Festival of the Lost Weapons: God Rolls & How to Farm

by | Nov 1, 2024

Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost 2024 is upon us, and like every year, it will feature themed gear, a unique game mode, and cosmetics to chase. This guide covers every Festival weapon in Destiny 2, including their best rolls for PvE and PvP.

EP2 Revenant icon Destiny 2Updated as of Episode 2: Revenant.

2024 Festival of the Lost schedule

Festival of the Lost 2024 started on October 29, 2024, and will be available for free to all players until November 19, 2024.

  • Festival of the Lost starts on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9 AM PDT
  • Festival of the Lost ends on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 9 AM PDT

New Festival of the Lost Weapons

Episode 2: Revenant introduced one brand-new weapon:

Arcane Embrace Shotgun featured Destiny 2

Arcane Embrace Shotgun, Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost God Rolls

FOTL Weapon God Rolls infographic Destiny 2

FOTL God Rolls, Destiny 2

Best Festival of the Lost Weapons in 2024

This section covers the top Festival weapons in Destiny 2 today. PS: You’ll need a ton of Candies. This guide covers how to get Candy fast.

 

Arcane Embrace preview Destiny 2

Arcane Embrace

While Arcane Embrace automatically earns points solely for being so novel, it also offers a fair bit of raw power.

Arcane Embrace’s primary competitors are slug shotguns, most of which are solid options in their individual slots (Heritage is likely the best example of this). Luckily, in PvE, Arcane Embrace keeps up. With top-tier damage perks like Surrounded, this shotgun can pump out some substantial damage in the right scenario.

As for The Crucible, most of Arcane Embrace’s strength comes from perks that are new with Episode: Revenant. While the weapon isn’t on track to replace anyone’s current favorite, it can put in some solid with the right roll. Arcane Embrace is S-Tier in PvE and B-Tier in PvP.

We cover the most sought-after Arcane Embrace God Rolls here.

 

Jurassic Green preview Destiny 2

Jurassic Green

Jurassic Green is a Solar 540RPM Rapid Fire Pulse Rifle. Only two other weapons fall into this category: Darkest Before and Outlast. Outlast focuses more on PvP, while Darkest Before was generally popularised for its Heal Clip + Incandescent roll. However, Jurassic Green seems to have a bit of both, with some popular PvP perks like Closing Time, Headseeker, Kill Clip, and Keep Away, but also some standard PvE options like Frenzy, Incandescent, and Heal Clip.

Rapid Fire Frame Pulses are decent right now. While they may not be as popular as other Pulse Rifle types, such as two bursts like Nullify or 390s like the new Vantage Point, they are still viable with the right roll in both PvE and PvP.

Overall, Jurassic Green is a powerful option, but it simply isn’t enough to crack the top contenders, landing it in the A Tier in both PvE and PvP.

We cover the most sought-after Jurassic Green God Rolls here.

 

Braytech Werewolf preview Destiny 2

Braytech Werewolf

Precision Autos are decent in PvE, but without the proper perks, they tend to fall behind the Adaptives. Thankfully, BW here can roll with some of the strongest perks for this frame, such as Rewind Rounds in Column 3, and Onslaught in Column 4. It’s also got Kinetic Tremors or Target Lock for beefier targets, as well as Desperate Measures for the ability gremlins out there. 

In PvP, this will be one of the strongest Precision Autos to date. A base 69 range beats out all others in class, and its other stats don’t lag too far behind. It’s also got a base 74 recoil direction, which when paired with the right perk, it can hit a perfect 100! Finally, it’s got those PvP perks everyone is after, like Zen Moment and Tap the Trigger, for instance.

We cover the most sought-after Braytech Werewolf God Rolls here.

 

Mechabre preview Destiny 2

Mechabre

While Mechabre’s initial release in 2022 generated immense hype from the PvP community, excitement for it has dwindled year after year. Even so, Mechabre remains a solid choice (at least for The Crucible).

In PvE, 72 RPM sniper rifles aren’t that popular to begin with, and Mechabre doesn’t have too many perks on its side to combat its rather lackluster frame. While it’s not entirely void of value here, there’s really no reason to farm for this when better options are available year-round.

Mechabre in The Crucible is a different story. While everyone has their individual favorite sniper to use in PvP, Mechabre wins many over through its amazing feel and solid perks. If you just so happen to have some extra time this Halloween season, snagging a good roll of this sniper rifle won’t be a waste of your time. Mechabre is B-Tier in PvE and A-Tier in PvP.

We cover the most sought-after Mechabre God Rolls here.

 

Acosmic preview Destiny 2

Acosmic

Acosmic is a void rapid-fire frame grenade launcher. This means you will have better reload when empty due to the frame, and a higher DPS value over adaptive frame grenade launchers due to the faster RPM. Acosmic has two competitors (three if you’re a hoarder). Swarm of the Raven from Iron Banner and VS Chill Inhibitor from Vespere’s Host and Berenger’s Memory.

In base stats, the Acosmic is incredibly stacked. It has the best stats across all values except for stability where it loses by -1 point, and a slightly worse recoil direction of 64 to 70 to Berenger’s Memory. Acosmic absolutely destroys Swarm of the Raven in every category.

Across all rapid-fire grenade launchers, Acosmic is comparable to Koraxis’s Distress from Vow of the Disciple. Where Koraxis’s Distress is able to flex its prowess is in Adept mods.

This means that the Acosmic is a great legendary rapid-fire frame grenade launcher that happens to have excellent competitors.

We cover the most sought-after Acosmic God Rolls here.

Festival of the Lost Weapons: Ranked

This Tier list includes every FotL weapon available this time around:

ItemWeaponsTypeArchetypeAmmo?Element?RequirementsIn loot pool?RankSourceAvailable?Tier rankSource ❘ DLCFinal VerdictReleasedPerksBest of?
MechabreMechabre new art Destiny 2
Mechabre
Sniper Rifle
Sniper RifleAggressiveSpecialArcFree-to-PlayTimed-EventS › BestEvent: Festival of the Lost
Best

S



Excels in:
PvP
Event: Festival of the Lost
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Moving Target (also good: Opening Shot)

► Immediately grabbing the community's attention with its solid perks and stats, Mechabre is the rare case of an event weapon that's worth the grind. Being 72 RPM also means Beloved and Mercurial Overreach can't directly replace it, so farming it next time Festival of the Lost is around isn't a bad idea.
Episode 2
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Moving Target (also good: Opening Shot)
Top-tier
Horror StoryHorror Story new art Destiny 2
Horror Story
Auto Rifle
Auto RiflePrecisionPrimaryStasisFree-to-PlayTimed-EventA › StrongEvent: Festival of the Lost
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Event: Festival of the Lost
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist + Headstone
PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Target Lock

► Horror Story has become a solid option in both PvE and PvP due to changes in its perk pool and buffs to its archetype. In PvE, you will find great synergy with stasis builds while in PvP you will find great stability and damage in duels.
Episode 2
Slot: Stasis Stasis | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist + Headstone
PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Target Lock
Top-tier
Jurassic GreenJurassic Green new art Destiny 2
Jurassic Green
Pulse Rifle
Pulse RifleRapid-FirePrimarySolarFree-to-PlayTimed-EventA › StrongEvent: Festival of the Lost
Strong

A



Excels in:
PvP
Event: Festival of the Lost
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Keep Away (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Headseeker

► With a refreshed perk pool, Jurassic Green is easily an A-tier rapid fire for PvP. Boasting the same range and PvP god roll as Oversoul Edict, this is a pulse worth grinding for.
Episode 2
Slot: Solar Solar | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Keep Away (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Headseeker
Top-tier
Braytech WerewolfBraytech Werewolf Destiny 2
Braytech Werewolf
Auto Rifle
Auto RiflePrecisionPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayTimed-EventB › AverageEvent: Festival of the Lost
Average

B



Excels in:
PvE + PvP
Event: Festival of the Lost
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Pugilist + Swashbuckler
PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction (also good: Under Pressure) + Tap The Trigger (also good: Eye of the Storm)

► Braytech Werewolf can be a solid option for both PvP and PvE. There is great synergy between Pugilist and Swashbuckler as you work in kills with this weapon and your melee. In PvP, dueling perks steal the show giving you the upper hand in 1-on-1s.
Episode 2
Slot: Kinetic symbol Destiny 2 Kinetic | Ammo: Primary ammo Destiny 2 Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Pugilist + Swashbuckler
PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction (also good: Under Pressure) + Tap The Trigger (also good: Eye of the Storm)
AcosmicAcosmic art Destiny 2
Acosmic
Grenade Launcher
Grenade LauncherRapid-FireHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakEvent: Festival of the LostCheckmark icon V3
Weak

C



Event: Festival of the Lost
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Clown Cartridge + Explosive Payload

► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...
Episode 2
Slot: Void Void | Ammo: Heavy ammo Destiny 2 Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvE God Roll: Clown Cartridge + Explosive Payload
Arcane EmbraceArcane Embrace art Destiny 2
Arcane Embrace
Shotgun
ShotgunHeavy BurstSpecialArcFree-to-PlayTimed-Event-Event: Festival of the Lost-

Event: Festival of the Lost
Destiny 2 Icon (final) Destiny 2
Free-to-Play
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Heavy Burst



Episode 2
Slot: Arc Arc | Ammo: Special ammo Destiny 2 Special | Archetype: Heavy Burst

Tier levels 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.

🚨 Remember that all FotL weapons now feature an exclusive Origin Trait: Search Party.

Your turn

You now know everything about weapons dropping from this year’s Festival event, whether for PvP or PvE content. So, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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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