Episode Heresy brings about some interesting changes to the meta thanks to the Artifact Perks available, permitting further damage responses from Arc weapons, Trace Rifles, and other guns that will help a Guardian truly conquer the endgame content inDestiny 2’s Episode Heresy for that expert gear and loot.
Yet, with so many weapons in the loot pool, what ones are worth grinding and farming for in Episode Heresy? The best weapons inDestiny 2right now will serve players well, and claiming the God Roll of these weapons is going to increase their odds of survivalin the endgame, so why not get to farming for the list below?
8Refusal of the Call
A Strand Glaive Built to Conquer the Sword Logic
Refusal of the Call is an Episode Heresy weapon that will benefit players who love melee combat. While Glaives have been in a sour place for recent years, more recent buffs have turned these weapons into extremely fun combat tools worth grinding for, especially when players can combine shields for defense with powerful melee swings.
Refusal of the Call truly benefits from its PvE God Roll, as kills with this weapon see its perk, Sword Logic, enhance damage dealt. This can be made even greater for Titans who usesomething like Wormgod Caressfor extra melee damage on rapid kills.
7Division
An Arc Sidearm with Primary Ammo
Sidearms are always a beloved sight inDestiny 2, and this two-round burst Sidearm hits hard and fast for players who want to wield the power of the Dreadnaught in their hands. The reason this Sidearm dominates above the rest doesn’t just come from the fact that it uses infinite primary ammo as opposed to the more popular Rocket Sidearms that use special ammo, but the fact it benefits from Arc builds.
With perks like Eddy Current, players will see an increase in reload speed after sprinting and while Amplified, which is something they are bound to be with an Arc build that is crafted specifically for Episode Heresy. The true benefit of this weapon comes from Voltshot, a perk thatgrants Jolt on hitsafter reloading when defeating an enemy, a debuff to benefit players in endgame content.
6Watchful Eye
A Heavy Arc Machine Gun That’s Basically a Baby Thunderlord
Watchful Eye is quickly becoming thebest DPS option for players who do not have Thunderlordor simply wish to use an Exotic in something that isn’t the Heavy Weapon slot. With Watchful Eye, players essentially have a baby version of Thunderlord, as it’s an Arc Machine Gun capable of immense damage, in part due to the Machine Gun-specific Artifact Perks.
Even without these Artifact Perks, Watchful Eye excels thanks to the fact that players can get near-double ammo with Overflow when they pick up ammo and that with Jolting Feedback, repeated damage inflicts Jolt – something that will debuff enemies to make them further vulnerable to Supers and other damage sources, and with Bolt Charge, these enemies aren’t lasting long.
5Unsworn
A Devastatingly Powerful Strand Trace Rifle
Unsworn is a recent Trace Rifle that comes alongside the difficult, but always fun, Sundered Doctrine Dungeon. Any encounter of this Dungeon can grant Unsworn, a Strand Trace Rifle that willtear through the competition, aided both by Artifact Perks and S-Tier Traits from the weapon itself.
This Trace Rifle really benefits from its perks, as Tear will sever nearby targets when obtaining a kill with a precision hit, which reduces their damage output and grants debuffs for more damage. Then there’s Detonator Beam, which creates powerful explosive damage for the longer players to target enemies with the Trace Rifle beam, granting immense DPS potential.
4Keraunios
A Guardian Games Arc Trace Rifle to Jolt and Bolt
Another Trace Rifle worth grinding for before April 1, when Guardian Games leaves The Tower, is Keraunios. This Guardian Games exclusive is a must-have for Trace Rifle fans, especially in an Arc-heavy season like Heresy. With Keraunios, players have great potential for damage and ad-clear, especially with its traits.
Overflow is always a good idea thanks to the fact it grants more ammo on special ammo pick-ups, but it’s the second column that grants so much potential. With Detonator Beam, extended damage explodes targets, or with Jolting Feedback, Jolt is inflicted on repeated damage. Then, there’s Rolling Storm which grants Bolt Charge on repeated damage. There are plenty of options for the God Roll, and all of them serve players well against the many ads in the endgame.
3Hezen Vengeance
A Mighty Explosive Rocket Launcher
Hezen Vengeance has never been anything special, outside of being a rare collectible for those who indulge in Raids. With Hezen Vengeance receiving an entirely new set of perks and intrinsics, as well as the ability to make it craftable, players have a perfect Rocket Launcher waiting for them within the Vault of Glass that will rival that of Apex Predator and other non-Exotic Rocket Launchers.
With the highest damage thanks to its frame, the Hezen Vengeance is a DPS destroyer thanks to perks like Overflow and Bipod, which are both perks that will provide additional rockets, along with the Origin Trait: Timelost Magazine, which synergizes with its perks to grant rocket spam and Super energy.
2Lotus Eater
Make Enemies Explode Infinitely with a Void-Dealing Rocket Sidearm
Lotus Eater is easily one of the most well-sought weapons in Episode Heresy, as its debut as a Nightfall-exclusive weapon means players have quite the adventure to conquer if they want to get their hands on this powerful Void gun that truly benefits from the buff received by Destabilizing Rounds to make enemies Volatile and explode.
With Repulsor and Destabilizing Rounds, Lotus Eater can cause a chain reaction of Void-related debuffs, explosions, and death that will see players truly dominate the competition. Lotus Eater is a master class of a weapon anda Rocket Sidearm that players need to get.
1Tinasha’s Mastery
The Stasis Rocket Sidearm to Slow, Freeze, and Destroy Enemies
Exclusive to Iron Banner, Tinasha’s Mastery is a weapon that everyone should grind for, whether they enjoy PvP or not. Tinasha’s Mastery is a Rocket Sidearm, and the first Stasis one available to players that will freeze enemies with hits and cause great damage with its blast radius and velocity to make ad-clearing and heavy enemy-clearing a literal blast.
With perks in the second column like Chill Clip, direct hits will slow and freeze targets to debuff them and make them further vulnerable. For an even better time, players can try something like Loose Change, since the slow debuff will grant superior reload speed, aim assist, and movement when aiming down sights.
