One-shot kill weapons are the fan-favourite weapon category from the OG Destiny 1, and you can master this art with the Fusion rifles. This weapon is the energy weapon version of Destiny 2. These extremely powerful weapons release a burst of energy, converting your enemies into smoke in the blink of an eye. They can easily counter any weapon in the game. This weapon archetype has a special place for PvE and PvP activities, as they offer fantastic perk combinations for every activity in the game.
Fusion rifles are primarily famous for close combat, but some of the fusion rifles have insane range, making you think about whether you are dealing with a fusion rifle or a sniper rifle. The game meta has constantly been changing, yet the fusion rifles are ranked as a tier weapon type in every season thanks to some of the amazing fusion rifles released recently and the option to craft them with your favorite roles.
What are the best fusion rifles in Destiny 2?
Ranking the fusion rifles in the game is challenging as the god-roll weapons purely depend upon the players' playstyles. Only stats can't decide which weapon is better, as the perk pool also plays a vital role. Here are the top 12 fusion rifles in Destiny 2 based on their stats, perk pool, and popularity among players.
12. The Epicurean (Best for PvP)
The Epicurean is a precision frame fusion rifle. Precision frame has excellent consistency and handling, so this weapon is a great choice for PvP. It was released with the Duality dungeon and is one of the weapons that can be acquired quite easily.
The Epicurean offers a great stats package and a perk pool that can maximize some of the stats like recoil direction, making it a go-to pick for crucible activities. It is also craftable, which means you can take advantage of enhanced perks, making it more stable and consistent.
The Epicurean Stats
- Impact: 80
- Range: 59
- Damage Falloff: ~12.47m Hip / 16.21 ADS
- Stability: 49
- Handling: 30
- Reload Speed: 26
- Reload Time: 2.54 s
- Aim Assistance: 65
- Inventory Size: 39
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 5
- Recoil: 80
- Charge Time: 780
- Magazine: 6
PvP God roll:
- Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
- Magazine: Accelerated Coils
- Perk 1: Surplus
- Perk 2: Rangefinder
How to get The Epicurean
You can get the Epicurean from the Duality dungeon, specifically from the first encounter. It is not a guaranteed drop, but the entire dungeon is farmable, so you can easily get your favorite role. This weapon is also craftable, so you can collect all five red borders from the first encounter.
11. Glacioclasm (Best for PvE)
The Dawning event comes with some of the best weapons in the game, and Glacioclasm is one of them. This void fusion rifle is a PvE monster with outstanding perks like Repulsor Brace and Golden Tricorn. This gun is a perfect pick for your Void 3.0 builds. It is the only fusion rifle to roll with Subsistence and Reservoir Burst together.
Glacioclasm is a high-impact frame fusion rifle, so the charge time is a bit higher as compared to the precision frame, with Accelerated Coils and charge time masterwork, you can counter this problem. Overall, the stats of the weapon are pretty balanced and consistent.
Glacioclasm Stats
- Impact: 95
- Range: 63
- Damage Falloff: ~12.60m Hip / 16.38 ADS
- Stability: 29
- Handling: 33
- Reload Speed: 15
- Reload Time: 2.75 s
- Aim Assistance: 55
- Inventory Size: 26
- Zoom: 16
- Airborne Effectiveness: 4
- Recoil: 78
- Charge Time: 960
- Magazine: 5
PvE God roll:
- Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
- Magazine: Accelerated Coils
- Perk 1: Subsistence
- Perk 2: Demolitionist
How to get Glacioclasm
Glacioclasm is the weapon from the loot pool of the Dawning Event, and you can only get it when the event is live. Thankfully, the Dawning 2023 is live, and you can farm your favorite god roll from the activity.
10. Plug One.1 (Best for PvP)
Plug One is one of the deadliest arc fusion rifles in the game. It is one of the few fusion rifles that may roll with a Reservoir Burst, which means that if your battery is full, the next burst will inflict more damage, causing enemies to explode on death. This perk is a monster in PvP, and you can pair it with Killing Wind to become invincible. Plug One pairs perfectly with your Arc 3.0 builds.
The weapon has fantastic stability and handling, and the airborne effectiveness value is also very high. Overall, the stats are pretty balanced, with an option to apply adept mods to get a +10 value for your stat choice. It also comes with an excellent origin perk, Vanguard Vindication, that regenerates a small portion of health after defeating any enemy. This perk is a great choice for PvP, as a small portion of health may win you a critical fight.
Plug One.1 Stats
- Impact: 80
- Range: 58
- Damage Falloff: ~12.44m Hip / 16.17 ADS
- Stability: 49
- Handling: 36
- Reload Speed: 31
- Reload Time: 2.45 s
- Aim Assistance: 66
- Inventory Size: 40
- Zoom: 17
- Airborne Effectiveness: 8
- Recoil: 75
- Charge Time: 780
- Magazine: 6
PvP God roll:
- Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
- Magazine: Accelerated Coils
- Perk 1: Killing Wind
- Perk 2: Reservoir Burst
How to get Plug One.1
You can get Plug One.1 only if you complete a Nightfall activity, but only if it is the reward for the week. Unfortunately, the fusion rifle has been removed from the loot pool of the Nightfalls, and we hope they will add it again in the coming season. Furthermore, players who beat a GM Nightfall in Destiny 2 can get Plug One.1 Adept, which allows the weapon to take advantage of Adept weapon mods.
9. Main Ingredient (Best for PvP)
Main Ingredient is One of the oldest yet most used fusion rifles in the PvP, and rightly so. Main Ingredient was introduced in the Red War campaign and has still survived in the game despite the change of meta every season. This weapon has an insane range with an average zoom value. It is an excellent pick for people who love playing Crucible.
Main Ingredient has great stats with a unique perk combination. The perk pool mainly affects the weapon's stats, which is all it needs. The damage is very high, and this gun can map enemies with range. Xur has sold the god roll of this weapon several times, increasing its utilization as it can easily defeat many fusion rifles in the game.
Main Ingredient Stats
- Impact: 80
- Range: 59
- Damage Falloff: ~12.47m Hip / 16.21 ADS
- Stability: 35
- Handling: 31
- Reload Speed: 24
- Reload Time: 2.58 s
- Aim Assistance: 45
- Inventory Size: 40
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 4
- Recoil: 73
- Charge Time: 780
- Magazine: 5
PvP God roll:
- Barrel: Red Dot 2 MOA
- Magazine: Projection Fuse
- Perk 1: Under Pressure
- Perk 2: High Impact Reserves
How to get Main Ingredient
The only way to get this weapon is from the weekly vendor (Xur). Xur has sold some amazing rolls of this weapon in the past and offers it frequently in its inventory. You need to watch its weekly offerings, and you might be lucky enough to get a god-roll Main Ingredient.
8. Iterative Loop (Best for PvE)
Lightfall launched with some amazing weapons, and one of them was Interative Loop. This craftable fusion rifle made an impact on the game from the day it was released. It was the first fusion rifle introduced with the Voltshot perk that synergizes perfectly with arc 3.0 builds. The Iterative Loop is a must-have for PvE activities as the weapon offers great perk combinations and low charge time.
The Iterative Loop can be an excellent choice for end-game PvE activities due to its quick ad-clearing ability. You can pair voltshot with a Compulsive Reloader to improve the reload speed of the gun even further. The weapon is also craftable, and you can have your guaranteed god roll by farming it on the new destination, Neumona.
Iterative Loop Stats
- Impact: 55
- Range: 23
- Damage Falloff: ~11.31m Hip / 14.70 ADS
- Stability: 30
- Handling: 52
- Reload Speed: 44
- Reload Time: 2.24 s
- Aim Assistance: 34
- Inventory Size: 50
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 8
- Recoil: 47
- Charge Time: 500
- Magazine: 7
PvE God roll:
- Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
- Magazine: Projection Fuse
- Perk 1: Compulsive Reloader
- Perk 2: Voltshot
How to get Iterative Loop
There are multiple ways to farm Iterative Loop in the game. The weapon was released with the lightfall expansion, and the grind was tied to the new destination, Neomuna. You can get it from the lightfall engrams and the chests of Terminal Overload activity. The fastest and easiest way to farm it is by completing the Heroic Petrols on Neumona.
7. Riptide (Best for PvE)
Riptide is the only fusion rifle that Lord Shax has to offer. Thankfully, with the revamped vendor system, you can focus all your crucible engrams into one weapon to get your god-roll. Riptide is one of the best stasis fusion rifles in the game. It was the first gun that appeared with the Chill Clip roll. This perk was a game changer as it can easily counter champions and mini-bosses in the end-game activities.
Riptide shines in PvE with its great stats combination and perk pool. The auto-loading holster syncs perfectly with the chill clip, and you can forget about reloading your gun once you are adaptable to its play style. To this date, It is the best PvE legendary fusion rifle in the game.
Riptide Stats
- Impact: 55
- Range: 21
- Damage Falloff: ~11.24m Hip / 14.61 ADS
- Stability: 31
- Handling: 50
- Reload Speed: 45
- Reload Time: 2.22 s
- Aim Assistance: 31
- Inventory Size: 46
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 3
- Recoil: 53
- Charge Time: 500
- Magazine: 7
PvE God roll:
- Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
- Magazine: Enhanced Battery
- Perk 1: Auto-Loading Holster
- Perk 2: Chill Clip
How to get Riptide
Riptide was released in season 17 as a reward for crucible activities. You can get this weapon in the Season of the Witch by decoding the crucible engrams. With the reprised system, you can focus your crucible engrams on any weapon to get your favorite god roll.
6. Deliverance (Best for PvE)
Deliverance was launched with the Void of the Disciple raid. It is undoubtedly one of the best-looking fusion rifles in the game. Deliverance is a precision frame fusion rifle that is packed with a lot of fantastic perks. It is also the first kinetic slot fusion rifle of the game. It works amazingly with your stasis builds, especially with the Osmiomancy gloves.
Like Riptide, Deliverance also comes with one of the most sought-after perks Chill Clip. This perk is very handy in PvE activities as the slowed effect can easily counter champions and control hordes of enemies. This fusion rifle is also craftable, so farming your god-roll is also easy.
Deliverance Stats
- Impact: 80
- Range: 62
- Damage Falloff: ~12.57m Hip / 16.34 ADS
- Stability: 4529
- Handling: 23
- Reload Speed: 34
- Reload Time: 2.4 s
- Aim Assistance: 67
- Inventory Size: 39
- Zoom: 16
- Airborne Effectiveness: 9
- Recoil: 80
- Charge Time: 780
- Magazine: 6
PvE God roll:
- Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
- Magazine: Enhanced Battery
- Perk 1: Demolitionist
- Perk 2: Adrenaline Junkie
How to get Deliverance
Deliverance can only be acquired from the first (Acquisition) and third(The Upended) encounter of the Vow of the Disciple (VoD) raid. The first encounter is relatively easy and fast to farm this weapon. Once you have unlocked it in your collections, you can also get it from the secret chests.
5. Burden of Guilt (Adept) (Best for PvP)
Trials of Osiris weapons are usually known for their sleek designs and amazing perk pool for PvP, and Burden of Guilt offers the same package. It is a stasis fusion rifle that can roll with perks that can boost the stability and handling of this weapon to the maximum. It is also an adept weapon so you can apply adept modes.
The weapon's stats are excellent, and the perk pool is decent. The perfect perk combination would be perpetual motion and high-impact reserves.
Burden of Guilt Stats
- Impact: 70
- Range: 41
- Damage Falloff: ~11.89m Hip / 15.45 ADS
- Stability: 39
- Handling: 32
- Reload Speed: 31
- Reload Time: 2.45 s
- Aim Assistance: 52
- Inventory Size: 29
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 8
- Recoil: 55
- Charge Time: 660
- Magazine: 6
PvP God roll:
- Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
- Magazine: Projection Fuse
- Perk 1: Perpetual Motion
- Perk 2: High-Impact Reserves
How to get Burden of Guilt (Adept)
Burden of Guilt (Adept) is one of the difficult weapons to get as it is linked with the Trials of the Osiris activity. You can only obtain it from the lighthouse chest, which you can only unlock by going flawless in trials. Once you open it in your collections, you can buy another one from Saint-14 by sacrificing your card and a few other resources.
4. Delicate Tomb (Best for PvE)
What could be better than getting an incredible exotic in the season pass of the season that announced the arc 3.0? Delicate Tomb was released with the Season of Plunder. This shotgun-shaped fusion rifle shoots a burst of arc energy that can dissipate groups of ads in seconds. The exotic perk of this weapon greatly synchronizes with the arc builds as the final blows generate ionic traces.
Ionic traces are extensively utilized with the arc builds as they replenish your abilities. You can also jolt the champions with this weapon and your side abilities, which comes in handy in the end-game PvE activities.
Delicate Tomb Stats
- Impact: 55
- Range: 29
- Damage Falloff: ~11.24m Hip / 14.61 ADS
- Stability: 32
- Handling: 56
- Reload Speed: 48
- Reload Time: 2.18 s
- Aim Assistance: 35
- Inventory Size: 55
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 6
- Recoil: 95
- Charge Time: 500
- Magazine: 6
Exotic Perk:
Fires a wide horizontal spread when shot from the hip. Final blows with this weapon have a chance to generate Ionic Traces. Powerful foes and opposing Guardians always generate Ionic Traces.
How to get Delicate Tomb
Delicate Tomb was available during Season of the Chosen via the Season Pass (either the paid or free track). You can now obtain this weapon from the exotic kiosk if you own the Witch Queen DLC. It costs 1 Exotic Cipher, 100,000 Glimmer, and 1 Ascendant Shard.
3. Jötunn (Best for PvP)
Jötunn's is arguably the best and worst gun of the gun. This killer toaster can kill your enemies from a snipe distance and in close combat. Jötunn's tracking shots have been the talk of the game for a while, as some players consider it a cheeze weapon while others find it fun to use.
Unlike any other fusion rifle in this list, Jötunn shoots a single shot that aggressively tracks the enemies. The catalyst of this weapon gives it the cornered and incandescent perks. You can pair it with your solar builds to use it in PvE, but it shines in PvP, where you can make your enemies rage quit.
Jötunn Stats
- Impact: 95
- Range: 47
- Stability: 23
- Handling: 26
- Reload Speed: 23
- Reload Time: 2.6 s
- Aim Assistance: 67
- Inventory Size: 26
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 8
- Recoil: 77
- Charge Time: 820
- Magazine: 5
Exotic Perk:
"Hold down the trigger to charge up a tracking shot that explodes and burns on impact. Energy matched shield explosion disorients enemies."
How to get Jötunn
The process of getting Jötunn is straightforward. You need to farm some resources, and you can buy the weapon from the exotic kiosk at the tower. You will need
- 1 x Exotic Cipher
- 125,000 x Glimmer
- 1 x Ascendant Shard
Note: You must own Forsaken DLC to purchase this weapon.
2. Vex Mythoclast (Best for PvE)
Vex Mythoclast made a comeback in Destiny 2 with the release of Vault of Glass Raid. It is, without a doubt, the best exotic fusion rifle in the game. Vex is closer to an auto rifle as it shoots energy bolts if you hold down the fire trigger. It also comes with an alternate firing mode, which can be activated after six kills with this weapon. This mode converts it into a linear fusion rifle, unlocking the doors of one-shooting enemies.
Vex Mythoclast is a fantastic weapon for PvE activities, as it works well at all ranges. The catalyst of this weapon also gives it a 20% damage boost. The exotic primaries are also buffed in PvE activities with a 40% damage boost, making this weapon a must-have in your load-outs.
Vex Mythoclast Stats
- Impact: 33
- Range: 85
- Stability: 30
- Handling: 50
- Reload Speed: 60
- Reload Time: 2 s
- Aim Assistance: 75
- Inventory Size: 40
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 19
- Recoil: 80
- Rounds Per Minute: 360
- Magazine: 25
Exotic Perk:
"This weapon fires a single bolt with each trigger pull. Defeating targets builds stacks of Overcharge. Swap firing modes when fully Overcharged to charge up and fire more powerful linear fusion shots."
How to get Vex Mythoclast
Vex Mythoclast is the raid exotic for the Vault of Glass raid. The only way to obtain this gun is by beating the raid's final boss (Atheon). The drop rate of the weapon increases with every completion, and the best way to get this weapon is by farming the final encounter when Vault of Glass is the featured raid of the week.
1. Techeun Force (Best for PvP)
Techeun Force was initially launched with the Last Wish raid in the Forsaken DLC. It was considered an excellent fusion rifle back then and had some impact in PvP. The weapon was made craftable in the Season of the Deep, and the perk pool was also refreshed. With the reprised perk pool, this fusion rifle entered the S-Tier territory for PvP.
You can craft this weapon with a range finder and under pressure, and both of these perks significantly improve this weapon's stats. You can also get Snapshot Sights and Kill Clip in the first column of perks; both are great for PvP activities as well.
Techeun Force (Best for PvP) Stats
- Impact: 70
- Range: 5399
- Damage Falloff: ~11.82m Hip / 15.37 ADS
- Stability: 39
- Handling: 27
- Reload Speed: 34
- Reload Time: 2.4 s
- Aim Assistance: 44
- Inventory Size: 29
- Zoom: 15
- Airborne Effectiveness: 4
- Recoil: 60
- Charge Time: 660
- Magazine: 6
PvP God roll:
- Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling
- Magazine: Projection Fuse
- Perk 1: Under Pressure
- Perk 2: Rangefinder
How to get Techeun Force
To get Techeun Force, you need to complete the encounters of the Last Wish raid. The weapon can drop from any encounter of the raid, and if you have unlocked it in your collections, you can also get it from the secret chests. We suggest you farm the first encounter (Kalli, the Corrupted) as it is the simplest and the fastest to complete. This weapon is also craftable, so you will need five patterns to craft it. You can farm the raid once it is the featured raid of the week to get all the red borders of the weapon.
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