Destiny 2 Best Nightfall Weapons in Season of the Wish
Get ready to earn all the Destiny 2 Best Nightfall weapons in Season of the Wish!
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Key Takeaways:
- At the time of publication of this article, there are 8 weapons available in Nightfalls Episode Heresy and each of them is good in some way
- The best Nightfall gun is the Lotus-Eater, which is useful anywhere
- The worst gun on the list is the Shadow Price, which is outcompeted by many weapons
Nightfalls in Destiny 2 are one of the most challenging contents in this game, especially the Grandmaster difficulty. Players’ suffering is certainly rewarded, as completing them yields numerous valuable materials, as well as unique guns: Nightfall weapons. NF weapons are mostly some of the best in D2, and in this article, we’ll try to tell you which ones are exactly so. Sit back comfortably, we are off to perform the most difficult tasks!
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Wild Style, Grenade Launcher
- Wild Style PvE God Roll:
- Envious Assassin / Reconstruction / Danger Zone
- Incandescent / Bait and Switch / Vorpal Weapon
Wild Style is a solid Special GL with some strong PvE perks. Reconstruction + Bait and Switch makes it a great burst-damage option, especially when paired with a Bait and Switch Apex Predator for big DPS windows. Since Bait And Switch persists while stowed, you can rotate between weapons without losing uptime—just remember that the 10-second timer still counts down in the background.
It may not be the absolute best, but it holds its own in Episode: Heresy’s Nightfall meta. If you land a good roll, it’s a fun and effective choice for PvE.
The Slammer, Sword
- The Slammer God Roll for PvE:
- Eager Edge / Relentless Strikes / Chain Reaction
- Cold Steel / Bait and Switch / One for All
Moving from poor weaponry to the most intriguing weapon in Nightfall over the last year. It’s about Destiny 2 The Slammer Vortex Sword, which could become a leader in the meta. What’s so interesting about this sword? Primarily, it’s the combination of perks on it, namely:
- Eager Edge + Cold Steel for fast movement across locations and easy stunning of Champs through Slow and Freeze
- Relentless Strikes + Bait and Switch for dealing massive DPS to a single target
- Chain Reaction + One for All for quick Ad-clear of the entire room
As you can see, there’s something for everyone to appreciate in this Sword.
Lotus-Eater, Sidearm
- Lotus-Eater God Roll PVE:
- Repulsor Brace / Reconstruct
- Destabilizing Rounds
Lotus-Eater is one of the best Rocket-Assisted Sidearms we’ve seen. It delivers near 100% uptime on Volatile Rounds for add clear, making Repulsor Brace an easy go-to. If you’re running a Void build, this thing shreds. It also feels smoother than Aberrant Action.
Despite the AoE nerf to Rocket-Assisted Frames, Lotus-Eater still hits hard, and with Destabilizing Rounds, you won’t even notice the change. Repulsor Brace can be situational, but in Grandmasters, grouped enemies make it easy to proc. Reconstruction is a no-brainer—auto-reloading and overflow mean you’re always ready to fire. If you need a Special weapon for clearing waves, this is absolutely worth farming. In general this is the best Nightfall weapon to pick.
PLUG ONE.1, Fusion Rifle
- PvE God Roll:
- Reconstruction
- Reservoir Burst / Voltshot / Controlled Burst
PLUG ONE.1 is back, and it’s easily one of the best High-Impact Fusions for PvE. With Reconstruction, it passively reloads and overflows your mag, making it perfect for sustained DPS. Reservoir Burst turns every first shot into a mini-nuke, Voltshot adds insane Arc ad-clear, and Controlled Burst rewards precision with a serious damage boost.
If you’re farming Nightfalls, this is a must-have. Whether you want ad-clear or boss DPS, PLUG ONE.1 does both. Land Reconstruction + Reservoir Burst, and you can call the grind done—it’s that good and can be considered best Nightfall weapons in Episode: Heresy. Just don’t forget to have Reconstruction, as this perk is just too good to pass up.
Rake Angle, Glaive
- Rake Angle PvE God Roll:
- Rimestealer / Pugilist / Replenishing Aegis
- Chill Clip / Close to Melee
Rake Angle might single-handedly push Glaives into the meta. A Kinetic slot Glaive has been long overdue, and Bungie finally delivered—now you can pair it with your favorite Arc, Void, or Solar Energy weapon without burning your Exotic slot.
Chill Clip makes this Glaive absurdly efficient for add clear, especially in Prismatic builds with Facet of Ruin, where freezing enemies and shattering them becomes effortless. If you’re running Prismatic Hunter, pairing it with Spirit of Synthoceps makes melee damage hit even harder, while Stylish Executioner procs off Chill Clip’s freezes for some great synergy.
This weapon could really benefit from Adept version, improving on its own core stats. Any Chill Clip roll is worth farming—this Glaive is a banger.
Scintillation, Linear Fusion Rifle
- Scintillation, PvE God Roll:
- Rewind Rounds / Envious Assassin / Rapid Hit
- Bait and Switch / Firing Line
Scintillation is a Strand Linear Fusion Rifle stacked with top-tier PvE perks becoming a part of the best Nightfall weapons in Season 26. Whether you want consistent boss DPS or burst ad-clear, this weapon delivers. Envious Assassin + Reservoir Burst lets you load up to 17 shots, with the first 11 dealing 25% bonus damage and triggering chain reaction explosions—devastating for both bosses and trash mobs.
Rewind Rounds is an S-tier perk here, refilling 60% of your landed shots straight from reserves, keeping uptime high without constant reloading. The left column is loaded with great picks like Auto-Loading, Rapid Hit, and Rewind Rounds, while the right offers Bait and Switch, Firing Line, and Hatchling—an absolute buffet of power.
If you’re looking for a top-tier weapon in Episode: Heresy, this is it. Get an Envious Assassin + Reservoir Burst roll, and you’re golden.
Shadow Price, Auto Rifle
- Shadow Price PvE God Roll:
- Stats for All / Strategist / Overflow
- Volt Shot
- Stats for All / Strategist / Overflow
Shadow Price isn’t the strongest option in the current Episode Heresy Nightfall weapons meta. While Strategist + Permeability could find some synergy with the Titan Rocket Chestpiece, or Stats for All + Volt Shot could offer decent ad-clear, there are simply better choices. It can dish out damage, but compared to other Auto Rifles or even primary weapons in Episode: Heresy, it falls short. Unless you’re a collector, this one is an easy pass.
The Palindrome, Hand Cannon
- The Palindrome PvE God Roll:
- Explosive Payload
- Rolling Storm / Master of Arms
Palindrome returns with Rolling Storm, a rare perk found only on two primaries, making it a unique option. While it would have been great to see Jolting Feedback, Rolling Storm still has potential—especially on Arc subclasses, where it helps build Bolt Charge stacks. It shines even more in non-Arc loadouts that can trigger lightning strikes via Unravel or Volatile effects.
Explosive Payload in the third column is also a first for Arc Hand Cannons, making it an interesting choice, though it doesn’t synergize well with most damage perks. Rolling Storm remains its best pairing. Rolling Storm passively builds Bolt Charge stacks on final blows, making it a strong choice for ability-focused builds. Since Hand Cannons excel at precision kills, The Palindrome can generate consistent Bolt Charge gains, fueling Arc abilities and synergies.
Outside of that? Not much else going for it. Recycled Energy seems underwhelming, offering too little ability energy for a reload-based perk. Whether it’s bugged or just weak, it doesn’t stand out. Unless you’re a Hand Cannon enthusiast, this one might not be worth the Grandmaster Nightfalls grind.
Final Words
That’s all you need to know about these best Nightfall weapons Destiny 2 in Episode Heresy has to offer. If you have more questions about them, you can ask us in the comments below, and we will answer them. Moreover, you can check out the Nightfall Weapon This Week instrument to stay informed about the gun and nightfall rotations. Furthermore, we recommend checking out the best Vanguard weapons in Destiny 2, as aside from Nightfall ones, you can get other PvE guns.
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