The Season of Dawn in Destiny 2 has brought some really strong weapons. We present to you 6 highlights and reveal how to get your hands on them..
With each new season, Guardians receive new reasons to spend countless hours in Destiny 2. The hunt for new weapons is always a big carrot dangled in front of players.
Which of the firearms stand out in particular? We will go into that, among other things, in this article. Besides the relevant sources, we will also tell you which rolls you should keep an eye out for.
This list does not include new ritual weapons or currently unreleased exotics.
Timeless weapons through Sundial and Obelisks
Through the new PvE activity Sundial (eng. Sundial), you can earn some absolute top weapons. No wonder, the mode is the centerpiece of Season 9. Additionally, through the levelable obelisks, you can very specifically farm for the strongest rolls.
Steelfeather Repeater – Auto Rifle
With a high fire rate of 720, you can literally unleash a hail of bullets on your enemies with this kinetic auto rifle. Steelfeather Repeater (eng. Steelfeather Repeater) impresses with a large magazine and good reload speed.
As a weapon of the rifle class, Steelfeather Repeater benefits significantly from the seasonal artifact. Even faster reloading, reduced flinch, and overcharged rounds against champions serve you well in many activities.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
- Barrel: Arrowhead Brake (Recoil Control) or Extended Barrel – provides some recoil control and additional range
- Magazine: Extended Mag
- Perk 1: Feeding Frenzy (faster reload) or Outlaw – after a kill, your magazine fills back up on its own piece by piece. That reserves are reduced doesn’t matter so much for auto rifles, as they inherently have larger reserves.
- Perk 2: Multikill Clip (up to 50% extra damage)
Steelfeather Repeater can be obtained from time-lost bounty quests or as a Sundial reward through the obelisk in the Tangled Shore.
Vengeance of the Martyr – Grenade Launcher
The single-shot explosive weapon is carried in the secondary slot and deals solar damage. Like other grenade launchers, you need special ammo, but something distinguishes this model from the competition.
Vengeance of the Martyr intrinsically has the waveform capability. Therefore, after impact, an area is set ablaze. This way, you deal AoE damage for a period of time. No other weapon belongs to this archetype so far.
For some time now, sniper rifles like Trophy Hunter have been killing everything in the Crucible with a critical hit. Even almost all enemy supers. Therefore, we prefer usability over increased damage.
Symmetry – Scout Rifle
Symmetry deals Arc damage and is held in the energy weapon slot. The Exotic belongs to the very rapidly firing scout rifles. Like its prominent counterpart Randy’s Throwing Knife, the scout requires primary ammo.
The rapid-fire scout also has a decent magazine size of 20 rounds and above-average stability. As is usual with exotics, you have predefined perks. The unique exo abilities of Symmetry are:
- Revolution – The weapon is fired automatically and can switch to an Arc seeker mode. Hold reload to do so. The Arc seekers have tracking and follow targeted enemies.
- Dynamic Charge – Precision hits build Dynamic Charge. The Arc seekers grow stronger through charges and the magazine is partially reloaded.
This is how to get the weapon and the catalyst: The weapon is awarded as a reward from the Season Pass. Owners of the current season immediately receive the weapon at rank 1. But everyone else can also enjoy the Exotic. At rank 35, the weapon is available in the “free track” of the pass.
You receive the masterwork catalyst through a quest from Banshee-44. What Symmetry can do after upgrading, we have explored in this article.
Our conclusion on Symmetry: What makes the scout rifle such a beast in both PvE and PvP, you can read in detail here. In summary, it can be said that the different firing modes work super well in practice.
We recommend every Guardian to take the new exo scout for a spin. Whether you are fighting against the Cabal on Mercury or want to show other players in PvP where they stand: Symmetry is worth checking out.
What do you think of our selection of new top weapons – are these also your favorites of the current season or are you missing a certain item?
This enables a playstyle that allows you to block passages or control an area filled with enemies. You can compare the damage field to, for example, the Thermite Grenade.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
- Barrel: Quick Launch – this increases the already large blast radius to an impressive 70/100
- Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds
- Perk 1: Auto-loading Holster (automatically reloads stored weapons) or Prepared
- Perk 2: Gold-tinted Rounds – the new perk provides you with special ammo whenever you pick up heavy ammo
If you’re aiming for the special grenade launcher, head to the Mars Obelisk. Here you can obtain the time-lost bounty or link the Sundial.
Breaklight – Hand Cannon
We already published a dedicated article about the new kinetic weapon Breaklight. The burst weapon deals excellent damage up to medium range. With the latest update, the usability of all pistols has also improved.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
- Barrel: Hammer-forged Rifling (Range) or Corkscrew Rifling – for a handful of stat boosts
- Magazine: Flared Magwell (Reload Speed) or Tactical Mag
- Perk 1: Outlaw for very fast reloads. Alternatively, Demolitionist returns a lot of grenade energy on kills and reloads the weapon after you throw a grenade.
- Perk 2: Multikill Clip
To have Breaklight available in the loot pool of the Sundial, you need to connect the Obelisk from the Tangled Shore. There you also get the corresponding time-lost bounty.
Pistols, in general, are experiencing a renaissance in the current season of Dawn. Breaklight exemplifies the hype around sidearms. Other strong representatives include the returner Last Hope.
You should aim for this roll for PvP:
- Sight: Shortspec PV
- Magazine: Ricochet Rounds (more range and stability)
- Perk 1: Firmly Planted or Tracker Sights (more zoom and range)
- Perk 2: Snapshot – for pistols, the stability improvement occurs with every single pull of the trigger
With this combination, Last Hope becomes really dangerous in the Crucible. Even shotgun pushes should watch out.
Perfect Paradox – Shotgun
The close-range weapon is carried in the primary slot, deals kinetic damage, and requires special ammo. With a fire rate of 140, Perfect Paradox is a rapidly firing shotgun.
By default, you have a seven-shot magazine and fire automatically. The reload speed is also excellent (68/100). This allows you to either mow down add hordes or pump full lead into individual, stronger enemies with sustained fire.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
- Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
- Magazine: Tactical Mag – grants bonuses to magazine size, reload speed, and stability
- Perk 1: Danger Zone, Danger Banned (as you are mostly surrounded) or Prepared – improves reload and ammo reserves when crouched
- Perk 2: It’s difficult to choose a single perk here, as almost all options are very strong. With Rampage, Rifled Barrel, as well as Wrath and Double-Punch, you can’t go wrong.
You can farm Perfect Paradox through the Tower Obelisk. Select the time-lost bounty there.
The shotgun is not only extremely strong but also has an interesting story. Perfect Paradox is the weapon of the legendary Titan Saint-14. He has been back among the living since Season 9.
Powerful weapon from the Season Pass
You can also obtain strong firearms in the Season of Dawn from sources other than the Sundial. Those who take a look at the current Season Pass will find weapons alongside resources and cosmetics.
Trophy Hunter – Sniper Rifle
The sniper is equipped in your Guardian’s energy slot. It deals Void damage and requires special ammo. With a damage of 90/100, Trophy Hunter (eng. Trophy Hunter) belongs to the hard-hitting sniper rifles.
However, it has a rather slow rate of fire (72). This is comparable to the Exotic Whisper of the Worm. Besides its unique appearance, Trophy Hunter has strong perks up its sleeve. Players who aren’t constantly running in a group should take a look at this sniper.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
- Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
- Magazine: Extended Mag or Enhanced Magazine
- Perk 1: Triple Tap – after three precise hits, you receive one round in the magazine
- Perk 2: Vorpal Weapon (increases damage against bosses, vehicles, and supers)
With this combination, you can achieve seven shots in the magazine. By using Triple Tap, you stretch that to nine shots without reloading. Additionally, thanks to Vorpal Weapon, you receive 15% bonus damage against bosses. You won’t find a better legendary sniper unless you have a sniper with the Marksman perk and two friendly Guardians beside you.
All Destiny 2 players unlock Trophy Hunter through the Season Pass. At rank 45 in the “free track”, you can first receive the sniper. Afterwards, you can farm random rolls through the Tower Obelisks.
You should aim for this roll for PvP:
- Barrel: Hammer-forged Rifling (Range)
- Magazine: Refined Rounds (Range)
- Pulse Monitor
- Snapshot Sights
With this selection, you have achieved the maximum possible range of 100. The aim assist important for snipers is related to range. Additionally, you can quickly target with the Snapshot Sights.
For some time now, sniper rifles like Trophy Hunter have been killing everything in the Crucible with a critical hit. Even almost all enemy supers. Therefore, we prefer usability over increased damage.
Symmetry – Scout Rifle
Symmetry deals Arc damage and is held in the energy weapon slot. The Exotic belongs to the very rapidly firing scout rifles. Like its prominent counterpart Randy’s Throwing Knife, the scout requires primary ammo.
The rapid-fire scout also has a decent magazine size of 20 rounds and above-average stability. As is usual with exotics, you have predefined perks. The unique exo abilities of Symmetry are:
- Revolution – The weapon is fired automatically and can switch to an Arc seeker mode. Hold reload to do so. The Arc seekers have tracking and follow targeted enemies.
- Dynamic Charge – Precision hits build Dynamic Charge. The Arc seekers grow stronger through charges and the magazine is partially reloaded.
This is how to get the weapon and the catalyst: The weapon is awarded as a reward from the Season Pass. Owners of the current season immediately receive the weapon at rank 1. But everyone else can also enjoy the Exotic. At rank 35, the weapon is available in the “free track” of the pass.
You receive the masterwork catalyst through a quest from Banshee-44. What Symmetry can do after upgrading, we have explored in this article.
Our conclusion on Symmetry: What makes the scout rifle such a beast in both PvE and PvP, you can read in detail here. In summary, it can be said that the different firing modes work super well in practice.
We recommend every Guardian to take the new exo scout for a spin. Whether you are fighting against the Cabal on Mercury or want to show other players in PvP where they stand: Symmetry is worth checking out.
What do you think of our selection of new top weapons – are these also your favorites of the current season or are you missing a certain item?
