Destiny 2’s Exotic Linear Fusion Rifles: The Ultimate Ranking Revealed!

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Summary

  • Arbalest: Once a champion stunning weapon, now power crept by newer abilities.
  • Lorentz Driver: Powerful ad-clearing weapon, but overshadowed by other options.
  • Finality’s Auger: Offers a turret for added DPS, but requires setup and high ammo.

In recent discussions among gamers, Linear Fusion Rifles from Destiny 2 have been a popular topic. This popularity stems from the addition of artifact perks like Unstoppable Linear Fusion Rifle and Particle Reconstruction in Episode Heresy, as well as enhancements to several Linear Fusion Rifles. Consequently, these potent weapons have made a comeback in many players’ arsenals, making it challenging for them to consider using anything else, be it due to their usefulness or high damage output. As such, countless Guardians find themselves holding onto their preferred Linear Fusion Rifle with great reluctance to let it go.

This rundown examines the six Linear Fusion Rifles with an exotic twist in the game, arranging them according to their potential power for PvE challenges. These weapons, from weekly missions to Grandmaster Nightfalls and Day One Raids and Dungeons, each find a unique niche, though some may be slightly more potent than others.

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6. Arbalest

Anti-Shield Powerhouse

  • Exotic Catalyst: Genesis, + 20 Handling, +1 Magazine Size

Originally dominating endgame content, the Arbalest once held a prestigious position among intrinsic champion-stunning weapons. However, over time, its luster has significantly dimmed due to power creep from Subclass 3.0 abilities. These new abilities enable Guardians to stun champions without relying on a weapon at all. Additionally, options have emerged that provide the same capability without requiring special ammunition.

This special ammo weapon packs quite a punch and inflicts Kinetic damage. It can penetrate shields, and deals even more damage to enemies once their shields are down, plus it reloads your magazine. For beginners who don’t have alternative Anti-Barrier weapons yet, Arbalest remains a solid choice and will serve them well. However, compared to other weapons on the list, it doesn’t possess the same high power potential.

5. Lorentz Driver

Mark Targets, Hunt Them Down, Profit

  • Exotic Catalyst: Jump Driver

This Linear Fusion Rifle is intriguing; it excels in dishing out substantial single-target damage, similar to other Linear Fusion Rifles. However, its unique perks make it less suitable for dealing damage as a primary choice but more so for clearing ads. The exotic attributes of this weapon occasionally mark targets, leaving telemetry on the ground when a marked target is defeated. Gathering these data points refills the magazine, and once enough has been accumulated, the weapon receives a damage boost. Additionally, the Lorentz Driver produces a void explosion upon precision kills, affecting nearby enemies.

This enhancement on the weapon allows radar to function more effectively when activated, and remarkably, it detonates upon coming into contact with any enemy, eliminating the need for a precise finishing blow. Although it excels at clearing groups of adversaries, other, stronger alternatives exist that don’t demand using an exotic slot, which leaves this weapon seeming somewhat less impressive compared to those options.

4. Finality’s Auger

Become An Army Of One

  • Exotic Catalyst: Bait and Switch

In this updated description, Finality’s Auger is referred to as “The Sundered Doctrine dungeon exotic.” This powerful weapon consumes energy ammo and deals significantly more damage than the previously mentioned weapons. However, its true strength lies in its unique trait: it allows the user to summon a turret that attacks enemies intermittently. The player can select a specific target for the turret to prioritize, while still firing standard Linear Fusion shots from the weapon itself. This results in a decent rate of fire and damage per second (DPS).

This catalyst empowers the perk Bait and Switch, enhancing both the damage of your weapon and the turret by 30% when you inflict damage using all three weapons simultaneously. This makes it an exceptionally potent Damage Per Second (DPS) choice when employed strategically in a well-timed sequence of attacks. However, its effectiveness can be limited due to the need for careful setup and a substantial amount of ammo to construct the turret initially. Besides the challenge of obtaining it through random drops, these factors are the main drawbacks.

3. Euphony

So Many Threadlings

This other challenging-to-obtain weapon is exclusively obtainable as a rare drop from the final boss of Salvation’s Edge raid, which means that numerous players may miss out on experiencing its remarkable capabilities. Interestingly enough, Euphony resembles a unique Linear Fusion rifle, but with an appropriate configuration, it can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the best power ammo alternatives. The exotic traits embedded in this weapon cause it to occasionally summon Strand entities while administering continuous damage and subsequently escalate the weapon’s own power when these entities harm enemies.

In a Strand build, particularly for Warlocks with the exotic weapon Euphony, each shot can deal a massive amount of damage. What makes this weapon even more powerful is that it doesn’t occupy the player’s heavy weapon slot. However, Euphony’s full potential is often limited due to the setup required to use it effectively. Yet, for players who are willing to invest time and effort, the rewards are substantial.

2. Sleeper Simulant

Old Faithful

  • Exotic Catalyst: Accelerated Coils, Deeper Pockets

For quite some time now, the Sleeper Simulant has led the way in causing significant damage, offering Guardians a simple yet powerful attacking choice. All you need is to point, load, and shoot; any adversary will likely fall swiftly. In optimal situations, the exotic property of Sleeper Simulant allows its shots to rebound off hard surfaces, striking a single enemy multiple times.

This unusual catalyst enhances the ammo capacity of this weapon and reduces its reload time, which is its main drawback. It can be obtained from the exotic kiosk in the Tower, making the Sleeper Simulant an excellent multi-purpose weapon for any player. Regardless of whether you’re playing during an Episode that emphasizes Linear Fusion Rifles, this weapon will prove beneficial to any Guardian.

1. The Queenbreaker

Had A Huge Glow Up

  • Exotic Catalyst: Rewind Rounds

As a dedicated Destiny player, I must confess that I was taken aback by the final weapon on this list at first. For most of its existence, The Queenbreaker was often overlooked due to its lackluster damage output and stringent precision requirements. However, recent updates and the introduction of its exotic catalyst have transformed it into a formidable damage contender. Now, it’s become a go-to weapon for many players in the Sundered Doctrine day one dungeon race.

The Queenbreaker comes equipped with two modes. To switch between them, the player needs to reload. One mode releases a single strong bolt that bounces off enemies, momentarily blinding those it strikes, while the other fires a rapid three-shot burst that hastens the charge time after each hit. With the addition of the latest catalyst, this weapon gains Rewind Rounds and occasionally restores ammo. This means The Queenbreaker can discharge more Damage Per Second (DPS) and total damage compared to any other weapon on the given list.

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2025-02-23 08:34