Destiny 2 Nightfall Weapon this Week: Full Rotation (2024)

Horror's Least
Horror's LeastPulse RifleRapid-FirePrimaryArcFree-to-PlayYesS › BestNightfall: The Ordeals

Best

❘ S

Excels in:
PvP

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Heating Up) + Kill Clip

► Able to dominate in the Crucible at mid-range, Horror's Least is one of the best pulse rifles in the game. With great stats, an Adept variant, and a well-rounded perk pool, this weapon is a beast and worth grinding if you're a pulse rifle fan.

Season 17

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Rapid-Fire

PvP God Roll: Perpetual Motion (also good: Heating Up) + Kill Clip Top-tierUzume RR4
Uzume RR4Sniper RifleAdaptiveSpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE + PvP

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Vorpal Weapon)
PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Explosive Payload)

► Uzume RR4 has always been an underrated pick for both PvE and PvP. While some options outclass it in various scenarios, there's no questioning Uzume's versatility and overall strength. If you're searching for a well-rounded option that won't do you wrong, Uzume RR4 may be worth farming.

Season 14

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + High-Impact Reserves (also good: Vorpal Weapon)
PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Explosive Payload)Top-tierSilicon Neuroma
Silicon NeuromaSniper RifleAggressiveSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE + PvP

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line
PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening Shot

► Silicon Neuroma falls into the large pool of snipers that are great at face value but are desperately awaiting a buff to help them out. Its strong perk pool for both PvE and PvP makes it an easy choice for any 72 RPM sniper enthusiast, but the weapon probably won't become mainstream without a significant shift in the meta.

Season 16

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Triple Tap + Firing Line
PvP God Roll: Snapshot Sights + Opening ShotTop-tierWendigo GL3

Wendigo GL3

Grenade LauncherAdaptiveHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE + PvP

Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Rolls: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Field Prep) + Explosive Light (also good: Cascade Point)

► Wendigo GL3's old curated roll is still available, and with spike grenades, it's actually better than its original incarnation for PvE. Try out Cascade Point for a different spin on DPS. For PvP, Grenade Launchers are top-tier, and the Wendigo GL3 is no exception. Impulse Amplifier + Rangefinder allows for a projectile speed of 58m/s, making securing kills remarkably easy with this weapon.

Season 19

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Rolls: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Field Prep) + Explosive Light (also good: Cascade Point)Top-tierWarden's Law
Warden's LawHand CannonHeavy BurstPrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE + PvP

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Heavy Burst

PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's the Charm (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Frenzy )
PvP God Roll: Moving Target (also good: Discord) + Kill Clip

► While Warden's Law is only known for one thing (absurdly high DPS with the Hunter's Lucky Pants), it does exceptionally well at it. Although it definitely isn't a meta pick outside of that one use case, that alone bursts it above most of the pack; plus, it's an extremely fun and unique gun to use regardless!

Season 22

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Heavy Burst

PvE God Roll: Fourth Time's the Charm (also good: Perpetual Motion) + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Frenzy )
PvP God Roll: Moving Target (also good: Discord) + Kill ClipTop-tierPLUG ONE.1
PLUG ONE.1Fusion RiflePrecisionSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Bottomless Grief (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Reservoir Burst (also good: Cornered)

► Still as strong as ever, PLUG ONE.1 is certainly not the best arc fusion out there, but it is a tried-and-true weapon that is a fun addition to any PvE loadout. While it may lack Voltshot, it still pairs nicely with Arc 3.0 when using Spark of Beacons.

Season 14

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Bottomless Grief (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + Reservoir Burst (also good: Cornered)Top-tierThe Hothead
The HotheadRocket LauncherAdaptiveHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Field Prep) + Lasting Impression (also good: Explosive Light)

► While it's no longer the best option for high-end PvE content, The Hothead is an extremely solid choice that won't disappoint. Farming Cold Comfort or Apex Predator will be more worthwhile if you have the opportunity, but utilizing The Hothead instead is still considered an effective strategy for most groups.

Season 15

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Auto-Loading Holster (also good: Field Prep) + Lasting Impression (also good: Explosive Light)Top-tierPre Astyanax IV
Pre Astyanax IVCombat BowPrecisionPrimarySolarFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE

Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Successful Warmup (also good: Explosive Head)

► With its roll of Archer's Tempo and Successful Warmup, Pre Astynax is essenitally the new Hush. But if a 540 draw time isn't for you, it's got a swathe of perks that are sure to perform very well in any content.

Season 22

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Archer's Tempo + Successful Warmup (also good: Explosive Head)Top-tierThe Slammer
The SlammerSwordVortexHeavyStasisFree-to-PlayYesA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex

PvE God Roll: Eager Edge + Cold Steel

► While Vortex Frames are typically weak, The Slammer is an exception thanks to its ability to roll Eager Edge and Cold Steel. It does also come with Bait and Switch, however, Vortex Frames will need to receive a number of buffs for this perk to be used on this weapon.

Season 23

Slot: Stasis | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: Vortex

PvE God Roll: Eager Edge + Cold SteelTop-tierThe Palindrome
The PalindromeHand CannonAdaptivePrimaryVoidFree-to-PlayNoA › StrongNightfall: The Ordeals

Strong

❘ A

Excels in:
PvP

Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + Rangefinder

► Because of a couple of perk nerfs in combination with the release of new and potent hand cannons, The Palindrome has seen a slow decline in popularity. While it still isn't a bad pick for The Crucible, there are better options out there.

Season 13

Slot: Void | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvP God Roll: Killing Wind + RangefinderTop-tierBrayTech Osprey
BrayTech OspreyRocket LauncherHigh-ImpactHeavyVoidFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvE + PvP

Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Lasting Impression
PvP God Roll: Cluster Bomb + Chain Reaction

► The original Braytech Osprey was mediocre, and the reissued version follows this trend. While it does have a handful of perks that make other rockets top-tier, Osprey is almost entirely outclassed by top options like Apex Predator and Cold Comfort.

Season 21

Slot: Void | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Auto-Loading Holster) + Lasting Impression
PvP God Roll: Cluster Bomb + Chain ReactionTHE SWARM
THE SWARMMachine GunHigh-ImpactHeavyArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Surplus (also good: Outlaw) + One for All (also good: Vorpal Weapon)

► THE SWARM is a solid, but not great, Arc machine gun. Like the comparable Terminus Horizon, there isn't enough on offer here to consider it a must-have anymore.

Season 13

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Heavy | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Surplus (also good: Outlaw) + One for All (also good: Vorpal Weapon)Duty Bound
Duty BoundAuto RifleAdaptivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Stats for All Perpetual Motion + Rampage

► Duty Bound is a decent all-around weapon. It comes with solid perks and can be used effectively pretty much anywhere in the game. 600 RPM Auto Rifles have always had a decent spot in PvE, and Duty Bound does not break this trend.

Season 16

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Stats for All Perpetual Motion + RampageThe Militia's Birthright
The Militia's BirthrightGrenade LauncherLightweightSpecialKineticFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight

God Rolls: Ambitious Assassin (also good: Slideways) + Auto-Loading Holster

► With slightly better perks than its original version, the reprisal of Militia's Birthright hasn't made it any more enticing than the several other Kinetic GL's out there. Nice to have, but not worth farming for.

Season 18

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Lightweight

God Rolls: Ambitious Assassin (also good: Slideways) + Auto-Loading HolsterBuzzard
BuzzardSidearmAdaptivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

God Rolls: Fourth Time's the Charm (also good: Overflow) + Kinetic Tremors (also good: Frenzy)

► Buzzard had a lot of hype coming in: Fourth Time's + Kinetic Tremors sounded like a devastating combo. However, the reality calls for conditions unsuitable for sidearms, making it more gimmick than anything. However, if used right, Buzzard can make quick work of beefier targets.

Season 20

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

God Rolls: Fourth Time's the Charm (also good: Overflow) + Kinetic Tremors (also good: Frenzy)Loaded Question
Loaded QuestionFusion RifleHigh-ImpactSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvE

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Overflow) + Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst)

► A reprised Pinnacle reward, Loaded Question's return has been well received. Not only does it keep Reservoir Burst, but the inclusion of Overflow and Envious means higher uptime for the perk, letting it perform quite well in higher-end content.

Season 21

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: High-Impact

PvE God Roll: Envious Assassin (also good: Overflow) + Controlled Burst (also good: Reservoir Burst)Undercurrent
UndercurrentGrenade LauncherWaveSpecialArcFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvE

Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist (also good: Field Prep) + Voltshot

► If you lack The Witch Queen DLC or just can't find a raid group, Undercurrent is your best replacement for Forebearance. While not as strong, it can surely compete thanks to Voltshot being as powerful as it is.

Season 23

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Wave

PvE God Roll: Demolitionist (also good: Field Prep) + VoltshotMindbender's Ambition
Mindbender's AmbitionShotgunAggressiveSpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

Excels in:
PvP

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Rolls: Threat Detector + Fragile Focus

► Mindbender's Ambition is a decent all-rounder. It isn't best-in-class anywhere in the game, but it will get the job done provided it has the right rolls, and a good Adept Mod socketed.

Season 18

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvP God Rolls: Threat Detector + Fragile FocusD.F.A.
D.F.A.Hand CannonAdaptivePrimaryKineticFree-to-PlayYesB › AverageNightfall: The Ordeals

Average

❘ B

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Free-to-Play

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Outlaw + Rampage

► While some people stand by D.F.A., there's no real reason to run it in the current meta. With buildcrafting synergies on top in PvE and a flood of new weapons for The Crucible, this outdated hand cannon simply gets drowned out. There is something to say about Timed Payload in PvP, but it's something that isn't strong enough to recommend.

Season 17

Slot: Kinetic | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Adaptive

PvE God Roll: Outlaw + RampageShadow Price
Shadow PriceAuto RiflePrecisionPrimaryArcFree-to-PlayNoC › WeakNightfall: The Ordeals

Weak

❘ C

Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Overflow (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + One for All (also good: Swashbuckler)

► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...

Season 13

Slot: Arc | Ammo: Primary | Archetype: Precision

PvE God Roll: Overflow (also good: Feeding Frenzy) + One for All (also good: Swashbuckler)The Comedian
The ComedianShotgunAggressiveSpecialVoidFree-to-PlayYesC › WeakNightfall: The Ordeals

Weak

❘ C

Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Trench Barrel)

► With a weak archetype, poor stats, and an uninspiring perk selection, this is a weapon you can safely ignore...

Season 15

Slot: Void | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Aggressive

PvE God Roll: Subsistence + Vorpal Weapon (also good: Trench Barrel)Wild Style
Wild StyleGrenade LauncherDouble FireSpecialSolarFree-to-PlayYesOngoingNightfall: The OrdealsOngoing...Nightfall: The Ordeals

Free-to-Play

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Double Fire

Season 23

Slot: Solar | Ammo: Special | Archetype: Double Fire