Best kinetic weapons in Destiny 2 The Final Shape
Do you want to get the best kinetic weapons in Destiny 2 Season 24? This article will answer all of your questions!
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Destiny 2 has an enormous variety of weapons, each differing in various properties. There are weapons with specific damage types, weapons for certain slots, rarity types, and so on. Today, we will talk about kinetic weapons for PvE and PvP, as well as divide them into exotic and legendary ones or primary or special types. Of course, we will describe in detail the strengths of the best kinetic guns in Destiny 2, so sit back, relax, and let’s get started!
Best kinetic exotic weapons in Destiny 2
Let’s start with kinetic exotic guns that you should keep in mind for various encounters. We’ll discuss Primary and Special types separately for your convenience.
Destiny 2: Kinetic primary exotics
| Weapon | How to get | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Khvostov 7G-0X | Mote of Primordial Light and Legendary Khvostov | Khvostov 7G-0X is one of the best kinetic weapons in Destiny 2. Many consider it to be almost the most effective add-clear weapon thanks to its Ricochet Bullets, which can be enhanced by picking up Orbs of Power. Additionally, it has the Shoot to Loot trait, allowing you to collect Orbs and Ammo from a distance. It also performs well in the Crucible. |
| Outbreak Perfected | Zero Hour | Outbreak Perfected is a versatile Pulse Rifle that can deal massive damage to a single target or quickly clear hordes of foes thanks to SIVA Nanites. Best perk: Rewind Rounds. |
| Thorn | Monument to Lost Lights | Thorn performs well in PvE, but truly shines in the Crucible. Its uniqueness lies in the Poison Effect applied with each hit, which can be further enhanced for greater effectiveness. |
| Necrochasm | Crota’s End | Necrochasm is an excellent alternative to the Khvostov 7G-0X for add-clear, which makes it an easy contender for the best kinetic weapon in The Final Shape. It creates a Chrall Explosion upon Precision Final Blows, dealing massive damage. Additionally, Necrochasm’s RPM can be boosted thanks to the Desperation trait. |
| Dead Man’s Tale | Presage | If you’ve played PvP even once, you’ve probably heard of Dead Man’s Tale. This Scout Rifle has excellent hip-fire accuracy and can easily take down enemies both up close and from long distances. Best perk: Moving Target, Vorpal Weapon. |
| Ace of Spades | Monument to Lost Lights | It’s a true Crucible classic and a choice you won’t regret. Ace of Spades has excellent Stats, and the strong Memento Mori Buff often allows you to kill enemies with two crits and one body shot at long range. |
| Wish-Ender | Wish-Ender Quest | Wish-Ender is one of the most reliable guns for GMs, thanks to its ability to break Barrier Shields with a single shot in any season. Moreover, Wish-Ender deals massive damage, making it a pleasure to use. |
Destiny 2: Kinetic special exotics
| Weapon | How to get | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Izanagi’s Burden | Monument to Lost Lights | Izanagi’s Burden is a reliable source of powerful Burst Damage, perfect for taking down mini-bosses or executing damage rotations during DPS phases. |
| Forerunner | Magnum Opus Quest | Forerunner is a relatively easy-to-use exotic special for PvP, boasting excellent Accuracy and Range. It also has its uses in PvE when you need a Precision Weapon. |
| Witherhoard | Monument to Lost Lights | Witherhoard is a very versatile exotic thanks to its ability to leave a Damage Pool on the ground for add-clear or attach Blight to an enemy to deal significant damage to a single target. |
| Bastion | Monument to Lost Lights | Bastion has built-in One-Two Punch and Trench Barrel Perks, making this Fusion Rifle an excellent choice for Melee Builds. |
| Arbalest | Another Last City Quest or Exotic Engrams | Arbalest is the best special gun against Shields and Barrier Champs, as it can not only break them with one shot but also increase Incoming Kinetic Damage on the enemy. |
Best kinetic legendary weapons in Destiny 2
We now move on to discussing the best kinetic legendary guns in Destiny 2, which are numerous. That’s why we further divided them into PvE and PvP categories.
Destiny 2: Kinetic primary legendary weapons
Let’s start with the best kinetic primary guns, of which there are six for PvE and four for PvP.
Best kinetic PvE weapons
| Weapon | First column | Second column | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Coup | Explosive Payload, Firefly | Frenzy, One for All, Kinetic Tremors | Midnight Coup is one of the best Hand Cannons, thanks to perks that help with both add-clear (Firefly) and taking down Strong Elites (Explosive Payload). |
| Blast Furnace | Kinetic Tremors | Frenzy, One for All, Firefly | Blast Furnace is the best representative of Legendary Kinetic Pulse Rifles, especially in endgame content. Combining Kinetic Tremors and any DMG Perk guarantees you decent DPS against Red and Orange Bar enemies. |
| Warden’s Law | Enlightened Action, Fourth Time’s the Charm, Demolitionist | Vorpal Weapon, Frenzy | Though Warden’s Law has good damage on its own, it’s best used with Lucky Pants. Along with Vorpal Weapon or Frenzy, you’ll be able to deal massive damage to bosses with your primary gun. |
| Breakneck | Shoot to Loot, Subsistence | Kinetic Tremors, Onslaught | Breakneck can be considered more of a utility weapon since Shoot to Loot and Kinetic Tremors synergize with each other, causing Shockwaves to collect Orbs and Ammo. |
| Multimach CCX | Attrition Orbs | Kinetic Tremors, Frenzy | If your build requires Orbs Generation, then you won’t find a better gun than Multimach CCX. Thanks to Attrition Orbs, you’ll create tons of Orbs of Power without having to kill anyone. |
| Hung Jury SR4 | Kinetic Tremors, Shoot to Loot | Explosive Payload, One for All, Firefly | Hung Jury SR4 is an excellent choice for situations where foes are at great distances. Additionally, thanks to Kinetic Tremors and any Damage trait, you won’t fall behind in DPS compared to other guns. |
Best kinetic PvP weapons
| Weapon | First column | Second column | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose | Slideshot, Moving Target, Elemental Capacitor, Perpetual Motion | Opening Shot, Eye of the Storm, Explosive Payload | Rose is the only representative of Lightweight HCs, making it much more unique than other weapons. Moreover, it has excellent perks that you can tailor to your liking. |
| The Messenger | Rapid Hit, Moving Target | Headseeker, Keep Away | The Messenger is a pleasant, easy-to-use Pulse Rifle with very high Base Stats. Certain Rolls can reach 100 Range, though you may have to sacrifice a great perk like Headseeker. |
| Multimach CCX | Moving Target, Rangefinder, Dynamic Sway Reduction | Tap the Trigger, Target Lock, Kill Clip, Enhanced Kinetic Tremors | Although Multimach CCX can’t compete with Shayura’s Wrath, it’s still a very effective SMG in the right hands. It is worth highlighting that Enhanced Kinetic Tremors perform quite well in PvP. |
| Crimil’s Dagger | Slideways, Moving Target | Precision Instrument, Opening Shot, Zen Moment | 120 RPM Hand Cannons remain effective even after nerfs, and Crimil’s Dagger is no exception. Thanks to its perks, it can be considered the one of the most promising representatives of this frame for the first slot. |
Destiny 2: Kinetic special legendary weapons
Finally, let’s discuss the best kinetic special weapons in Destiny 2 in terms of legendary rarity. As usual, we’ve divided them into PvE and PvP categories, with five for PvE and four for PvP, so let’s quickly go through them!
Best kinetic PvE weapons
| Weapon | First column | Second column | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Paradox | Field Prep, Pugilist | One-Two Punch, Trench Barrel | Perfect Paradox is the best PvE Shotgun in the game, thanks to perfect perks and an Origin Trait that reloads the weapon on Melee hits. |
| The Mountaintop | Auto-Loading Holster, Overflow, Demolitionist | Recombination, Frenzy, Vorpal Weapon | Since Micro-Missile is now a full-fledged new Archetype, this opens up possibilities for various Perk combinations. The most appealing is Auto-Loading Holster with Recombination due to its good burst damage. |
| The Supremacy | Rewind Rounds | Bait and Switch, Kinetic Tremors, Fourth Time’s the Charm | Thanks to a good frame and perks, The Supremacy is one of the best DPS specials. Using Bait and Switch to increase DPS is most reasonable, while Fourth Time’s the Charm could help by improving total damage. |
| Heritage | Reconstruction | Recombination | Heritage is an excellent shotgun for taking down elites or mini-bosses in a single shot or dealing damage to a boss when Heavy Ammo is out. Thanks to the Reconstruction perk, a nice bonus is that you do not need to reload. |
| Succession | Reconstruction | Recombination, Vorpal Weapon | If Heritage’s low range doesn’t suit you, Succession can do the same job, albeit with slightly less damage. |
Best kinetic PvP weapons
| Weapon | First column | Second column | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Someday | Threat Detector, Elemental Capacitor | Opening Shot | Someday is one of the best, if not the best, shotguns for PvP that you can find. Grinding for Someday won’t take long either, as the godroll is relatively easy to obtain due to the ability to craft it. |
| Imperial Decree | Threat Detector, Slideshot, Surplus | Opening Shot | If you don’t have The Final Shape DLC or aren’t attracted to the Precision Frame, you can try Imperial Decree, which has similar perks. |
| Defiance of Yasmin | Snapshot Sights | Opening Shot | Open Scope and two of the best Sniper Rifle perks make Defiance of Yasmin a favorite among these weapon types in PvP. |
| Eye of Sol | Moving Target | Opening Shot/Snapshot Sights | Though Eye of Sol doesn’t have a Snapshot and Opening Shot combination, it’s still an excellent Sniper Rifle, especially if you can get a max Handling roll. |
Final words on the D2 kinetic weapons
That’s the current meta for kinetic weapons in Destiny 2! If you liked this article and want to support us, leave a comment and a like! This helps us a lot to continue making such guides, and if you want more, you can check out the best PvE weapons in Destiny 2 to get more info about the current meta. We also suggest checking out the Encore exotic mission guide, where we help complete this mission and earn one of the coolest special guns!
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