What can you do as a free member?

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and unlock all our premium features and tools to enhance your gaming experience.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save articles to your watchlist and get notified when they're updated with new information.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save your favorite games for quick access later, synced across all your devices.

Member benefits illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you'll receive instant notifications when someone replies to your posts.

Comment rating feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can make use of convenient features in the comments section, such as rating and sorting comments.

Premium archive feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can access Premium articles that are exclusively available to members.

Site Interface

Guest
Free Member
Article Watchlist
Game Bookmarks
Cross-device Sync
Light/Dark Theme Toggle
User Profiles
Direct Feedback
Comment Rating

Game Tools

Guest
Free Member
Interactive Map Access
Interactive Map Pins
Interactive Map Comments
Interactive Map Pins Cross-Device
Check List
Event Choice Checker
Deck Builder Cross-Device
Message Board Notification
Message Board Cross-Device
Build Planner
Stat Calculator
Diagnostic Tool
Weapon/Armor Wishlist

Want more information?Learn more

Destiny: Rising

Best Weapons Tier List for PvP and PvE

Add to Watchlist

★ New Characters: Helhest | Rossi-11
☆ New Bow Weapons and Axion Artifacts
★ Tier Lists: Characters | Weapons | Artifacts
☆ Best Builds: Helhest | Rossi-11 | Estela
★ Weapon Guides: Exotics | Mythics
☆ Redeem Codes for November 2025

Destiny Rising - Weapons Tier List
This is a tier list for the best guns and weapons to use in the PvP and PvE modes of Destiny: Rising. See which weapons you should use in PvP and PvE, as well as an explanation for why, here.

Weapon Guides
List of All Weapons Weapons Tier List
Exotic Weapons Mythic Weapons

List of Contents

Destiny Rising - Zev Notice! This page was last updated on 10/10. If you have any opinions to share, leave them in the comments down below!
Sign in and select Add to Watchlist under the page's title to be notified of any updates!

Best PvP Weapons Tier List

Rankings for PvP Game Modes

Primary Weapons
Heavy Weapons
Rank Weapons
S Tier
The Huckleberry Wolfpack IST1 Parantha The Old Prefect Present Fleet Jötunn Furies III Sworn Oath Concerto
A Tier
Sweet Business Ultimatum Polaris Lance DEL3 Lassi Riskrunner Crimson DEL2 Sweet Ears Chushingura DEL7 Simit Trinity Ghoul
B Tier
Total Lockdown DEL6 Kokoretsi Yoshimoto
C Tier
DEL5 Kulfi
Rank Weapons
S Tier
Partridge Sky Satiyaaliksni Smart Bomb Octant Riot Disperser Nobunaga Two-Tailed Fox Gallows Mahamayuri
A Tier
Borealis The Chaperone Eternal Retribution Izanagi Saizo Scorched Earth HON3 Eibellaks Royal Contravene End of the Line HON2 Tutum
B Tier
Makeshift Ending HON1 Khanom Khrok IST2 Niaatiks 40000 Sidereal Year Heir Apparent
C Tier
Magoichi CLY2 Kakalik BVD4 Akutaak

Tap on the Weapon to see its name and type!

This is the tier list for weapon rankings in Player vs Player game modes. It should be noted that certain weapon types are inherently worse in PvP game modes, unless they're used by players who can expertly wield them.

PvP Tier List Ranking Criteria

S Tier Weapons in the S-Tier are very powerful, and are a class above all other weapons. They are also used often enough to the point that they should be kept in mind and expected to be used by opponents.
A Tier A-Tier weapons are strong in general, but can't compete with those in the S-Tier. However, they can be on par with them when used by the right build.
B Tier Weapons ranked in the B-Tier are okay at best, but they can still be effective when used under the right conditions.
C Tier C-Tier weapons shouldn't be used most of the time, unless you really like them or they're one of the strongest weapons you have available at the moment.

This is an explanation for the criteria used for weapon rankings in PvP game modes. Depending on new and upcoming content, weapon rankings can change or shift depending on the criteria listed above.

Best PvP Weapons

Jump to Section
Primary Weapons Heavy Weapons

The best weapons to use in Player vs Player game modes belong to the S-Tier. However, since characters have weapon-type restrictions, you'll be more limited with who you can use if you're aiming to use only S-Tier weapons.

Best Primary Weapons to Use in PvP

Weapons Explanation
The HuckleberryThe Huckleberry
Submachine Gun 		・Increased Rate of Fire means increased DPS.
・Can chain kills against multiple enemies.
・Requires good recoil control to maximize effectiveness.
WolfpackWolfpack
Submachine Gun 		・Easy to use and has nice general buffs.
・Movespeed buff is useful if you need close the distance to enemies.
・Needs good Traits to maximize potential.
IST1 ParanthaIST1 Parantha
Fusion Rifle 		・Easy to control recoil since it's more predictable.
・Can still deal solid damage against enemies that are too far.
・Needs good Traits to maximize potential.
The Old PrefectThe Old Prefect
Hand Cannon 		・Don't need to be hyper accurate to be effective with this weapon.
・Make sure to land consecutive hits to make use of Dragon Breath's passive.
・AoE capabilities only get better with Catalyst upgrades.
Present FleetPresent Fleet
Light Grenade Launcher 		・Easy to use with nice quality of life buffs.
・Only high-tier Light Grenade Launcher at the moment.
・Obtained for free as part of the story.
JötunnJötunn
Fusion Rifle 		・Hard to evade because of target tracking.
・Pairs well withing Heavy Weapons that have long reload times.
・Hard to use buff when surrounded, unless you're the one jumping in.
Furies IIIFuries III
Pulse Rifle 		・Fire rate ramps up with repeated shots.
・Deal even more damage once target is affected with criticality points.
・Easy to upgrade thanks to the Battle Pass.
Sworn OathSworn Oath
Auto Rifle 		・Well balanced gun that's easy to use.
・Don't reload early to make use of the increased damage on the magazine's second half.
・Doesn't have major downsides, but there's also no major upside.
ConcertoConcerto
Sidearm 		・Synergizes really well with Heavy Weapons that have slow reload times.
・If you have Catalyst Band 01 unlocked, remember to go close range.
・Can be hard to maintain damage buffs unless you're really good at staying alive.

Best Heavy Weapons to Use in PvP

Weapons Explanation
Partridge SkyPartridge Sky
Sword 		・Heavy Attack fires a ranged attack, which other Swords can't do.
・Battle Cry is very powerful, but also nerfed in PvP.
・Swords are inherently worse in PvP, and this is the only one that is worth using if you're not using an Exotic Primary.
Satiyaaliksni Smart BombSatiyaaliksni Smart Bomb
Grenade Launcher 		・AoE shots makes it easy to land guaranteed damage.
・Gets a free Catalyst upgrade from the main story.
・Often upgraded since it's a free Exotic that Wolf wants to use for story quests.
Octant Riot DisperserOctant Riot Disperser
Shotgun 		・Has a very high damage burst when using alternate firing mode.
・Make sure to swap back to regular firing mode every now and then to preserve ammo.
・Volley mode is risky and can be completely useless if you miss your shot.
NobunagaNobunaga
Sword 		・Heavy Attack dash makes up for the melee only weakness of Swords.
・Increased movespeed from final blows helps with closing the distance to opponents.
・Needs to roll for good Traits to maximize potential.
Two-Tailed FoxTwo-Tailed Fox
Rocket Launcher 		・Auto tracking makes it easy to land damage.
・Void rocket having innate suppress is amazing.
・Need to be more accurate than usual since it has a smaller Blast Radius than most other Rocket Launchers.
GallowsGallows
Machine Gun 		・Homing Void grenades is useful for landing guaranteed damage.
・Has a faster reload speed compared to most other Machine Guns.
・Polarized Rifling isn't overly useful unless you're aiming at enemies running away.
MahamayuriMahamayuri
Auto Crossbow 		・Can be flexibly used depending on the current situation.
・Has very high DPS when compared to other Auto Crossbows.
・Aim to max out Catalyst Band upgrades to maximize damage potential.

Best PvE Weapons Tier List

Rankings for PvE Game Modes

Primary Weapons
Heavy Weapons
Rank Weapons
S Tier
The Huckleberry Sweet Business Polaris Lance DEL3 Lassi Riskrunner Crimson The Old Prefect Jötunn Furies III DEL2 Sweet Ears Concerto Trinity Ghoul
A Tier
Ultimatum Wolfpack IST1 Parantha DEL5 Kulfi Present Fleet Sworn Oath DEL6 Kokoretsi Chushingura DEL7 Simit Yoshimoto
B Tier
Total Lockdown
Rank Weapons
S Tier
Borealis Partridge Sky Satiyaaliksni Smart Bomb Octant Riot Disperser Izanagi Two-Tailed Fox Gallows Royal Contravene Heir Apparent Mahamayuri
A Tier
The Chaperone Eternal Retribution Makeshift Ending Nobunaga HON1 Khanom Khrok Saizo Scorched Earth HON3 Eibellaks 40000 Sidereal Year CLY2 Kakalik HON2 Tutum BVD4 Akutaak
B Tier
Magoichi End of the Line IST2 Niaatiks

Tap on the Weapon to see its name and type!

This is the tier list for weapon rankings in Player vs Environment (AI) game modes. It should be noted that rankings aren't overly strict, since the best weapons to use often change depending on enemies and scenario.

PvE Tier List Ranking Criteria

S Tier Weapons in the S-Tier are considered to be the strongest for PvE. However, since enemy encounters and weaknesses differ between scenarios, S-Tier weapons can underperform if used improperly.
A Tier A-Tier weapons are often weaker than those in the S-Tier, but they can be on par with them when used in the right instances or builds.
B Tier Weapons in the B-Tier aren't as good as those in the tiers above, but can still be suitable alternatives if you don't have those in the S or A-Tiers yet, or if those weapons are not yet properly built.
C Tier C-Tier weapons shouldn't be used unless they're a weapon that you like, if they're one of your stronger weapons available, or if they're useful in niche scenarios.

This is an explanation for the criteria used for weapon rankings in PvE game modes. Depending on new and upcoming content, weapon rankings can change or shift depending on the criteria listed above.

Best PvE Weapons

Jump to Section
Primary Weapons Heavy Weapons

The best weapons to use in Player vs Environment (AI) game modes belong to the S-Tier. However, since characters have weapon-type restrictions, you'll be more limited with who you can use if you're aiming to use only S-Tier weapons.

Best Primary Weapons to Use in PvE

Weapons Explanation
The HuckleberryThe Huckleberry
Submachine Gun 		・Increased Rate of Fire means increased DPS.
・Great at mobbing thanks to damage and ammo passives.
・Requires good recoil control to maximize effectiveness.
Sweet BusinessSweet Business
Auto Rifle 		・Massive magazine size and Intrinsic Trait circumvents needing to waste time reloading.
・Helps with shredding bosses, especially if you can focus down its weak spots.
・Can save Heavy Ammo pickups to reload when necessary.
Polaris LancePolaris Lance
Scout Rifle 		・Can deal a ton of damage if you land precision shots.
・Don't need to waste time reloading as long as you land precision shots.
・Wait for enemies to have 3 debuffs stacks to maximize damage.
DEL3 LassiDEL3 Lassi
Scout Rifle 		・Easy to control recoil since it's more predictable.
・Can still deal solid damage against enemies that are too far.
・Culture Clash's Perk Upgrade is very useful against scenarios with Fallen or Cabal enemies.
RiskrunnerRiskrunner
Submachine Gun 		・Really good at mobbing once Arc Conductor and Superconductor are active.
・Also increases defenses against Arc damage.
・Worse in scenarios where enemies don't deal Arc damage.
CrimsonCrimson
Hand Cannon 		・Self sustain is useful for keeping the user alive.
・Aim for Precision kills to refill ammo.
・Requires good recoil control to maximize effectiveness.
The Old PrefectThe Old Prefect
Hand Cannon 		・Useful for mobbing, unlike most other Hand Cannons.
・Make sure to land consecutive hits to make use of Dragon Breath's passive.
・AoE capabilities only get better with Catalyst upgrades.
JötunnJötunn
Fusion Rifle 		・Always used charged shots when shooting groups of enemies.
・Pairs well withing Heavy Weapons that have long reload times.
・Catalyst upgrades making it great for mobbing.
Furies IIIFuries III
Pulse Rifle 		・Innate Passives grant this weapon increased damage.
・Catalyst Band 01 can help with ammo management.
・Easy to upgrade thanks to the Battle Pass.
DEL2 Sweet EarsDEL2 Sweet Ears
Pulse Rifle 		・Solid Range and Stability makes it easy to pick off enemies.
・Can still deal solid damage against enemies that are too far.
・Culture Clash's Perk Upgrade is very useful against scenarios with Fallen or Cabal enemies.
ConcertoConcerto
Sidearm 		・Synergizes really well with Heavy Weapons that have slow reload times.
・If you have Catalyst Band 01 unlocked, remember to go close range.
・Make sure not to die, otherwise, you'll lose the damage buff.
Trinity GhoulTrinity Ghoul
Bow 		・Very flexible thanks to adjustable arrow spread.
・Great at mobbing once Lightning Rod is active.
・Always aim for precision kills to maximize effectiveness.

Best Heavy Weapons to Use in PvE

Weapons Explanation
BorealisBorealis
Sniper Rifle 		・Amazing at destroying any elemental shield thanks to its passives.
・Breaking shields reloads the weapon and grants a damage boost.
・Having the Borealis Catalyst upgrade makes this amazing versus bosses.
Partridge SkyPartridge Sky
Sword 		・Passives make this weapon better at mobbing than most other swords.
・Make sure to use Light Attacks after Heavy Attacks to maximize passives.
・Aim to unlock Catalyst upgrades to further increase mobbing capabilities.
Satiyaaliksni Smart BombSatiyaaliksni Smart Bomb
Grenade Launcher 		・Can be flexibly used to deal with groups of enemies or deal a ton of damage to bosses.
・Gets a free Catalyst upgrade from the main story.
・Often upgraded since it's a free Exotic that Wolf wants to use for story quests.
Octant Riot DisperserOctant Riot Disperser
Shotgun 		・Has a very high damage burst when using alternate firing mode.
・Make sure to swap back to regular firing mode every now and then to preserve ammo.
・Aim to upgrade to Catalyst Band 02 if possible to increase reload speed.
IzanagiIzanagi's Burden
Sniper Rifle 		・Aim for Precision shots to maximize damage bonuses.
・Having the Catalyst Band 02 upgrade makes this amazing versus bosses.
・Make sure to check which Catalyst upgrades you have since it changes how you want to reload this weapon.
Two-Tailed FoxTwo-Tailed Fox
Rocket Launcher 		・Can deal with both Void and Solar shields, as well as Arc with the first Catalyst upgrade.
・Void rocket having innate suppress is amazing.
・Rocket Launchers are always good for dealing with mobs.
GallowsGallows
Machine Gun 		・Really good at mobbing thanks to the extra Void grenades that it shoots.
・Has a faster reload speed compared to most other Machine Guns.
・Can play safely at range thanks to Polarized Rifling.
Royal ContraveneRoyal Contravene
Linear Fusion Rifle 		・Flexible weapon that can be used in multiple situations.
・Great at mobbing with its chain-lightning mode.
・Can swap to burst fire mode to focus on precise shots on tough enemies.
Heir ApparentHeir Apparent
Machine Gun 		・Amazing at dealing with waves of enemies.
・Be careful of high damage attacks that can destroy your shield.
・Is a lot worse on teams that don't want to stand still.
MahamayuriMahamayuri
Auto Crossbow 		・Can be flexibly used depending on the current situation.
・Great at mobbing when using hip fire.
・Can also be great at killing tougher enemies when aiming down sights.

Destiny: Rising Related Guides

Destiny Rising
Destiny: Rising Wiki Front

Guides by Category

Destiny Rising - CharactersCharacters Destiny Rising - BuildsBuilds
Destiny Rising - Tips and TricksTips and Tricks Destiny - Rising - BannersBanners
EventsEvents QuestsQuests
Weapons PartialWeapons AbilitiesAbilities
Talent TreesTalent Trees Artifacts Artifacts
Perks and TraitsPerks and Traits Mods Mods
ItemsItems Destiny Rising - EmblemsEmblems
Fishes PartialFishes Gifts of the NineGifts of the Nine
Destiny Rising - NewsNews -

Recommended Guides

Tier Lists and Best Guides
Destiny Rising - Character Tier ListBest Character Tier List (PvP and PvE) Destiny Rising - Weapons Tier ListBest Weapons Tier List (PvP and PvE)
Destiny Rising - Artifact Tier ListBest Artifacts Tier List Destiny Rising - Best Mythic SwordWhat is the Best Mythic Sword?
Top Articles
Destiny Rising - Redeem CodesAll Redeem Codes Destiny Rising - Character Customization GuideCharacter Customization Guide
Destiny Rising - List of All Currencies.pngList of All Currencies Destiny Rising - How to Level Up FastHow to Level Up Fast
Destiny Rising - Battle Pass GuideBattle Pass End Dates and Rewards Destiny Rising - Roadmap and ScheduleRoadmap and Schedule

Comment

Post (0 Comments)

Author

Destiny: Rising Walkthrough Team
This article was created by Game8's elite team of writers and gamers.
    Leave feedback(Login required)
    Please participate in our site
    improvement survey
    12/2025
    Would you assist in
    improving Game8's site?
    ×
    This survey will take about 1 minute.
    Your answers will help us to improve our website.
    We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
    The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
    Begin Survey
    Not Now
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.
    Amount of Ads
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Placement of Ads
    Timing of Ad Display
    Ad Loading Speed
    Safeness of Ads
    Content of Ads
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.
    Amount of information
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Frequency of updates
    Speed of new information
    Accuracy of articles
    Understandibility of articles
    Readability of sentences
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.
    Ease of finding information
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Loading Speed
    Use of Color
    Font Size
    Visibility of Images
    Easy to Understand Layout
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.
    Ease of Writing
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Readability
    Ease in Finding Information
    Comment Quality
    Comment Quantity
    Admin Response
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.
    Please rate our site's new design
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?
    Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?
    Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?
    How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?
    ×
    How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?
    Very Unlikely
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    Very Likely
    If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.
    Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
    Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
    ×
    Thank You
    ×
    Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
    We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
    Close
    For other opinions or comments, go here.

    Rankings

    Popular Articles
    Message Board
    • We could not find the message board you were looking for.

    Gaming News

    Pokémon Legends Z-A Exclusive Café Donuts Hint At Two Legendaries Returning For Mega Dimensions DLC

    Pokémon Legends Z-A Exclusive Café Donuts Hint At Two Leg...

    Popular Games

    Recommended Games

    All rights reserved

    ©2024 Bungie
    ©1997-2024 NetEase.Inc.

    The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
    The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
    We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.

    Destiny: Rising Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

    Quick Access
    Guide Index

    Recommended Guides

    Characters

    Builds

    Tips and Tricks

    Banners

    Events

    Quests

    Primary Quests

    Character Quests

    Weapons

    Raids

    Abilities

    Talent Trees

    Artifacts

    Perks and Traits

    Mods

    Items

    Emblems

    Fish

    Gifts of the Nine

    Latest News