In Destiny 2, some auto rifles are more powerful than others, however, it can be more difficult to obtain them.
Overview
Destiny 2: New Light is a popular online, free-to-play, multiplayer game. It is a first-person shooter game that features role-playing elements. The game is set in a fantasy world, in which you assume the role of a Guardian. The Guardians can be seen as the protectors of Earth’s last safe city.
It is important to note that you have a choice between 3 different Guardians. You can either take on the role of a Hunter, Warlock or a Titan. It is believed that you can choose which gear and weapons your character uses. Additionally, you have the opportunity to choose their statistics.
Why is equipment important?
It comes as no surprise that equipment such as gear and weapons are a crucial part of the game. If you are not wearing the correct set of gear, you will not be able to do as much damage as needed.
Additionally, some gear is intended to be used in the early game, while others are for the end game. This means that if you wear early game gear, and attempt to do end game content, you will not be successful. It is thus recommended that you change your gear frequently. However, you have to research which gear is recommended for your character.
Destiny 2 best auto rifles
As mentioned above, you are able to choose which gear and weapons your character uses. One of the weapons you can use is an automatic rifle. However, it is important to know that some auto rifles perform much better than others.
The following table indicates the best auto rifles and how to obtain them:
| Auto Rifle | How to obtain it |
Scathelocke |
This weapon is obtainable in the Legendary World Engrams. |
SUROS Regime |
You can obtain it through exotic Engrams and Xur. |
Monte Carlo |
It is also obtained through exotic Engrams and Xur. |
Gnawing Hunger |
This auto rifle can be obtained through Legendary World Engrams. |
Chroma Rush. |
You can collect this weapon through override and focused Umbral Engrams. |
Last Breath |
This weapon can only be obtained in the Prophecy dungeon. |
Shadow Price |
It can be collected from rare world Engrams. |
Tommy’s Matchbook |
You can purchase this weapon from the Exotic Kiosk in the Tower. It costs one Exotic Cipher, 100 000 Glimmer, 150 Spinmetal leaves and one Ascendant Shard. |
Sorrow’s Verse |
The weapon can be obtained in crucible matches and Engrams. |
Weapon traits
Weapon traits can be seen as perks that give a weapon extra power or utility by changing its behaviour. However, this power usually comes at a cost. The number of weapon traits that a weapon can have differ by rarity. Legendary and Epic weapons have 2 slots, while Rare weapons have only 1.
You should remember that all the weapons in the game can have certain traits. However, the traits might be different, even if it is the same weapon. It thus depends on the game mode you are playing. For example, the recommended traits for Sorrow’s Verse are Tunnel Vision and Surplus for player-versus-player. However, for player-versus-environment, it is Subsistence.
Weapon statistics
It is important to note that a weapon’s attributes are expressed in statistics. However, not all statistics are used on a given weapon. The weapon attributes that you will find in the game include, but are not limited to:
- Attack
- Impact
- Rounds Per Minute
- Swing Speed
- Defence
- Handling
- Stability
- Range
- Draw Time
- Efficiency
It is recommended that you choose the weapon and its statistics carefully. This is because the weapon’s statistics play a crucial role in the game, as it is able to improve the weapon.
Can weapons be upgraded?
It is believed that a Legendary weapon can be masterwork upgraded incrementally. It can be upgraded to a maximum tier in order to increase a single statistic. You should remember that the statistic to upgrade is randomly chosen upon acquisition.
However, a curated weapon is already masterworked when collected. While earlier curated weapons have a different system, they are upgraded once into the maximum tier. You then have the choice to reforge the masterwork to benefit another randomly chosen statistic.
Conclusion
Destiny 2: New Light is a popular online, free-to-play, multiplayer game. It is a first-person shooter game that features role-playing elements. The game is set in a fantasy world, in which you assume the role of a Guardian. The Guardians can be seen as the protectors of Earth’s last safe city.
It is believed that you are able to choose which gear and weapons your character uses. One of the weapons you can use is an automatic rifle. However, it is important to know that some auto rifles perform much better than others.
