All 51 Destiny 2 The Witch Queen Weapons Ranked

[toc] One of the biggest questions we get after a big new expansion is: What are the best weapons in the game now?

While we’ve answered that question before, this time we’ll focus on every new weapon released with The Witch Queen.

In this guide, we’ll cover both Exotic and Legendary weapons (including their PVP and PVE god rolls), including free-to-play, Season Pass, and The Witch Queen exclusive weapons, and we will tell you which ones deserve your attention the most.

Destiny 2 The Witch Queen Weapons Tier list

The Tier list below includes every Exotic and Legendary weapon released with The Witch Queen. It starts with the S Tier weapons and moves down from there. It also covers both PVE and PVP, with the “Excels in” column clearly identifying in what area each weapon shines:

Name	Weapons	Type	Archetype	Ammo	Element	Requirements	In loot pool?	Rank	Source	Available?	Tier rank	Source ❘ DLC	Final Verdict	Released	Perks	Best of?
Osteo Striga	Osteo Striga	Submachine Gun	Exotic	Primary	Kinetic	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	The Witch Queen Campaign		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	The Witch Queen Campaign The Witch Queen	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Fires a stream of sentient, toxic projectiles that track the targeted enemy. Landing a final blow or multiple precision hits triggers a burst that poisons nearby targets." ► Feeling extremely nice to use, Osteo Striga became an instant favorite for many. Its poison-spreading effect makes it one of the best ad-clear primaries in PVE, and its enemy-tracking bullets make it an easy-to-use option in PVP. Plus, you can craft your own. What's not to love?	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Fires a stream of sentient, toxic projectiles that track the targeted enemy. Landing a final blow or multiple precision hits triggers a burst that poisons nearby targets."	Top-tier
Insidious	Insidious	Pulse Rifle	Aggressive Burst	Primary	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE + PvP	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive Burst PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Dragonfly) + Rampage PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Heating Up) + Rampage ► One of very few 4-burst pulse rifles, people had big expectations for this weapon. And with outstanding perk combinations for both PVE and PVP, Insidious blew those out of the water. With an S-Tier Origin Trait and no terrible perks in its pool, there's not much to hate about this pulse rifle. For PVP in particular, Aggressive Burst Pulses hit like a truck, flinching opponents with ease.	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive Burst PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Dragonfly) + Rampage PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Heating Up) + Rampage	Top-tier
Dead Messenger	Dead Messenger	Grenade Launcher	Exotic	Special	Void	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Vox Obscura		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Vox Obscura The Witch Queen	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "One-shot handheld Grenade Launcher. Projectiles release a fan of three energy waves on contact with the ground. You can change damage type, cycling between Solar, Arc, and Void." ► While its potency in PvP was toned down, Dead Messenger continues to excel in PvE. Lacking the range of a typical wave frame, the tri-shot allows for a more direct approach, and the ability to swap between three energy types means perfect synergy with any Light subclass!	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "One-shot handheld Grenade Launcher. Projectiles release a fan of three energy waves on contact with the ground. You can change damage type, cycling between Solar, Arc, and Void."	Top-tier
Parasite	Parasite	Grenade Launcher	Exotic	Heavy	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Exotic Quest		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Exotic Quest The Witch Queen	Slot: Solar | Ammo: 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." ► Arguably the most unique gun in the game, Parasite fires live explosive worms instead of regular grenades. If you can get lots of Worm's Hunger stacks, this weapon can do some insane damage. Its unmatched burst damage and extremely high fun factor combine to make Parasite an extremely strong option in PVE.	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: 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
Grand Overture	Grand Overture	Machine Gun	Exotic	Heavy	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Exotic Kiosk		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Exotic Kiosk The Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Heavy slug launcher that charges, then fires full auto while the trigger is held. Land hits with the slug launcher to load missiles and then fire to launch all missiles in a single volley." ► Grand Overture is one of the best picks for burst DPS right now. Only rivaled by Parasite, Grand Overture can be used in a myriad of situations. This machine gun is perfect for encounters that require burst damage, but it also delivers solid total damage numbers.	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "Heavy slug launcher that charges, then fires full auto while the trigger is held. Land hits with the slug launcher to load missiles and then fire to launch all missiles in a single volley."	Top-tier
Under Your Skin	Under Your Skin	Combat Bow	Precision	Primary	Void	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Vox Obscura		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Vox Obscura The Witch Queen	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Successful Warm-up(also good: Explosive Head) ► Allowing you to reduce your draw time to unprecedented levels, Under Your Skin is an easy S-Tier pick. Both Archer's Tempo and Successful Warm-up won't reduce impact (damage per arrow), meaning you can keep doing the same damage while drawing arrows at the speed of light.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Successful Warm-up(also good: Explosive Head)	Top-tier
Funnelweb	Funnelweb	Submachine Gun	Lightweight	Primary	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	World loot pool		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Frenzy ) ► A toned-down version of The Recluse, Funnelweb is currently one of the best PVE options in the game. With solid perk combinations and the ability to fire Volatile Rounds, this weapon makes red bars disappear right in front of your eyes. Plus, it's a world drop, meaning you don't even need to go out of your way to farm it.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Frenzy )	Top-tier
Deliverance	Deliverance	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Stasis	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvE God Rolls: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Chill Klip ► 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 | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvE God Rolls: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Chill Klip	Top-tier
Forbearance	Forbearance	Grenade Launcher	Wave	Special	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: 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 | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Wave PvE God Roll: Ambitious Assassin (also good: Unrelenting) + Chain Reaction	Top-tier
Cataclysmic	Cataclysmic	Linear Fusion Rifle	Precision	Heavy	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	S › Best	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Bait and Switch ► Cataclysmic has always been great for total damage, but now also excels in DPS because of a buff to Bait and Switch. While most players now try to match their subclass and weapon elements for Font of Might, Cataclysmic continues to attract players of all subclasses with its unmatched raw damage.	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Bait and Switch	Top-tier
Snorri FR5	Snorri FR5	Fusion Rifle	Precision	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	S › Best	World loot pool		Best ❘ S Excels in: PvP	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Successful Warm-up) ► With tons of good perks for both PVE and PVP players, Snorri FR5 is arguably the most well-rounded fusion rifle in the game. With extremely high range, Firmly Planted, and Successful Warm-up, this is an obvious pick for PVP. With good range and stability, the Snorri FR5 can be the perfect tool against shotgun apes or just map people from surprising distances. Plus, with the great combination of Compulsive Reloader and Reservoir Burst, Snorri can excel in PVE too.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Successful Warm-up)	Top-tier
Thoughtless	Thoughtless	Sniper Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Stasis	The Witch Queen	Yes	A › Strong	Vox Obscura		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Vox Obscura The Witch Queen	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Overflow + Firing Line (also good: Focused Fury) PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted (also good: Steady Hands) + Snapshot Sights ► A very well-rounded weapon, Thoughtless has something for everyone. With Snapshot Sights and multiple different handling perks for PVP, or Overflow / Firing Line for PVE, this Sniper Rifle can be viable everywhere. That said, most people still prefer snipers that can specialize in either PVP or PVE.	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Overflow + Firing Line (also good: Focused Fury) PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted (also good: Steady Hands) + Snapshot Sights	Top-tier
Silicon Neuroma	Silicon Neuroma	Sniper Rifle	Aggressive	Special	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Nightfall: The Ordeals		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Nightfall: The Ordeals Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot ► Silicon Neuroma falls into the large pool of snipers that are great at face value but are desperately awaiting a buff to help them out. Its strong perk pool for both PvE and PvP makes it an easy choice for any 72 RPM sniper enthusiast, but the weapon probably won't become mainstream without a significant shift in the meta.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot	Top-tier
Likely Suspect	Likely Suspect	Fusion Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Throne World		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE + PvP	Throne World Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Slideways (also good: Stats for All) + Golden Tricorn PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted + Successful Warm-up ► Likely Suspect has been a long-standing PvP hot pick and has become even more powerful thanks to its TTK buff. In PvE, this fusion shreds enemies with ease thanks to the insanely powerful Golden Tricorn, and with volatile rounds, it bursts down barriers like no tomorrow.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Slideways (also good: Stats for All) + Golden Tricorn PvP God Roll: Firmly Planted + Successful Warm-up	Top-tier
Duty Bound	Duty Bound	Auto Rifle	Adaptive	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Nightfall: The Ordeals		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Nightfall: The Ordeals Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Stats for All Perpetual Motion + Frenzy Rampage ► Duty Bound is a decent all-around weapon. It comes with solid perks and can be used effectively pretty much anywhere in the game. 600 RPM Auto Rifles have always had a decent spot in PvE, and Duty Bound does not break this trend.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Stats for All Perpetual Motion + Frenzy Rampage	Top-tier
Fel Taradiddle	Fel Taradiddle	Combat Bow	Lightweight	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Wellspring		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Wellspring Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Successful Warm-Up (also good: Explosive Head) ► Able to roll with all the best PvE perks possible, Fel Taradiddle is potentially the best Lightweight bow in the entire game. Just try it with Archer's Tempo and Successful Warm-Up and you won't believe its speed.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Successful Warm-Up (also good: Explosive Head)	Top-tier
Explosive Personality	Explosive Personality	Grenade Launcher	Wave	Special	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	A › Strong	Vox Obscura		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Vox Obscura The Witch Queen	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Wave PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Frenzy (also good: One For All) ► There's a lot to love about Explosive Personality. With a solid PVE-oriented perk pool and the Land Tank Origin Trait, which gives you damage resist on kill, you can't go wrong with this amazing Wave Frame Grenade Launcher.	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Wave PvE God Roll: Feeding Frenzy (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Frenzy (also good: One For All)	Top-tier
The Enigma	The Enigma	Glaive	Adaptive	Special	Void	The Witch Queen	Yes	A › Strong	Throne World		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Throne World The Witch Queen	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Grave Robber (also good: Impulse Amplifier) + Unrelenting (also good: Frenzy) ► Being the tutorial glaive, it makes sense that The Enigma is just about average. While it has some nice generically-powerful perks such as Grave Robber, Unrelenting, and Frenzy, nothing here truly makes the weapon stand out.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Grave Robber (also good: Impulse Amplifier) + Unrelenting (also good: Frenzy)	Top-tier
Collective Obligation	Collective Obligation	Pulse Rifle	Exotic	Primary	Void	The Witch Queen	Yes	A › Strong	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvE	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "This weapon leeches Void debuffs when damaging targets that are suppressed, weakened, or volatile. Once charged, damage from this weapon applies the same Void debuffs that were leeched. Weapon automatically reloads when you gain Devour, a Void overshield, or become invisible." ► With the ability to debuff everything in sight, Collective Obligation can do things no other weapon can. That being said, you're almost required to create a build with it to make it worth your exotic slot. While this weapon has potential, having to work so hard to make your exotic feel "exotic" isn't great.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "This weapon leeches Void debuffs when damaging targets that are suppressed, weakened, or volatile. Once charged, damage from this weapon applies the same Void debuffs that were leeched. Weapon automatically reloads when you gain Devour, a Void overshield, or become invisible."	Top-tier
Piece of Mind	Piece of Mind	Pulse Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Primary	Kinetic	The Witch Queen	Yes	A › Strong	Vox Obscura		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Vox Obscura The Witch Queen	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Overflow) + Moving Target ► With a TTK of 0.80s, Piece of Mind is a solid PVP choice. It's not a High-Impact Pulse and it doesn't have the best TTK, yet it can absolutely shred in PVP while simultaneously feeling great in your hands. As a Rapid-Fire pulse, Piece of Mind isn't great at peak shooting, but if used aggressively, it can easily dominate medium-range engagements.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Overflow) + Moving Target	Top-tier
Sweet Sorrow	Sweet Sorrow	Auto Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Primary	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	A › Strong	Vox Obscura		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	Vox Obscura The Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Killing Wind) + Tap the Trigger ► Sweet Sorrow feels extremely nice to fire and comes with the deadly perk combo of Perpetual Motion + Tap the Trigger. Plus, it's craftable! Sweet Sorrow can be a dueling beast, but unfortunately, the current long-range meta doesn't allow it to shine.	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Killing Wind) + Tap the Trigger	Top-tier
Cantata-57	Cantata-57	Hand Cannon	Adaptive	Primary	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	World loot pool		Strong ❘ A Excels in: PvP	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Eye of the Storm + Opening Shot (also good: Rangefinder ) ► Cantata-57 has definitely lost popularity since its initial release with The Witch Queen, but that doesn't mean it's not worth using! With a well-rounded balance of great perks and stats, this hand cannon still rivals top picks in The Crucible while being easier to obtain.	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Eye of the Storm + Opening Shot (also good: Rangefinder )	Top-tier
Typhon GL5	Typhon GL5	Grenade Launcher	Adaptive	Heavy	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	World loot pool		Strong ❘ A	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Impulse Amplifier + Explosive Light (also good: Chill Klip) ► With changes to grenade hit detection, Typhon GL5 is a solid option for both PvE and PvP, even if it lacks Auto-Loading Holster. It also earns points for being one of two world Heavy GLs to get Explosive Light.	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Impulse Amplifier + Explosive Light (also good: Chill Klip)	Top-tier
Razor's Edge	Razor's Edge	Sword	Vortex	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	A › Strong	Iron Banner		Strong ❘ A	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Chain Reaction (also good: Frenzy) ► Razor's Edge is the first-ever Iron Banner sword. It looks cool, it is part of the Vortex archetype, immediately placing it above many other swords. Furthermore, it can roll with a couple of interesting perks and features the Skulking Frenzy Origin trait.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex PvE God Roll: Relentless Strikes + Chain Reaction (also good: Frenzy)	Top-tier
Submission	Submission	Submachine Gun	Lightweight	Primary	Kinetic	The Witch Queen	Yes	B › Average	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE + PvP	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Overflow (also good: Subsistence) + Frenzy (also good: Swashbuckler) PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Killing Wind ► Containing alright stats and a wide variety of interesting perk combinations, Submission is a strong option overall. While it isn't the best of the best in both PVE and PVP, it can hold its ground in both, making it a great pick if you don't have anything better.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Overflow (also good: Subsistence) + Frenzy (also good: Swashbuckler) PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Killing Wind
Krait	Krait	Auto Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	World loot pool		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Stats for All) + Headstone (also good: One for All) ► Mimicking Valakadyn from Year 1, Krait immediately became a fan favorite when it came out. These days though, it is easily outclassed by not only other Stasis weapons, but also other Rapid-Fire Auto Rifles, leaving very little room for Krait to breathe.	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Stats for All) + Headstone (also good: One for All)
Empirical Evidence	Empirical Evidence	Sidearm	Aggressive Burst	Primary	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Throne World		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE	Throne World Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive Burst PvE God Roll: Compulsive Reloader + Swashbuckler ► Ever since Breachlight debuted in Season of Dawn, there have been tons of fans of Aggressive Burst Sidearms. Empirical Evidence, however, quickly falls flat on its face with barely any good PVE-oriented perks.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Aggressive Burst PvE God Roll: Compulsive Reloader + Swashbuckler
Ogma PR6	Ogma PR6	Pulse Rifle	Lightweight	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	World loot pool		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Demolitionist + Wellspring ► Containing some perk combinations we've never seen before, Ogma PR6 is definitely an underrated pick. Able to roll with both Demolitionist and Wellspring at the same time, this exact roll is a must-have for any player making ability-focused builds. Beyond that though, Ogma doesn't have much going for it.	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Demolitionist + Wellspring
Aisha's Embrace	Aisha's Embrace	Scout Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Primary	Void	Lightfall	Yes	B › Average	Trials of Osiris		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE	Trials of Osiris Lightfall	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Shoot to Loot + Fourth Time's The Charm (also good: Triple Tap + Multi killclip) ► With a small and extremely well-rounded perk pool, it's hard to get a bad roll of Aisha's Embrace. Its Rapid-Fire archetype is the only thing holding Aisha's back, as Lightweight and Precision frames are currently stronger.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Shoot to Loot + Fourth Time's The Charm (also good: Triple Tap + Multi killclip)
Recurrent Impact	Recurrent Impact	Machine Gun	Rapid-Fire	Heavy	Stasis	The Witch Queen	Yes	B › Average	Vox Obscura		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE	Vox Obscura The Witch Queen	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Perpetual Motion) + One for All (also good: Headstone) ► Recurrent Impact edges slightly higher than its Rapid-Fire competition as it comes with the origin trait 'Land Tank' which makes you tankier with each kill. This, along with Subsistence can make you an ad clearing, tanky teammate that can mow through enemies.	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Subsistence (also good: Perpetual Motion) + One for All (also good: Headstone)
Herod-C	Herod-C	Auto Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Playlist: Gambit		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Playlist: Gambit Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction) + Moving Target (also good: Tap the Trigger) ► With its subpar perks and lacking archetype, Herod-C doesn't have too much going for it. Its giant perk pool also doesn't help either... It can be used as a niche counter to Citan's Ramparts, thanks to its Hakke origin trait, which deals extra damage to barricades in PvP.	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction) + Moving Target (also good: Tap the Trigger)
Syncopation-53	Syncopation-53	Pulse Rifle	Adaptive	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	World loot pool		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Headstone ► Other than the fact that it is Stasis, and therefore can roll with Headstone, Syncopation-53 is an average weapon with not too many strong points.	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Headstone
Ragnhild-D	Ragnhild-D	Shotgun	Aggressive	Special	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	World loot pool		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Elemental Capacitor ► The Ragnhild is rarely seen these days, and without Opening Shot to boost its range, it can feel lackluster. However, it does have some excellent handling with Elemental Capacitor and Perpetual Motion, making it usable and somewhat competent.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Elemental Capacitor
Fortissimo-11	Fortissimo-11	Shotgun	Pinpoint Slug	Special	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	Vanguard Focusing		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Vanguard Focusing Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug PvP God Roll: Threat Detector + Opening Shot (also good: Moving Target) ► Fortissimo is a strong pick. However, the ridiculous number of perks on this gun hold it back. Twelve perks in each column make it exceedingly difficult to obtain the perks you want, let alone the barrel or magazine you would aim for. However, Fortissimo will serve you well if you score a good roll.	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Pinpoint Slug PvP God Roll: Threat Detector + Opening Shot (also good: Moving Target)
Father's Sins	Father's Sins	Sniper Rifle	Rapid-Fire	Special	Void	The Witch Queen	Yes	B › Average	Wellspring		Average ❘ B Excels in: PvP	Wellspring The Witch Queen	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Snapshot Sights ► For being so accessible, it's wild how solid of a pick Father's Sins is. There is an abundance of better snipers for all areas of the game, but this is still an excellent choice for those looking for a temporary pick.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvP God Roll: Under Pressure + Snapshot Sights
Edge of Action	Edge of Action	Glaive	Exotic	Special	Void	The Witch Queen	Yes	B › Average	Exotic Quest		Average ❘ B	Exotic Quest The Witch Queen	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "When weapon energy is full, consume it before firing to make your next shot deploy a protective shield on impact.." ► Edge of Action slowly became the best of the three class-specific glaives. That's because of its interactions with Helm of Saint-14 and its general ease of use. All that said, it still can be hard making the call to use your exotic slot on a glaive, and the exotic perk can be tedious to proc at times, making it average on our list.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "When weapon energy is full, consume it before firing to make your next shot deploy a protective shield on impact.."
Edge of Intent	Edge of Intent	Glaive	Exotic	Special	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	B › Average	Exotic Quest		Average ❘ B	Exotic Quest The Witch Queen	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "When weapon energy is full, consume it before firing to make your next shot deploy a healing turret on impact." ► Warlocks have the most average of the three Exotic glaives: It doesn't offer as many build opportunities as the Titan one does, but it's also not utterly useless as the Hunter one. Sure, the healing turret is a nice tool in your kit to have, but there are way more powerful synergies you can experiment with for more potent effects.	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "When weapon energy is full, consume it before firing to make your next shot deploy a healing turret on impact."
Redback-5si	Redback-5si	Sidearm	Lightweight	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	B › Average	World loot pool		Average ❘ B	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Rampage ► Now that sidearms are some of the hardest-hitting primaries, Redback is a slightly better weapon than before, though that isn't saying much. While it has some good rolls, far better Solar sidearms exist.	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Rampage
Reckless Endangerment	Reckless Endangerment	Shotgun	Lightweight	Special	Kinetic	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Exotic Kiosk		Weak ❘ C	Exotic Kiosk Free-to-Play	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Snapshot Sights ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Snapshot Sights
Perses-D	Perses-D	Pulse Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	World loot pool		Weak ❘ C	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Explosive Payload (also good: Headstone) ► While Perses-D can roll with some of the best PVE scout rifle perks, it falls into an archetype that is extremely lacking, making other weapons (such as Night Watch and Hung Jury SR4) better picks overall.	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Explosive Payload (also good: Headstone)
Forensic Nightmare	Forensic Nightmare	Submachine Gun	Precision	Primary	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Throne World		Weak ❘ C	Throne World Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Kill Clip (also good: Headstone) ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Perpetual Motion + Kill Clip (also good: Headstone)
Crisis Inverted	Crisis Inverted	Hand Cannon	Adaptive	Primary	Arc	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Playlist: Crucible		Weak ❘ C	Playlist: Crucible Free-to-Play	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Compulsive Reloader + Rangefinder (also good: Opening Shot) ► With poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Compulsive Reloader + Rangefinder (also good: Opening Shot)
Come to Pass	Come to Pass	Auto Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	C › Weak	Wellspring		Weak ❘ C	Wellspring The Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Adaptive Munitions ► Come to Pass looks good on paper and can offer a roll that should do great in endgame content. It's just too bad it's part of a lacking archetype that desperately needs some attention.	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Adaptive Munitions
Frontier's Cry	Frontier's Cry	Hand Cannon	Precision	Primary	Solar	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Iron Banner		Weak ❘ C	Iron Banner Free-to-Play	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Kill Clip ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Kill Clip
Pointed Inquiry	Pointed Inquiry	Scout Rifle	High-Impact	Primary	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	Throne World		Weak ❘ C	Throne World Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Adaptive Munitions ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: High-Impact PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's The Charm + Adaptive Munitions
Fugue-55	Fugue-55	Sniper Rifle	Adaptive	Special	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	World loot pool		Weak ❘ C	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Steady Hands + Snapshot Sights ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvP God Roll: Steady Hands + Snapshot Sights
Tarnation	Tarnation	Grenade Launcher	Rapid-Fire	Heavy	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	C › Weak	Wellspring		Weak ❘ C	Wellspring The Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Clown Cartridge + One For All ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire PvE God Roll: Clown Cartridge + One For All
Palmyra-B	Palmyra-B	Rocket Launcher	Precision	Heavy	Stasis	Free-to-Play	Yes	C › Weak	World loot pool		Weak ❘ C	World loot pool Free-to-Play	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Lasting Impression (Explosive Light) ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Precision PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster + Lasting Impression (Explosive Light)
Lubrae's Ruin	Lubrae's Ruin	Glaive	Adaptive	Special	Solar	The Witch Queen	Yes	C › Weak	Vow of the Disciple Raid		Weak ❘ C	Vow of the Disciple Raid The Witch Queen	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Grave Robber + Swashbuckler ► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...	Season 16	Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Grave Robber + Swashbuckler
Edge of Concurrence	Edge of Concurrence	Glaive	Exotic	Special	Arc	The Witch Queen	Yes	D › Worst	Exotic Quest		Worst ❘ D	Exotic Quest The Witch Queen	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "When weapon energy is full, consume it before firing to make your next shot track targets across the ground and unleash chain lightning on impact." ► Hunters are known to sometimes get the short end of the stick, and this happens to be one of those times. Edge of Concurrence and its chain lightning abilities are exceptional in theory, but other exotics already do this significantly better (namely Trinity Ghoul and Riskrunner). All that said, it's hard to recommend Edge of Concurrence, even with Arc 3.0.	Season 16	Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Exotic Exotic Perk: "When weapon energy is full, consume it before firing to make your next shot track targets across the ground and unleash chain lightning on impact."
Red Herring	Red Herring	Rocket Launcher	Adaptive	Heavy	Void	Free-to-Play	Yes	D › Worst	Throne World		Worst ❘ D	Throne World Free-to-Play	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Field Prep + Lasting Impression ► Being the same frame and element as The Hothead, you'd expect Shining Sphere to be at least average automatically. However, because of its horrible perk pool, this rocket launcher is one of the worst.	Season 16	Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive PvE God Roll: Field Prep + Lasting Impression

These are the different Tier levels used for our list:

• S Tier – Best: Highest ranking weapons in our Tier List.
• A Tier – Strong: Very strong weapons, 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.

Don’t miss our: Destiny 2 guides covering all the major weapon sources:

	Nightfall: The Ordeal	Playlist	Free-to-Play
	Vow of the Disciple	Raid	The Witch Queen
	Deep Stone Crypt	Raid	Beyond Light
	Garden of Salvation	Raid	Shadowkeep
	Last Wish	Raid	Forsaken Pack
	Vault of Glass	Raid	Free-to-Play
	Grasp of Avarice	Dungeon	30th Anniversary
	Prophecy	Dungeon	Free-to-Play
	Trials of Osiris	Crucible	The Witch Queen
	Iron Banner	Crucible	Free-to-Play
	Dares of Eternity	Activity	Free-to-Play
	Xûr	Vendor	Free-to-Play
	Gunsmith	Vendor	Free-to-Play
	Exotic Engrams	Exotics	Free-to-Play
	Exotic Kiosk	Exotics	Various...
	Exotic Quests	Exotics	Various...

Top 10 Destiny 2 Witch Queen weapons

This section not only covers the top The Witch Queen weapons. Overall, these are our Top 10 favorite weapons from The Witch Queen for PVE and PVP.

10. Piece of Mind

Excels in PVP

One of the best feeling Pulse Rifles in the game, Piece of Mind is packed with tons of consistency options.

Beginning with its intrinsic attributes, this weapon is a part of the Rapid-Fire archetype. While their optimal TTK is pretty average at 0.80s, they only require 78% of your shots to be precision hits (7 headshots and 2 bodyshots), making them the most consistent of all Pulse Rifles. Not only that, Piece of Mind’s amazing scope and a high aim assist stat at 82 make it feel extremely nice to shoot.

Containing some fairly niche traits, Piece of Mind’s perk pool is, in a way, a double-edged sword. The wide variety of consistency options is all you need for PVP, but the lack of good reload and damage perks makes this weapon lack in PVE.

Even though this weapon only has an average TTK, Piece of Mind is a solid option for anyone wanting something extremely consistent.

PVP God roll:

• Perk 1: Perpetual Motion (also good: Overflow)
• Perk 2: Moving Target

How to get it: Piece of Mind can be acquired by completing Seasonal activities and focusing Umbral engrams.

9. Cantata-57

Excels in PVP

Easily a Top 3 Hand Cannon for PVP, Cantata-57 has gotten a lot of attention from the community ever since the DLC launch. With the right perk combination, you can make its already good stats even better for an entire fight.

While there are tons of good rolls you can get to fit your specific playstyle, the most interesting option is Eye of the Storm / Opening Shot.

At the beginning of your duel, Opening Shot will give you extra range–Cantata’s lacking stat when compared to The Palindrome or Eyasluna. Soon after, Eye of the Storm will kick in, giving you increased accuracy.

Additionally, Cantata’s Origin Trait reduces incoming flinch after a reload. This added perk can fill the gap between Opening Shot and Eye of the Storm, making sure that a variety of your stats are always buffed.

In conjunction, these three perks make Cantata-57 feel very nice to use. Keep a watchful eye on this gun when it drops–it’s an S-Tier pick in PVP, and there are tons of good perk combinations you can discover that we didn’t cover here.

PVP God roll:

• Perk 1: Eye of the Storm
• Perk 2: Opening Shot (also good: Rangefinder)

How to get it: Cantata-57 can be randomly acquired as end-of-match activities or via the Gunsmith, Legendary engrams and Prime engrams.

8. Likely Suspect

Excels in PVP

Currently the most used Fusion Rifle in Quickplay, it’s no surprise that Likely Suspect is on this list.

This thing is a monster in PVP because of its quick charge time and great perks. Giving extra accuracy and stability (among other things), Firmly Planted is an obvious pick when looking at this weapon’s perk pool. Successful Warm-up, a perk that came with this DLC, is also an amazing choice. Having an already-fast base charge time, Likely Suspect can fire shots absurdly quickly with Successful Warm-up active.

The only downside of this weapon is its range (or lack thereof). As a tradeoff for their low charge time, Rapid-Fire Frame Fusions all have abysmal range. However, for Likely Suspect, this isn’t much of an issue. Its amazing stats and unparalleled perks carry this gun to the top.

Even if you’ve never used a Fusion Rifle in PVP before, keep an eye out for a good roll of this one. It’s extremely easy to learn and counters Shotguns like nothing else can.

PVP God roll:

• Perk 1: Firmly Planted
• Perk 2: Successful Warm-up

How to get it: Likely Suspect can be acquired by completing activities in the Throne World. It can also be crafted!

7. Under Your Skin

 Excels in PVE

Bow users have been begging for a good Void Bow ever since Subtle Calamity got sunset, and after a year, they finally have one. Under Your Skin has perk combinations that people have adored for years, while also shaking up the pot a little and introducing some completely new ones.

For Veteran players, the most obvious pick here is Archer’s Tempo and Explosive Head. A great combo for this bow no doubt, these two perks have been S-Tier since they were first released. However, upon taking a second glance at Under Your Skin’s perk pool, you’ll be able to spot a combination even better.

A new perk with The Witch Queen, Successful Warm-up has immediately become the obvious choice for all Bows and Fusion Rifles. With the roll Archer’s Tempo + Successful Warm-up, Under Your Skin has the same damage as any other Precision Frame Bow while having a negligible draw time. This bow’s draw time can even beat out Hush, an old pinnacle Bow that centered around firing arrows quickly.

An overall great pick, Under Your Skin has everything that makes a Bow worth using in PVE.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Archer’s Tempo
• Perk 2: Successful Warm-up (also good: Explosive Head)

How to get it: Under Your Skin can be acquired by completing Seasonal activities and focusing Umbral engrams.

6. Snorri FR5

Excels in PVP

Coming out of seemingly nowhere, Snorri FR5 is one of the most well-rounded Fusion Rifles we’ve gotten to date.

Boasting an absurd 65 range stat, Snorri is a no-brainer for Crucible. With the new combination of Firmly Planted + Successful Warm-up, this world drop is a longer range version of Likely Suspect. The only difference is the charge time, which doesn’t matter when you have a perk like Successful Warm-up active.

That’s not even the end of this Fusion Rifle’s capabilities though. Rather, it’s only the beginning. With another new combination, Compulsive Reloader + Reservoir Burst, Snorri can excel in PVE too. These two perks have perfect synergy, making this Fusion the closest thing that we’ve gotten to the original Loaded Question.

Containing tons of one-of-a-kind perk combinations, Snorri FR5 has a little bit of everything. No matter what guns you like using or what activities you like running, keep an eye out for this weapon. It just might end up surprising you, as it did the rest of the community.

PVP God roll:

• Perk 1: Firmly Planted
• Perk 2: Successful Warm-up

How to get it: Snorri FR5 can be acquired by completing Seasonal activities and focusing Umbral engrams.

5. Palmyra-B

 Excels in PVE

Other than being the first Stasis Rocket Launcher added to the game, Palmyra-B isn’t as different from other rockets as you may think. However, there are a few reasons why the PVE community prefers this weapon over others in the current DPS meta.

To begin with, Palmyra can be crafted, making it accessible to people who don’t want to spend 10 hours grinding for a mediocre Royal Entry. Crafted weapons can also get enhanced perks, allowing this weapon to edge past its competition even more.

Palmyra’s frame also gives it intrinsic tracking, which puts it ahead of other Rocket Launchers such as The Hothead and Tomorrow’s Answer.

Palmyra is the current DPS meta because of Auto-Loading Holster, which allows it to be used in collaboration with special weapons like Izanagi’s Burden.

Overall, Palmyra-B’s tracking, Stasis element, and ability to be crafted have made it a favorite of the PVE community and a part of the DPS meta.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Auto-Loading Holster
• Perk 2: Explosive Light (also good: Lasting Impression)

How to get it: Palmyra-B can be acquired by completing Seasonal activities and focusing Umbral engrams.

4. Osteo Striga

Excels in PVE and PVP

What happens if you combine Thorn, a Submachine Gun, and Necrotic Grip? Well, you get one of the best ad clear weapons in the game: Osteo Striga.

With its fast fire rate and spreading poison, it’s no wonder Osteo Striga is an S-Tier choice in PVE. Plus, with its projectile-like tracking rounds, this SMG excels in PVP as well. Just give it a try–you barely even have to aim with it!

While all of these qualities make Osteo a great pick, it contains a final strength that makes it one of Destiny’s most broken weapons. Osteo Striga’s catalyst can allow the weapon to get over 100 bullets in the magazine. This boosts its PVE performance even further, essentially turning it into a poison-spreading Huckleberry.

Overall, Osteo Striga is a top-tier pick anywhere in the game. Its tracking bullets, S-tier catalyst, and poison-spreading effects, and ability to craft your god roll all combine to make a well-rounded gun that can’t be beat.

Exotic Perk: “Fires a stream of sentient, toxic projectiles that track the targeted enemy. Landing a final blow or multiple precision hits triggers a burst that poisons nearby targets.”

How to get it: Osteo Striga can be acquired by purchasing The Witch Queen’s Deluxe edition.

3. Funnelweb

 Excels in PVE

The #1 used primary weapon in PVE, Funnelweb has the potential to be the best ad clear weapon in the game.

With its best roll being Subsistence + Adrenaline Junkie, this SMG slightly lacks in perks. It doesn’t have an S-Tier damage perk like Rampage, and Subsistence can be a little hard to proc on an SMG. Instead of these perks, Funnelweb gets its power from two other things: Veist Stinger, and Volatile Rounds.

The Veist Stringer Origin Trait randomly reloads your weapon when damaging an enemy. This pairs extremely well with Subsistence, and both compliment each other nicely. Volatile Rounds is an interaction with Void 3.0 and can be triggered using a Fragment (in your subclass) or the Season 16 Volatile Flow mod. When you get this to activate, Funnelweb becomes an ad clear beast, making enemies explode and disappear all over the place.

Overall, Funnelweb is one of the best PVE weapons in the game right now and deserves all the recognition it’s getting. With great Void 3.0 interactions and an amazing feel, there’s nothing else like it in the game right now.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Subsistence
• Perk 2: Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Frenzy)

How to get it: Funnelweb can be acquired by completing Seasonal activities and focusing Umbral engrams.

2. Insidious

Excels in PVE and PVP

With Go Figure, Blast Furnace, and Sacred Provenance all being community favorites, it’s no surprise that the next 4-burst Pulse Rifle down the line is just as great.

There’s nothing to dislike about Insidious. With a 0.73s TTK in The Crucible, 4-burst Pulses in general are a strong pick. They’re easy to use, have good range, and don’t have any major flaws in terms of overall performance. And with arguably the best stats of all the Aggressive Frame Pulse Rifles, Insidious feels amazing to shoot in both PVE and PVP.

Plus, with perk rolls like Rapid Hit + Rampage that are universally great, or more unique ones like Dragonfly + One for All, this Pulse has something for everyone.

The first 4-burst Pulse Rifle in over two years, Insidious simply feels good to shoot and comes with some fantastic perks. And with Arc 3.0 on the horizon, Insidious could become even stronger in the coming months.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Rapid Hit (also good: Dragonfly)
• Perk 2: Rampage

PVP God roll:

• Perk 1: Rapid Hit (also good: Heating Up)
• Perk 2: Adrenaline Junkie (also good: Rampage)

How to get it: Insidious can be acquired by completing the second or final encounter of the Vow of the Disciple raid.

Honorable Mentions

Thoughtless (Excels in PVE and PVP)

A top-tier pick in both PVP and PVE, Thoughtless can do more boss damage than Izanagi’s Burden with the right setup. However, because of the required setup for PVE and the fact that it’s outclassed in PVP, this weapon barely doesn’t make the Top 10.

Submission (Excels in PVE and PVP)

While other SMGs may have better stats and perks, Submission still holds its own in both PVE and PVP with a nice feel and interesting stat combinations.

Dead Messenger (Excels in PVE and PVP)

The best of the three element-swapping exotics, Dead Messenger provides great utility in PVE and is very strong in PVP. Additionally, because it can fire Void, Arc, and Solar, this wave frame might become even stronger with the rest of the Light 3.0 changes.

1. Forbearance

 Excels in PVE

Forbearance is arguably the best ad clear special weapon in the game–and with a roll that is only on one other Grenade Launcher, this thing is as unique as it is powerful.

To start, Forbearance is one of few Wave Frame Grenade Launchers. These weapons are some of the most unique legendaries in the game and have been loved by all since their debut in Season of Dawn. With great ease of use and ad clear potential, Forbearance being a Wave Frame already makes it A-tier.

What makes it S-tier is a specific perk combination that can only roll on one other Special Grenade Launcher. That Grenade Launcher is Salvager’s Salvo, and the perk roll is Ambitious Assassin + Chain Reaction. Ambitious Assassin only requires one kill to make the next magazine load with 2 shots, making it great on any Breech Loaded Grenade Launcher.

Moving to the second perk, Chain Reaction is usually reserved for Heavy Weapons; the only two exceptions to this rule are Salvo and Forbearance. With how big the wave is from each Forbearance shot, Chain Reaction can make anything around you explode in an instant.

Overall, Forbearance is extremely powerful in any PVE content you put it against and doesn’t have many downsides. With its perks, Origin Trait, frame, and so much more, there’s no question that this is the best weapon to come from The Witch Queen.

PVE God roll:

• Perk 1: Ambitious Assassin (also good: Unrelenting)
• Perk 2: Chain Reaction

How to get it: Forbearance can be acquired by completing the second or final encounter of the Vow of the Disciple raid.

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.

Also, even with a thousand+ hours of playtime, I’m far from being an expert nor an amazing PVE/PVP player. This is why I brought Apathettic along, to give you a more educated overview and description of all the new weapons!

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 Top 3?