The Ash and Iron update has reshaped Destiny 2’s sandbox with one of the biggest loot refreshes in years. Across Trials, Iron Banner, Pinnacle Ops, Crucible, and the new Reclaim activity, Guardians can chase powerful new weapons — some brand-new, others reprised with modern perk pools. But with perk combinations larger than ever, knowing which rolls to chase can save you hours of farming.
Top 5 PvE Weapons to Farm First
| Weapon | Key Strength |
|---|---|
| Haliaetus (Rocket Launcher – Strand) | Aggregate Charge grants up to 33% bonus damage when stacking debuffs. |
| Romantic Death (Grenade Launcher – Void) | Void overshields from Repulsor Brace + Destabilizing Rounds. |
| Submersion (Combat Bow – Stasis) | Chill Clip freezes enemies; Serrated Bolts add shatter synergy. |
| Seraphine Haze (SMG – Stasis) | Demo + Adrenaline Junkie fuel grenade loops with a 33% buff. |
| Forced Memorializer (Scout Rifle – Kinetic) | Shoot to Loot + Tremors for ammo utility + add clear. |
Top 5 PvP Weapons to Farm First
| Weapon | Key Strength |
|---|---|
| Burden of Guilt (Fusion Rifle – Stasis) | Lone Wolf + Closing Time for Crucible accuracy. |
| Drang (Sidearm – Solar) | Scorch stacking with Incandescent + PvP cleanup power. |
| MIDA Macro-Tool (Shotgun – Arc) | Threat Detector + Closing Time = consistency in duels. |
| Everburning Glitz (Auto Rifle – Kinetic) | Orb gen + Tremors keep pressure in PvP. |
| Finite Impactor (Hand Cannon – Solar) | Heal Clip + Precision Instrument for steady Crucible play. |
New Exotics
New Malpais (Pulse Rifle – Strand)
- Exotic Perk: Fires sticky rounds that embed in enemies. Reloading detonates them; detonations on one target suspend it.
- Best Use: Crowd control in PvE, disruptive utility in PvP.
Wolfsbane (Sword – Solar)
- Exotic Perk: Light attacks spawn healing nanites. Fully charged nanites buff heavy strikes and create a flaming swarm.
- Best Use: Hybrid sustain and damage option, though less consistent than top Solar heavy picks.
See also: Destiny 2 Ash and Iron Weapons List: All New & Returning Guns
Trials of Osiris Weapons
Burden of Guilt (Fusion Rifle – Stasis)
PvE Roll
- Arrowhead Brake / Accelerated Coils
- Rimestealer + Crystalline Corpsebloom
- Masterwork: Charge Time
PvP Roll
- Arrowhead Brake / Projection Fuse
- Lone Wolf + Closing Time
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: PvE perks generate Stasis crystals for Frost Armor (damage resistance). PvP rolls boost accuracy and handling for sticky kills.
Everburning Glitz (Auto Rifle – Kinetic)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Attrition Orbs + Kinetic Tremors
- Masterwork: Range
PvP Roll
- Arrowhead Brake / Ricochet Rounds
- Attrition Orbs + Kinetic Tremors
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Combines Orb generation with repeated tremor explosions, making it versatile across PvE and PvP.
Iron Banner Weapons
Finite Impactor (Hand Cannon – Solar)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Heal Clip + Precision Instrument
- Masterwork: Range
PvP Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Heal Clip + Precision Instrument
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Heal Clip synergizes with Solar fragments, while Precision Instrument improves damage against majors in PvE and soft-counters DR buffs in PvP.
Pinnacle Ops Weapons
Forced Memorializer (Scout Rifle – Kinetic)
PvE Roll
- Arrowhead Brake / Accurized Rounds
- Shoot to Loot + Kinetic Tremors
- Masterwork: Range
PvP Roll
- Arrowhead Brake / Accurized Rounds
- Lone Wolf + Elemental Honing
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Shoot to Loot + Tremors creates a rare mix of safety, ammo utility, and add clear. In PvP, Elemental Honing gives a 20% damage buff for easy 3-headshot kills.
Seraphine Haze (SMG – Stasis)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Demolitionist + Adrenaline Junkie
- Masterwork: Range
PvP Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Dynamic Sway Reduction + Target Lock
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Demo + Adrenaline Junkie fuels grenade loops with a 33% damage buff. PvP rolls reward tracking and precision with Target Lock.
Crucible Weapons
MIDA Macro-Tool (Shotgun – Arc)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Accurized Rounds
- Grave Robber or Discord + One-Two Punch or Master of Arms
- Masterwork: Range
PvP Roll
- Barrel Shroud / Accurized Rounds
- Threat Detector + Closing Time
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: A flexible shotgun for melee DPS setups in PvE, and in PvP, Closing Time boosts consistency for duels.
Reclaim Activity Weapons
Romantic Death (Grenade Launcher – Void)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Repulsor Brace + Destabilizing Rounds
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Destabilizing Rounds + Repulsor Brace grant Void Overshields on kills, making it a strong add-clear option.
Submersion (Combat Bow – Stasis)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Serrated Bolts
- Impulse Amplifier + Chill Clip
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Chill Clip freezes enemies after two bolts, while Impulse Amplifier improves projectile speed and reload. Serrated Bolts add shatter synergy.
Folded Root (Rocket Launcher – Void)
- Verdict: Skip. Lacks key rocket perks like Envious Arsenal or Clown Cartridge, making it noncompetitive in both PvE and PvP.
Portal Refresh Weapons
Drang (Sidearm – Solar)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Accurized Rounds
- Heal Clip + Incandescent or Burning Ambition
- Masterwork: Range
PvP Roll
- Smallbore / Accurized Rounds
- Disruption Break + Master of Arms
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Great for Scorch stacking in Solar builds. PvP rolls lower the headshot requirement for a 0.6s TTK.
MIDA Mini-Tool (SMG – Solar)
PvE Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Attrition Orbs + Frenzy or Incandescent
- Masterwork: Range
PvP Roll
- Smallbore / Ricochet Rounds
- Heal Clip + Master of Arms
- Masterwork: Range
Why farm it: Remains one of the best Solar SMGs. Attrition Orbs spawn Orbs of Power, while Master of Arms lowers TTK to a reliable 0.6s.
Unfall (Sidearm – Arc)
PvE Roll
- Quick Launch / High-Explosive Ordnance
- Impulse Amplifier or Lead from Gold + Jolting Feedback or Master of Arms
- Masterwork: Blast Radius
Why farm it: An Arc rocket sidearm with Jolting Feedback for burst damage on majors and Champions. Limited PvP use, but a fun PvE specialist.
Haliaetus (Rocket Launcher – Strand)
PvE Roll
- Quick Launch / Impact Casing
- Auto-Loading Holster + Aggregate Charge
- Masterwork: Handling
PvP Roll
- Volatile Launch / Black Powder
- Impulse Amplifier + Bipod
- Masterwork: Blast Radius
Why farm it: The first rocket with Aggregate Charge, giving up to 33% bonus damage when stacking 3+ debuffs (Scorch, Weaken, Jolt, Unravel, Sever, etc.). Farmable alternative to raid rockets.
See also: Best Weapon Mods in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate: Complete PvE & PvP Guide
The Ash and Iron weapon refresh is one of Destiny 2’s strongest updates in years. For PvE players, Haliaetus, Romantic Death, and Submersion stand out as must-farm tools. In PvP, Burden of Guilt, Drang, and MIDA Macro-Tool are clear winners.
If you’re short on time, start with Everburning Glitz and Seraphine Haze — they perform well in both PvE and PvP, making them safe investments before the next sandbox shift. Play Now!
