Destiny 2 is well known for its ever-evolving PvP sandbox. Because of this, it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-changing Crucible meta. With Season 15 Destiny 2 slated to begin on August 24, who knows what PvP sandbox updates will come with it. For now, we're here to let you know our personal picks on the best weapons to take with you into the Crucible when Destiny 15 Season 2 launches.
#10 Fatebringer (Timelost) – Kinetic Hand Cannon
- Best PvP Throw:
- Full bore
- Accurate turns
- Explosive payload
- Opening shot
- Range masterpiece
The Fatebringer is one of the most iconic weapons in Destiny franchise history. With the relaunch of the Vault of Glass raid in Season of the Splicer, the Fatebringer gained the ability to drop as a Timelost, which is essentially a name change for Adept weapons. The combination of an explosive payload and opening shot will do you good in the Crucible, providing extra range and knockback potential against anyone who challenges you.
# 9 Frozen Orbit - Energy sniper rifle
- Best PvP Throw:
- Hammer forged stripes
- Accurate turns
- Moving target
- Instant Views
- masterpiece of stability
Added in Season of the Chosen, Frozen Orbit has proven to be a 72 RPM sniper that's deadly in the right hands. With the combination of instant sights and moving targets, quickly finding and hooking your targets should be a breeze.
#8 Thorn – Kinetic Hand Cannon
- Exotic Benefits:
- Intrinsic: Mark of the Devourer – Shells pierce targets and deal damage over time. Kills with this weapon leave remnants.
- Trait: Soul Devourer – Absorbing a Remnant strengthens Mark of the Devourer and partially fills the magazine.
Thorn, the weapon that always seems to be in a crucible hall. Love him or hate him, Thorn has time and again proven his ability to take down other players quickly, especially with his Exotic perk active. In the hands of an aggressive player, Thorn is a dangerous sight.
#7 Riiswalker – Kinetic Shotgun
- Best PvP Throw:
- small caliber
- Accurate turns
- Quickly draw
- iron reach
- Range masterpiece
With the wave of tuning that hit the Aggressive Mounted Shotguns that came with Update 3.2.1, people were looking for a new shotgun to fill their kinetic slot. Enter Riiswalker, a lightweight framed Iron Banner shotgun that has an impressive range stat with the added bonus of faster follow-up shots. Expect to see this one for months to come.
#6 The Last Word – Kinetic Hand Cannon
- Exotic Benefits:
- Intrinsic: Fan Fire – This weapon fires fully automatically. Hip shots deal bonus precision damage while increasing reload speed and accuracy.
- Trait: Hip-Fire Grip – Increases hit targeting accuracy, stability, and accuracy when firing from the hip.
Another well-known PvP choice, The Last Word rewards skill and good aim like no other weapon in Destiny 2. If you can get used to shooting almost exclusively from the hip, The Last Word has one of the fastest times to kill notes in Destiny 2.
#5 Loved – Energy Sniper Rifle
- Static advantages:
- Hammer forged stripes
- Accurate turns
- killer wind
- Instant Views
Adored has made its presence very clear since its introduction in Season 12. It's by far the most popular PvP sniper rifle choice by players, and for good reason. It is relatively easy to obtain, it has many advantages and it is fantastic to use. Definitely choose this one if you consider yourself a sniper in the crucible.
#4 The Palindrome (Adept) – Energy Hand Cannon
- Best PvP Throw:
- Full bore
- Richochet Rounds
- Quickly draw
- Rangefinder
- Range masterpiece
A returning favorite from the original Destiny, The Palindrome (Adept) is known for being the long-range hand cannon in Destiny 2. With the ability to throw a quickdraw and rangefinder, you'll be able to eliminate other players very quickly at surprising distances. . Even at close range, you should have no problem knocking out other players due to its fantastic handling and stability stats.
#3 Ace of Spades – Kinetic Hand Cannon
- Exotic Benefits:
- Intrinsic: Memento Mori – Reload after a kill loader with a few extra damage bullets. Grants radar while aiming down sights.
- Trait: Firefly – Precision kills with this weapon increase reload speed and cause the target to explode, dealing Solar damage to nearby enemies.
Ace of Spades is the king of Crucible Hand Cannons in Destiny 2. He manages to do almost everything right and is an easy choice for any player looking to get into PvP. 13 rounds, damage boosts, fast reloads, and impressive range, Ace of Spades really is the jack-of-all-trades.
#2 The Hood – Kinetic Shotgun
- Exotic Benefits:
- Intrinsic: Precision Slug – Fires a single shot precision slug.
- Trait: The Roadborn – Precision kills briefly grant handling, range, and accuracy bonuses with this weapon.
The Chaperone has always been a good choice, but has recently been climbing the meta in many player slots. His ability to eliminate players from staggering distances with a shotgun is unlike any other in the game, and it only gets better the more kills you get. Consider this weapon for your exotic pick, you won't be disappointed.
#1 Felwinters Lie – Energy Shotgun
- Static advantages:
- Shot package
- Slideshow
- Opening shot
Unsurprisingly, Felwinters Lie remains the most dominant weapon in Destiny 2 PvP. Despite several nerfs to the shotgun and its archetype, Felwinters Lie continues to rage through the Crucible with no signs of slowing down. Combined with its ease of acquisition and ridiculously good stats, Felwinters Lie is a no-brainer if you want to rock a shotgun in the Crucible.
These were our picks for the best weapons to bring into Destiny 15 Season 2. Do you agree or disagree with our list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
Be sure to stay tuned to attack of the fanboy for all the upcoming Destiny 2 Season 15 news and guides.
Destiny 2 is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Google Stadia and PC.
– This article was last updated on August 18, 2021
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