHeavyStrandLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element Strand
B › Average
-Root of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Season 20HeavyCraftableReconstruction
Lubrae's Ruin art v2Lubrae's RuinGlaiveAdaptiveLegendarySpecialSolarThe Witch QueenYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
D › Worst
-Vow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Season 16EnergyCraftableBait and Switch
Midhas’s Reckoning artMidha’s ReckoningFusion RifleHigh-ImpactLegendarySpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
B › Average
PvE + PvPKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 18EnergyCraftable
 artMykel's ReverenceSidearmRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
B › Average
PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftable
Nation of Beasts art Destiny 2Nation of BeastsHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryArcForsaken PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
A › Strong
PvELast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4EnergyCraftableTop-tierVoltshot
Nessa's Oblation artNessa's OblationShotgunPinpoint SlugLegendarySpecialVoidLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
B › Average
PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Season 20EnergyCraftableDestabilizing Rounds,Repulsor Brace,Reconstruction
Non-Denouement FINAL art Destiny 2Non-DenouementCombat BowPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryArcThe Final ShapeYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
S › Best
PvE + PvPSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
The Final ShapeEnergyCraftableTop-tierVoltshot,Chaos Reshaped
Nullify FINAL art Destiny 2NullifyPulse RifleHeavy BurstLegendaryPrimarySolarThe Final ShapeYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
S › Best
PvE + PvPSalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
The Final ShapeEnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Chaos Reshaped
Omniscient Eye artOmniscient EyeSniper RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialSolarShadowkeep PackYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialSolar Solar
A › Strong
PvE + PvPGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesShadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Season 8EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Oversoul Edict artOversoul EdictPulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
A › Strong
PvE + PvPCrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22EnergyCraftableTop-tierVoltshot,Sword Logic
Posterity Destiny 2 artPosterityHand CannonPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryArcBeyond Light PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryArc Arc
A › Strong
PvEDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesBeyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Season 12EnergyCraftableTop-tierVoltshot,Reconstruction
Prophet of Doom Destiny 2 artProphet of DoomShotgunPrecisionLegendarySpecialArcShadowkeep PackYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
S › Best
PvPGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesShadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Season 8EnergyCraftableTop-tier
Qullim’s Terminus art Qullim’s TerminusMachine GunHigh-ImpactLegendaryHeavyStasisFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
B › Average
PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 18HeavyCraftable
Reckless Oracle Destiny 2Reckless OracleAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryVoidShadowkeep PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
B › Average
PvEGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesShadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Season 8EnergyCraftable
Rufus's Fury artRufus's FuryAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
S › Best
PvE + PvPRoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesLightfall Icon (final) Destiny 2
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftableTop-tierReconstruction
Sacred Provenance artSacred ProvenancePulse RifleAggressive BurstLegendaryPrimaryKineticShadowkeep PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
A › Strong
PvEGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesShadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Season 8KineticCraftableTop-tier
Smite of Merain artSmite of MerainPulse RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
A › Strong
PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 18KineticCraftableTop-tier
Song of Ir Yût artSong of Ir YûtMachine GunAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
A › Strong
PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22HeavyCraftableTop-tierVoltshot,Sword Logic,Reconstruction,Bait and Switch
Submission art v2SubmissionSubmachine GunLightweightLegendaryPrimaryKineticThe Witch QueenYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
B › Average
PvE + PvPVow of the Disciple RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Witch Queen Icon (final) Destiny 2
Witch Queen
Season 16KineticCraftableBait and Switch
Succession Destiny 2 artSuccessionSniper RifleAggressiveLegendarySpecialKineticBeyond Light PackYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
S › Best
PvE + PvPDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesBeyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Season 12KineticCraftableTop-tierReconstruction
Summum Bonum FINAL art Destiny 2Summun BonunSwordWaveLegendaryHeavyArcThe Final ShapeYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
S › Best
PvESalvation's Edge RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesThe Final Shape Icon (final) Destiny 2
The Final Shape
The Final ShapeHeavyCraftableTop-tierChaos Reshaped,Bait and Switch
Swordbreaker artSwordbreakerShotgunLightweightLegendarySpecialStrandFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element Strand
A › Strong
PvECrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22KineticCraftableTop-tierSword Logic
Techeun Force art Destiny 2Techeun ForceFusion RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialArcForsaken PackYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialArc Arc
S › Best
PvE + PvPLast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4EnergyCraftableTop-tierReconstruction
The Supremacy art Destiny 2The SupremacySniper RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialKineticForsaken PackYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
S › Best
PvE + PvPLast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4KineticCraftableTop-tierKinetic Tremors,Bait and Switch
Transfiguration art Destiny 2TransfigurationScout RifleHigh-ImpactLegendaryPrimaryKineticForsaken PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryKinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic
B › Average
PvELast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4KineticCraftableKinetic Tremors
Trustee Destiny 2 artTrusteeScout RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimarySolarBeyond Light PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
S › Best
PvE + PvPDeep Stone Crypt RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesBeyond Light Icon (final) Destiny 2
Beyond Light Pack
Season 12EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent,Reconstruction
Tyranny of Heaven art Destiny 2Tyranny of HeavenCombat BowLightweightLegendaryPrimarySolarForsaken PackYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
A › Strong
PvELast Wish RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesForsaken Icon (final) Destiny 2
Forsaken Pack
Season 4EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Word of Crota artWord of CrotaHand CannonPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryVoid Void
A › Strong
PvE + PvPCrota's End RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 22EnergyCraftableTop-tierSword Logic
Zaouli’s Bane artZaouli’s BaneHand CannonAdaptiveLegendaryPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimarySolar Solar
S › Best
PvEKing's Fall RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesDestiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Season 18EnergyCraftableTop-tierIncandescent
Zealots Reward Destiny 2 artZealot's RewardFusion RifleRapid-FireLegendarySpecialVoidShadowkeep PackYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialVoid Void
A › Strong
PvPGarden of Salvation RaidCheckmark icon V3 YesShadowkeep Icon (final) Destiny 2
Shadowkeep Pack
Season 8EnergyCraftableTop-tier

Tier Ranks 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.

Raid weapon farming: How to get them

Farming raid weapons is straightforward but certainly not easy. You’ll need a committed Fireteam and a few hours in front of you.

 Farming newer raids

After years of complaints that raids (and dungeons) should be farmable, Bungie finally listened and introduced a system to farm the latest raids. This applies to all raids released after the release of the Vault of Glass.

Spoils of Conquest and chests

Once you have defeated the final boss, you’ll see a cache (chest) appear right next to the usual chest that spawns once the encounter is over. These caches are a great addition to the game as they let you use Spoils of Conquest (the raid currency) to purchase specific weapons and armor.

Cache of the Crypt Destiny 2 1

Purchasing a weapon or armor you have already found costs only 20 Spoils of Conquest, which can be earned from completing a full Raid, any Raid, including Garden of Salvation and Last Wish. This gives you more opportunities to find good rolls on the specific weapons you’re interested in.

On top of that, with these caches, you have a chance to get something you haven’t found before. They are more expensive, though, so think twice before using your precious Spoils of Conquest…

These Raid loot tables cover exactly what items can drop from every encounter.

Older raids

Up until recently, farming older raids, including Last Wish and Garden of Salvation, was impossible. These could only be completed once per character per week.

But Season of the Haunted (S17) introduced a Raid and Dungeon rotation. Every week, a different raid and dungeon are part of the weekly rotation, which means they become fully farmable, on top of also offering a Pinnacle reward each. This page covers the weekly Raid and dungeon rotation in depth.

Ranking criteria

For the record, as much as we tried to keep this list as objective as possible, it’s still based on our personal experience playing the PC version of the game.

Finally, if you’re wondering what criteria was used to build this Tier list, these are the main factors I took into account:

  • Lethality: The higher the effective DPS and usability, the higher the ranking.
  • Consistency: Some weapons may not have the highest DPS numbers, but they are so consistent, they more than make up for their lower DPS numbers.
  • Ease of use: Similar to the point above, some weapons are very effective because they are easy to use and don’t require too much skill or setup. This is also rewarded with higher rankings.
  • PVE/PVP Performance: High lethality in either PVE or  PVP is equally valuable. However, a weapon that is good at both PVE and PVP should rank higher than one that is slightly better on only PVE or PVP.
  • Fun factor: Not the most important factor, but it also helps if the weapon is damn fun to shoot with!

If you strongly disagree with some of the rankings here, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. By the way, what is your personal favorite?

The Last Word

You now know everything there is to know about raid weapons in Destiny 2. Are you currently chasing any of these weapons? Let us know in the comments below.

About The Author

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 (and now Diablo 4) 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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