Destiny 2 Timelost weapon this Week: Rotation and Tier list

by | Sep 20, 2023 | Weapons

Vault of Glass came as an amazing surprise for the entire Destiny 2 community. It was a free raid that also happened to offer some of the best weapons from Destiny 1.

Yet Vault of Glass did even more than that. It introduced a new Master difficulty (which every new raid and dungeon released since also offers) that rewards the most dedicated players with Adept Timelost weapons. In this guide, we’ll cover all Timelost weapons available today and show you how to farm them.

Destiny 2 Timelost weapons this week: Season 22

WeekArtWeaponTypeElementAmmoChallengeWeek #
22 August 2023Corrective Measure artCorrective MeasureMachine GunVoid VoidHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyAtheon, Time's ConfluxWeek 1
29 August 2023Vision of Confluence artVision of ConfluenceScout RifleSolar SolarPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryConfluxesWeek 2
5 September 2023Praedyth's Revenge artPraedyth's RevengeSniper RifleKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialOraclesWeek 3
12 September 2023Fatebringer artFatebringerHand CannonKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryTemplarWeek 4
19 September 2023Hezen Vengeance artHezen VengeanceRocket LauncherSolar SolarHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyGatekeeperWeek 5
26 September 2023Corrective Measure artCorrective MeasureMachine GunVoid VoidHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyAtheon, Time's ConfluxWeek 6
3 October 2023Vision of Confluence artVision of ConfluenceScout RifleSolar SolarPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryConfluxesWeek 7
10 October 2023Praedyth's Revenge artPraedyth's RevengeSniper RifleKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialOraclesWeek 8
17 October 2023Fatebringer artFatebringerHand CannonKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryTemplarWeek 9
24 October 2023Hezen Vengeance artHezen VengeanceRocket LauncherSolar SolarHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyGatekeeperWeek 10
31 October 2023Corrective Measure artCorrective MeasureMachine GunVoid VoidHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyAtheon, Time's ConfluxWeek 11
7 November 2023Vision of Confluence artVision of ConfluenceScout RifleSolar SolarPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryConfluxesWeek 12
14 November 2023Praedyth's Revenge artPraedyth's RevengeSniper RifleKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialOraclesWeek 13
21 November 2023Fatebringer artFatebringerHand CannonKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryTemplarWeek 14

Best Destiny 2 Timelost weapons: Tier list

This table covers all Adept Timelost weapons currently in the game. 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 where each weapon shines:

ItemWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmo?Element?RequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier rankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
Vex MythoclastVex Mythoclast art
Vex Mythoclast
Fusion RifleExoticPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesS › BestVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Vault of Glass Raid
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon fires a single bolt with each trigger pull. Defeating targets builds stacks of Overcharge. Swap firing modes when fully Overcharged to charge up and fire more powerful linear fusion shots."

► Vex Mythoclast is now rightfully where it should be: among the best fusions in the game. Buffs against minors, bosses, and Champions have allowed Vex to break into the end game, even if it lacks an intrinsic anti-Champion perk.
Season 14
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Exotic

Exotic Perk: "This weapon fires a single bolt with each trigger pull. Defeating targets builds stacks of Overcharge. Swap firing modes when fully Overcharged to charge up and fire more powerful linear fusion shots."
Top-tier
FatebringerFatebringer art
Fatebringer
Hand CannonAdaptivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesS › BestVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



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

PvE God Roll: Explosive Payload + Firefly
PvP God Roll: Explosive Payload + Eye of the Storm

► One of the most iconic legendary weapons in the game, Fatebringer comes with insane stats and great perks. While it does have some competition, namely Eyasluna, this almost-perfect Hand Cannon holds its ground as an all-time community favorite.
Season 14
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Explosive Payload + Firefly
PvP God Roll: Explosive Payload + Eye of the Storm
Top-tier
Corrective MeasureCorrective Measure art
Corrective Measure
Machine GunAdaptiveHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesS › BestVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3
Best

S



Excels in:
PvE
Vault of Glass Raid
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Subsistence) + One for All (also good: Firefly)

► Corrective Measure is still one of the best Machine guns in the entire game. With great perks, a good archetype, and a nice 'feel' to it, Corrective Measure is a weapon you can't go wrong with.
Season 14
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds (also good: Subsistence) + One for All (also good: Firefly)
Top-tier
Praedyth's RevengePraedyth's Revenge art
Praedyth's Revenge
Sniper RifleRapid-FireSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3
Strong

A



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

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds + Firefly (also good: High-Impact Reserves)

► Despite most Vault of Glass weapons needing a major refresh to return to the meta, Praedyth's Revenge succeeds in keeping up with the majority of its PvE competition. While better sniper rifles have been released since, Praedyth's remains one of the stronger 140 RPM snipers available.
Season 14
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds + Firefly (also good: High-Impact Reserves)
Top-tier
Hezen VengeanceHezen Vengeance art
Hezen Vengeance
Rocket LauncherAggressiveHeavySolarFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



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

PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Overflow) + Lasting Impression
PvP God Roll: Impulse Amplifier (Tracking Module) + Cluster Bomb

► While Hezen Vengeance was previously overlooked, it is now severely outclassed by more recent weapons like Apex Predator and Cold Comfort. It still ranks as about average, but there are little to no cases to run Hezen over something else.
Season 14
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Overflow) + Lasting Impression
PvP God Roll: Impulse Amplifier (Tracking Module) + Cluster Bomb
Vision of ConfluenceVision of Confluence art
Vision of Confluence
Scout RiflePrecisionPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3
Average

B



Excels in:
PvE
Vault of Glass Raid
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds + Firefly (also good: Frenzy)
PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Kill Clip

► Vision of Confluence is a mediocre pick. While it has some good perks like Frenzy, it can't compete with some of the stronger options on this list, giving it a middle-of-the-pack ranking.
Season 14
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Rewind Rounds + Firefly (also good: Frenzy)
PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Kill Clip
Found VerdictFound Verdict art
Found Verdict
ShotgunAggressiveSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakVault of Glass RaidCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Vault of Glass Raid
Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Surplus (also good: Slideshot) + Opening Shot

► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...
Season 14
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Surplus (also good: Slideshot) + Opening Shot

These are the different Tier levels used for this ranking:

  • 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.

Destiny 2 Timelost weapons farm: How to get them

Before we go any further…

What are Timelost weapons?

Timelost weapons are exactly the same as Adept weapons. The kind you can find from farming Grandmaster Nightfalls or going flawless in Trials of Osiris.

What are the benefits of Timelost or Adept weapons? They simply offer slightly better stats (via an improved Masterwork) and can use Adept mods, which are superior to normal mods. Long story short, the term “Timelost” seems unnecessary to me as Bungie could have simply called them Adept…

How to farm Timelost weapons: Weekly Challenges

Timelost weapons are locked behind completing specific weekly challenges that need to be completed in the Master difficulty of the raid. Needless to say, these aren’t easy to farm. But if you put in the effort and find a committed fireteam, Master Vault of Glass challenges are possible.

These are the several challenges available:

  • Confluxes challenge: Wait For It…: Sacrificial Wyverns cannot die before beginning to sacrifice at the confluences.
  • Oracles challenge: The Only Oracle For You: Players may not destroy the same oracle twice.
  • Templar challenge: Out Of Its Way: Defeat Templar without lettim him teleport.
  • Gatekeepers challenge: Strangers In Time: The Wyvern and Minotaurs that spawn simultaneously must die within 5 seconds of each other.
  • Atheon challenge: Ensemble’s Refrain: Each player may only destroy one Oracle per wave.

Ranking criteria

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

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

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

If you strongly disagree with some of the rankings here, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.

By the way, what is your personal favorite Nightfall weapon?

About The Author

Ric Molina
Ric Molina
I've been covering gaming since 2012, and some of my work has been featured by large brands, including MSN.com, Forbes, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more. I've been obsessed with Destiny 2 (and now Diablo 4) for years now, and I hope to provide new and returning players with the guides and resources I wish I had when I first started.
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