We have compiled the top 5 exotic weapons from Destiny 2 New Light for you. We explain what the weapons can do and where you can get them in the free-to-play version.
The exotic weapons are one of the highlights of the Destiny franchise. These special firearms possess unique and powerful abilities, often featuring a cool appearance and an interesting background story.
By now, there is an enormous selection of Exotics. However, since you can only equip one Exotic weapon at a time, making the right choice can often be difficult. We have picked the best representatives in Destiny 2 New Light for you and present the top 5.
What is behind New Light? Behind the term Destiny 2 New Light lies the free-to-play version of Destiny 2. Coinciding with the release of Shadowkeep, the game became free for all interested parties.
Included are the base game, all content from Year 1, and many other areas, including those from later expansions. While not all powerful Exotics are available in the slightly trimmed down version of Destiny, the selection certainly does not have to hide.
On the following pages, we present to you the best exotic weapons that Destiny 2: New Light has to offer. Please keep in mind that this listing is the author’s personal opinion and the order is not necessarily indicative of value.
Riskrunner
What is Riskrunner? This exotic weapon deals Arc damage and fits in the energy slot. The submachine gun requires primary ammo.
What can the submachine gun do: Riskrunner has a high rate of fire and excellent handling. The electrifying submachine gun grants you protection against Arc damage and mows down entire hordes of enemies at once thanks to chain lightning. Ammunition is also generated automatically.
How to obtain Riskrunner: You can reliably acquire the weapon through the “Diligence and Reward” quest. Upon completing the quest, you will also receive the exotic catalyst. This gives the weapon an additional 30 range points. This gives the SMG an impressive range of 85/100, putting many other SMGs in the shade.
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