With the Lightfall Expansion, 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 Witch continues the trend by adding even more Strand weapons to the mix.
This guide covers all the available Stasis weapons, including Legendaries and Exotics.
Update based on Episode 3: Heresy.
Best Strand Weapons (Episode 3)
This Tier list features the best Exotic and Legendary Strand Weapons right now:
Item | Weapons | Type | Archetype | Ammo? | Element? | Requirements | In loot pool? | Rank | Source | Available? | Tier Rank | Source ❘ DLC | Final Verdict | Released | Perks | Best of? |
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The Immortal | ![]() The Immortal Submachine Gun | Submachine Gun | Aggressive | Primary | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | S › Best | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP | Trials of Osiris![]() The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Keep Away) + Hatchling (also good: Demolitionist) PvP God Rolls: Rangefinder (also good: Encore) + Target Lock ► The Immortal is perhaps the best legendary SMG in the game right now. From absurd PvP-centered stats and perks to synergistic options like Demolitionist and Hatchling for PvE, this weapon has no shortage of outstanding aspects. Sure, stepping into Trials of Osiris can be daunting, but this is worth it. | Season 20 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Keep Away) + Hatchling (also good: Demolitionist) PvP God Rolls: Rangefinder (also good: Encore) + Target Lock | Top-tier |
Scatter Signal | ![]() Scatter Signal Fusion Rifle | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Special | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | S › Best | Starcrossed | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP | Starcrossed![]() Lightfall | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Overflow + Controlled Burst (also good: Slice) PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Under-Over ► Scatter Signal is the Fusion rifle everybody's talking about in Season of the Wish. With amazing PvE perks, including Overflow and Controlled Burst, and the benefits of the Rapid-Fire Frame, it's easy to see why Scatter Signal is one of the most sought-after weapons this season. | Season 23 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Overflow + Controlled Burst (also good: Slice) PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Under-Over | Top-tier |
Until Its Return | ![]() Until Its Return Shotgun | Shotgun | Rapid-Fire | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Xûr | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Xûr![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Cascade Point or Surrounded ► Until Its Return is not only part of the Rapid-Fire Frame, but also comes packed with brilliant perks, making it one of the most powerful Shotguns for PvE right now. Cascade Point or Surrounded are great for damage, and Auto-Loading Holster provides added utility. | Season 21 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Cascade Point or Surrounded | Top-tier |
Cataphract GL3 | ![]() Cataphract GL3 Grenade Launcher | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Heavy | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | S › Best | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Trials of Osiris![]() The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Envious Assassin + Bait and Switch ► Grenade Launchers are reliable options for PvP as they can typically secure very easy kills on multiple targets if you are accurate. On top of that, Cataphract features great stats and all the right perks to excel in high-stakes PvP. | Season 22 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Envious Assassin + Bait and Switch | Top-tier |
Fang of Ir Yût | ![]() Fang of Ir Yût Scout Rifle | Scout Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Crota's End Raid | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Crota's End Raid![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Precision Instrument | Top-tier |
The Call | ![]() The Call Sidearm | Sidearm | Rocket-Assisted | Special | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | S › Best | The Pale Heart | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | The Pale Heart![]() The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Lead from Gold (also good: Demolitionist) + One for All (also good: Desperate Measures) ► In PvE, The Call is outstanding. While its offerings mostly coincide with Indebted Kindness, its unique Strand element allows it to roll with more unique options as well. Regardless, The Call’s outstanding archetype and well-rounded perk pool are sure to make the weapon a PvE staple. | The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Lead from Gold (also good: Demolitionist) + One for All (also good: Desperate Measures) | Top-tier |
Scintillation | ![]() Scintillation Linear Fusion Rifle | Linear Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Nightfall: The Ordeals | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Envious Assassin) + Bait and Switch (also good: Surrounded) ► In PvE, Scintillation is one of the best linear fusion rifles out there. Despite the current meta favoring rocket launchers and heavy grenade launchers, the top LFRs continue to hold their ground. Scintillation is an easy addition to those options. | The Final Shape | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Envious Assassin) + Bait and Switch (also good: Surrounded) | Top-tier |
Wicked Sister | ![]() Wicked Sister Grenade Launcher | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | S › Best | Playlist: Vanguard | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Playlist: Vanguard![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal (also good: Envious Assassin) + Bait and Switch (also good: Cascade Point) PvP God Roll: Impulse Amplifier (also good: Danger Zone) + Reverberation ► Bungie clearly wanted to make sure there was no shortage of S-tier grenade launchers, with Wicked Sister being the third one to receive the Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch roll. The catch, however, as a Vanguard weapon, it will take a lot of luck or resets to get it. | Episode 2 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Envious Arsenal (also good: Envious Assassin) + Bait and Switch (also good: Cascade Point) PvP God Roll: Impulse Amplifier (also good: Danger Zone) + Reverberation | Top-tier |
Adamantite | ![]() Adamantite Auto Rifle | Auto Rifle | Support | Primary | Strand | Episode 3: Heretic | Yes | S › Best | Heresy Activities | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Heresy Activities![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Reciprocity + Circle of Life (also good: Attrition Orbs) ► Adamantite takes what made No Hesitation so great and adds even more on top of it. While some Guardians will still prefer the latter due to its Solar synergies, Adamantite is an outstanding weapon overall. | Episode 3 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Reciprocity + Circle of Life (also good: Attrition Orbs) | Top-tier |
Unsworn | ![]() Unsworn Trace Rifle | Trace Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Strand | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Yes | S › Best | Sundered Doctrine Dungon | ![]() | Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE | Sundered Doctrine Dungon![]() The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Shoot to Loot (also good: Tear) + Detonator Beam (also good: Killing Tally) ► While Unsworn isn’t too great in The Crucible, it definitely excels in PvE. Especially with newer perks like Detonator Beam and Tear, Unsworn is great in all areas where trace rifles excel. | Episode 3 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Shoot to Loot (also good: Tear) + Detonator Beam (also good: Killing Tally) | Top-tier |
Strand Exotic & Legendary Weapons: Complete List
Art | Name | Type | Archetype | Rarity | Ammo? | Element? | Requirements | In loot pool? | Ammo | Element | Tier | Excels | Source | Craftable? | Requires | Released | Slot | Can be Crafted? | Best of? | Top Perk? |
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![]() | Barrow-Dyad | Submachine Gun | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Strand | Episode 3: Heretic | No | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Exotic Quest | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Episode 3 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Euphony | Linear Fusion Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Salvation's Edge Raid | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Final Warning | Sidearm | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE + PvP | Exotic Quest | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Quicksilver Storm | Auto Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Exotic Kiosk | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 18 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | The Navigator | Trace Rifle | Exotic | Exotic | Special | Strand | Lightfall Dungeon Key | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Ghost of the Deep Dungeon | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall Dungeon Key | Season 21 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Wish-Keeper | Combat Bow | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE + PvP | Starcrossed | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 23 | Kinetic | Craftable | ||
![]() | Aisha's Care | Pulse Rifle | Heavy Burst | Legendary | Primary | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Abyssal Edge | Sword | Wave | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Episode 3: Heretic | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Heretical Activities | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Episode 3 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Adamantite | Auto Rifle | Support | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Episode 3: Heretic | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Heretical Activities | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Episode 3 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Belisarius-D | Pulse Rifle | Aggressive Burst | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE + PvP | Crucible Competitive | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Better Devils | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Playlist: Crucible | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | The Final Shape | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Breachlight | Sidearm | Heavy Burst | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Episode 1: Echoes | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | - | Dawn Engrams | ![]() | ![]() Episode 1: Echoes | The Final Shape | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Cataphract GL3 | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | Season 22 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Bait and Switch |
![]() | Circular Logic | Machine Gun | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Terminal Overload | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Crowning Duologue | Rocket Launcher | Precision | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE + PvP | Event: Solstice | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Bait and Switch |
![]() | Cynosure | Rocket Launcher | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Playlist: Vanguard | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Episode 3 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | ||
![]() | Different Times | Pulse Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE + PvP | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | |
![]() | Dragoncult Sickle | Sword | Caster | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Lightfall Dungeon Key | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | D › Worst | - | Warlord's Ruin Dungeon | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall Dungeon Key | Season 23 | Heavy | No | ||
![]() | Fang of Ir Yût | Scout Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Crota's End Raid | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | Sword Logic |
![]() | Glissando-47 | Scout Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | PvE | Lost Sector | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Kinetic | No | Reconstruction | |
![]() | Imminence | Submachine Gun | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Salvation's Edge Raid | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | Chaos Reshaped |
![]() | Incisor | Trace Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | Season 23 | Energy | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Kept Confidence | Hand Cannon | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvP | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Kinetic | Craftable | ||
![]() | Koraxis's Distress | Grenade Launcher | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | - | Root of Nightmares Raid | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Heavy | Craftable | Reconstruction | |
![]() | Laser Painter | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Heavy | No | ||
![]() | Lethal Abundance | Auto Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Iron Banner | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Marcato-45 | Machine Gun | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Heavy | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Mirror Imago | Submachine Gun | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Episode 3: Heretic | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Heretical Activities | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Episode 3 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Mykel's Reverence | Sidearm | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Root of Nightmares Raid | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Kinetic | Craftable | ||
![]() | Naeem's Lance | Sniper Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Strand | Lightfall Dungeon Key | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Warlord's Ruin Dungeon | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall Dungeon Key | Season 23 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Nightshade | Pulse Rifle | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvP | Recovered Red War | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Nox Perennial V | Fusion Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Lost Sector | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Old Sterling | Auto Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Lost Sector | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Perpetualis | Auto Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE | Avalon | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Kinetic | Craftable | ||
![]() | Pressurized Precision | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Iron Banner | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Pro Memoria | Machine Gun | Aggressive | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | The Pale Heart | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Heavy | Craftable | Top-tier | Bait and Switch |
![]() | Refusal of the Call | Glaive | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Strand | Episode 3: Heretic | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Heretical Activities | ![]() | ![]() Episode 3: Heretic | Episode 3 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Relentless | Pulse Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvE + PvP | Prophecy Dungeon | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Resounding | Fusion Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Playlist: Pursuit | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Episode 3 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Round Robin | Hand Cannon | Aggressive | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvP | Neomuna | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Kinetic | Craftable | ||
![]() | Rufus's Fury | Auto Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE + PvP | Root of Nightmares Raid | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | Reconstruction |
![]() | Scatter Signal | Fusion Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE + PvP | Starcrossed | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 23 | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | |
![]() | Scintillation | Linear Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Nightfall: The Ordeals | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | The Final Shape | Heavy | No | Top-tier | Bait and Switch |
![]() | Semiotician | Rocket Launcher | High-Impact | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | - | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Heavy | Craftable | ||
![]() | Supercluster | Shotgun | Pinpoint Slug | Legendary | Special | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Starcrossed | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 23 | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | Reconstruction |
![]() | Swordbreaker | Shotgun | Lightweight | Legendary | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Crota's End Raid | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 22 | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | Sword Logic |
![]() | Synchronic Roulette | Submachine Gun | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | C › Weak | - | Terminal Overload | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Taraxippos | Scout Rifle | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvP | Event: Guardian Games | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | The Call | Sidearm | Rocket-Assisted | Legendary | Special | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | The Pale Heart | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | The Final Shape | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | |
![]() | The Guiding Sight | Scout Rifle | High-Impact | Legendary | Primary | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | D › Worst | - | Iron Banner | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 12 | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | The Immortal | Submachine Gun | Aggressive | Legendary | Primary | Strand | The Final Shape | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE + PvP | Trials of Osiris | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape | Season 20 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Thin Precipice | Sword | Vortex | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | D › Worst | - | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Heavy | Craftable | ||
![]() | Tusk of the Boar | Grenade Launcher | Wave | Legendary | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Iron Banner | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 23 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | Bait and Switch |
![]() | Unloved | Hand Cannon | Heavy Burst | Legendary | Primary | Strand | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | A › Strong | PvE | Sundered Doctrine Dungon | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Episode 3 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Unsworn | Trace Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Special | Strand | The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Sundered Doctrine Dungon | ![]() | ![]() The Final Shape Dungeon Key | Episode 3 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Until Its Return | Shotgun | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Special | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE | Xûr | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 21 | Kinetic | Craftable | Top-tier | |
![]() | Volta Bracket | Sniper Rifle | Aggressive | Legendary | Special | Strand | Lightfall | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | B › Average | PvP | Neomuna | ![]() | ![]() Lightfall | Season 20 | Kinetic | Craftable | ||
![]() | Wicked Sister | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Legendary | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | S › Best | PvE + PvP | Playlist: Vanguard | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Episode 2 | Heavy | No | Top-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.
Before you go…
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