Best Raid Weapons in Destiny 2 The Final Shape

Best Raid Weapons in Destiny 2

Raid weapons in Destiny 2 The Final Shape drop in various 6-player PvE instances (which are called raids). These items are worth farming due to their high performance in endgame content. Without any doubts, Bungie tried their best to motivate us to clear new and old instances again and again, trying to get this or another top-tier gun. These items often come with powerful perks (and exotic traits) that aren’t found on weapons from other sources, making them meta for various PvE and PvP builds.

icon The best raid weapons for PvE are those that offer high DPS and are excellent for clearing waves of enemies or dealing with bosses. Weapons like Linear Fusion Rifles and Grenade Launchers often top the list due to their high burst damage and versatility.

icon In PvP, the best raid weapons are those with low TTK and good handling characteristics, allowing you to quickly and accurately eliminate opponents. Stability, range, and the right perks can make a significant difference in performance.

icon Some raid weapons can be crafted after obtaining enough deepsight (red-border) versions, allowing you to adjust their rolls for optimal performance. We’ll pay attention to such guns during our research below.

icon In this guide, we’ll explore the best D2 TFS raid weapons for PvE and PvP, detailing their best perks, God Rolls, and briefly explain how you can get these guns (thus in this case the answer is usually simple: farm this or another raid until it drops), ensuring you know which weapons are worth the grind.

Best PvE Raid Weapons in D2 TFS

icon A good raid weapon for PvE needs to deal a lot of damage and have strong perks that help in tough fights. In raids, where defeating bosses and tough enemies quickly is important, a weapon with high damage makes a big difference.

The perks on raid weapons also matter. Some perks increase damage, like Explosive Payload, while others, like Reconstruction, help reload the weapon over time. Perks that work well with certain builds, like Incandescent for Solar builds, make the weapon even better in different situations. A good raid weapon should also work well with your build and subclass, enhancing your abilities and making your overall gameplay more effective.

A good raid weapon should also be useful in all types of PvE activities. It should be able to clear groups of enemies and also deal precise damage to single targets.

icon In short, a great raid weapon combines high damage, helpful perks, and the ability to work well in different PvE activities.

The Supremacy (Sniper Rifle)

The Supremacy

Weapon Name: The Supremacy
Weapon Type: Sniper RifleSniper Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier for PvE, Tier-B B-tier for PvP
Slot: Kinetic Kinetic
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Rapid-Fire
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? In PvE, The Supremacy’s high rate of fire and increased ammo reserves make it a great backup damage weapon, especially when heavy ammo is scarce.

In PvP, while it has good perk options, its rapid-fire frame requires three body shots to kill, which is a slight downside.

How to Get it? To get The Supremacy, you need to complete the Last Wish raid or craft it at The Enclave by acquiring Deepsight drops from encounters or completing the weekly ‘O Deepsight Mine’ quest from Hawthorne in the Tower.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine: Appended Magazine
  • Perk 1: Rewind Rounds
  • Perk 2: Kinetic Tremors (also good: Fourth Times The Charm)
  • Masterwork: Handling
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Ricochet Rounds
  • Perk 1: Snapshot Sights
  • Perk 2: Opening Shot
  • Masterwork: Handling

Apex Predator (Rocket Launcher)

Apex Predator

Weapon Name: Apex Predator
Weapon Type: Rocket LauncherRocket Launcher
Tier Rank: Tier-S S (PvE), Tier-B B (PvP)
Slot: Solar Power
Ammo: Heavy Heavy
Archetype: Adaptive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Apex Predator is a top-tier rocket launcher in Destiny 2 The Final Shape, especially in the current PvE DPS meta where rocket launchers dominate.

The Apex Predator has the potential to roll with Reconstruction, a perk that quickly reloads the weapon from reserves after a kill. It makes this Rocket Launcher highly effective in boss fights.

Additionally, its solar damage type can synergize well with certain subclasses and mods, which you should also consider, making your loadout.

How to Get it? To get Apex Predator, you need to run the Last Wish raid. This rocket launcher can drop from any of the raid’s encounters or from the secret chests within the raid.

If you’re looking to craft it, you’ll need to acquire Deepsight versions of the weapon, which can also be obtained through completing the Last Wish raid and the associated weekly quest from Hawthorne in the Tower. This quest guarantees a Deepsight weapon each week, helping you unlock the crafting pattern faster. Once you have the pattern, you can craft and enhance Apex Predator at The Enclave.

PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Quick Launch
  • Magazine: Impact Casing
  • Perk 1: Reconstruction
  • Perk 2: Bait and Switch
  • Masterwork: Reload Speed or Velocity
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Smart Drift Control
  • Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds
  • Perk 1: Tracking Module or Reconstruction
  • Perk 2: Collective Action or Vorpal Weapon
  • Masterwork: Reload Speed or Velocity

Bequest (Sword)

Bequest

Weapon Name: Bequest
Weapon Type: Sword Sword
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier for PvE, Tier-C C-tier for PvP
Slot: Arc Power
Ammo: Heavy Heavy
Archetype: Adaptive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? The Bequest sword is considered a top-tier weapon due to its exceptional damage output and unique perks. It has a high impact of 70, which is 10 more than other swords in the adaptive archetype, essentially giving it permanent frenzy.

Additionally, it can roll with powerful perks such as Relentless Strikes, Surrounded, and Bray Inheritance, making it a formidable choice for PvE content.

How to Get it? It can be obtained by completing the final encounter in the Deep Stone Crypt raid. It is also craftable, and collecting 5 Deepsights will unlock its pattern and allow you to shape it in the Enclave.
PvE God Roll:
  • Blade: Jagged Edge
  • Guard: Swordmaster’s Guard
  • Perk 1: Relentless Strikes
  • Perk 2: Surrounded
  • Masterwork: Impact
PvP God Roll:
  • Blade: Honed Edge
  • Guard: Burst Guard
  • Perk 1: Tireless Blade
  • Perk 2: Assassin’s Blade
  • Masterwork: Impact

Corrective Measure (Machine Gun)

Corrective Measure

Weapon Name: Corrective Measure
Weapon Type: Machine GunMachine Gun
Tier Rank: Tier-A A-Tier (PvE and PvP)
Slot: Void Power
Ammo: Heavy Heavy
Archetype: Adaptive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Corrective Measure is a powerful Exotic Grenade Launcher that offers unique benefits for players who prefer a supportive role in their fireteam.

Its main perk, “Harsh Truth,” causes the weapon’s explosive projectiles to track enemies and deal bonus damage when they detonate close together. This makes it highly effective against groups of enemies and in PvE activities with numerous adversaries.

Corrective Measure’s intrinsic perk, “Breach and Clear,” reloads a portion of the magazine after each precision kill, allowing for sustained damage output.

How to Get it? The Corrective Measure drops from the Conflux, Templar, and Atheon encounters in the Vault of Glass raid.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Polygonal Rifling or Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Tactical Mag
  • Perk 1: Subsistence or Demolitionist
  • Perk 2: Firefly or Adrenaline Junkie
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Smallbore or Polygonal Rifling
  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds or Tactical Mag
  • Perk 1: Surplus
  • Perk 2: High-Impact Reserves or Tap the Trigger

Deliverance (Fusion Rifle)

Deliverance

Weapon Name: Deliverance
Weapon Type: Fusion RifleFusion Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-A A-Tier for PvE and PvP
Element: Stasis Stasis
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Precision
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Deliverance is a meta weapon due to its forgiving nature in PvP, especially once players get used to its slower charge time. It also has niche uses in PvE, such as the ability to generate a lot of grenade energy with the Demolitionist perk and the utility of Chill Clip to freeze enemies and counter Overload and Unstoppable Champions.
How to Get it? It can be obtained by completing the Vow of the Disciple Raid. It drops from the first and third encounters, and players can farm these encounters for a higher chance of obtaining the weapon. Also, interacting with the chest after defeating the final boss, Rhulk, may grant a weekly red-border Deliverance if one has already dropped.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Battery: Enhanced Battery
  • Perk 1: Demolitionist
  • Perk 2: Chill Clip
  • Masterwork: Charge Time
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Arrowhead Break or Extended Barrel
  • Battery: Projection Fuse
  • Perk 1: Heating Up or Perpetual Motion
  • Perk 2: Successful Warm-Up
  • Masterwork: Range

Forbearance (Grenade Launcher)

Forbearance

Weapon Name: Forbearance
Weapon Type: Grenade Launcher Grenade Launcher
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier in PvE, Tier-C C-tier in PvP
Slot: Arc Energy
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Wave Frame
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon?
  • Forbearance is one of the best weapons in PvE  due to its powerful perks which we’ll briefly explain below.
  • The BRAVE variant is especially noteworthy, offering Demolitionist, which is unique to this weapon and enhances builds involving grenades. This perk, along with others, allows Forbearance to excel in add-clearing, making it a must-have for serious PvE players (S-Tier).
  • Demolitionist is recommended for the first perk slot, while Chain Reaction or One for All can be chosen for the second slot.
How to Get it? It is acquired from the final two encounters in the Vow of the Disciple Raid or can be crafted once five Deepsight versions have been obtained.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Quick Launch
  • Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds
  • Perk 1: Demolitionist
  • Perk 2: Chain Reaction
  • Masterwork: Reload Speed
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Quick Launch
  • Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds
  • Perk 1: Disruption Break
  • Perk 2: Golden Tricorn
  • Masterwork: Handling

Cataclysmic (Linear Fusion Rifle)

Cataclysmic

Weapon Name: Cataclysmic
Weapon Type: Linear Fusion RifleLinear Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier for PvE, Tier-D D-tier for PvP
Slot: Solar Power
Ammo: Heavy Heavy
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Cataclysmic weapon is highly regarded for its unique perks and high damage output. The weapon’s “Bait and Switch” perk, which increases damage output after dealing damage with other weapons, has been recently buffed to 35%, making it a top-tier DPS weapon.

The Fourth Time’s the Charm perk reloads the weapon after a precision kill, further increasing its effectiveness. The Cataclysmic has a predictable recoil pattern and can roll with various perks, making it a versatile and powerful weapon in both PvE and PvP.

How to Get it? You must complete the Vow of the Disciple Raid in Savathun’s Throne World to get Cataclysmic. The weapon drops from the first two encounters, with the most efficient method being clearing either the Acquisition encounter or the Caretaker encounter repeatedly.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Battery: Enhanced Battery
  • Perk 1: Fourth Time’s the Charm
  • Perk 2: Bait and Switch
  • Masterwork: Handling
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: HitMark HCS
  • Battery: High-Caliber Rounds or Ricochet Rounds
  • Perk 1: Rangefinder or Perpetual Motion
  • Perk 2: Moving Target or Kill Clip
  • Masterwork: Range

Doom of Chelchis (Scout Rifle)

Doom of Chelchis

Weapon Name: Doom of Chelchis
Weapon Type: Scout RifleScout Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-A A-tier for PvE, Tier-B B-tier for PvP
Slot: Void Energy
Ammo: Primary Primary
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? The Doom of Chelchis is a legendary scout rifle in the game Destiny 2. The weapon has a relatively unique perk pool, with perks such as Explosive Payload, Firefly, and Vorpal Weapon in the first column, allowing it to excel slightly beyond other scout rifles.

In PvE, Doom of Chelchis is considered an A-Tier weapon, while in PvP, it is a B-Tier weapon due to its lack of recognition in the meta. The weapon’s best PvE god roll includes a Smallbore barrel, Flared Magwell magazine, Explosive Payload and One for All perks, and a Reload Speed masterwork.

In PvP, the best god roll includes a Corkscrew Rifling barrel, Accurized Rounds magazine, Explosive Payload and Eye of the Storm perks, and a Range masterwork. While it may not be a meta pick, Doom of Chelchis excels to a relatively high level compared to other scout rifles.

How to Get it? It can be obtained from various encounters within the King’s Fall raid, including the Gate (opening), Totems, Golgoroth, and Oryx. An Adept (Harrowed) variant of the weapon can also be obtained from the raid’s Master version, offering enhanced stats, unique mods, and upgraded perks.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Smallbore
  • Magazine: Flared Magwell
  • Perk 1: Explosive Payload (also good: Vorpal Weapon)
  • Perk 2: One for All (also good: Frenzy)
  • Masterwork: Reload Speed
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds
  • Perk 1: Explosive Payload
  • Perk 2: Eye of the Storm
  • Masterwork: Range

Acasia’s Dejection (Trace Rifle)

Acasia's Dejection

Weapon Name: Acasia’s Dejection
Weapon Type: Trace RifleTrace Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier for PvE, Tier-C C-tier for PvP
Slot: Solar Energy
Ammo: Heavy Heavy
Archetype: Adaptive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Acasia’s Dejection is a solid Solar Trace Rifle from the Root of Nightmares raid. What makes this weapon good is its strong perk options, especially for PvE. With perks like Rewind Rounds and Incandescent, it can clear groups of enemies efficiently.

  • Rewind Rounds automatically refills your ammo as you hit targets, so you can keep firing without stopping to reload.
  • Incandescent causes enemies to explode with Solar energy, dealing extra damage to nearby enemies.

For PvP, Acasia’s Dejection can be equipped with Perpetual Motion and High-Impact Reserves.

  • Perpetual Motion boosts your handling and stability as you move, which is important in PvP.
  • High-Impact Reserves gives you more damage as your magazine gets low, helping you finish off opponents more effectively.

Acasia’s Dejection is versatile and reliable, making it a good choice for PvE and PvP. It might not be groundbreaking, but it’s a dependable weapon that can fit into many builds and situations. If you’re looking for a strong Solar Trace Rifle, this is a great option.

How to Get it? To get Acasia’s Dejection in Destiny 2 TFS, you need to play the Root of Nightmares raid. This weapon can drop from the Scission and Macrocosm encounters. If you want to craft it, you’ll need to collect five Deepsight versions of the weapon, which also drop from the raid. Once you have all five, you can craft Acasia’s Dejection at The Enclave and customize its perks to your liking.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Battery: Enhanced Battery
  • Perk 1: Rewind Rounds (or Reconstruction)
  • Perk 2: Incandescent (or Frenzy)
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Battery: Enhanced Battery
  • Perk 1: Perpetual Motion
  • Perk 2: High-Impact Reserves

Briar’s Contempt (Linear Fusion Rifle)

Briar’s Contempt

Weapon Name: Briar’s Contempt
Weapon Type: Linear Fusion RifleLinear Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-A A (PvE), Tier-B B (PvP)
Slot: Solar Power
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Adaptive Burst
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Briar’s Contempt boasts an impressive array of perks, making it a strong contender for one of the best linear fusion rifles in the game.

In PvE, Briar’s Contempt excels due to its new and older perks, such as Envious Assassin, Rewind Rounds, Demolitionist, and Reconstruction in Column 1, and Focused Fury, Frenzy, and Surrounded in Column 2. These perks contribute to increased damage output, reloading efficiency, and overall performance.

In PvP, Briar’s Contempt can roll with Keep Away, a new perk that provides several buffs for maintaining distance and ensuring weapon accuracy. This, combined with High-Impact Reserves, makes Briar’s Contempt a formidable ranged heavy weapon in the Crucible.

How to Get it? To obtain Briar’s Contempt, players must complete the Root of Nightmares Raid. The weapon has a chance to drop from the first and last encounter in the raid, and can also be obtained from hidden chests within the raid. Each drop has a chance to come with Deepsight Resonance, which can be used to unlock crafting recipes for the weapon.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Battery: Liquid Coils or Ionized Battery
  • Perk 1: Rewind Rounds, Demolionist or Reconstruction
  • Perk 2: Frenzy or Focused Fury
  • Masterwork: Handling or Charge Time
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Battery: Particle Repeater or Projection Fuse
  • Perk 1: Keep Away
  • Perk 2: High-Impact Reserves
  • Masterwork: Handling or Range

Euphony (Linear Fusion Rifle)

Euphony

Weapon Name: Euphony
Weapon Type: Linear Fusion RifleLinear Fusion Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-A A (PvE,PvP)
Slot: StrandKinetic
Ammo: Special Special
Rarity: Exotic
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? The Euphony is one of the few Linear Fusion Rifles that uses Special ammo, making it a valuable addition to any Guardian’s arsenal. It has unique Exotic traits that make it meta-defining.

Euphony’s Intrinsic trait, Unwound, causes dealing sustained damage with the weapon to spawn Threadlings at the target’s location. The Spindle trait then increases the damage of the Threadlings, which in turn increases the weapon’s damage.

How to Get it? It can only be obtained by defeating the final boss of the Salvation’s Edge Raid, The Witness. It has a base drop rate of around 5%, but completing specific triumphs can increase the chances of earning this Dungeon Exotic.
Perks:
  • Barrel: Arrowhead Break
  • Battery: Particle Repeater
  • Perk: Spindle
  • Stock: Short-Action Stock
  • Masterwork: Euphony Catalyst

Caretaker (Sword)

Caretaker

Weapon Name: Caretaker
Weapon Type: Sword
Tier Rank: Tier-A A (PvE,PvP)
Slot: Solar Power
Ammo: Heavy Heavy
Archetype: Adaptive Frame
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? The Caretaker Sword is a solar Adaptive Frame Sword. It is unique in that it rolls with the Incandescent perk, which pairs well with solar subclass builds. The sword is easily focused and crafted, making it a good choice for players who want a weapon that is simple to obtain and use.

In PvE, the Caretaker God Roll includes traits such as Jagged Edge, Swordmaster’s Guard, Enhanced Relentless Strikes, Enhanced Incandescent, Noble Deeds, Impact, and Backup Mag.

In PvP, the Caretaker God Roll includes traits such as Jagged Edge, Heavy Guard, Energy Transfer, Valiant Charge, Noble Deeds, Impact, and Quick Access Sling. The sword can be a fun and effective weapon for both PvE and PvP, especially when used in combination with a solar subclass.

How to Get it? To obtain the Caretaker Sword, players need to own the Season of Defiance and complete the “Awaken, Queensguard” mission.
PvE God Roll:
  • Blade: Jagged Edge
  • Guard: Sword Master’s Guard
  • Perk 1: Enhanced Relentless Strikes
  • Perk 2: Enhanced Incandescent
  • Masterwork: Impact
PvP God Roll:
  • Blade: Jagged Edge
  • Guard: Heavy Guard
  • Perk 1: Energy Transfer
  • Perk 2: Valiant Charge
  • Masterwork: Impact

Best PvP Raid Weapons in D2 TFS

icon A good raid weapon for PvP needs to be consistent and reliable in every encounter. It should have perks that help you win in the Crucible (for example, increasing your accuracy or making your shots more powerful). Perks like Snapshot Sights or Opening Shot are great because they make your shots faster and more accurate, which is crucial in PvP.

The weapon should also be easy to use under pressure. In PvP, quick reaction time is important, so a weapon with good handling and stability can give you an edge. This allows you to quickly aim and fire accurately, even in fast-paced situations.

icon Lastly, a good raid weapon for PvP should also work well with your build and subclass. If it has perks that enhance your abilities or match your playstyle, you will feel a big difference in how effective you are in matches.

Techeun Force (Fusion Rifle)

Techeun Force

Weapon Name: Techeun Force
Weapon Type: Fusion RifleFusion Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S (PvE,PvP)
Element: Arc Energy
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Adaptive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? The Techeun Force is a fusion rifle that excels in both PvE and PvP. Its unique basic origin trait, Explosive Pact, gains bonus stability and reload speed when the player activates their grenade ability. This makes it a versatile and powerful weapon.

In PvE, Techeun Force is particularly effective due to its ability to gain bonus stability and reload speed, allowing for increased damage output. Its Adaptive frame and 660 Charge Time make it a reliable choice for high-level content.

How to Get it? It can be obtained through various activities in Destiny 2, including strikes, Crucible matches, and Gambit. However, the easiest way to acquire this weapon is by crafting it using the recipe found in the Season 21 update.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
  • Battery: Ionized Battery
  • Trait 1: Controlled Burst
  • Trait 2: Rewind Rounds
  • Masterwork: Range
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
  • Magazine: Projection Fuse
  • Trait 1: Rangefinder
  • Trait 2: Under Pressure
  • Masterwork: Range

Commemoration (Machine Gun)

Commemoration

Weapon Name: Commemoration
Weapon Type: Machine GunMachine Gun
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier for PvE, A-tier for PvP
Slot: Void Power
Ammo: Heavy Heavy
Archetype: Adaptive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Commemoration is a good weapon because it benefits from recent buffs to machine guns, increasing its DPS and effectiveness, especially in PvE content.

It is one of the best machine guns in Destiny 2 TFS due to its unique perk combinations: Reconstruction paired with Killing Tally, Rampage, or Dragonfly. These perks enhance its capability to handle bosses and clear groups of enemies efficiently without frequent reloading.

The weapon’s adaptability and the boost in DPS and ammo reserves make it a preferred choice for many players in Destiny 2’s current meta.

How to Get it?
  • Commemoration can be obtained by defeating Taniks The Abomination in the final encounter of the Deep Stone Crypt raid.
  • You can also get it by spending 60 Spoils of Conquest at the loot cache at the end of the raid.
  • Additionally, Commemoration can be crafted with 5 Deepsight (red border) versions of the weapon.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Arrowhead Break
  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds or Extended Mag
  • Perk 1: Reconstruction
  • Perk 2: Killing Tally (also good: Rampage)
  • Masterwork: Reload
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Smallbore
  • Magazine: Projection Fuse or Particle Repeater
  • Perk 1: Surplus or Dynamic Sway Reduction
  • Perk 2: Under Pressure or Eye of the Storm
  • Masterwork: Range or Handling

Succession (Sniper Rifle)

Succession

Weapon Name: Succession
Weapon Type: Sniper RifleSniper Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-Tier (PvE and PvP)
Slot: Kinetic Kinetic
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Aggressive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? The Succession sniper rifle is a popular weapon, and its new BRAVE variant continues to impress with its high damage per shot and potent perk combinations. In PvE, it excels in activities of all difficulty levels, while in The Crucible, it has everything it needs to excel against other players. Its original version is still available in the Deep Stone Crypt raid, but the new BRAVE variant is easier to obtain and comes with different perks.
How to Get it? To get the Succession (BRAVE variant), you can focus-farm it from Onslaught, the free-to-play activity that was released with Into the Light. Arcite offers a quest in the Hall of Champions that will unlock Succession’s attunement, which increases the sniper’s drop chance by 50%.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Extended Mag
  • Perk 1: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold)
  • Perk 2: Recombination (also good: Firing Line)
  • Masterwork: Handling
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds
  • Perk 1: Moving Target
  • Perk 2: Snapshot Sights
  • Masterwork: Handling

Heritage (Shotgun)

Heritage

Weapon Name: Heritage
Weapon Type: ShotgunShotgun
Tier Rank: Tier-S S (PvE,PvP)
Slot: Kinetic Kinetic
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Pinpoint Slug
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Heritage is one of the best Slug Shotguns in Destiny 2 The Final Shape, especially for PvE.

As a Kinetic weapon, it deals more damage compared to its elemental counterparts. It’s highly sought after for its strong burst damage potential, making it excellent for taking down tough targets quickly.

With perks like Reconstruction, which can double the magazine size, and Recombination, which boosts damage after elemental kills, Heritage is a powerhouse in both boss damage and general PvE content.

It’s also decent in PvP, offering perks that improve handling and accuracy, though it’s not the top choice for the Crucible.

How to Get it?
  • To get D2 Heritage, you’ll need to run the Deep Stone Crypt raid. This weapon drops from the Atraks-1 encounter, or you can use Spoils of Conquest at the raid’s final chest to buy it directly. Additionally, the new Pantheon activity offers another way to farm Heritage. Completing the Atraks Sovereign version of Pantheon lets you spend Spoils of Conquest to purchase Heritage at the end.
  • If you want to craft Heritage, you’ll need to collect Deepsight versions of the weapon from the raid or Pantheon. Once you have enough Deepsight drops to unlock the pattern, you can craft and enhance Heritage at The Enclave.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Assault Mag
  • Perk 1: Reconstruction (also good: Auto-Loading Holster)
  • Perk 2: Recombination
  • Masterwork: Handling
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Hammer-forged Rifling or Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds
  • Perk 1: Slideshot or Threat Detector
  • Perk 2: Moving Target
  • Masterwork: Range or Handling

Fatebringer (Hand Cannon)

Fatebringer

Weapon Name: Fatebringer
Weapon Type: Hand CannonHand Cannon
Tier Rank: Tier-S S (PvE,PvP)
Element: Kinetic Kinetic
Ammo: Primary Primary
Archetype: Adaptive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? The Fatebringer is a classic hand cannon in Destiny 2, released in Season 14 and obtainable through the Vault of Glass Raid. Its adaptive archetype and solid perks make it a reliable choice for both PvE and PvP activities. It faces competition from other hand cannons like Midnight Coup and Sunshot, which have similar perk pools and additional benefits, such as Origin Traits

In PvE, Fatebringer shines with its “Explosive Payload” perk, which increases damage by 10% on precision hits and 15% on body shots.

For PvP, the recommended roll includes “Explosive Payload,” “Eye of the Storm,” or “Opening Shot” to enhance range and stability, making it competitive with other popular hand cannons like Rose or Exotic Hand Cannons.

How to Get it? It can be obtained by completing the Vault of Glass Raid, specifically from the Templar and Gatekeeper encounters. Alternatively, you can interact with the Raid cache after defeating Atheon and spend Spoils of Conquest for a random chance at a Fatebringer God Roll.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Tactical Magazine
  • Perk 1: Explosive Payload
  • Perk 2: Frenzy or Firefly
  • Masterwork: Handling
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Smallbore
  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds
  • Perk 1: Explosive Payload
  • Perk 2: Eye of the Storm or Opening Shot
  • Masterwork: Range

Conditional (Finality Shotgun)

Conditional Finality

Weapon Name: Conditional Finality
Weapon Type: ShotgunShotgun
Tier Rank: Tier-S S (PvE,PvP)
Element: Stasis Stasis
Ammo: Special Special
Rarity: Exotic
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Conditional Finality is a versatile Exotic shotgun that can deal both Stasis and Solar damage. Its unique perks, Paracausal Pellets and Split Decision, allow it to freeze or ignite targets, making it a great choice for both PvE and PvP.

In PvE, it has Champion-stunning capabilities and high potential damage, while in PvP, it has great handling, a solid one-hit kill range, and can take down supers with its Freeze-Ignite effect.

How to Get it? It can only drop from the final boss of the Root of Nightmare raid. It is estimated to have a base drop rate of around 5%, but completing Triumphs can increase the drop rate.
Perks:
  • Barrel: Shortened Barrel
  • Magazine: Alloy Magazine
  • Trait: Paracausal Pellets
  • Grip: Textured Grip
  • Masterwork: Conditional Finality Catalyst

Rufu’s Fury (Auto Rifle)

Rufu's Fury

Weapon Name: Rufus’s Fury
Weapon Type: Auto Rifle Auto Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-Tier for PvE, Tier-A A-tier for PvP
Element: Strand Strand
Ammo: Primary Primary
Archetype: Rapid-Fire
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Rufus’s Fury is one of the top-tier Auto Rifles in Destiny 2, especially for PvE. As a 720 RPM Rapid-Fire Frame weapon, it excels in dealing consistent damage while maintaining high stability and range.

What sets it apart is its synergy with Strand subclasses, making it a perfect match for those builds.

  • With perk combinations like Demolitionist and Hatchling, it enhances your grenade uptime and spawns Strand Threadlings, adding to its utility.
  • For general use, perks like Reconstruction and Target Lock make it a reliable workhorse, offering great damage output.

This makes Rufus’s Fury an S-tier weapon for PvE, and it’s also a solid option for PvP.

How to Get it?
  • Rufus’s Fury drops from the Root of Nightmares raid, specifically from the third (Zo’aurc) and final (Nezarec) encounters. Once you’ve obtained the weapon, you unlock additional methods to acquire more copies: hidden chests in the raid and the ability to purchase it with Spoils of Conquest at the final vendor.
  • Rufus’s Fury is also craftable. To craft it, you’ll need to collect Deepsight versions of the weapon by running the RoN raid. Once you’ve unlocked enough Deepsight patterns, you can craft and enhance Rufus’s Fury to suit your playstyle perfectly.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Polygonal Rifling or Hammer-Forged Rifling
  • Magazine: Ricochet Rounds (also good: Flared Magwell)
  • Perk 1: Demolitionist (also good: Reconstruction)
  • Perk 2: Hatchling (also good: Target Lock)
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Polygonal Rifling or Hammer-Forged Rifling
  • Magazine: Ricochet Rounds
  • Perk 1: Perpetual Motion
  • Perk 2: Target Lock

Oversoul Edict (Pulse Rifle)

Oversoul Edict

Weapon Name: Oversoul Edict
Weapon Type: Pulse Rifle Pulse Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-A A-tier for PvE and PvP
Slot: Arc Energy
Ammo: Primary Primary
Archetype: Rapid-Fire
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? It is well-regarded for its diverse perk combinations, with many good rolls available for both PvE and PvP situations.

In PvE, it is effective against champions and has a decent magazine size, while in PvP, it can outgun lower-skilled SMG players and has good range for taking angles. The weapon deals Arc damage, making it a unique option among pulse rifles.

Overall, the Oversoul Edict is a versatile and powerful weapon that can be tailored to a variety of playstyles.

How to Get it? There are two ways to get the Oversoul Edict:

  1. It can randomly drop upon completing the Cross the Bridge encounter or by defeating Ir Yût, the Deathsinger in the Crota’s End Raid.
  2. Purchase it at the kiosk for 20 Spoils of Conquest after defeating Crota in the final encounter.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Smallbore (also good: Fluted Barrel)
  • Magazine: High-Caliber Rounds (also good: Ricochet Rounds)
  • Perk 1: Demolitionist (also good: Perpetual Motion)
  • Perk 2: Voltshot (also good: Sword Logic or Adrenaline Junkie)
  • Masterwork: Reload
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Smallbore (also good: Hammer-Forged Rifling)
  • Magazine: High-Caliber Rounds (also good: Ricochet Rounds)
  • Perk 1: Keep Away (also good: Eye of the Storm)
  • Perk 2: Moving Target (also good: Headseeker)
  • Masterwork: Range

Nullify (Pulse Rifle)

Nullify

Weapon Name: Nullify
Weapon Type: Pulse Rifle Pulse Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier (PvE), Tier-A A-tier (PvP)
Slot: Solar Energy
Ammo: Primary Primary
Archetype: Heavy Burst
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Nullify is an excellent Pulse Rifle in Destiny 2, particularly strong in PvE. As a Solar Heavy Burst Pulse Rifle, it stands out because of its unique combination of perks which we’ll overview below.

  • Perks like Heal Clip and Demolitionist provide great utility, whether you’re focusing on survivability or grenade builds.
  • In addition, Chaos Reshaped significantly boosts your DPS, making Nullify a top-tier choice for killing champions.
  • The Incandescent perk adds even more utility by dealing area damage, making it ideal for clearing groups of enemies.

D2 Nullify is less effective in PvP, with limited perk options, but it’s a strong S-tier choice for PvE content.

How to get it?
  • Nullify is acquired from the Salvation’s Edge Raid, specifically from the Substratum, Repository, and The Witness encounters. If you’re looking to farm this weapon, the Repository encounter is the quickest, although some players may prefer farming a boss like The Witness. After getting Nullify, you can purchase additional copies from the Raid cache for 20 Spoils of Conquest.
  • Nullify is also craftable, so collecting Deepsighted versions from encounters or the hidden red-border chest will allow you to craft and customize it to your preferred playstyle.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Arrowhead Break
  • Magazine: Tactical Mag
  • Perk 1: Demolitionist or Heal Clip
  • Perk 2: Chaos Reshaped or Incandescent
  • Masterwork: Reload Speed
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Arrowhead Break
  • Magazine: Steady Rounds
  • Perk 1: Rapid Hit
  • Perk 2: Multikill Clip (also good: Chaos Reshaped)
  • Masterwork: Range

Non-Denouement (Combat Bow)

Non-Denouement

Weapon Name: Non-Denouement
Weapon Type: Combat Bow Combat Bow
Tier Rank: Tier-S S (PvP+PvE)
Slot: Arc Energy
Ammo: Primary Primary
Archetype: Precision
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Non-Denouement is an exceptional Combat Bow in Destiny 2, particularly shining in PvE.

  • What sets it apart is its ability to roll with the Voltshot perk, making it the first bow with this feature. Voltshot is highly effective for clearing groups of enemies, making Non-Denouement comparable to the fan-favorite Trinity Ghoul.
  • It also offers other strong perks like Chaos Reshaped, which provides a significant damage boost and healing, making this bow versatile and powerful.

While it may not be as dominant in PvP, it still holds its ground with perks like Opening Shot and Archer’s Gambit, making it a solid choice for those who prefer bows.

How to get it?
  • Non-Denouement can be obtained from the Salvation’s Edge Raid. It drops from the first, second, and fourth encounters, as well as from two secret chests in the raid. Once you’ve unlocked it in Collections, you can also purchase additional copies from the end-of-raid vendor.
  • Non-Denouement is craftable, allowing you to fine-tune it with the perks you prefer by acquiring Deepsight versions of the weapon.
PvE God Roll:
  • Bowstring: Compact Arrow Shaft
  • Arrow: Straight Fletching
  • Trait 1: Dragonfly
  • Trait 2: Voltshot
  • Masterwork: Draw Time
PvP God Roll:
  • Bowstring: Polymer String
  • Arrow: Straight Fletching
  • Trait 1: Hip-Fire Grip
  • Trait 2: Archer’s Tempo
  • Masterwork: Draw Time

Critical Anomaly (Sniper Rifle)

Critical Anomaly

Weapon Name: Critical Anomaly
Weapon Type: Sniper RifleSniper Rifle
Tier Rank: Tier-S S-tier for PvE and PvP
Element: Stasis Stasis
Ammo: Special Special
Archetype: Aggressive
Rarity: Legendary
What Makes it a Meta Weapon? Critical Anomaly is a powerful Stasis Aggressive Frame Sniper Rifle from the Salvation’s Edge raid in Destiny 2.

  • It is one of the best SR weapons in D2 TFS for its ability to roll with unique perks like Chill Clip, which allows you to apply Slow or Freeze effects from a distance—a feature typically reserved for other weapon types. It makes it particularly useful in high-difficulty PvE content, such as Grandmaster Nightfalls.
  • Additionally, it can roll with strong PvE perks like Rewind Rounds and Firing Line, enhancing its DPS and making it a top choice for boss encounters.

In PvP, while not the best SR option, it still offers reliable perks like Quickdraw, Snapshot Sights, and Explosive Payload, making it a solid choice for sniper enthusiasts.

How to Get it?
  • Critical Anomaly drops from the Salvation’s Edge raid, specifically from the 3rd and 5th encounters. Once you’ve obtained it, you can also focus on getting more copies at the end-of-raid vendor using Spoils of Conquest.
  • Like other recent raid weapons, Critical Anomaly is craftable. After obtaining the weapon, you can work towards crafting your God Roll by acquiring Deepsight versions, which are guaranteed on your first pull.
PvE God Roll:
  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel
  • Magazine: Tactical Mag
  • Perk 1: Rewind Rounds or Chill Clip
  • Perk 2: Firing Line or Triple Tap
  • Masterwork: Stability or Reload Speed
PvP God Roll:
  • Barrel: Accurized Rounds or Steady Rounds
  • Magazine: Tactical Mag
  • Perk 1: Quickdraw or Opening Shot
  • Perk 2: Snapshot Sights or Explosive Payload
  • Masterwork: Stability or Handling
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