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Destiny 2 Season of the Deep weapons: Ranked

by | May 24, 2023

The biggest question we get at the beginning of a new Season is: What are the best weapons right now?

In this guide, we cover every Legendary weapon (with their respective PvP and PvE god rolls) released this season, returning weapons, updated weapons, and Season of the Deep exclusive weapons, and tell you which ones deserve your attention the most.

❤ A big thank you to all the fantastic content creators who helped us put together this resource.

Destiny 2 Season 21 Weapons: PvE and PvP God rolls

The list starts with the  S Tier and moves down from there (it is a little too soon to rank these, but expect an update in a few days):

NameWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier rankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
Old SterlingOld Sterling art Destiny 2
Old Sterling
Auto RifleAdaptivePrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesWorld loot poolCheckmark icon V3

World loot pool
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

Pressurized PrecisionPressurized Precision art Destiny 2
Pressurized Precision
Fusion RifleAdaptiveSpecialStrandFree-to-PlayYesIron BannerCheckmark icon V3

Iron Banner
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

Different TimesDifferent Times art Destiny 2
Different Times
Pulse RifleRapid-FirePrimaryStrandSeason 21YesSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3

Seasonal activity
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Glissando-47Glissando-47 art Destiny 2
Glissando-47
Scout RiflePrecisionPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesWorld loot poolCheckmark icon V3

World loot pool
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

Last RiteLast Rite art Destiny 2
Last Rite
Scout RifleAggressivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPlaylist: PursuitCheckmark icon V3

Playlist: Pursuit
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive



Season 21
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

Randy's Throwing KnifeRandy's Throwing Knife art Destiny 2
Randy's Throwing Knife
Scout RifleRapid-FirePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesPlaylist: CrucibleCheckmark icon V3

Playlist: Crucible
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire



Season 21
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

A Distant PullA Distant Pull art Destiny 2
A Distant Pull
Sniper RifleRapid-FireSpecialStasisSeason 21YesSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3

Seasonal activity
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire



Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Until Its ReturnUntil Its Return art Destiny 2
Until Its Return
ShotgunRapid-FireSpecialStrandSeason 21YesSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3

Seasonal activity
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Rapacious AppetiteRapacious Appetite art Destiny 2
Rapacious Appetite
Submachine GunAggressivePrimaryStasisSeason 21YesSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3

Seasonal activity
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive



Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

Positive OutlookPositive Outlook art Destiny 2
Positive Outlook
Auto RiflePrecisionPrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayYesPlaylist: VanguardCheckmark icon V3

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



Season 21
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

Loaded QuestionLoaded Question art Destiny 2
Loaded Question
Fusion RifleHigh-ImpactSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesNightfall: The OrdealsCheckmark icon V3

Nightfall: The Ordeals
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: High-Impact



Season 21
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: High-Impact

Unexpected ResurgenceUnexpected Resurgenc art Destiny 2
Unexpected Resurgence
GlaiveAdaptiveSpecialArcLightfallYesTrials of OsirisCheckmark icon V3

Trials of Osiris
Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive



Season 21
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

OutlastOutlast art Destiny 2
Outlast
Pulse RifleRapid-FirePrimarySolarSeason 21YesFishingCheckmark icon V3

Fishing
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire



Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

Last Man StandingLast Man Standing art Destiny 2
Last Man Standing
ShotgunAggressiveSpecialSolarSeason 21YesFishingCheckmark icon V3

Fishing
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive



Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

Mercurial OverreachMercurial Overreach art Destiny 2
Mercurial Overreach
Sniper RifleAdaptiveSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesCrucible CompetitiveCheckmark icon V3

Crucible Competitive
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive



Season 21
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

Sole SurvivorSole Survivor art Destiny 2
Sole Survivor
Sniper RifleAdaptiveSpecialArcSeason 21YesFishingCheckmark icon V3

Fishing
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive



Season 21
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Adaptive

Last ForayLast Foray art Destiny 2
Last Foray
Sniper RifleAggressiveSpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesWorld loot poolCheckmark icon V3

World loot pool
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive



Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

Laser PainterLaser Painter art Destiny 2
Laser Painter
Linear Fusion RiflePrecisionHeavyStrandFree-to-PlayYesPlaylist: GambitCheckmark icon V3

Playlist: Gambit
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Precision



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Precision

BrayTech OspreyBrayTech Osprey art Destiny 2
BrayTech Osprey
Rocket LauncherHigh-ImpactHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesNightfall: The OrdealsCheckmark icon V3

Nightfall: The Ordeals
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact



Season 21
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

Bug-Out BagBug-Out Bag art Destiny 2
Bug-Out Bag
Submachine GunAdaptivePrimarySolarSeason 21YesFishingCheckmark icon V3

Fishing
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive



Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

Just in CaseJust in Case art Destiny 2
Just in Case
SwordAdaptiveHeavySolarSeason 21YesFishingCheckmark icon V3

Fishing
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive



Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

Thin PrecipiceThin Precipice art Destiny 2
Thin Precipice
SwordVortexHeavyStrandSeason 21YesSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3

Seasonal activity
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Vortex



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Vortex

The NavigatorThe Navigator art Destiny 2
The Navigator
Trace RifleExoticSpecialStrandDeluxe EditionYesGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3

Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic



Season 21
Slot: Strand Element Strand | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Exotic

Cold ComfortCold Comfort art Destiny 2
Cold Comfort
Rocket LauncherAggressiveHeavyStasisDeluxe EditionYesGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3

Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive



Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

Greasy LuckGreasy Luck art Destiny 2
Greasy Luck
GlaiveRapid-FireSpecialSolarDeluxe EditionYesGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3

Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire



Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

No SurvivorsNo Survivors SMG art Destiny 2
No Survivors
Submachine GunAggressivePrimarySolarDeluxe EditionYesGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3

Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive



Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

New Pacific EpitaphNew Pacific Epitaph art
New Pacific Epitaph
Grenade LauncherWaveSpecialStasisDeluxe EditionYesGhost of the Deep DungeonCheckmark icon V3

Ghost of the Deep Dungeon
The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Wave



Season 21
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Wave

CentrifuseCentrifuse art Destiny 2
Centrifuse
Auto RifleExoticPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesSeason PassCheckmark icon V3

Excels in:
PvE
Season Pass
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Sprinting, sliding, and firing this weapon builds a temporary electrostatic charge, increasing range and reload speed. Final blows with high charge cause explosions, and maximum charge explosions blind targets."

Season 21
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "Sprinting, sliding, and firing this weapon builds a temporary electrostatic charge, increasing range and reload speed. Final blows with high charge cause explosions, and maximum charge explosions blind targets."
Targeted RedactionTargeted Redaction art Destiny 2
Targeted Redaction
Hand CannonAggressivePrimaryVoidSeason 21YesS › BestSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Seasonal activity
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Collective Action (also good: Destabilizing Rounds)
PvP God Roll: Outlaw + Collective Action

► Targeted Redaction has a host of Void perks that allow it to excel in PvE and one new one that's a must-have: Collective Action. With this perk, you can easily two-tap Guardians in The Crucible. Plus, it's an easy 20% damage buff in PvE, making this weapon an S-Tier pick.
Season 21
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Collective Action (also good: Destabilizing Rounds)
PvP God Roll: Outlaw + Collective Action
Top-tier
Epochal IntegrationEpochal Integration art Destiny 2
Epochal Integration
Hand CannonAdaptivePrimarySolarSeason 21YesB › AverageSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Seasonal activity
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE Fixed Roll: Stats for All + Incandescent
PvP Fixed Roll: Keep Away + Eye of the Storm

► The community has been waiting for Epochal Integration's debut for months. Luckily, it didn't disappoint. With a good selection of curated perks and a nice overall feel, Epochal Integration is a solid starter weapon before you get other Hand Cannons.
Season 21
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE Fixed Roll: Stats for All + Incandescent
PvP Fixed Roll: Keep Away + Eye of the Storm
Spare RationsSpare Rations art Destiny 2
Spare Rations
Hand CannonAdaptivePrimaryKineticSeason 21YesB › AverageFishingCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
Fishing
Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Rolls: Rapid Hit (also good: Slideshot) + Kill Clip

► Because its stats weren't revamped at all compared to its previous iteration, the current Spare Rations can't hold up in today's sandbox. While some perks help it compete, it still doesn't compare to some of the new ones we're getting today, like Rose and Exalted Truth.
Season 21
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Rolls: Rapid Hit (also good: Slideshot) + Kill Clip
Combined ActionCombined Action art Destiny 2
Combined Action
Hand CannonAggressivePrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageWorld loot poolCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvP
World loot pool
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Eddy Current + Kill Clip

► Combined Action has an extremely well-rounded perk pool but falls slightly flat simply because of its frame. Compared to Nation of Beasts or Exalted Truth, Combined Action doesn't hold up; however, it's still an alright option that can 2-tap in The Crucible.
Season 21
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Eddy Current + Kill Clip

These are the different Tier levels used for this Tier list:

  • 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.

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 Top 3?

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 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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7 Comments
  1. Leaf

    I feel like Royal Entry should be S-tier, considering all rockets deal the same amount of damage either way, and precision frames have inherent tracking. That, and Clown Cartridge can cause some insanely high burst damage.

    Reply
    • Ric (aka Prim)

      Fully agreed/ I have changed the tier rankings to reflect that and put Royal Entry in front of Code Duello for that reason. Thanks, cheers!

      Reply
  2. Astra

    Threaded needle is from the free battlepass

    Reply
  3. J.H

    Is there a reason the PVE and PVP columns are swapped in the two weapon tables (“Destiny 2 Season of the Lost Weapons God rolls” & “Season of the Splicer Weapons God Rolls”)? It makes it slightly confusing to read.

    Reply
  4. Manoj Patel

    Can you rate these rolls?

    Chroma Rush
    AH Brake, Tact.Mag/Acc’d rounds, Subsistence, AJ
    MW -Handling
    Jurassic Green vs BXR-55
    JG – AHB, Rich. Rounds,Heating Up, Multikill clip. MW -Handling
    BXR – AHB, Steady Rounds, PM, AJ MW – Stability

    Night Watch Vs Servant Leader
    Night Watch – HF’d, Tact. Mag, Rapid hit, E. Payload, MW Handling
    Servant Leader – AHB, Acc’d rounds, Outlaw, Frenzy – MW Range

    Reply
  5. Big POPPA

    What is danger zone?

    Reply
  6. mike oxsmall

    What does danger zone do on blinding grenades because blinding grenades has very small blast radius so how is danger zone best pve slot on the ignition code this does not make sense whatsoever i do not get it can you please explain this to me i dont get it

    Reply
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