Destiny 2: The Best Vesper's Host Weapons, Ranked

Key Takeaways

The new dungeon, Vesper’s Host, introduces new gear, four new Legendary weapons, and Ice Breaker as the Exotic.
The Bray Legacy Origin Trait is one of the better ones seen in Destiny 2.
Weapons like VS Velocity Baton and VS Chill Inhibitor make the dungeon worth grinding for loot.

As a seasoned Guardian with countless hours logged in Destiny 2, I can confidently say that the new Vesper’s Host dungeon has truly outdone itself. The return of the much-loved grenade launchers has been a breath of fresh Stasis, and the addition of the VS Chill Inhibitor has sent shockwaves through the community – pun intended!

In the initial round of competition mode, Vesper’s Stronghold became the debut dungeon, reintroducing the much-anticipated Ice Breaker into Destiny 2 once more as an Exotic reward. Alongside this Exotic sniper rifle, players now have the opportunity to acquire a fresh lineup of armor and four new Legendary weapons. There are whispers that the dungeon will enable players to concentrate on one specific weapon per run through a hidden chest, making the process of farming for these items more streamlined.

In summary, the weaponry belonging to Vesper’s Host follows a distinguished pattern. This set is devoid of swords or glaives, ensuring that the loot remains uncluttered. However, players must exercise careful judgment and discernment when it comes to perks, particularly for those weapons positioned lower on the list. Each of these four weapons carries the potent new Bray Legacy Origin Trait, which significantly boosts its power by generating a small amount of ability energy whenever any damage is inflicted with the weapon, and this energy goes towards filling up the ability that’s nearly fully charged. Let us now delve into the ranking of these weapons based on their perk strength and effectiveness in PVE combat.

4 VS Gravitic Arrest

A Void Fusion Rifle With Some Tough Competition

Destiny 2: The Best Vesper's Host Weapons, Ranked

God Roll: Repulsor Brace & Withering Gaze

At the lowest position in the pack, you’ll find the Gravitic Arrest, which resembles the Void fusion rifle from the dungeon. Despite being a strong weapon, it faces stiff competition from other fusion rifles, making it challenging to place it any higher on the list. The Null Composure, for instance, is an excellent choice as an alternative.

But for those who want to collect them all, an interesting roll combination could be Repulsor Brace with Withering Gaze, mainly against tankier enemies like champions and mini-bosses. Withering Gaze has the power to weaken the target after aiming down sights for a bit, and then Repulsor Brace grants a Void Overshield once the weakened target is defeated. There are some other options here as well, such as Under Pressure and Chain Reaction, but for Void lovers, Repulsor Brace remains the best option.

3 VS Pyroelectric Propellant

An Arc Auto Rifle That Comes With A Nice New Arc Perk

God Roll: Strategist & Jolting Feedback

Auto rifles are still good in the meta, but not all of them are made equal, and it’s hard to top something as incredible as Rufus’ Fury from the Root of Nightmares raid—even if these two weapons are not fighting for the same weapon slot. VS Pyroelectric Propellant might still be worth getting due to an interesting Arc perk: Jolting Feedback. This perk gives players access to Jolt while using this weapon even outside of the Arc subclass.

As a fan, I’d say this auto rifle excels most in the strategic realm for PVE gameplay. The perk pool isn’t mind-blowing, but it does make it simple to discern which two perks would be the most effective for every PVE player. In certain situations, Attrition Orbs could prove useful, but for now, Strategist shines with its perk, complemented by Jolting Feedback.

2 VS Velocity Baton

An Aerial Denial Void Grenade Launcher

God Roll: Demolitionist & Bait & Switch

Introducing a fresh addition to the grenade launcher category: the Aerial Denial Void Grenade Launcher. Much like the Stasis Aerial Denial Launcher from the previous episode, this one shares the distinctive area-effect characteristic, similar to Witherhoard, but without occupying an Exotic slot.

Apart from being great, its secondary advantage is the Bait & Switch feature, which makes it an exceptional choice for weapon damage rotations this season. Don’t forget that grenade launchers can now temporarily debilitate enemies due to the Concussive Reloader artifact perk. In terms of quick reloads, Demolitionist appears to be the more convenient option here, as the other perks in the first column seem less appealing. Gamers should definitely think about acquiring this one for their collection, as it has the capability to surpass its primary rival, Wilderflight from Spire of the Watcher, in terms of performance.

1 VS Chill Inhibitor

Stasis Heavy Grenade Launcher

God Roll: Envious Arsenal & Bait and Switch/Surrounded

Ultimately, the Chill Inhibitor seems quite impressive, but it remains uncertain if it will outshine Bitter/Sweet as the superior heavy grenade launcher. The perk pool offers much to appreciate, with Cascade Point and Greedy Grabber in the same category. In this instance, Greedy Grabber is the essential choice.

In the second column, there are two good options, but one of them is highly situational. Bait and Switch is the safe option for damage rotations, providing a 30% damage increase when players deal damage with all weapons in short succession. However, Surrounded technically provides a higher damage boost at 35%. The catch is that players need to have at least three enemies in close proximity, which won’t be the case for all boss encounters in the game.

2024-10-16 14:23

Destiny 2: The Best Vesper’s Host Weapons, Ranked