[Top 15] Destiny 2 Best PvE Weapons and How To Get Them (2021 Edition)

Updated:

07 Sep 2023

Falling Guillotine

Swing that mighty sword and cut yourself a path as you down enemies effortlessly, like cutting grass. Falling Guillotine is still the top dog regarding the bladed options. The circular swing makes sure the player is never surrounded or overtaken.

Weapon Stats

Swing Speed 46
Impact 60
Defense 60
Charge Rate 32
Ammo Capacity 60
Bounce Intensity 100

Perks:

Exotic: Vortex Frame
Blade: Enduring Blade
Guard: Heavy Guard
Trait: Energy Transfer
Trait: Whirlwind Blade

Random Rolls:

Blade: Hungry Edge, Tempered Edge, Honed Edge, Jagged Edge, Enduring Blade.
Guard: Heavy Guard, Balanced Guard, Enduring Guard, Burst Guard, Swordsmaster’s Guard.
Trait: Tireless Blade, Relentless Strikes, Energy Transfer.
Trait: Surrounded, Whirlwind Blade, Counter Attack, En Garde

How to get it: Season Pass Reward.

What Makes Falling Guillotine Awesome:

The sweeping attack does high damage to Bosses
It can clear a room of enemy drones
Fast use of the weapon's special ability

How to obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hO_dUEqtJU&ab_channel=RestAssured

The Lament

The Lament might not be as intense as Falling Guillotine. It is still a great option to wield on the field. It has a fast swing and deals damage with great ease. It can ignore armor and can harm champions with a quick swing. Take this one out for the kill.

Weapon Stats

Swing Speed 46
Impact 74
Stability 50
Defense 70
Charge Rate 32
Ammo Capacity 63

Perks:

Exotic: Banshee’s Wail
Blade: Jagged Edge
Guard: Enduring Guard
Trait: Tireless Blade
Trait: Revved Consumption

What Makes the Lament Great

Banshees Wail makes this chainsaw sword slice through shields and armor
Increased damage stacks with revved up attacks
Damaging enemies heals the user

How to Obtain: The Lament Exotic Review (CHAINSAW SWORD) | Destiny 2 Beyond Light

Extraordinary Rendition

Extraordinary Rendition is a fairly new Sub Machine Gun on the block, yet it is definitely making a splash among the armory collection. It has a fast rate of fire, much like its other counterpart but stands out thanks to its moment of Zen increasing its handling, allowing for even more damage.

Weapon Stats

Impact 23
Range 33
Stability 54
Handling 33
Reload Speed 37
Rounds per minute 540
Magazine 37
Aim Assistance 79
Inventory Size 53
Zoom 17
Recoil 60
Bounce Intensity 40

Perks:

Exotic: Rapid Fire Frame
Sights: Hitmark IS, Det Dot Micro, Rifle Scope SSF
Magazine: Tactical Mag, Accurized Rounds
Trait: Zen Moment

What Makes the Extraordinary Rendition Great

Causing damage with this weapon actually increases its stability
Great ammo reserves
Improves reloads speed on empty mags

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njh4HSMUMzs&ab_channel=Divide

Xenophage

A heavy machine gun that fires explosive ammo. So yes, you can understand why this heavy weapon is on this list. The speed it can shoot, its impact power can make a group of enemies evaporate. There is little opposition when it comes to this beast.

Weapon Stats

Impact 100
Range 71
Stability 39
Handling 37
Reload Speed 38
Rounds per minute 120
Magazine 20
Aim Assistance 33
Inventory Size 3
Zoom 16
Recoil 85
Bounce Intensity

Weapon Perks

Barrel: Pyrotoxin Rounds
Battery: Full Bore
Stock: High-Caliber Rounds
Trait: Range Finder
Stock: Composite Stock

What Makes Xenophage Great

Fires high powered explosive ammo
The range finder will increase its effective range and thus greater damage

How to obtain: Xenophage Easy Solo Dungeon Skip Encounters Guide

One Thousand Voices

One thousand voices is that sci-fi weapon that should be in everyone's collection. Made from the remains of Ahamkara, and those things were able to alter reality. The damage output melts away enemies as the bright beam of lite burns the enemy away.

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).

How to obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbamgQWVvwk

Whisper of the Worm

This top tear sniper rifle still makes a case for why these weapons are still a viable option in the Destiny arsenal. The darkness-themed shooter deals tremendous damage shoots fast and is relatively easy to obtain.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 100
Range 78
Stability 24
Handling 35
Reload Speed 42
Rounds Per Minute 72
Magazine 3
Aim Assistance 39
Inventory Size 50
Zoom 40
Recoil 74
Bounce Intensity 26

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: White Nail
Barrel: Polygonal Rifling
Magazine: Accurized Rounds
Trait: Mulligan
Stock: Fitted Stock

What Makes Whispers of the Worm Great

Landing three precision shots will reload the mag.
Missing a shot will have a chance to return to the ammo mag
Amazing damage

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCn0qpB6jeM&ab_channel=KackisHD

Hawkmoon

It’s back, one of the most viable hand cannons in the game. Hawkmoon rises above the rest with its power, speed, rounds, and the bonus of doing extra damage with that last bullet. The buildup makes sure to take down that last, stronger enemy that just has little extra power.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 78
Range 57
Stability 67
Handling 74
Reload Speed 63
Rounds Per Minute 140
Magazine 8
Aim Assistance 93
Inventory Size 52
Zoom 14
Recoil 96
Bounce Intensity 4

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Paracasual Shot
Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
Magazine: Alloy Magazine
Trait: Transformative
Grip: Smooth Grip

What Makes Hawkmoon Great

Final Blows stack and are spent in the final round for bonus damage
Next time you obtain this weapon it will come with new rolls

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98GoP7gBbNk&ab_channel=Datto

Anarchy

Granade launchers are a controversial group. Players either love them or hate them, be that as it may, Anarchy stands out amongst these weapon groups as its power and stability make it a fantastic option to handle groups of enemies. What you're looking for here is the rate of fire which excels.

Weapon Stats:

Stability 64
Handling 63
Reload Speed 67
Velocity 100
Blast Radius 40
Rounds Per Minute 150
Magazine 6
Aim Assistance 69
Inventory Size 100
Zoom 13
Recoil 50
Bounce Intensity 50

Weapon Perks

Exotic: Arc Traps
Barrel: Quick Launch
Magazine: High Velocity Rounds
Trait: Moving Target
Stock: Composite Stock

What Makes Anarchy Great

Great against slow-moving boss’s allowing to trap them in a damage field
Great ammo capacity
Moving target greatly compliments the Arc Traps perk

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8qgjX-o9o&ab_channel=Esoterickk

Tractor Cannon

Ever feel surrounded? Do you wish you had a shot-gun that could double as some sort of grenade launcher or rocket? Well, look no further than this shot gun-based weapon. This weapons power makes quick work or small enemies and that charged shot hurts those beefier champs that take that extra effort but this makes it so much easier.

Weapon Stats:

Impact 65
Range 19
Stability 82
Handling 46
Reload Speed 24
Rounds Per Minute 80
Magazine 4
Aim Assistance 90
Inventory Size 0
Zoom 12
Recoil 60
Bounce Intensity 40

Weapon Perks

Exotic: Repulsor Force
Barrel: Extended Barrel
Battery: Particle Repeater
Trait: The Scientific Method
Trait: Composite Stock

What Makes Tractor Cannon Great

Versatility during gameplay
Damage output

How to obtain: Rare Exotic World Drop.

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuWFKrNg6e0&ab_channel=TriGs

Ticuu’s Divination

This stringed weapon makes everything much easier. Not only can its arrows explode to cause damage to nearby enemies, but the explosion also gets more significant when you place an arrow in the enemies' head! This bow is a must-have in your arsenal, especially when taking on enemies in PVE.

Weapon Stats:

Impact 68
Range 52
Stability 57
Handling 69
Reload Speed 64
Draw time 612
Aim Assistance 79
Inventory Size 63
Zoom 18
Recoil 60
Bounce Intensity 40

Weapon Perks

Exotic: Sacred Flame
String: Tactile String
Arrow: Straight Fletching
Trait: Casualty Arrows

What Makes Ticuu’s Divination Great

Firing from the hip turns the arrows into seekers
Aiming down sights causes fired arrows to explode
Headshots cause an even bigger explosion

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmRDFt6ZSNI&ab_channel=RedRix

Eyes of Tomorrow

Destinies enemies really have a little strategy to them. They either try to rush you or blast you from afar. This weapon makes rushing the player incredibly difficult. This heavy beast's main feature is that it shows you where they are and if they are approaching. Plush its damage and blast radius keeps enemies off you.

Weapon Stats:

Stability 75
Handling 50
Reload Speed 51
Velocity 57
Blast Radius 75
Rounds Per Minute 20
Magazine 1
Aim Assistance 68
Inventory Size 20
Zoom 20
Recoil 75
Bounce Intensity 25

Weapon Perks

Exotic: Eyes on All
Barrel: Smart Drift Control
Magazine: Alloy Casing
Trait: Adaptive Ordnance
Stock: Fitted Stock

What Makes Eyes of Tomorrow Great

Exploits the enemy spawn mechanic to increase the damage of this weapon.
Eyes on All allows for tracking multiple enemies, no more getting flanked or snuck up upon

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQTyXHAnEyM&ab_channel=WiLLiSGaming

Thunderlord

So, you need to wipe a map of enemies in a short amount of time? And you like lightning, you say? Well, look no more, this here is Thunderlord, this heavy machine gun combined with a perk that drops heavy ammo will have you clearing rooms like Romba on steroids. You will be going through enemies like a hot knife through butter.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 41
Range 64
Stability 55
Handling 46
Reload Speed 68
Rounds Per Minute 450
Magazine 62
Aim Assistance 90
Inventory Size 30
Zoom 15
Recoil 70
Bounce Intensity 30

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Reign Havoc
Barrel: Polygonal Rifling
Magazine: Armor Piercing Rounds
Trait: Lightning Rounds
Stock: Feeding Frenzy

What Makes Thunderlord Great

Damage from this weapon can generate lighting sticking from above for more damage
Armor-piercing rounds cause extra damage to enemies with shields
Each kill increases the reload speed for a short time

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXIyzmQRBok&ab_channel=KackisHD

Sunshot

The explosive charges inside each of these bullets make this gun great for PVE. Headshots are a must, though the good news is that since the enemies in the game tend to try to rush players in closed ranks or packs, one well-placed shot can take down a group with ease.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 80
Range 38
Stability 46
Handling 83
Reload Speed 75
Rounds Per Minute 150
Magazine 12
Aim Assistance 60
Inventory Size 53
Zoom 14
Recoil 98
Bounce Intensity 2

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Sunburn
Barrel: Chambered COmpensator
Magazine: Accurized Rounds
Trait: Sun Blast
Grip: Textured Grip

What Makes Sunshot Great

Fires explosive rounds
Highlights damaged targets
Targets killed by SunShot explode

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zdJdlWbbUg&t=71s&ab_channel=Gamingwatcher

Interference VI

A second sniper option, this one has a much more robust mag size. You will be placing shot after shot of enemies. Here you will be playing a more supportive role as you prevent your companions from bieng surrounded. You will be calling shots while keeping enemies off your fireteam. An excellent weapon for raids.

Weapon Stats:

Stability 44
Handling 46
Reload Speed 46
Velocity 36
Blast Radius 30
Rounds Per Minute 120
Magazine 6
Aim Assistance 61
Inventory Size 36
Zoom 13
Recoil 66
Bounce Intensity 34

Weapon Perks

Exotic: Adaptive Frame
Barrel: Volatile Launch
Magazine: Alloy Casing
Trait: Field Prep
Trait: Full Court

What Makes Interference VI Great

Damage increases the further the projectile travels
Its adaptive frame makes it sturdy and realizable

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpW5QtinFkw&ab_channel=PauseResetPlay

Seventh Seraph Carbine

Arguably Seventh Saraoh Carbine the best auto rifle with a few exotic exceptions. This is the single best one you can take into PVE. Its precision frame, elemental adaptation, and rate of fire really help this game shine. The option here is precision shooting while exploiting the adaptable element to break enemies’ shields.

Weapon Stats.

Impact 29
Range 62
Stability 45
Handling 45
Reload Speed 47
Rounds Per Minute 450
Magazine 34
Aim Assistance 34
Inventory Size 51
Zoom 16
Recoil 74
Bounce Intensity 26

Weapon Perks.

Exotic: Precision Frame
Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
Magazine: Flared Magwell
Trait: Elementor Capacitator
Grip: Hip-Fire Grip

What Makes Seventh Seraph Great

The weapon's recoil becomes predictable
Modifies its ammo depending on the equipped subclass

How to Obtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4lx12Tieec&ab_channel=DeathFr0mAboveX

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