One-Two Punch is a shotgun weapon perk that excels in PvP and suits players who like to play aggressively. The perk states: “Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.” In short, this is a fun and powerful ability that syncs with your melee abilities too. The only downside is that it rolls on a few shotguns, the upside is that we’ve made a list for you here!
How the List Works:
All of these weapons can roll with One-Two Punch, either in its curated roll or as a random perk from its perk pool. Since naming every possible perk for each weapon would be a pain to read, we’ll list it’s curated traits/perks and its stats when it has the curated roll. Don’t worry though, we’ll provide a link to the full weapon breakdown in the Weapon Details section for each weapon.
Our Top 7
- Python
- Perfect Paradox
- Last Man Standing
- Emperor’s Courtesy
- Hawthorne's Field-Forged Shotgun
- One Small Step
- Prophet of Doom
1. Python
"If they let you get that close, they deserve it." —The Drifter
This shotgun can take a while to grind for, at some point, you’ll probably wish an actual python would put you out of your misery. Once/if you get it will all that work will pay off. Python is one of the few shotguns that have the option for One-Two Punch as a perk while the overall performance makes it a capable PvE weapon.
Weapon Stats:
Impact: 80
Range: 39
Stability: 38
Handling: 34
Reload Speed: 33
Rounds/Min: 55
Magazine: 5
Perks:
Aggressive Frame: Hard-hitting, high recoil. Increases rate of fire after a kill.
Overflow: Picking up Special or Heavy ammo reloads this weapon to beyond normal capacity.
Shield Disorient: Energy matched shield explosion disorients nearby combatants.
OR
One-Two Punch: Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.
What makes Python good?:
- Good for PvE
- Overflow can bump magazine count to 13
- Effective against majors
Weapon Details:
https://destinytracker.com/destiny-2/db/items/838556752-python#
How to get Python:
Python in Action:
2. Perfect Paradox
A tale that's different from the rest: the thread unfurls against the clocks. The one the Speaker loved the best must have a perfect paradox.
Perfect Paradox is a powerfully potent piece. This shotgun is a rapid-fire frame that shoots faster and reps magazine size of 7 (which can be increased with mag perks). Speaking of perks, while it is of course able to roll with One-Two Punch this shotgun also has lots of other good ones in its perk pool for the other slots.
Weapon Stats:
Impact: 65
Range: 39
Stability: 47
Handling: 49
Reload Speed: 81
Rounds/Min: 140
Magazine: 7
Perks:
Precision Frame: This weapon's recoil pattern is more predictably vertical.
Field Prep: Increased ammo reserves. Faster reload, stow, and ready when you're crouching.
Rampage: Kills with this weapon temporarily grant increased damage. Stacks 3x.
OR
One-Two Punch: Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.
What makes Perfect Paradox good?:
- Good for PvE
- Can be effective for PvE with the right roll
- Good random perk pool
- Decent reload speed
Weapon Details:
https://destinytracker.com/destiny-2/db/items/3393519051-perfect-paradox
How to get Perfect Paradox:
Perfect Paradox in Action:
3. Last Man Standing
Call me Ozymandias.
Here’s another Gambit shotgun for this list and it’s also one of the best looking if I can say so myself. This one plays well with 1-2 Punch while also being a good all-around shotgun. We recommend you opt for perks that increase magazine size to make the most of this weapon.
Weapon Stats:
Impact: 65
Range: 39
Stability: 47
Handling: 49
Reload Speed: 81
Rounds/Min: 140
Magazine: 7
Perks:
Aggressive Frame: Hard-hitting, high recoil. Increases rate of fire after a kill.
Auto-Loading Holster: The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period.
Full Auto Trigger System: Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
OR
One-Two Punch: Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.
What makes the Last Man Standing good?:
- Good impact
- Faster rate of fire with aggressive frame perk
- Decent for boss DPS
- Can be effective for PvP
Weapon Details:
https://destinytracker.com/destiny-2/db/items/755130877-last-man-standing
How to get the Last Man Standing:
You can acquire this weapon in rank up packages by completing Gambit quests and bounties and ranking up your reputation with the Drifter.
Last Man Standing in Action:
4. Emperor’s Courtesy
"A Reefborn riotgun, rewritten with Hive voices to aid Gahlran the failed. Now yours." —Emperor Calus
This shotgun may need some rust removal and a new coat of paint, but it performs better than it looks. Emperor’s Courtesy has good overall stats and it’s the first of the guns on this list that has One-Two Punch as one of its curated perks. So be on the lookout and start grinding the Crown of Sorrow raid and hope you get lucky.
Weapon Stats:
Impact: 65
Range: 80
Stability: 48
Handling: 49
Reload Speed: 64
Rounds/Min:80
Magazine: 6
Perks:
Lightweight Frame: Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped.
Grave Robber: Melee kills reload a portion of this weapon's magazine. Grants ammo for Primary ammo weapons; reloads from reserves for Special and Heavy ammo weapons.
One-Two Punch: Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.
What makes Emperor’s Courtesy good?:
- Powerful curated roll
- Decent overall stats
- High range if using Accurized Rounds perk (see weapon details link)
- Grave Robber and One-Two Punch work together
Weapon Details:
https://destinytracker.com/destiny-2/db/items/3861448240-emperors-courtesy
How to get Emperor’s Courtesy:
You can acquire this weapon as a random drop from the Crown of Sorrow raid.
Emperor’s Courtesy in Action:
5. Hawthorne’s Field Forged Shotgun
"What am I supposed to put here? 'It's a gun. Kill bad guys with it.'" —Suraya Hawthorne
Crafted with love (well, not really) by our favorite poncho person, Hawthorne’s Field Forged shotgun was a beloved PvE shotgun back in the day and it still holds true.
Weapon Stats:
Impact: 65
Range: 60
Stability: 51
Handling: 51
Reload Speed: 64
Rounds/Min: 90
Magazine: 7
Perks:
Lightweight Frame: Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped.
Full Auto Trigger System: Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
Eye of the Storm: This weapon becomes more accurate and boosts handling as your health gets lower.
OR
One-Two Punch: Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.
What makes Hawthorne’s Field Forged Shotgun good?:
- Decent overall stats
- Good perk pool
- Very effective for PvE
- Viable PvP weapon
Weapon Details:
https://destinytracker.com/destiny-2/db/items/1807343361-hawthornes-field-forged-shotgun#
How to get Hawthorne’s Field Forged Shotgun:
You can acquire this weapon in various legendary engram drops and rewards so hope you get lucky.
Hawthorne’s Field Forged Shotgun in Action:
6. One Small Step
"Humanity once dreamt of walking on the Moon. Such innocence." —Eris Morn
One Small Step is yet another kinetic shotgun but this weapon also has the One-Two in its curated roll. Another one of its curated perks is Grave Robber which synergizes with One-Two by giving you ammo on melee kills.
Weapon Stats:
Impact: 65
Range: 35
Stability: 51
Handling: 55
Reload Speed: 78
Rounds/Min: 140
Magazine: 7
Perks:
Rapid-Fire Frame: Fires full auto with deeper ammo reserves. Faster reload when the weapon is empty.
Grave Robber: Melee kills reload a portion of this weapon's magazine. Grants ammo for Primary ammo weapons; reloads from reserves for Special and Heavy ammo weapons.
One-Two Punch: Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.
What makes One Small Step good?:
- Decent overall stats
- Grave Robber synergizes with One-Two Punch
- Good reload speed
Weapon Details:
https://destinytracker.com/destiny-2/db/items/1016668089-one-small-step#
How to get One Small Step:
One Small Step in Action:
7. Prophet of Doom
"You know how this will end." —Yardarm-4, Titan of the Kentarch 3
Prophet of Doom is a raid shotgun that can perform in both PvE and PvP. While of course, you’re here for the One-Two Punch perk which is a PvE perk you should keep in mind that if you don’t get the roll you want you still have a pretty decent weapon in your hands. No, it does not have anything to do with Dr. Doom; mortal enemy of the Fantastic Four.
Weapon Stats:
Impact: 70
Range: 75
Stability: 66
Handling: 37
Reload Speed: 52
Rounds/Min: 65
Magazine: 5
Perks:
Rapid-Fire Frame: Fires full auto with deeper ammo reserves. Faster reload when the weapon is empty.
Full Auto Trigger System: Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
One-Two Punch: Hitting an enemy with every pellet in a shot increases melee damage for a short duration.
What makes Prophet of Doom good?:
- Good impact
- Good range
- Good stability
Weapon Details:
https://destinytracker.com/destiny-2/db/items/4020742303-prophet-of-doom#
How to get Prophet of Doom:
You can acquire this gun as a drop from the Garden of Salvation raid.
Prophet of Doom in Action:
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