Just as Nightfall weapons are extremely sought after, Gambit has also become a reliable source of good weapons. Not all of them are must-haves, but the ones that are, are considered top-tier.
But Gambit weapons are also sought after for another reason: The Dark Age Arsenal triumph, which requires Gambit weapons to earn the Dredgen title. In this guide, we cover all the guns that count as Gambit weapons, but also every exclusive Gambit weapon released so far.
The weapons that count as “Gambit weapons”
For some reason, Bungie never updated the Dark Age Arsenal triumph to ensure that every weapon from Gambit counts toward its completion. For that reason, the following list is important, as it only includes the weapons that will allow you to complete that triumph.
The Dark Arsenal: Win a Gambit match with a Gambit weapon equipped in every slot.
These are the weapons that are guaranteed weapons that count towards that triumph, and eventually, the Dredgen seal:
Art | Weapon | 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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![]() | Malfeasance | Hand Cannon | Exotic | Exotic | Primary | Kinetic | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | Average ❘ B | - | Exotic Quest | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 4 | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Bad Omens | Rocket Launcher | Aggressive | Legendary | Heavy | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | Worst ❘ D | - | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Heavy | No | ||
![]() | Gnawing Hunger | Auto Rifle | Adaptive | Legendary | Primary | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | Best ❘ S | PvE + PvP | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Energy | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Lonesome | Sidearm | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Kinetic | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | Average ❘ B | - | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Kinetic | No | ||
![]() | Night Watch | Scout Rifle | Lightweight | Legendary | Primary | Kinetic | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | Best ❘ S | PvE | World loot pool | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 11 | Kinetic | No | Top-tier | |
![]() | Trust | Hand Cannon | Precision | Legendary | Primary | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | Average ❘ B | PvE + PvP | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | ![]() Free-to-Play | Season 20 | Energy | No | Incandescent | |
![]() | Trustee | Scout Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Legendary | Primary | Solar | Beyond Light | Yes | ![]() | ![]() | Strong ❘ A | PvE + PvP | Deep Stone Crypt Raid | ![]() | ![]() Beyond Light | Season 12 | Energy | Craftable | Top-tier | Incandescent,Reconstruction |
The following, now sunsetted weapons, also count as Gambit weapons:
- | Weapon | Type | Source | Retired | Date | Max Power | -- | Alternative |
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![]() | Bygones | Pulse Rifle | Reckoning | Season 12 | November 10, 2020 | 1060 | ![]() | The Third Axiom |
Where can you find these weapons?
The current weapon selection that counts towards that triumph is clearly outdated and doesn’t properly take into account that half of the weapons in the game were retired late last year. If you’re still struggling to get the Dredgen seal, and more precisely, the Dark Age Arsenal triumph, these are easy weapons to obtain:
- Malfeasance: This Exotic can now be purchased at the Monument to Lost Lights (aka, the Exotics Kiosk) in the tower.
- Gnawing Hunger, Lonesome, Night Watch, and Bad Omens: These former Reckoning-specific weapons are now part of the World Pool. The Gunsmith happens to offer a rotating selection of World Pool weapons.
- Trust: Trust can now be directly purchased (focused) from the Drifter.
Does Power Level matter in Gambit?
Keep in mind that Power Levels do not matter against AI combatants. A 1600 and a 1750 Power Level weapon will do equal damage to AI enemies. Power Levels are only important when fighting other Guardians while invading or during an enemy invasion.
Pro tip: You can just equip the Gambit weapons before the end of the match to get the win to count towards the triumph.

Reckoning guns also count as Gambit weapons
Destiny 2 Gambit weapons: Exclusive Drops
All Gambit weapons come with the following Origin Trait:
- | Trait | Source | Activation | Effects | Specs | Source Type | Released |
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![]() | Run and Gun | Playlist: Gambit | Rapidly defeating targets with this weapon grants bonus sprint speed. Guardians, powerful combatants, and high-value targets grant this bonus quicker. | - | Activity | The Witch Queen |
Our Tier list 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:
Name | 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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Bottom Dollar | ![]() Bottom Dollar | Hand Cannon | Aggressive | Primary | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE + PvP | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Rampage PvP God Roll: Kiling Wind + Opening Shot ► If 120 RPM Hand Cannons ever make a comeback, keep your eyes on Bottom Dollar. While its frame makes it feel sluggish in the current sandbox, a slight buff is all Bottom Dollar needs to regain its status as an S-Tier weapon. | Season 13 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Rampage PvP God Roll: Kiling Wind + Opening Shot | |
Borrowed Time | ![]() Borrowed Time | Submachine Gun | Aggressive | Primary | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE + PvP | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Overflow (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Rampage (also good: Adrenaline Junkie) PvP God Roll: Rangefinder + Demolitionist ► Borrowed Time continues to be a powerful SMG that excels in most areas of the game. However, with new weapons being added all the time, it has been hard for this older choice to stay relevant. | Season 14 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Overflow (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Rampage (also good: Adrenaline Junkie) PvP God Roll: Rangefinder + Demolitionist | |
Servant Leader | ![]() Servant Leader | Scout Rifle | Rapid-Fire | Primary | Kinetic | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE + PvP | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Subsistence) + Rampage PvP God Roll: Surplus (also good: Rapid Hit) + Kill Clip ► Servant Leader is a decent option. It comes with plenty of solid perks, but it doesn't feel as good as some of the other options in the game, making it quite a middle-of-the-road pick. | Season 15 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit (also good: Subsistence) + Rampage PvP God Roll: Surplus (also good: Rapid Hit) + Kill Clip | |
Albruna-D | ![]() Albruna-D | Sniper Rifle | Aggressive | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE + PvP | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Triple Tap (also good: Field Prep) + Firing Line (also good: High-Impact Reserves) PvP God Rolls: Moving Target + Snapshot Sights ► Albruna-D does have solid perks but lacks anything specific to help it stand out among the rest. Unless you're already playing Gambit for something else, searching for a good roll of this sniper simply isn't worth it. | Season 19 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Rolls: Triple Tap (also good: Field Prep) + Firing Line (also good: High-Impact Reserves) PvP God Rolls: Moving Target + Snapshot Sights | |
Trust | ![]() Trust | Hand Cannon | Precision | Primary | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE + PvP | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Incandescent (also good: Adrenaline Junkie) PvP God Roll: Opening Shot + Eye of the Storm (also good: Rangefinder) ► A small portion of the community stands by Trust, and understandably so. Its perk pool is nothing to scoff at, containing some outstanding choices for both PvE and The Crucible. That said, its fatal flaw is the frame it resides in: Precision. 180RPM Hand Cannons have never been good and need a significant buff to see more playtime. | Season 20 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Incandescent (also good: Adrenaline Junkie) PvP God Roll: Opening Shot + Eye of the Storm (also good: Rangefinder) | |
Crowd Pleaser | ![]() Crowd Pleaser | Grenade Launcher | Adaptive | Heavy | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Threat Detector (also good: Killing Wind) + Quickdraw ► Crowd Pleaser is a decent option for PvP. It isn't as popular as some of its competition due to its vast perk pool, making it hard to get the god roll. However, Crowd Pleaser comes with good perks such as Quickdraw, Killing Wind, and Threat Detector, which are all decent choices for PvP. | Season 12 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Threat Detector (also good: Killing Wind) + Quickdraw | |
Laser Painter | ![]() Laser Painter | Linear Fusion Rifle | Precision | Heavy | Strand | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B Excels in: PvE | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Focused Fury ► Currently, the primary appeal to most Strand weapons is Hatchling. However, with a linear fusion rifle like Laser Painter, you're realistically going to get no use out of a perk that requires kills. Because of that, Laser Painter is only average despite some passable damage perks. | Season 21 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Rapid Hit + Focused Fury | |
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: ![]() ![]() 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: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Dynamic Sway Reduction) + Moving Target (also good: Tap the Trigger) | |
Trinary System | ![]() Trinary System | Fusion Rifle | Adaptive | Special | Solar | Free-to-Play | Yes | B › Average | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Average ❘ B | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Swashbuckler) ► An Adaptive frame that can get the same god roll as Main Ingredient, Trinary System is one of few Adaptive fusions seen in PvP, and can also be an orange-bar shredder in PvE. However, with the introduction of Royal Executioner, it is hard to recommend farming for this. | Season 13 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Swashbuckler) | |
Yesteryear | ![]() Yesteryear | Pulse Rifle | Adaptive | Primary | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | C › Weak | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Weak ❘ C | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Golden Tricorn ► While Yesteryear boasts some alright traits, its perk pool is too bloated to be worth farming for. Obtaining Veles-X is way more straightforward, and its perks complement Void 3.0 nicely compared to Yesteryear's. | Season 18 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Golden Tricorn | |
Dead Weight | ![]() Dead Weight | Shotgun | Rapid-Fire | Special | Arc | Free-to-Play | Yes | D › Worst | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | Worst ❘ D | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Subsistence + Frenzy (also good: Demolitionist) ► One of the absolute worst options within its archetype; do not waste your time farming one of these... | Season 17 | Slot: ![]() ![]() PvP God Roll: Subsistence + Frenzy (also good: Demolitionist) | |
Qua Xaphan V | ![]() Qua Xaphan V | Machine Gun | High-Impact | Heavy | Void | Free-to-Play | Yes | - | Playlist: Gambit | ![]() | - | Playlist: Gambit![]() Free-to-Play | Slot: ![]() ![]() | Season 22 | Slot: ![]() ![]() |
These are the different Tier levels used for this tier list:
- 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.
The Last Word
Keep in mind that these can only drop from Gambit match completions randomly. For some reason, earning ranks and Gambit-specific engrams cannot reward the Gambit-exclusive weapons, only match completions:
You now know everything there is to know about Gambit weapons. Whether you’re going for the Dredgen seal and need to know what Bungie means by “Gambit weapons” or whether you’re aiming to farm Gambit-exclusive weapons, these 2 lists have you covered.
Are you currently chasing any of these weapons? Let us know in the comments below.
Latest changes made to this guide
Things change fast in Destiny 2, especially when a new Season or Expansion launches. For that reason, this post will be updated at least once per season. With the release of Season of the Haunted (Season 17), more weapons have been added to the tier list.
“And as an added bonus, Crowd Pleaser is the only arc grenade launcher that can roll with Chain Reaction.” Blast Battue can also roll with chain reaction and is pretty easy to target farm if you have season of the hunt
i mean… salvager’s salvo, too
Yay i got the weapon called trust from equiping all 3 weapons from each akenetic, power and, energy.
malfeasance quest was not sunset, you can pick it up from the quest archive.
Someone on this site needs to correct this, because this is absolutely NOT true… ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Malfeasance: This Exotic can be now purchased at the Monument to Lost Lights (aka, the Exotics Kiosk) in the tower.
It must be sniper rifle month I’ve played gambit all week including over a reset &every weapon drop has been the sniper rifle, dirty rotten peace of crap sniper not even a decent perk sr been getting worse perks imaginable, I guess the shards are gud. BUT ITS DEFINITELY SNIPER MONTH.