Destiny 2: Best Exotics for Episode Heresy

The best Exotic weapons in Destiny 2 will serve the evolving meta well, and with Episode Heresy, things have changed once more so that a new line-up of classic Exotic weapons can become the stars of the show within Season 26.

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Destiny 2’s Episode Heresy is complemented by an arsenal of Exotic weapons in every category, so here’s a favorite selection to keep in mind in that next clear of a Dungeon, Raid, or Nightfall so that players know the best Exotic weapons in Episode Heresy to easily become a legendary Guardian with the right firepower in hand.

1 The Queenbreaker

A Linear Fusion Rifle Capable of Extremely High Damage

• Intrinsic Trait: Wire Rifle – (Square/X/R) Long Press to swap between scopes and alter this weapon’s firing behavior.

With a three-round burst firing behavior equipped, the Queenbreaker becomes a solid choice for DPS phases in endgame content, especially for those who have the recent Catalyst unlocked for Rewind Rounds. Queenbreaker is a special choice to use in Episode Heresy thanks to its synergy with Bolt Charge, but what makes it a choice above the rest is the Artifact Perk, Particle Reconstruction, which means sustained fire on an enemy with a Linear Fusion Rifle extends damage and rounds obtained for more reliable damage.

2 Thunderlord

A Rapid-Fire Machine Gun to Compliment Bolt Charge

• Intrinsic Trait: Reign Havoc – Final blows with this weapon generate stunning lightning strikes from above. Lightning strikes grant a stack of Bolt Charge. Strong against Overload Champions.

Thunderlord is an Exotic weapon that just never quits. It’s been around for years, and it always seems to come back into the meta to terrorize bosses and other enemies with its rapid-fire and absurdly high damage output when a new Artifact comes into play. Thunderlord is amazing for Episode Heresy, as it works so perfectly with Bolt Charge that players are going to fire off unending Machine Gun ammo with a plethora of lighting strikes on sustained targets.

3 Grand Overture

A Slow but Reliable Machine Gun for Extreme Rocket Barrage

• Intrinsic Trait: Wrath of the Colossus – Heavy slug launcher that charges, then fires full auto while the trigger is held.

There isn’t much love for Grand Overture, or at least, not as much love as it deserves. This Exotic weapon has quietly carried Guardians for years with its effective damage output, as it acts as a railgun Machine Gun that fires out heavy slugs of Arc damage, to build up rocket charges that can be unleashed in a fully automatic burst of damage that is truly like no other. The damage is always reliable, especially in an Arc-heavy season like Heresy, but the drawback comes from the loss of missiles loaded if players manage to die before firing them.

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4 Le Monarque

A Combat Bow for Bolt Charge, Poison, and Stun

• Intrinsic Trait: Poison Arrows – Arrows fired quickly after a full draw become poison arrows. Precision hits with poison arrows stun the combatant and spread poison to nearby ones. Strong against Overload Champions.

Le Monarque is a beautiful Exotic Combat Bow that will help players in the endgame due to its quick draw and poison capabilities, making it an efficient tool for not just clearing out hordes of ads, but also eating away at the health of beefier opponents, especially with how it also stuns. The real kicker for Le Monarque in Episode Heresy comes from Bolt Charges, as it’s lack of ammo means building stacks of Bolt Charge will come much faster than using other weapons.

5 Edge of Action

The Glaive Capable of Volatile Rounds and Shield Bubbles

• Intrinsic Trait: Edge of Action – Melee and projectile damage charge this weapon. When fully charged, Square/X/R Long Press to enable a special projectile attack. Projectile final blows create a volatile detonation and grant Volatile Rounds.

Edge of Action might have once been an exclusive Glaive to Titans, but recent (accidental) changes to Episode Heresy mean that all classes can now wield this Glaive to great effect. Edge of Action is a fun Glaive that works great with some Artifact Perks from the Tablet of Ruin, so now’s the perfect time to finally try out a Glaive build so players can stab, punch, and shoot everything that moves while providing themselves with Volatile Rounds, a shield bubble for extra defense, and a general good time.

6 Lodestar

A Trace Rifle for Arc Mayhem with Primary Ammo

• Intrinsic Trait: Starlight Beam – This weapon fires a low-intensity Arc beam with enhanced stability and accuracy.

A smooth Trace Rifle perfect for an Arc season, this weapon’s synergy with Bolt Charge makes it a must-have for those searching for a fun gun that can dominate PvP and PvE. Arc-wielders everywhere can relish in the power of Lodestar to enjoy a thrilling Trace Rifle that uses Primary Ammo, making it always reliable during damage phases and through ad-clears without relying on Special Ammo drops.

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7 Vex Mythoclast

A Fully Automatic Fusion Rifle Complimented by Seasonal Perks

• Intrinsic Trait: Timeless Mythoclast – This weapon fires full auto when in its default firing mode.

The Vex Mythoclast might be hard to obtain, as those brave enough for the Vault of Glass will have to rely on the one thing all Guardians fear: RNG. However, those who are lucky enough to have this gun can enjoy the thrills of a fully automatic Fusion Rifle, the first of its kind, and enjoy its Linear Fusion Rifle mode for extended damage. The Vex Mythoclast is a silently fun weapon for its Vex design, but it’s made all the more exciting with Particle Reconstruction, as despite being fully automatic, this Fusion Rifle isn’t left out of the fun.

8 Lord of Wolves

An Absurdly Fast-Firing Short-Range Solar Shotgun

• Intrinsic Trait: Shrapnel Launcher – Fires a powerful short-range burst of Solar damage.

Lord of Wolves has been responsible for some cataclysmic events in the Crucible in the past, and now it seems the time has come for it to ravish PvE content. Lord of Wolves, as of Act One in Episode Heresy, is a monster for endgame bosses due to its rapid fire and damage numbers, making this Exotic Shotgun fire faster and harder than perhaps intended. It’s a bit busted, and a lot of fun, so players should use this weapon while they can.

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