[Top 10] Destiny 2 Best Fusion Rifles and How to Find Them

Updated:

18 Mar 2021

Fusion rifles are one of the coolest weapons available for Destiny 2. These weapons excel at short-range combat and deal massive damage comparable with the shotgun, though the fusion rifle has a greater distance. Once the trigger is pulled, a quick charge is then a powerful burst of energy is released. The enemies killed by this dissipate into the ether colored by the chosen energy type in the weapon, leaving little to no trace behind. Here is an updated list of the ten best you can find in the game.

Tempered Dynamo

Tempered Dynamo is not only fast and generous when it comes to damage dealing. Its big magazine size, its charge time, and its low bounce make it fantastic for PVP. Its most prevalent feature is its perk Opening Shot that allows you to blast through enemies and other players at incredible speeds. Exploiting this perk is the main feature of this gun.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 80
Range 57
Stability 52
Handling 35
Reload Speed 32
Charge Time 740
Magazine 5
Aim Assistance 65
Inventory Size 30
Zoom 15
Recoil 80
Bounce Intensity 20

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Precision Frame
Battery: Particle Repeater
Sight: Meryin RDL, Rasmussen ISA
Trait: Backup Plan
Trait: Rampage

Why is Tempered Dynamo Great? PVP

Opening Shot
Magazine Size
Low Bounce

How to obtain Tempered Dynamo:

Dropped in Scourge of the Past Raid

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyLdXEyNJuQ&ab_channel=VicShoman

Techeun Force

Though on the shorter end of the range and damage spectrum when it comes to fusion rifles, the Techeun force excels with shot reload times, charge times, and boats a large magazine. You will need to get close and play it more like a shotgun, but the benefits are quick rates of fire; with the autoloading holster, as long as you have ammo, all you need to do is a momentary switch, and your locked and loaded ready to take on the next threat.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 70
Range 45
Stability 45
Handling 34
Reload Speed 41
Charge Time 660
Magazine 6
Aim Assistance 44
Inventory Size 29
Zoom 15
Recoil 60
Bounce Intensity 40

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Adaptive Frame
Battery: Accelerated Coils
Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
Trait: Auto-Loading Holster
Trait: Backup Plan

Why is Techeun Force Great? PVP

Autoloading holster for fast reloads
Good magazine size
Back-Up plan allows for reduced charge time and increased handling after swapping your weapon

How to obtain: Last Wish Raid Drop

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DNgdOWasZc&ab_channel=Tehrminatr

One Thousand Voices

This dream weapon made from the flesh and dreams of the Ahamkara is a beast. Fantastic range, powerful impact, great aim assist. You will find yourself hard-pressed to find something better. The only drawback is its long charge time and the fact that you have four shots. The weapons feel more like a long-range rifle so treat it as such. Fire and hide are the way to go.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 100
Range 100
Stability 46
Handling 10
Reload Speed 37
Charge Time 1000
Magazine 4
Aim Assistance 100
Inventory Size 80
Zoom 25
Recoil 100
Bounce Intensity

Weapon Perks.

Barrel: Legendary Barrel
Battery: Legendary Battery
Stock: Fitted Stock
Trait: Unforeseen Repercussions
Intrinsic: Ahamkara’s Eye

What Makes One Thousand Voices Great

Amazing damage per shot
Fantastic Range
Almost impossible to miss

How to obtain: Once you cleared the Last Wish raid and beat Riven of a Thousand Voices. Once finished with the Queen's path Trail, you can loot this weapon from a ton of the chests that requires an Ethereal key (make sure you have one).

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkQAcsn0zzs&t=1s&ab_channel=Mtashed

Timelines Vertex

Timeless Vertex is one of the most stable work-horses. This is the best example of a work-horse fusion rifle. It does it all, and it does it well. It is not the most powerful, nor is it the fastest. It is the most balanced, decent reload, a reasonable rate of fire, and average to low range. The main feature is that compared to others, it's constant and great for fighting PVE enemies. Take this to strikes and other team activities to excel and conquer.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 70
Range 42
Stability 46
Handling 42
Reload Speed 46
Charge Time 660
Magazine 6
Aim Assistance 60
Inventory Size 50
Zoom 15
Recoil 60
Bounce Intensity 40

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Adaptive Frame
Battery: Enhanced Battery, Accelerated Coils
Sight: Spark PS, Torch HS3
Trait: Snapshot Sights

Why is Timelins’ Vertex Great? PVE

The adaptive frame makes it well-rounded, reliable, and sturdy.
Snapshots make it great to fire down sights

How to obtain Timelines’ Vertex: Either obtain and open legendary engrams or can be found in faction and require the player to rank up.

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HenbODqSNMQ&ab_channel=DeathFr0mAboveX

Hollow Words

Hollow Words is one of the first shining examples of a fusion rifle that can be taken to both PVE and PVP and does well in both. High impact, good range, extended mag. This thing does it all and keeps coming back for more. It might be the best fusion rifle for mid-range combat.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 80
Range 54
Stability 44
Handling 31
Reload Speed 28
Charge Time 740
Magazine 6
Aim Assistance 63
Inventory Size 26
Zoom 18
Recoil 75
Bounce Intensity 25

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Precision Frame
Battery: Projection Fuse
Barrel: Chambered Compensator
Trait: Unrelenting
Trait: Feeding Frenzy

Why is Hollow Words Great? PVE and PVP

Unrelenting allows for health regeneration through rapidly defeating enemies
Precision Frame keeps the weapon predictable and easy to aim

How to obtain Hollow Words: Contact, Public Event

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP7C8EPToq4&ab_channel=unknown

Erentil FR4

This fusion rifle fits best in the hands of players that like to lay in wait, setting up ambushes and turning to a second position to repeat the process. This is particularly effective for PVP events like control. Erentil high impact but slow charge is why the lying-in wait is essential. The good news is its range makes up for its slow charge. So, take this one out to the PVE arena and set up your traps.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 95
Range 59
Stability 30
Handling 26
Reload Speed 28
Charge Time 860
Magazine 5
Aim Assistance 65
Inventory Size 30
Zoom 15
Recoil 60
Bounce Intensity 40

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: High-Impact Frame
Battery: Accelerated Coils, Liquid Coils
Sight: Candle PS, Flash HS5
Trait: Under Pressure
Trait: High-Impact Reserves

Why is Erentil FR4 Great? PVP

Slow fire but high damage
The rounds at the end of the mag do even more damage
Great for lying in wait and ambush other players.

How to obtain Erentil FR4: Earn Rank from Banshee-44 packages

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoSEzR-cwUo&ab_channel=IFrostBolt

Exiles Curse

Exile's curse wins the argument by being simply more versatile. There is no need to stand still to get the most out of the weapon. The perk feeding frenzy also encourages the player to kill, and the gun becomes faster and faster to reload.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 95
Range 53
Stability 34
Handling 34
Reload Speed 27
Charge Time 860
Magazine 5
Aim Assistance 61
Inventory Size 26
Zoom 15
Recoil 79
Bounce Intensity 21

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: High-Impact Frame
Battery: Accelerated Coils
Barrel: Full Bore
Trait: Multikill Clip
Trait: Field Prep

Why is Exiles Curse Great? PVP

Slow to fire but amazing damage
Feeding frenzy allows for quick reload after an enemy kill

How to obtain: Earned by completing challenges in trails of Osiris and obtaining the Flawless Chest

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dAGbnm5ZeI&ab_channel=TrueVanguard

Gallant Charge

The Gallant Charge is the high-impact weapon of choice for facing enemies in PVE. This weapon behaves much like previous entries were standing in hiding so the gun can do its most tremendous damage. The combination of its perks makes it a vicious monster to take out, though. Melee kills will reload the magazine partially, and a second feature allows to pick up heavy ammo that will also apply to the energy weapons reserves.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 95
Range 53
Stability 31
Handling 27
Reload Speed 24
Charge Time 860
Magazine 5
Aim Assistance 61
Inventory Size 22
Zoom 15
Recoil 76
Bounce Intensity 24

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: High-Impact Frame
Battery: Liquid Coils
Barrel: Full Bore
Trait: Lead from Gold
Trait: Grave Robber

Why is Exiles Curse Great? PVE

Slow rate of fire but high damage
Heavy ammo also becomes secondary weapon ammo for this weapon

How to obtain: Complete Sundial Activities on Mercury

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVVLwg1pVs4&ab_channel=FalloutPlays

Bastion

Versatility, chalk it up to that. Weapons that can be used in more than one way make their way up the list. This fusion rifle not only hits hard, but parts of its energy can also bypass enemy elemental shields. If you just want to change it up and Megaman it for a while against enemies, you can charge shot three kinetic slugs. This weapon is just fun and well worth the time. Good for PVE and PVP.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 80
Range 32
Stability 52
Handling 34
Reload Speed 32
Charge Time 740
Magazine 5
Aim Assistance 65
Inventory Size 30
Zoom 15
Recoil 75
Bounce Intensity 25

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Saint’s Fists
Battery: Liquid Coils
Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
Trait: Breakthrough
Stock: Composite Stock

Why is Gallant Charge Great? PVE

Multiple forms of fire
Great for PVE and PVP

How to obtain Bastion: Obtained from Master Rahool

See weapon name in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVVLwg1pVs4&ab_channel=FalloutPlays

Loaded Question

If you're going to do something, do it right. Loaded Question is precisely that, a rifle that does its job right. It is also good enough to be used for both PVE and PVP. Slow firing but significant damage, but what makes it stand out is with a full mag/battery, and the first shot does extra damage. This feature stands out since, most times, it's the last rounds that usually take the bonuses. So, it rewards you for starting alive and managing to reload.

Weapon Stats.