Best Raid Weapons in Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate

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

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
• Magazine: Appended Magazine
• Perk 1: Rewind Rounds
• Perk 2: Kinetic Tremors (also good: Fourth Times The Charm)
• Masterwork: Handling

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Magazine: Ricochet Rounds
• Perk 1: Snapshot Sights
• Perk 2: Opening Shot
• Masterwork: Handling

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.

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.

• Barrel: Quick Launch
• Magazine: Impact Casing
• Perk 1: Reconstruction
• Perk 2: Bait and Switch
• Masterwork: Reload Speed or Velocity

• 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

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

• Blade: Jagged Edge
• Guard: Swordmaster’s Guard
• Perk 1: Relentless Strikes
• Perk 2: Surrounded
• Masterwork: Impact

• Blade: Honed Edge
• Guard: Burst Guard
• Perk 1: Tireless Blade
• Perk 2: Assassin’s Blade
• Masterwork: Impact

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.

• Barrel: Polygonal Rifling or Fluted Barrel
• Magazine: Tactical Mag
• Perk 1: Subsistence or Demolitionist
• Perk 2: Firefly or Adrenaline Junkie

• Barrel: Smallbore or Polygonal Rifling
• Magazine: Accurized Rounds or Tactical Mag
• Perk 1: Surplus
• Perk 2: High-Impact Reserves or Tap the Trigger

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Battery: Enhanced Battery
• Perk 1: Demolitionist
• Perk 2: Chill Clip
• Masterwork: Charge Time

• Barrel: Arrowhead Break or Extended Barrel
• Battery: Projection Fuse
• Perk 1: Heating Up or Perpetual Motion
• Perk 2: Successful Warm-Up
• Masterwork: Range

• 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.

• Barrel: Quick Launch
• Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds
• Perk 1: Demolitionist
• Perk 2: Chain Reaction
• Masterwork: Reload Speed

• Barrel: Quick Launch
• Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds
• Perk 1: Disruption Break
• Perk 2: Golden Tricorn
• Masterwork: Handling

• 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

• Top-tier perks like Reconstruction/Lead from Gold (ammo economy) + Controlled Burst/Reservoir Burst (high burst damage).
• Incandescent for Solar ignitions (add-clear).

PvP:

• Under Pressure + Successful Warm-Up/Discord boosts consistency and charge time for aggressive play.

Unique Frame: Horizontal spread rewards close-range precision but limits versatility.

• Raid Drops:
• Drops from Iatros (Inward-Turned) and Koregos (Final Boss) encounters.
• Spoils Purchase: Buy additional rolls from the raid vendor using Spoils of Conquest.
• Feat Runs: Higher-stat variants drop from runs with Feats active.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel (handling/stability).
• Battery: Enhanced Battery (extra burst).
• Perks:
  • Column 3: Reconstruction (auto-loading) or Lead from Gold (ammo).
  • Column 4: Controlled Burst (DPS) or Reservoir Burst (AoE damage).
• Masterwork: Handling/Stability.

• Barrel: Smallbore (range/stability).
• Battery: Projection Fuse (range).
• Perks:
  • Column 3: Under Pressure (consistency).
  • Column 4: Successful Warm-Up (charge time) or Discord (accuracy).
• Masterwork: Stability.

• 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.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Battery: Enhanced Battery
• Perk 1: Rewind Rounds (or Reconstruction)
• Perk 2: Incandescent (or Frenzy)

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Battery: Enhanced Battery
• Perk 1: Perpetual Motion
• Perk 2: High-Impact Reserves

• 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.

Drops From Root of Nightmares Raid:

• 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

• Archetype: Rapid-Fire snipers excel in DPS due to high RPM, precision multipliers, and ammo reserves.
• Perk Combos: Synergistic perks enhance sustained damage (e.g., Bait and Switch, Fourth Time’s the Charm).
• Origin Trait: Frame of Reference boosts damage after final blows (stacking buff).
• Stats: High base stats with strong handling/stability options.

• Drops From:
  • Agraios (Hobgoblin) encounter.
  • Koregos (Final Boss) encounter.
• Additional Copies: Purchase with Spoils of Conquest at the raid’s end vendor.
• Higher-Tier Rolls: Activate Feats during raid runs for enhanced drops.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel (+Handling/Stability)
• Magazine: Tactical Mag (+Stability, +2 rounds)
• Perk 1: Fourth Time’s the Charm (best) / Rewind Rounds / Envious Assassin
• Perk 2: Bait and Switch (max damage) / Elemental Honing (longer buff)
• Masterwork: Stability

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel (+Handling)
• Magazine: Steady Rounds (+Stability)
• Perk 1: Snapshot Sights (must-have) / Built to Last
• Perk 2: Closing Time (accuracy after kills)
• Masterwork: Stability

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.

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
• Battery: Ionized Battery
• Trait 1: Controlled Burst
• Trait 2: Rewind Rounds
• Masterwork: Range

• Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
• Magazine: Projection Fuse
• Trait 1: Rangefinder
• Trait 2: Under Pressure
• Masterwork: Range

It is one of the best machine guns in Destiny 2 TEOF 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.

• 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.

• Barrel: Arrowhead Break
• Magazine: Accurized Rounds or Extended Mag
• Perk 1: Reconstruction
• Perk 2: Killing Tally (also good: Rampage)
• Masterwork: Reload

• 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

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Magazine: Extended Mag
• Perk 1: Reconstruction (also good: Lead from Gold)
• Perk 2: Recombination (also good: Firing Line)
• Masterwork: Handling

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Magazine: Accurized Rounds
• Perk 1: Moving Target
• Perk 2: Snapshot Sights
• Masterwork: Handling

• Clean scope, strong base stats, and access to Rangefinder + Target Lock (a top-tier PvP combo).
• Origin trait (Frame of Reference) grants bonus range, stability, and handling after kills.
• Competes with top SMGs like Multimach CCX but offers Arc synergy and raid perks.

PvE (A-Tier):

• Unique perk combinations like Rolling Storm + Jolting Feedback/Frenzy for Arc builds.
• Lacks absolute meta perks (e.g., Incandescent/Heal Clip) but fills a niche for Arc 3.0 synergy.
• Outclassed by double special loadouts or stronger primaries in endgame PvE.

• Source: Drops from the Agraios (Hobgoblin) and Koregos (Final Boss) encounters in The Desert Perpetual raid.
• Additional Copies: Purchase with Spoils of Conquest at the raid vendor.
• Master/Higher Rolls: Complete encounters with Feats of Strength active.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel (+Handling)
• Magazine: Flared Magwell (+Reload/Stability)
• Perk 1: Rolling Storm (Arc synergy) or Dragonfly (add clear)
• Perk 2: Frenzy (general use) or Jolting Feedback (Arc debuffs)
• Masterwork: Handling

• Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling (+Range)
• Magazine: Ricochet Rounds (+Range/Stability)
• Perk 1: Rangefinder (zoom/range boost)
• Perk 2: Target Lock (increased damage per hit)
• Masterwork: Range or Stability

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.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Magazine: Tactical Magazine
• Perk 1: Explosive Payload
• Perk 2: Frenzy or Firefly
• Masterwork: Handling

• Barrel: Smallbore
• Magazine: Accurized Rounds
• Perk 1: Explosive Payload
• Perk 2: Eye of the Storm or Opening Shot
• Masterwork: Range

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.

• Barrel: Shortened Barrel
• Magazine: Alloy Magazine
• Trait: Paracausal Pellets
• Grip: Textured Grip
• Masterwork: Conditional Finality Catalyst

One reason for its popularity is its potential for high damage output. When paired with certain perks, such as feeding frenzy and rampage, Zealot’s Reward can melt through champions, majors, and other tough enemies. Its rapid-fire frame also allows it to deal damage quickly, which can be especially useful during boss damage phases.

Zealot’s Reward has a unique perk called “High-Impact Reserves,” which increases its damage output after a magazine is emptied. This perk can increase the weapon’s damage potential, making it a popular choice among high-skill players.

• Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Battery: Liquid Coils
• Perk 1: Lead From Gold or Auto Loading Holster
• Perk 2: Controlled Burst
• Masterwork: Stability

• Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
• Battery: Particle Repeater
• Perk 1: Under Pressure
• Perk 2: Kickstart
• Masterwork: Stability

PvP Dominance:

• Craftable, eliminating RNG for perfect rolls.
• High base stats (similar to Matador 64) with strong perk synergy.
• Precision Frame offers consistent OHK range and tight pellet spread.

PvE Niche:

• Viable for melee-focused builds (e.g., Synthoceps + One-Two Punch).
• Outclassed by slug shotguns for raw damage.

• Source: Drops from the 2nd encounter (Hexahedron) in Garden of Salvation.
• Guaranteed Pattern:
  • Complete Hawthorne’s weekly quest for 1 guaranteed Deepsight drop.
  • Farm encounter for random drops (5 patterns needed to craft).

• Barrel: Barrel Shroud (+Handling)
• Magazine: Assault Mag (+Fire Rate)
• Perk 1: Pugilist (melee energy + Handling)
• Perk 2: One-Two Punch (melee damage buff)
• Masterwork: Handling

• Barrel: Barrel Shroud (+Handling/Stability)
• Magazine: Accurized Rounds (+Range)
• Perk 1: Threat Detector (Handling/Stability in CQC)
• Perk 2: Opening Shot (Range/Accuracy) or Closing Time (ammo-efficient)
• Masterwork: Handling

• 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.

• 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.

• Barrel: Arrowhead Break
• Magazine: Tactical Mag
• Perk 1: Demolitionist or Heal Clip
• Perk 2: Chaos Reshaped or Incandescent
• Masterwork: Reload Speed

• Barrel: Arrowhead Break
• Magazine: Steady Rounds
• Perk 1: Rapid Hit
• Perk 2: Multikill Clip (also good: Chaos Reshaped)
• Masterwork: Range

• 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.

• 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.

• Bowstring: Compact Arrow Shaft
• Arrow: Straight Fletching
• Trait 1: Dragonfly
• Trait 2: Voltshot
• Masterwork: Draw Time

• Bowstring: Polymer String
• Arrow: Straight Fletching
• Trait 1: Hip-Fire Grip
• Trait 2: Archer’s Tempo
• Masterwork: Draw Time

• It is one of the best SR weapons in D2 TEOF 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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