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Destiny 2 Strand weapons: Tier List & How to get them

by | May 24, 2023

With Lightfall, a brand-new element was released: Strand. On top of several over-the-top Strand abilities, including the ability to fling yourself in the air, Lightfall also introduced Strand weapons for the first time. Season of the Deep continues the trend by featuring several more Strand weapons.

In this guide, we cover every Strand weapon released so far since Lightfall, including both Legendary and Exotic weapons.

Strand Weapons: The Complete List

There are currently 18 Strand weapons in Destiny 2.

ArtWeaponTypeArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Circular Logic art Circular LogicMachine GunAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyStrandLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element Strand
Strong

A

PvETerminal OverloadError icon V2Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20HeavyNoTop-tier
Different Times art Destiny 2Different TimesPulse RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandSeason 21YesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element StrandSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Season 21KineticCraftable
Final Warning artFinal WarningSidearmExoticExoticPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Average

B

PvPExotic QuestError icon V2Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticNo
Glissando-47 art Destiny 2Glissando-47Scout RiflePrecisionLegendaryPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element StrandWorld loot poolError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 21KineticNo
Koraxis's Distress artKoraxis's DistressGrenade LauncherRapid-FireLegendaryHeavyStrandLightfallYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element Strand
Weak

C

-Root of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20HeavyCraftable
Laser Painter art Destiny 2Laser PainterLinear Fusion RiflePrecisionLegendaryHeavyStrandFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element StrandPlaylist: GambitError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 21HeavyNo
 artMykel's ReverenceSidearmRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Weak

C

-Root of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftable
Old Sterling art Destiny 2Old SterlingAuto RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryStrandFree-to-PlayYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element StrandWorld loot poolError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 21KineticNo
Perpetualis artPerpetualisAuto RifleAdaptiveLegendaryPrimaryStrandSeason 20YesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Average

B

PvESeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Season 20
Season 20KineticCraftable
Pressurized Precision art Destiny 2Pressurized PrecisionFusion RifleAdaptiveLegendarySpecialStrandFree-to-PlayYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element StrandIron BannerError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 21KineticNo
Quicksilver Storm artQuicksilver StormAuto RifleExoticExoticPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Strong

A

PvEExotic KioskError icon V2Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 18KineticNoTop-tier
Round Robin artRound RobinHand CannonAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Strong

A

PvPNeomunaCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftableTop-tier
Rufus's Fury artRufus's FuryAuto RifleRapid-FireLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Best

S

PvERoot of Nightmares RaidCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftableTop-tier
Synchronic Roulette artSynchronic RouletteSubmachine GunPrecisionLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Average

B

PvETerminal OverloadError icon V2Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticNo
The Immortal artThe ImmortalSubmachine GunAggressiveLegendaryPrimaryStrandLightfallYesPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryStrand Element Strand
Best

S

PvE + PvPTrials of OsirisError icon V2Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticNoTop-tier
The Navigator art Destiny 2The NavigatorTrace RifleExoticExoticSpecialStrandDeluxe EditionYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element StrandGhost of the Deep DungeonError icon V2The Witch Queen Destiny 2 icon
Deluxe Edition
Season 21KineticNo
Thin Precipice art Destiny 2Thin PrecipiceSwordVortexLegendaryHeavyStrandSeason 21YesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStrand Element StrandSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Season 21HeavyCraftable
Until Its Return art Destiny 2Until Its ReturnShotgunRapid-FireLegendarySpecialStrandSeason 21YesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element StrandSeasonal activityCheckmark icon V3Season of the Deep Icon
Season 21
Season 21KineticCraftable
Volta Bracket artVolta BracketSniper RifleAggressiveLegendarySpecialStrandLightfallYesSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialStrand Element StrandOngoing...-NeomunaCheckmark icon V3Lightfall Preorder icon
Lightfall
Season 20KineticCraftable

Note that two of them are Exotics:

Quicksilver Storm Catalyst

Quicksilver Storm (Auto rifle)

The Quicksilver Storm was released in Season 19 as a bonus to all players who pre-ordered Lightfall. This Exotic Auto rifle starts out as a Kinetic weapon but transforms into a Strand weapon once its Catalyst is unlocked. As described in the weapon’s catalyst:

This weapon’s damage type becomes Strand. Final blows with grenades from this weapon create Tanbles.

 

Final Warning sidearm featured trailer

Final Warning (Sidearm)

This sidearm is the only other Strand exotic in the game. It features aggressive tracking capabilities, similar to the sidearm from the original Titanfall game.

Hold down the trigger of this Kinetic slot Strand Sidearm to mark targets within range and load a burst of bullets. When hip firing, projectiles track aggressively toward marked targets.

Before you go…

Looking for more elemental weapons? The following guides cover every Arc, Solar, Void, and Stasis weapon currently in the game:

By now, you know everything there is to know about Strand weapons in Destiny 2: What makes them special, how to recognize them, and which ones are the best. This will hopefully help you get one step closer to the perfect loadout, combining top-tier armor, mods and weapons. What is your favorite Strand weapon so far?

Also, these are some of our latest guides featuring many of the exciting new features delivered with Lightfall and Season of Defiance:

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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2 Comments
  1. DCG

    You missed Volta Bracket, primary strand sniper rifle.

    Reply
  2. Jesse Cleary

    Well actually he didn’t 🤓🤓🤓

    Reply
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