Destiny 2 Wendigo GL3: God Rolls and How to get it

by | Mar 14, 2023

Initially released as a Pinnacle weapon from the Vanguard, the Wendigo GL3 was sunsetted back in 2020. But this Void Adaptive Grenade launcher returned to us this season as the Nightfall weapon this week.

In this guide, we tell you where to find the weapon, how to farm it, and what are the best rolls for PvE and PvP.

ArtWeaponArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Wendigo GL3 art
Wendigo GL3AdaptiveLegendaryHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyArc Arc
Strong

A

PvENightfall: The OrdealsError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 19HeavyNoTop-tierExplosive Light

How to get Wendigo GL3 in Season 20

A returning weapon from the Destiny Content Vault, Wendigo GL3 used to be the best DPS Power weapon in the entire game. And while it’s not as strong as it once was, the Wendigo GL3 is still an exceptional grenade launcher.

Nightfall Weapon rotation this Season

There are several Nightfall-exclusive weapons in total, but as of Season of Defiance (S20), only six are currently on rotation, with only one dropping each week. This means you can only farm the Wendigo GL3 once every six weeks!

2023 Nightfall weapon rotation

WeekArtWeaponTypeElementAmmoWeek #
22 August 2023Loaded Question art Destiny 2Loaded QuestionFusion RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialWeek 1
29 August 2023BrayTech Osprey art Destiny 2BrayTech OspreyRocket LauncherVoid VoidHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyWeek 2
5 September 2023Buzzard artBuzzardSidearmKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryWeek 3
12 September 2023Warden's Law artWarden's LawHand CannonKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryWeek 4
19 September 2023THE SWARM artTHE SWARMMachine GunArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyWeek 5
26 September 2023Pre Astyanax IV artPre Astyanax IVCombat BowSolar SolarPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryWeek 6
3 October 2023Loaded Question art Destiny 2Loaded QuestionFusion RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialWeek 7
10 October 2023BrayTech Osprey art Destiny 2BrayTech OspreyRocket LauncherVoid VoidHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyWeek 8
17 October 2023Buzzard artBuzzardSidearmKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryWeek 9
24 October 2023Warden's Law artWarden's LawHand CannonKinetic symbol Destiny 2 KineticPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryWeek 10
31 October 2023THE SWARM artTHE SWARMMachine GunArc ArcHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyWeek 11
7 November 2023Pre Astyanax IV artPre Astyanax IVCombat BowSolar SolarPrimary ammo Destiny 2 PrimaryWeek 12
14 November 2023Loaded Question art Destiny 2Loaded QuestionFusion RifleArc ArcSpecial ammo Destiny 2 SpecialWeek 13
21 November 2023BrayTech Osprey art Destiny 2BrayTech OspreyRocket LauncherVoid VoidHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyWeek 14

💠 This guide highlights the Nightfall weapons this season, as well as the schedule for the coming weeks.

How good is the Wendigo GL3 today

Heavy ammo grenade launchers are simply in a bad place right now, and no matter how good the Wendigo GL3 is, it cannot excel in the current meta. The Lightfall expansion will definitely bring some nerfs and buffs that will change the meta but don’t expect the Wendigo to suddenly become a top-tier option… It will be much more useful than it currently is, but Rocket launchers will still be superior, at least for PvE.

Because of all of this, we consider the Wendigo GL3 a B Tier weapon.

  • B Tier – Average

Best alternatives:

ArtWeaponArchetypeRarityAmmoElementRequirementsIn loot pool?Ammo?Element?TierExcelsSourceCraftable?RequiresReleasedSlotCan be Crafted?Best of?Top Perk?
Memory Interdict artMemory InterdictAdaptiveLegendaryHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyVoid Void
Average

B

PvPWorld loot poolError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 14HeavyNo
Typhon GL5 artTyphon GL5AdaptiveLegendaryHeavyStasisFree-to-PlayYesHeavy ammo Destiny 2 HeavyStasis Stasis
Strong

A

-World loot poolError icon V2Free to Play Destiny 2 icon
Free-to-Play
Season 16HeavyNoTop-tierExplosive Light

Best Wendigo GL3 Rolls for PvE and PvP

Once you’ve identified the right week to farm, you’ll want to run as many Nightfalls (and at the higher difficulty possible) as possible to increase your chances of finding a god roll. Among the several strong possible rolls out there, these are our favorites, the combinations we consider god rolls.

In terms of perks, you want Volatile Launch or Quick Launch, Spike Grenades, Auto-Loading Holster, and Explosive Light. You can go for Cascade Point in the second perk slot; however, it’s a tad too niche. In most situations, Explosive Light will be the superior choice. Clown Cartridge in slot 1 isn’t too terrible, either.

  • Barrel: Volatile Launch or Quick Launch
  • Magazine: Spike Grenades
  • Perk 1: Auto-Loading Holster
  • Perk 2: Explosive Light

Wendigo GL3 Adept farm: Worth it?

If you’re courageous enough to tackle Nightfalls on Grandmaster difficulty once they become available later this season, you could earn an Adept version of the Wendigo GL3. On top of serving as bragging rights, Adept variants of weapons have more perks per column, give even more stats when Masterworked, and can accept unique Adept mods.

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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