The Crucible of Destiny 2 is still in exploration mode – the best weapons in PvP are being sought. We want to know from you: With which weapons are you dominating?
In Destiny 2, it’s all about the firepower of the Guardians. Many players are currently looking for and trying out the best weapons for their respective content. With this article, we want to take a first look at the Crucible and see what weapons the Guardians prefer to use against each other.
For this, we will introduce some very popular gems before you are asked!
Is there a first “Crucible Meta”?
No, it is still too early for that. However, there are clear parallels to the launch of Destiny 1. Auto rifles are incredibly strong – some representatives even outside their intended range.
This is because the Crucible is heavily influenced by team fights, with fewer 1v1 encounters happening. In team battles, spray weapons like auto rifles are excellent.
Even at longer ranges, initial favorites are emerging. Scout rifles are very effective at long distances. For medium range, hand cannons should feel very good, but they are currently outperformed by auto rifles. Pulse rifles and pistols are only competitive in certain situations.
Submachine guns are also strong and are excellent for pushing weakened opponents.
With power weapons, tastes vary greatly, which certainly brings some variety to the mix. There isn’t a clear “meta” here, many power weapons feel good and powerful, only grenade launchers are currently not as strong and therefore chosen less often.
Auto Rifles – Lasers and Peashooters
Auto rifles are currently popular, whether equipped in the kinetic or energy slot. With the sometimes large magazines, players can fire at enemy groups for a long time. Furthermore, they are easy to handle, with the recoil being easy to control. We present two of the most popular auto rifles.
Origin Story
Origin Story is an auto rifle of the Vanguard and is equipped in the kinetic slot. Its specific perk is Precision, when firing, the weapon pulls vertically, meaning more upwards and less to the side, making the weapon easier to handle.
Additionally, the weapon offers the perk “Rampage”, which is valuable in both PvE and PvP. With kills, the damage of the weapon increases, and this effect can stack up to three times.
The magazine holds 32 rounds, and the weapon’s range is superb. With the vertical recoil behavior, recoil is easily controlled, and you have a real beast in your hands. Try it out, you will be pleasantly surprised!
Uriel’s Gift
If your kinetic slot is already occupied, but you still want to have an auto rifle at hand, try Uriel’s Gift. The weapon is similar to Origin Story. It also features the perk “Precision”, which makes the recoil behavior vertical.
The special perk of the weapon ensures that you have increased stability and weapon handling immediately after pulling the trigger, which is particularly useful in PvP. The weapon has 33 rounds and is an absolute laser. You shouldn’t have any trouble landing headshots.
Scout Rifles – from the Kingdom of Far Far Away
Scout rifles are effective at long range and score with good stability and large magazines. At longer distances, you can avoid the spray weapons auto rifles and submachine guns.
Unfortunately, the design of the Crucible maps is set up in such a way that the action takes place in tighter spaces, which means that scout rifles showcase their strengths less often than in the predecessor but are still extremely deadly with proper and strategic positioning.
MIDA Multi-Tool
There is no way around them. The MIDA Multi-Tool can be obtained relatively easily through an exotic quest and also drops at a relatively high power level. It grants radar while aiming and increases movement speed. Paired with the submachine gun MIDA Mini-Tool, you hold an absolutely deadly combo in your hands.
Hand Cannons – Pew Pew or Boom Boom?
Hand cannons have a hard time in Destiny 2. In their optimal range, auto rifles dominate, while submachine guns shred them at shorter distances, and at longer ranges, the damage is simply insufficient.
Yet, skilled players can still get a lot out of hand cannons. Precise shots are rewarded. We present two decent representatives.
Better Devils
Better Devils – this weapon is a homage to the known evil, in English known as “The Devil you know”.
It is a hand cannon in the kinetic slot with a rate of fire of 140 rounds. Its special perk is “Explosive Payload”, which corresponds to explosive rounds in Destiny 1 and shakes the enemy’s aim considerably. Additionally, the weapon deals area damage, which is a nice side effect in groups of enemies.
If you enjoyed using hand cannons in Destiny 1, you will likely have fun with this weapon. Better Devils is currently one of the best legendary hand cannons in the game!
The Old Fashioned
The weapon is not only named that, but looks that way as well. It feels heavy and hefty, and deals out significant damage. It is equipped in the kinetic slot.
Additionally, the other stats of the weapon like range, stability, and handling are very good. Even the reload speed can be enhanced. As a special perk, the Old Fashioned has the so-called Kill Clip. Reloading after a kill grants bonus damage (Reactive Reload in Destiny 1).
If you’ve always wanted to feel like a cowboy, you’ll have fun with the Old Fashioned.
Pulse Rifles
Similar to hand cannons, pulse rifles currently have no real place in the meta, as they compete with other weapon types at their optimal range. Pulse rifles also have the issue that they are among the slowest to kill, even if all shots hit.
Nevertheless, there are some fantastic representatives of this weapon class that we don’t want to overlook.
Nightshade
The star among pulse rifles. Its lightweight frame offers strong handling, and Guardians can move faster when the weapon is equipped. Stability and handling are top-notch, and the perk Kill Clip provides more damage if you reload right after a kill.
There isn’t much more to say about the weapon; it feels great and shoots very precisely even at longer distances. Additionally, the reload speed is very high.
Nergal PR4
The Nergal PR4 is the alternative to Nightshade for the energy slot. It is similar to Nightshade, with the intrinsic perk being identical (perfect handling, faster movement speed).
Additionally, this weapon offers full auto! Pull the trigger and watch the damage numbers. If you want to equip a pulse rifle in the energy slot, the Nergal PR4 is a solid choice.
To obtain the legendary weapons, you have to hope for random drops.
Now it’s your turn! Post your favorites for the Crucible in the comments!
