Best Linear Fusion Rifles in Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate

• Marksman Sights: Fires a single-shot bolt that chains lightning to nearby targets and blinds them (PvE crowd control).
• Combat Sights: Fires a 3-round burst with reduced charge time on sustained damage (improved DPS).
• Scope Swap: Toggle between scopes via reload (flexible for range/speed).
• Catalyst (Rewind Rounds): Refunds ammo on sustained hits, boosting PvE ammo economy.

Synergies:

• Works with Arc artifact mods (e.g., Particle Deconstruction when available).
• Blind effect is potent in high-level PvE (e.g., GMs) and PvP (disorienting opponents).

PvP Viability:

• Combat Sights’ burst can flinch snipers and secure quick kills.
• Hip-fire accuracy (via Hip-Fire Grip) makes it deadly in close-mid range.

• Random Drops: Exotic Engrams, playlist activities (Strikes/Crucible/Gambit).
• Xûr: Check his weekly inventory or buy Fated Engrams (guaranteed new Exotic if others are owned).

• Scope: Marksman Sights (for chaining/blind).
• Catalyst: Rewind Rounds (ammo refund = sustained DPS).

• Scope: Combat Sights (faster burst for dueling).
• Hip-Fire Grip: Improves accuracy for close-range shots.

• Unique Frame: First Solar Aggressive Linear Fusion Rifle in Destiny 2.
• High Burst Damage: Excels in sustained DPS phases, especially with perks like Focused Fury or Frenzy.
• Versatile Perks: PvE perks (Rewind Rounds, Reconstruction) and PvP perks (Keep Away) make it adaptable.
• Craftable: Can be tailored to perfect rolls via raid patterns.

• First Encounter: “Survive the Onslaught”
• Final Encounter: “Nezerac”

Farming Methods:

• Weekly raid runs (once per character).
• Focus at the final chest using Spoils of Conquest.
• Deepsight (red-border) versions via:
  • Weekly raid chest puzzle.
  • Purchasing Deepsight weapons with Spoils.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel (+Handling)
• Magazine: Liquid Coils (damage) / Ionized Battery (ammo)
• Perk 1: Rewind Rounds / Reconstruction / Demolitionist
• Perk 2: Frenzy / Focused Fury (Surrounded for situational use)
• Masterwork: Handling or Charge Time

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel (+Handling)
• Magazine: Particle Repeater (Stability) / Projection Fuse (Range)
• Perk 1: Keep Away (boosts accuracy and range)
• Perk 2: High-Impact Reserves (easier 1-burst kills)
• Masterwork: Handling or Range

• Bait and Switch (35% damage buff): The first LFR with this perk, making it a top-tier pick for sustained DPS phases.
• Fourth Time’s the Charm: Extends magazine and ammo economy, ideal for raids/dungeons.
• Solar Synergy: Works with Solar surges/artifact mods (e.g., Radiant, Well of Radiance).
• Total Damage Output: Excels in encounters where sustained damage > burst DPS (e.g., Rhulk, Oryx).

• Source: Drops from Vow of the Disciple (Acquisition or Caretaker encounters).
• Farming Tips:
  • Farm Caretaker for random drops.
  • Complete Rhulk weekly for a guaranteed red-border (costs 20 Spoils of Conquest).
• Crafting: Unlock the pattern by extracting 5 red borders.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel (+Handling)
• Battery: Enhanced Battery (extends magazine for FTtC)
• Perk 1: Fourth Time’s the Charm (4 precision hits refund 2 ammo)
• Perk 2: Bait and Switch (35% damage after cycling weapons)
• Masterwork: Handling (faster swaps for Bait and Switch)
• Origin Trait: Souldrinker (heals on kills).

• Barrel: HitMark HCS (+Range/Stability)
• Battery: High-Caliber Rounds (flinch)
• Perk 1: No Distractions (flinch resistance)
• Perk 2: Box Breathing (rare 1-shot potential)
• Masterwork: Range

• Aggressive Frame LFR: High base damage, ideal for boss DPS.
• Unique Perk Combos: Rolls Envious Assassin (overflow mag) + Surrounded/Precision Instrument (massive damage boosts).
• Void Element: Synergizes with Void builds (e.g., Volatile Rounds, Gjallarhorn buffs).
• Craftable: Allows perfect perk customization.

PvP Weaknesses:

• Aggressive Frame’s slow charge time makes it impractical in Crucible.

• Source: Drops from the Starcrossed Exotic Mission (Season of the Wish, requires Lightfall).
• Acquisition:
  • Complete the mission on Standard/Expert difficulty for a Deepsight (red-border) version.
  • Farm weekly runs to unlock crafting patterns (5 Deepsights needed).
  • Expert mode grants Catalyst upgrades for the mission’s Exotic (but not for Doomed Petitioner itself).

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake (recoil) / Fluted Barrel (handling).
• Battery: Ionized Battery (+1 mag size).
• Perk 1: Envious Assassin (best) or Reconstruction (ease of use).
• Perk 2: Surrounded (35% damage, situational) / Precision Instrument (consistent 15% buff).
• Masterwork: Handling (for quick swaps).

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake (recoil).
• Battery: Accelerated Coils (faster charge).
• Perk 1: Keep Away (range/accuracy).
• Perk 2: Moving Target (aim assist).
• Masterwork: Stability.

Its unique perk combination, particularly Rewind Rounds and Bait and Switch, allows it to sustain high DPS (damage per second) while conserving heavy ammo, a critical factor in boss encounters and high-level activities.

The Strand element also adds utility, enabling synergy with Strand-based builds and subclass fragments.

Additionally, its Adaptive Frame archetype provides a balanced mix of charge time and impact, making it reliable in various scenarios.

While heavy Linear Fusion Rifles (LFRs) face competition from rocket launchers and grenade launchers, Scintillation stands out as one of the best LFRs in the Destiny 2, especially for players who prefer precision-based heavy weapons.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Battery: Ionized Battery
• Perk 1: Rewind Rounds (or Envious Assassin)
• Perk 2: Bait and Switch (or Surrounded)
• Masterwork: Handling

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
• Battery: Accelerated Coils
• Perk 1: Rapid Hit
• Perk 2: Hatchling
• Masterwork: Stability

• Recent 10% Linear Fusion Rifle Buff: Makes it more competitive, especially after Heavy Grenade Launchers were nerfed.
• Strong PvP Potential: Unique perks like Perfect Float (flinch resistance) and Discord (ammo refund on kills) make it an A-tier choice.
• Solid PvE Synergy: Overflow + Reservoir Burst + Runneth Over (Origin Trait) allows for massive magazine potential (up to 18 shots).
• Void Element: Useful for Void builds and synergizes with Volatile Rounds.

• Source: Drops from Heresy activities (Episode 3), primarily the Nether activity.
• Focusing: Can be focused at the Tome of Want using Scriptures for better rolls.

• Barrel: Arrowhead Break (Recoil) or Fluted Barrel
• Magazine: Liquid Coils (Damage) or Accelerated Coils (Faster Charge)
• Perk 1: Overflow (Big Mag) or Triple Tap (Ammo Efficiency)
• Perk 2: Reservoir Burst (AoE Burst) or Frenzy (Consistent Damage)
• Masterwork: Charge Time or Reload Speed

• Barrel: Polygonal Rifling (Stability) or Smallbore
• Magazine: Particle Repeater (Stability) or Projection Fuse (Range)
• Perk 1: Perfect Float (45% Flinch Resist) or Hip-Fire Grip
• Perk 2: Discord (Ammo Refund on Kills) or Successful Warm-Up (Faster Charge)
• Masterwork: Charge Time or Stability

• High Burst Damage: After a custom 16.5% damage buff (exceeding the standard 15% for other Linear Fusion Rifles), it deals the highest single-shot damage in its class, making it exceptional for boss DPS in PvE.
• Overpenetration & Refraction: Its exotic perk Dornröschen allows its laser to pierce enemies and ricochet off surfaces, enabling collateral damage in both PvE and PvP.
• Ease of Use: Unlike precision-dependent LFRs (e.g., Taipan), Sleeper has a reduced penalty for body shots, making it more forgiving.
• Catalyst Boost: The catalyst improves charge time (via Accelerated Coils) and ammo reserves (Deeper Pockets), further enhancing DPS and sustainability.
• Versatility: Strong in Gambit for invading/boss damage and viable in raids/nightfalls, especially when paired with solar Titan builds (e.g., Loreley Splendor + Sun Warrior buff).

• Source: Acquired from the Exotic Archive at the Tower (requires purchasing with Exotic Ciphers and materials).
• Catalyst: Drops randomly from Nightfall: Ordeal Strikes, with higher drop rates suspected in Grandmaster difficulty. Upgrade it by defeating 300 enemies with Sleeper Simulant.

• Barrel: Polygonal Rifling
• Magazine: Flared Magwell
• Trait: Moving Target
• Stock: Composite Stock

• Unique Turret Mechanic: Its exotic perk, Ruinscribe’s Forge, deploys an autonomous turret that costs 3 ammo to summon but requires no additional ammo to operate. The turret lasts 25 seconds and can be directed to prioritize targets using Ruinscribe’s Beacon, which also boosts its damage output.
• Versatile Damage Modes: Switches between standard Linear Fusion Rifle fire and turret-assisted targeting, offering both sustained DPS and add-clear utility.
• High-End PvE Viability: Excels in dungeons and raids due to its ability to multitask (e.g., damaging bosses while the turret handles adds). It’s listed among the top Heavy weapons in Episode: Heresy.
• Solar Synergy: As a Solar Linear Fusion Rifle, it pairs well with Solar subclasses and artifact mods, enhancing its burn/ignition potential.

• Source: Drops randomly from the final boss (Kerrev, The Erased) in the Sundered Doctrine dungeon (released in Episode: Heresy).
• Drop Rate Boosts:
  • Triumphs: Completing Lonely Travels (solo flawless), Military Doctrine (Master clear), and Laboratory Inspector (collect all dungeon secrets) increases drop chances.
  • Bad Luck Protection: Each unsuccessful run raises the odds for future drops.

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
• Battery: Particle Repeater
• Trait: Ruinscribe’s Beacon
• Stock: Short-Action Stock

• Unique Archetype: Stormchaser is the first Aggressive Frame Linear Fusion Rifle (LFR), firing a 3-round burst instead of a single shot. This burst significantly boosts its DPS, making it one of the highest-damage heavy weapons in the game.
• Boss Melting Potential: Its burst fire allows it to outpace traditional LFRs in damage output, especially against raid/dungeon bosses when paired with perks like Firing Line or Vorpal Weapon.
• Versatility: Strong in both team-based and solo content due to flexible perk combinations (e.g., Clown Cartridge for ammo efficiency or Rapid Hit for consistency).

Source: Drops exclusively from the Duality dungeon, specifically:

• The Vault Encounter (2nd encounter): Highest drop rate.
• Caiatl (Final Encounter): Lower drop chance due to a diluted loot pool.

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
• Magazine: Enhanced Battery
• Trait 1: Clown Cartridge
• Trait 2: Firing Line
• Masterwork: Charge Time

• Barrel: Smallbore
• Magazine: Accelerated Coils
• Trait 1: Rapid Hit
• Trait 2: Vorpal Weapon
• Masterwork: Stability

• Stasis Damage: It’s the only Legendary Stasis Linear Fusion Rifle (LFR) in the game, making it unique for synergy with Stasis subclasses and mods.
• Boss DPS King: Combines high-impact damage with perks like Triple Tap and Vorpal Weapon/Firing Line, enabling sustained DPS against bosses.
• Ammo Efficiency: Triple Tap generates free ammo on precision hits (3 crits = +1 round), extending damage phases without reloading.
• Seasonal Artifact Synergy: Historically benefited from mods like Particle Deconstruction (Season of the Lost), which amplified its damage further.
• Adept Variant: The Adept version can equip Adept mods (e.g., Adept Big Ones) for additional versatility in endgame content.

Source: Exclusively drops from Trials of Osiris (weekly PvP mode).

• Base Version: Earned by turning in Trials Engrams at Saint-14 or as match rewards.
• Adept Version: Requires a Flawless Trials passage (7 wins without losses) during weeks where it’s in the loot pool.

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake (recoil control) or Corkscrew Rifling (balanced stats).
• Magazine: Enhanced Battery (increases mag size to 6) or Liquid Coils (higher impact).
• Perk 1: Triple Tap (free ammo on precision hits).
• Perk 2: Vorpal Weapon (15% boss damage) or Firing Line (20% precision damage with allies nearby).
• Masterwork: Charge Time (DPS focus) or Stability (consistency).

• Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling (range/stability) or Polygonal Rifling (stability).
• Magazine: Accelerated Coils (faster charge time) or Particle Repeater (stability).
• Perk 1: Heating Up (accuracy/stability after kills).
• Perk 2: Rampage (stacking damage) or Adagio (increased damage post-kill).
• Masterwork: Range or Handling.