Best Destiny 2 PvP Weapons

Destiny 2: Best PvP exotics

In Destiny 2, exotics are rare weapons with unique abilities, great perks, and high stats. When building the perfect loadout, you can use only one exotic weapon. We have studied all the tier lists created by the pro players and found the best exotics you can use in each slot for PvP.

Top exotics for kinetic slot (for PvP)

Below you can find a selection of the best exotic weapons for PvP you can use in the kinetic slot. Each kinetic exotic from our list is best-in-slot for specific use cases in Episode: Revenant (2025).

The top exotics will change in the following seasons, but we will ensure that our list is updated. We treated each exotic separately, so you will know which one fits your playstyle after checking our selection.

Top 3 kinetic exotics you can use in PvP are:

• Ace of Spades
• The Chaperone
• Khvostov 7G-0X
• Honorable Mention – Conditional Finality

Note: The weapons are sorted from the best to worst, so the table can serve as a tier list.

Weapon	Weapon Description	Features
Ace of Spades Rating: 5⭐ Source: Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower	Hand Cannon Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Firefly: "Precision kills with this weapon increase reload speed and cause the target to explode, dealing Solar damage to nearby enemies." Intrinsic Trait – Memento Mori: “Reloading after a kill loads magazine with a few extra-damage bullets. Grants radar while aiming down sights.” Catalyst – Firefly deals more damage while Memento Mori is active.	This one is still the best 140 RPM hand cannon in PvP for PC players. When it comes to stats, Ace of Spades is a monster. It has a big boost from Firefly, which is more effective with the catalyst applied. Headshots help prime other targets for your follow-up damage. Memento Mori takes this gun to the next level in terms of its utility and consistency, considering that after one kill, you will get six bullets that can do 90 head damage and 55 body damage, along with a built-in Outlaw perk. You have great range, extra damage, Firefly explosions, plus extra Firefly damage when Memento Mori is active.
The Chaperone Rating: 5⭐ Source: Blast from the Past Quest	Shotgun Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special Exotic Perk – The Roadborn: "Precision kills briefly grant bonus handling, range, and precision damage with this weapon." Intrinsic Trait – Precision Slug: “Fires a single-slug precision round.”	The Chaperone is one of the best shotguns when it comes to PvP. The range and damage of this slug shotgun are very high, and once you get a precision kill with this weapon, it gains a significant boost in damage, range, handling, reload speed, and fire rate. It becomes easily comparable with a rapid-fire frame shotgun after the Roadborn perk procs.
Khvostov 7G-0X Rating: 4.5⭐ Source: Destined Heroes quest	Auto Rifle Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – The Right Choice: "Every seventh bullet from this weapon ricochets to nearby targets." Intrinsic Trait – Shoot to Loot: “Shooting an Orb of Power picks it up. Shooting an ammo brick picks it up and automatically reloads all of your equipped weapons from reserves.”	Auto rifles are one of the best choices in PvP, making Khvostov 7G-0X a must-have if you are a fan of rapid-firing weapons. Khvostov 7G-0X has amazing stability and handling for an auto rifle, and its perks make it great in any player's hands. The ricochet mechanic does amazing damage and can lead to some cool plays in PvP matches.
Dead Man's Tale Rating: 4.5⭐ Source: Presage exotic mission	Scout Rifle Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Cranial Spike: "Chaining precision hits grants bonus damage and quickens reload speed." Intrinsic Trait – Killing Wind: “Final blows grant increased mobility, weapon range, and handling for a short duration.”	Dead Man’s Tale will quickly become one of your favorite PvP weapons. Even for someone who doesn’t enjoy scout rifles, this is one of the go-to weapons when it comes to PvP. The exotic catalyst increases the hip fire rate and removes any hip-fire accuracy penalties. Because of its trait, Dead Man’s tale can roll random perks. Our choice for PvP god roll is: Hammer-Forged Rifling High-Caliber Rounds Vorpal Weapon & Composite Stock
Thorn Rating: 4.8⭐ Source: Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower	Hand Cannon Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Soul Devourer: "Absorbing a Remnant strengthens Mark of the Devourer and partially refills the magazine." Intrinsic Trait – Mark of the Devourer: “Rounds pierce targets and deal damage over time. Kills with this weapon leave behind Remnants.”	Thorn is an exotic 140 RPM hand cannon that fires poisonous rounds. Killing a target with this weapon leaves behind their soul, which you can consume to increase Thorn’s DoT damage – Two shot kill. Note: The damage over time also prevents healing and reviving in PvP.
The Last Word Rating: 4.7⭐ Source: Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower	Hand Cannon Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Hip-Fire grip: "Increases accuracy, stability, and precision hit targeting when firing from the hip." Intrinsic Trait – Fan Fire: “This weapon fires full auto. Hip-fire shots deal bonus precision damage while increasing reload speed and accuracy.”	The Last Word is a 225 RPM hand cannon with the highest Time to Kill score (TTK) of 0.53 seconds. If you handle the weapon’s recoil and hip-shots, you will discover that the best & most aggressive weapon in the PvP playlist is The Last Word.
Crimson Rating: 4.7⭐ Source: Xur or random exotic drop	Hand Cannon Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Cruel Remedy: "Kills with this weapon heal the wielder. Precision kills also refill the magazine." Intrinsic Trait – Banned Weapon: “This weapon fires a 3-round burst.” Catalyst – Increases Crimson's range by 18.	Crimson is a 3-round burst 415 RPM hand cannon with high stats, but where it shines is the range and stability that it comes with. The exotic hand cannon really shines on a controller because of high aim assistance paired with a mobility build to shred the enemies. Crimson comes with an exotic perk that heals and reloads your weapon after each precision kills, which gives you the capability to engage in more fights with no fear and great advantages.
Osteo Striga Rating: 4.7⭐ Source: The Witch Queen campaign	Submachine Gun Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Toxic Overload: “Landing a final blow or multiple-precision hits triggers a burst that poisons nearby targets.” Intrinsic Trait – Screaming Swarm: "Fires a stream of sentient, toxic projectiles that track the targeted enemy." Catalyst – Poison final blows return ammo to your magazine.	The incredibly powerful 600 RPM SMG is restricted only by the limited range. Osteo Striga’s tracking module requires stable aim and landing crit shots for the highest efficiency. Because it is Witch Queen related, Osteo Striga can be crafted with your desired perks. Our choice for PvP god roll is: Fluted Barrel Accurized Rounds Toxic Overload & Hand-Laid Stock
Conditional Finality Rating: 4.8⭐ Source: Root of Nightmares raid	Shotgun Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special Exotic Perk – Split Decision: "Dual barrels split into Solar and Stasis damage" Intrinsic Trait – Paracausal Pellets: “Landing nearly all Stasis pellets will freeze targets; landing nearly all Solar pellets will ignite targets.”	This weapon has been a staple in the meta for so long. Even if it has received some little nerfs in the past, it remains an excellent choice for PvP. Split Decision makes this weapon guarantee a kill if you are within a decent range. Having a shotgun with 95 handling is amazing, and its a bonus having it in the Kinetic slot, letting you use a powerful special meta weapon alongside it.

Top exotics for Energy slot (for PvP)

Since the new episode release, we have tested almost all the exotics to find the most helpful energy weapon for PvP in Episode: Revenant.

Top 3 energy exotics you can use in PvP are:

• Cloudstrike
• Jotunn
• Le Monarque

Note: The weapons are sorted from the best to worst, so the table can serve as a tier list.

Weapon	Weapon Description	Features
Cloudstrike Rating: 5⭐ Source: Empire Hunts	Sniper Slot: Energy | Ammo: Special Exotic Perk – Mortal Polarity: "Precision final blows generate a lightning bolt at the target's location." Intrinsic Trait – Stormbringer: “Rapid precision hits create a lightning storm at the point of impact.”	Cloudstrike is a unique that can be easily considered the best PvP sniper rifle in the game. The precision shots are lethal for your targets. If you can land your headshot while your opponent is near a teammate and they will get easily eliminated by this weapon, leading to a collateral.
Jotunn Rating: 5⭐ Source: Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower	Fusion Rifle Slot: Energy | Ammo: Special Exotic Perk – Charge Shot: "Hold down the trigger to charge up a tracking shot that explodes and burns on impact."	Jotunn is the most toxic weapon for PvP. Your enemies will go insane since you’ll have to shoot a bullet across the map, and someone will walk inside and explode out of nowhere. Due to its impressive exotic trait, you charge up and shoot tracking fire bolts every time you hold the trigger and one-shot your rivals. If you are looking for a very effective and super-easy-to-use weapon, Jotunn is perfect.
Le Monarque Rating: 4.7⭐ Source: Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower	Combat Bow Slot: Energy | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Poison Arrows: "Arrows fired quickly after a full draw become poison arrows. Precision hits with poison arrows stun the combatant and spread poison to nearby ones." Intrinsic Trait – Snapshot Sights: “Faster time to aim down sights.”	Le Monarque is a combat bow that can be easily considered the king of PvP bows. The Poison Arrows perk stops health regeneration on guardians, making you kill them in record time if you rapidly switch to another weapon to finish them off. Le Monarque takes a bit of time to get used to, and requires pairing with another weapon for best results, but once u get the hang of it, you can be unstoppable in PvP.
Graviton Lance Rating: 4.8⭐ Source: Xur or random exotic drop	Pulse Rifle Slot: Energy | Ammo: Primary Exotic Perk – Black Hole: "Second shot of a burst rips a hole through space-time, doing high damage and recoil with no falloff." Intrinsic Trait – Cosmology: “Kills with this weapon cause enemy targets to detonate and spawn Void projectiles that track targets.”	This weapon has excellent range, almost no recoil, and 100 stability, making it one of the best pulse rifles for PvP. If you manage to get a kill with Graviton Lance, if there are other players nearby, you have the opportunity to get multiple kills because of Cosmology, spawning Void projectiles and making the target explode. It's an overall easy to use and fun exotic for PvP.
Trespasser Rating: 4.5⭐ Source: Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower	Sidearm Slot: Energy | Ammo: Primary Legendary Trait – Unrepentant: "Reloading after defeating a target causes the next burst to be a longer, more powerful superburst." Intrinsic Traits – Be the Danger: “Final blows with Unrepentant superbursts automatically reload your weapon and provide an Unrepentant superburst.”	Trespasser is the latest exotic sidearm available in the game, a solid and addictive weapon that can shred your enemies. Landing a kill with the weapon’s Unrepentant Perk active will extend the duration of the buff and replenish your ammo, allowing you to keep firing arc-infused six-round bursts at enemies. This buff will remain active until you miss a shot, fail to eliminate a target or let the buff countdown expire.

Top exotics for power slot (for PvP)

When it comes to the power slot, there are not so many exotic weapons for PvP, and we selected the most OP Exotic guns for competitive activities. Below, you can find the best power exotics in Destiny 2 and their features.

The best all-round PvP power exotic to have in this episode is Gjallarhorn.

Top 3 Power Exotics you can use in PvP are:

• Gjallarhorn
• Black Talon
• The Wardcliff Coil

Note: The weapons are sorted from the best to worst, so the table can serve as a tier list.

Weapon	Weapon Description	Features
Gjallarhorn Rating: 5⭐ Source: And Out Fly The Wolves Quest	Rocket Launcher Slot: Power | Ammo: Heavy Exotic Perk – Pack Hunter: "Gain increased handling and reload speed when standing near allies. Firing this weapon also grants Wolfpack Rounds to nearby allies wielding non-Exotic Rocket Launchers." Intrinsic Trait – Wolfpack Rounds: "Rounds fired split into tracking cluster missiles upon detonation." Catalyst – Increases magazine size. Final blows with Wolfpack Rounds spawn a faster, more powerful missile at the target's location.	Gjallarhorn is the best power exotic to have in PvP, mostly due to it's tracking missiles capability. It deals more damage than other rocket launchers in Destiny 2, which is impressive. The reload speed granted by the Pack Hunter perk makes it easy to use. The weapon and its exotic catalyst will increase the magazine size, so final blows with the Wolfpack Rounds spawn faster & more powerful missiles at the target’s location. It's an overall amazing weapon and very fun to use in PvP.
Black Talon Rating: 4.6⭐ Source: Xur or random exotic drop	Shotgun Slot: Power | Ammo: Heavy Exotic Perk – Tireless Blade: "Sword ammo granted for every other powered sword kill." Intrinsic Traits – Crow's Wings: “Heavy Attack: Fire a heavy projectile attack. Heavy attacks are stronger with full energy.” Catalyst – Shots blocked immediately after guarding increase the damage of Crow's Wings for a very short duration	This void sword is good in any meta and very efficient in PvP. Black Talon is a very good PvP Heavy exotic capable of one-hit kills with both light attack and the charged heavy attack. The ammo efficiency allows you to pocket two fully energized heavy attacks when pulling heavy off from the wall. The sword is also helpful in defense, where it helps you reduce the incoming damage by about 70%.
The Wardcliff Coil Rating: 4.8⭐ Source: Xur or random exotic drop	Rocket Launcher Slot: Power | Ammo: Heavy Exotic Perk – Mechanized Autoloader: "This weapon automatically reloads on ammo pickup." Intrinsic Trait – Mad Scientist: “This weapon fires a volley of rockets.”	This rocket launcher is fantastic due to the Mechanized Autoloader, which loads your gun automatically when you pick up heavy ammo. The big deal is the exotic perk that makes this weapon fire a volley of rockets instead of one rocket. Note: It's a great power weapon for beginners, since you don't need much aiming skill, just shoot and let the missiles do their job.

This section covered the best exotic weapons you can use in PvP activities, such as Trials of Osiris and Crucible. We encourage you to pick one of the presented weapons and proper god roll legendaries and smash your rivals.

We will talk about the legendaries that can be integrated into your loadout to shine in PvP.

Best weapons perks for PvP

The most desired perks in PvP activities maximize the efficiency and output of your loadout. We will only discuss the usage of the legendary traits in columns three and four that are the best for your weapon archetypes in Episode: Revenant.

Top 5 perks for legendary weapons that you can use in PvP are:

• Closing Time
• Kill Clip
• Tap the Trigger
• Quickdraw
• Snapshot Sights

Closing Time

• Trait – Improves range, accuracy, and handling as the magazine gets lower.
• Why we recommend it – You will usually get prolongued fights in PvP and you always have limited ammo on your special, so this perk should always help you out.
• Best to use on – Shotgun, Fusion rifle.

Kill Clip

• Trait – Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.
• Why we recommend it – After reloading 3.8 seconds after a weapon kill, you receive 33% increased damage for 5 seconds.
• Best to use on – Hand cannons, SMGs, Auto rifles, Pulse rifles.

Tap the Trigger

• Trait – Grants an improved short period of greatly increased stability and accuracy on initial trigger pull.
• Why we recommend it – This perk will always proc when you start shooting, making it very reliable.
• Best to use on – Auto rifles, SMGs, Sidearms.

Quickdraw

• Trait – This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast. Reload is improved.
• Why we recommend it – Drawing your weapon fast can make the difference in a fight, so this is a must-have for short and long range weapons.
• Best to use on – Shotguns & Sniper rifles.

Snapshot Sights

• Trait – Faster time to aim down sights.
• Why we recommend it – Instantly aim down sights animation.
• Best to use on – Scout rifle, Sniper rifle, Hand cannon.

Rapid Hit

• Trait – Rapid precision hits temporarily increase stability and reload speed.
• Why we recommend it – You gain one Rapid Hit stack per precision hit, granting reload speed and stability for 2 seconds, increased per stack.
• Best to use on – Hand cannon, Pulse rifle, Sidearm.

Heating Up

• Trait – Final blows with this weapon increase accuracy and stability while improving vertical recoil.
• Why we recommend it – After a kill, you receive 15% aim assistance, 15 stability, and ~20 recoil reduction buffs on your weapon.
• Best to use on – Fusion rifle, Pulse rifle, Submachine gun.

Moving Target

• Trait – Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
• Why we recommend it – Passively grants 10 Aim Assist and 3% Reduced movement speed penalty from ADS and Strafing.
• Best to use on – Fusion rifle, Hand cannon, Submachine gun, Pulse rifle.

Dynamic Sway Reduction

• Trait – Improves accuracy and stability while continuously holding down the trigger.
• Why we recommend it – Gradually increased accuracy and stability while sustaining fire.
• Best to use on – Submachine gun, Auto rifle.

Rangefinder

• Trait – Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification. Increased projectile velocity while aiming Rocket launchers, Grenade launchers, and Bows.
• Why we recommend it – While aiming down sights, you receive 10% increased zoom, 30% increased aim assist falloff distance, and 5% faster projectile speed.
• Best to use on – Pulse rifle, Hand cannon.

Hip-Fire Grip

• Trait – Increases accuracy, stability, and precision hit targeting when firing from the hip.
• Why we recommend it – 20% Increased aim assistance when Hip-Firing.
• Best to use on – Shotgun.

Under Pressure

• Trait – Improved stability and accuracy as the magazine gets lower.
• Why we recommend it – Increased stability and aim assistance while your magazine is below 50%.
• Best to use on – Fusion rifle.

In conclusion, it's essential in PvP to have your weapon ready for any situation and to have perks that help you with damage output and better reload speed.

Destiny 2: Best PvP legendary weapons

We have many options for the best legendary weapons for PvP in Destiny 2. Still, we picked the top-quality legendaries for each slot for Episode: Revenant to help you set up the best build for competitive ventures. We tested all the perks variations to decide the PvP god roll for the weapons that we recommend for each slot. We included all weapon types in our guide to ensure that you will find the right gun for your playstyle in the following topics.

Top legendary weapons for Kinetic slot (for PvP)

Top 3 kinetic legendaries you can use in PvP are:

• Bygones
• Rose
• Multimach CCX

This topic will cover the top-tier kinetic legendary weapons that you can choose to crash your opponents in PvP. We exposed all the details about these weapons for you, so you will be ready to build the perfect god roll for each.

Note: The weapons are sorted from the best to worst, so the table can serve as a tier list.

Weapon	God Roll	Weapon Description
Bygones Rating: 5⭐	PvP God Roll: Keep Away + Headseeker	Pulse rifle Source: Gambit Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive Frame
Rose Rating: 5⭐	PvP God Roll: Rapid Hit/Slideshot + Explosive Payload	Hand cannon Source: Crucible Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight Frame
Multimach CCX Rating: 4.5⭐	PvP God Roll: Attrition Orbs + Kinetic Tremors	Sub-Machine gun Source: Iron Banner Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Lightweight Frame
Midnight Coup Rating: 4.6⭐	PvP God Roll: Explosive Payload + Frenzy	Hand cannon Source: Onslaught Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive Frame

Top legendary weapons for energy slot (for PvP)

The current section covers the best choices in terms of legendary weapons you may consider using in your energy slot to maximize the efficiency of your PvP loadout. Choosing the meta weapon for your energy slot will take your PvP build to the next level.

Top 3 energy legendaries you can use in PvP are:

• Beloved
• Darkest Before
• Mindbender's Ambition

Note: The weapons are sorted from the best to worst, so the table can serve as a tier list.

Weapon	God Roll	Weapon Description
Beloved Rating: 5⭐	PvP God Roll: Snapshot + Quickdraw	Sniper rifle Source: Monument to Lost Lights in the Tower Slot: Energy | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive Frame
Darkest Before Rating: 4.7⭐	PvP God Roll: Heal Clip + Kill Clip	Pulse rifle Source: Prophecy dungeon Slot: Energy | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire Frame
Mindbender's Ambition Rating: 4.5⭐	PvP God Roll: Threat Detector + Swashbuckler	Shotgun Source: Nightfall Slot: Energy | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive Frame
Matador 64 Rating: 4.8⭐	PvP God Roll: Threat Detector + Opening Shot	Shotgun Source: Grasp of Avarice Dungeon Slot: Energy | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision Frame
Luna's Howl Rating: 4.6⭐	PvP God Roll: Slideshot + Kill Clip	Hand cannon Source: Onslaught Slot: Energy | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision Frame

Top legendary weapons for power slot (for PvP)

Even if the power weapon is less used in PvP, you still need the best weapon in this slot that can make the difference. To benefit the most from your meta loadout in every situation, we carefully selected the most powerful PvP legendaries for your power slot.

Top 3 power legendaries you can use in PvP are:

• Commemoration
• VS Chill Inhibitor
• Cold Comfort

Note: The weapons are sorted from the best to worst, so the table can serve as a tier list.

Weapon	God Roll	Weapon Description
Commemoration Rating: 5⭐	PvP God Roll: Dynamic Sway Reduction + Rampage	Machine gun Source: Deep Stone Crypt Raid Slot: Power | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive Frame
VS Chill Inhibitor Rating: 5⭐	PvP God Roll: Danger Zone + Chain Reaction	Grenade launcher Source: Vesper's Host dungeon Slot: Power | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Rapid-Fire Frame
Cold Comfort Rating: 4.8⭐	PvP God Roll: Tracking Module + Cluster Bomb	Rocket launcher Source: Ghosts of the Deep dungeon Slot: Power | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Aggressive Frame

Now you know which weapon to choose in any situation, but the question that comes to our minds is:
How to combine those weapons to get the meta loadout?
We researched and prepared the most overpowered build options you can use in the current episode.

PvP meta for Episode: Revenant (2025)

Regarding the best PvP loadouts you can use in Destiny 2 Episode: Revenant, we tested dozens of combinations to find the meta build, so you don't have to. In the following topics, we will expose our meta loadouts recommendations for Episode: Revenant and details that will help you make the best decision based on your play style.

PvP Meta Weapons (Archetypes) in 2025

Every episode comes with massive changes to the meta PvP weapons, significantly altering the weapon types used in competitive playlists. The tier list is up to date with the current Episode: Revenant, and any changes can occur in a short time.

Please check the different Tier levels used for the Tier Lists:

• S Tier – Strongest weapon archetypes.
• A Tier – Strong weapon types, but not on the same level as S Tier.
• B Tier – Reasonable choices in specific activities only.
• C Tier – No efficiency at all during the current episode or meta.
• D Tier – Highly not recommended to use currently.

PVP PRIMARY META WEAPONS

Weapon Archetype	Tier	Current State
Hand Cannons		Hand Cannons have always been one of the top PvP choices in Destiny 2. They can deal a lot of damage in a short time (low TTK – Time To Kill), perfect for peak shooting.
Pulse Rifles		Pulse Rifles are easy to use, have a good range, stable aim assist, & pretty fast TTK. Adaptive Frames Pulses are easier to use than High-Impact Frames, but they have a higher time to kill and are not as lethal as hand cannons.
Sidearms		Sidearms received a few buffs for PvP; target acquisition is way better, and even if they have a limited range, they can shred the competition.
Auto Rifles		Auto Rifles have a significant drawback: you are forced to stay out of cover while shooting the weapon, making you a living target easy to kill.
Submachine Guns		Submachine Guns are more prevalent in PVP than they were before. If played correctly, the SMGs can become lethal at the close-range fight, and they can get the job done with the right perks and decent-range PvP maps. They are an excellent counter for shotguns, a more popular choice.
Combat Bows		Combat Bows are not a good choice when it comes to PvP. With a headshot, bows cannot kill an enemy, and you can already be dead by the time you have to shoot the second arrow. The exception is the Le Monarque, which can one-shot a Guardian.
Scout Rifles		Scout Rifles have the worst TTK time and are almost unusable in closed-quarter combat. The exception is the Dead Man’s Tale, the best scout rifle in the game and a trendy choice among skilled players.

PVP SPECIAL META WEAPONS

Weapon Archetype	Tier	Current State
Shotguns		Shotguns are the most potent Special Weapon right now; they are dominant, lethal, and easy to use. It works wonderfully in crowded maps, and where the weapons shine is, of course, when close-quarter combats occur.
Sniper Rifles		Sniper Rifles received nerfs to their flinch and aim assist, making them harder to use and master. They are still a top choice for PvP and maps, where sniping is an excellent choice to try eliminating a player before the fight starts.
Glaives		Glaives are pretty popular in PvP playlists because of their double usage, being a beast on close-quarter combats and long-range. The downside of the Glaives is the vulnerability you display when you use it.
Trace Rifles		Trace Rifles have a very disappointing time to kill; they are slow and pretty hard to use if you are flinched or pushed by enemies.
Grenade Launchers		Special Grenade Launchers had ups and downs in different metas. They are fun to use but require a decent skill level and understanding how to use them effectively takes time.

PVP HEAVY META WEAPONS

Weapon Archetype	Tier	Current State
Rocket Launchers		Rocket Launchers are in a great place in PvP, with insane burst damage that can one-shot multiple enemies per one rocket. They can guarantee a kill without requiring much skill, effort, or position.
Machine Guns		Machine Guns are the safe bet in PvP, with excellent TTK, good range, and enough ammo to eliminate two to four guardians. Exotic machine guns are significantly stronger in this case because of their exotic perks (Thunderlord).
Grenade Launchers		Grenade Launchers can be a good option for PvP playlists; with great perks, they can be mighty, such as Chain Reaction, which could get you a multi-kill if the enemies are grouped. But, compared to the other weapons listed above, they can quickly become replaceable.
Swords		Swords are high-risk, high-reward weapons that shined a few seasons ago when third-person peek was a thing. They can still be an excellent situational weapon, but because you are vulnerable to any other enemy while chasing your victim, that makes it easily replaceable.
Linear Fusion Rifles		Linear Fusion Rifles are unbalanced PvP weapons with more downsides than upsides; they require Heavy Ammo, a headshot to one-shot an enemy, and a high charge time. If you want a Heavy weapon that can eliminate guardians or guarantee a kill, it’s better to rely on other weapon types.

Which is the current meta loadout for PvP?

Choosing the meta PvP loadout is not an easy job, and it depends on your favorite class, your play style, your team, and the buffed subclass in the current episode. Based on our weapons tier lists, we found the most overpowered loadout that you can use for each class.

The builds include meta weapons for each slot and must-have mods. A meta loadout equipped with excellent PvP skills will make the difference and take you one step further in becoming a god in competitive playlists.

• Ace of Spades + Mindbender's Ambition + Commemoration
• Rose + Beloved + Gjallarhorn
• Multimach CCX + Jotunn + Cold Comfort

Recommended loadouts

The loadouts that we will present in the following table are the absolute best choices for experienced and intermediate PvP players. If you are a beginner, some of these weapons will feel a bit hard to handle, but we are sure that the loadouts will be suitable for you with a bit of practice.

Kinetic Weapon	Energy Weapon	Power Weapon
Ace of Spades Recommended Mods: Kinetic Targeting Kinetic Dexterity Unflinching Kinetic Aim	Mindbender's Ambition Recommended Mods: Solar Dexterity Solar Loader Solar Reserves	Commemoration Recommended Mods: Void Dexterity Void Targeting Void Reserves
Rose Recommended Mods: Kinetic Targeting Kinetic Dexterity Unflinching Kinetic Aim	Beloved Recommended Mods: Solar Dexterity Solar Loader Solar Reserves	Gjallarhorn Recommended Mods: Solar Dexterity Solar Loader Solar Reserves
Multimach CCX Recommended Mods: Kinetic Targeting Kinetic Dexterity Unflinching Kinetic Aim	Jotunn Recommended Mods: Solar Dexterity Solar Loader Solar Reserves	Cold Comfort Recommended Mods: Stasis Dexterity Stasis Loader Stasis Reserves

Recommended loadouts for beginners

We prepared some fantastic options if you don't feel ready to use some difficult weapon archetypes and want the best loadout to help you progress in PvP while having fun. The following builds are beginner-friendly and will help you improve your PvP stats to make your life easier.

• Multimach CCX + Jotunn + Commemoration
• Deadlock + Graviton Lance + Cold Comfort
• Midnight Coup + Felwinter's Lie + Gjallarhorn

As you already know, there are two main PvP playlists in Destiny 2: Trials and Crucible. Depending on which playlist you choose, the meta weapons will vary.

Top 7 PvP playlist weapons in 2025

Top 7 best weapons for Trials of Osiris are:

• Khvostov 7G-0X
• Le Monarque
• Ace of Spades
• Deadlock
• Fatebringer
• Beloved
• Mindbender's Ambition

Best weapons for Trials of Osiris

We covered the most potent weapons for the Trials of Osiris based on our experience in the current topic. In case you are wondering which are the best weapons from Trials of Osiris, please check the list below:

• Yesterday's Question
• The Summoner
• Astral Horizon

Note: Trials are one of the most rewarding activities in Destiny 2 for both veteran players and rookies. Even though you may not have the best of times, at least you're going to walk away with some high-quality loot.

Best weapons for Crucible

Crucible is a game mode that can be tough, so you will need the best weapons to excel. We researched and found the meta weapon choices for each class and play style. In the following table, you will find the best weapons for Crucible with details.

Top 7 best weapons for Crucible are:

• Ace of Spades
• Thorn
• Luna's Howl
• Multimach CCX
• Deadlock
• Outbreak Perfected
• Beloved

The best weapon you can get from Crucible playlists is the Deadlock shotgun.

Note: Even though Crucible playlists are challenging, it worth your time since it's very interactive, and you can get a pinnacle reward and valuable loot. If you prepare your guardian wisely, with the best loadout, you can be a beast in this PvP mode and have lots of fun.

Update Log

03.12.2024 - Updated entire guide for Episode: Revenant.

26.04.2023 - Added Best Weapon Perks for PvP Section

26.04.2023 - Added PvP Meta Weapon (Archetypes) in the "Seasonal Meta" section

26.04.2023 - Updated Loadouts in the "Seasonal Meta" section

26.04.2023 - Updated Top Exotics in the "Kinetic/Energy/Power Weapons" sections

26.04.2023 - Updated Loadouts in the "Seasonal Meta" section

Related Guides

Now that you have learned the best PvP loadouts in Destiny 2, how about you check out our guides about raids, dungeons & PvE meta weapons?

• Destiny 2 Beginner's Guide
• Crota's End Raid Guide
• King's Fall Raid Guide
• Master King's Fall Raid Guide
• Vow of the Disciple Raid Guide
• Warlord's Ruin Dungeon Guide
• Best PvE Weapons in Destiny 2

Conclusion

Our guide includes every meta weapon that you can go for in PvP for Episode: Revenant and the perfect loadouts. If you follow our recommendations, you'll handle any competitive match easily. You now know which weapon fits your play style and how to combine them wisely to maximize your winning chances in any situation.

The meta weapons will change in the following episodes, so we will keep this guide updated. Keep an eye on our Best PvP weapons guide regularly to ensure that your guardian is ready to face the new challenges.

I did my best to cover any questions you may have regarding this topic. I hope you found this guide helpful, and now you are ready to smash your enemies using the best PvP weapons in Destiny 2.

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