With each new installment of Destiny 2, players are introduced to a fresh assortment of weapons to enhance their combat experience. The latest release, Episode Heresy, has stirred excitement within the community, as guardians set out to discover the ideal 5/5 god rolls and the coveted pre-masterworked “shiny”weapons. These new additions come loaded with multiple perks and include Adept variants, driving players to engage in an exhilarating grind for the best configurations.
Departing from the conventional seasonal pattern, the weapons introduced in this episode are uncraftable; they can be obtained by participating in the new Nether activity. Among their distinct features are the origin traits Willing Vessel and Runneth Over, adding a strategic layer to their use.
Willing Vessel enhances weapon statistics through damage dealing, providing a tangible benefit to aggressive playstyles. Meanwhile, Runneth Over, last featured in King’s Fall weapons, grants a significant advantage by overflowing the magazine when reloading near allies, reinforcing team dynamics.
In the initial Act of this episode, only five weapons have been released, with an additional five set to debut in Act 2. This offers players ample opportunity to pursue the perfect roll, ensuring a satisfying grind ahead.
5. Abyssal Edge
Strand Wave Sword Frame
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Hungry Blade |
Balanced Guard |
Relentless Strikes |
Sword Logic |
Impact Masterwork |
The introduction of wave sword frames has diversified weapon types, with Abyssal Edge standing out as a notable example. This weapon allows players to execute a powerful heavy attack that generates a shockwave, launching the user airborne and enabling a homing follow-up strike, on par with Eager Edge’s performance.
Currently, wave sword frames are primarily suited for specific tasks, such as add clearing or dealing with major foes. Although they may not dominate the meta, enthusiasts of melee combat will find this weapon’s god roll offers enjoyable gameplay. However, for those seeking efficiency, farming for the ideal sword may not be worth the effort, as their utility is limited beyond niche scenarios.
4. Eyes Unveiled
Void Precision Linear Fusion Rifle
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Arrowhead Brake |
Accelerated Coils |
Overflow |
Withering Gaze |
Charge Time Masterwork |
As adaptive three-burst linear fusion rifles rise in popularity, traditional single-shot linear fusions such as Eyes Unveiled face stiff competition. Nonetheless, linear fusion rifles remain integral for sustained DPS scenarios, particularly during boss encounters where precision matters.
Eyes Unveiled may initially appear similar to existing void linear fusion rifles, such as Doomed Petitioner or Line in the Sand, yet it stands out with its unique perks. With Overflow and Withering Gaze, players can inflict a Weaken debuff, amplifying damage inflicted on the target by 15%.This empowers your team during damage phases while delivering robust inflicted damage.
3. Watchful Eye
Arc Aggressive Frame Machine Gun
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Perks |
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Arrowhead Brake |
Ricochet Rounds |
Overflow |
Jolting Feedback |
Range Masterwork |
Aggressive frame machine guns, while characterized by their higher damage and recoil, excel in scenarios involving large enemy groups. Despite their slower fire rates, they maintain effectiveness in prolonged combat, allowing players to deal consistent damage while clearing mobs.
From personal experience, Watchful Eye performs akin to a budget Thunderlord, inflicting the Jolt status effect—vital for countering Champions—through consistent fire aided by its Jolting Feedback perk, all while benefiting from its substantial ammunition reserves.
The weapon boasts a solid ammo economy, and perks like Overflow or Eddy Current ensure minimal downtime due to reloading, allowing uninterrupted damage output.
2. Psychopomp
Arc Area Denial Frame Grenade Launcher
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Volatile Launch |
High-Velocity Rounds |
Ambitious Assassin |
Rolling Storm |
Reload Speed Masterwork |
The introduction of area denial frames, including Psychopomp, marks an exciting evolution in weapon archetypes within the game. This grenade launcher fires small grenades that adhere to surfaces, creating damaging zones for enemies during engagements.
Psychopomp may not be a damage powerhouse, but its utility lies in clearing adds and activating specific perks efficiently. With Ambitious Assassin and Rolling Storm, users can ensure enemy elimination while minimizing their own reload frequency.
Moreover, this weapon leverages the newly introduced Bolt Charge system for Arc subclasses, mimicking Thunderlord’s effect when charged fully to x10, enhancing its tactical value significantly.
1. Adamantite
Strand Support Frame Auto Rifle
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Arrowhead Brake |
Accurized Rounds |
Reciprocity |
Circle of Life |
Reload Speed Masterwork |
Adamantite marks a significant milestone as the second Support Frame, pioneering its role in the kinetic weapon slot. Building on the foundation laid by its Solar counterpart, No Hesitation, it creates innovative gameplay by generating a meter when damaging foes, which can then be utilized to heal allies rapidly through gunfire.
While No Hesitation offers Solar Restoration, Adamantite’s support leans towards dispelling healing projectiles that transform allies into damaging threats via its ability to spawn Unravel projectiles. The combination of perks like Reciprocity and Circle of Life further solidifies its role, providing potent healing and weapon damage buffs as teammates are healed.
Investing in a reload speed masterwork ensures that both healing and damage remain consistent, keeping allies alive and engaged in combat effectively.
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