Exotic Weapons

Discover the ultimate guide to Destiny 2 Exotic Weapons. Learn about their unique perks, how to obtain them, and how to best utilize their power in combat.

Destiny 2 features a wide array of powerful Exotic Weapons, each with unique perks that can significantly alter gameplay. This guide will cover the most notable Exotic Weapons, their acquisition methods, and strategies for their effective use.

• The Hand Cannon: Ace of Spades — A fan-favorite Hand Cannon with a perk that causes enemies to explode on death.
• The Pulse Rifle: Vigilance Wing — Offers increased damage and stability when allies are near.
• The Rocket Launcher: Gjallarhorn — Fires tracking cluster missiles and grants Wolfpack Rounds to allies.
• The Submachine Gun: The Recluse — Earned through the Crucible, it excels in close-quarters combat with its rapid fire and damage buff.
• The Fusion Rifle: Telesto — Fires void projectiles that attach to enemies and detonate.
• The Sniper Rifle: Whisper of the Worm — A powerful sniper that refills the magazine on precision hits.
• The Trace Rifle: Divinity — Creates a large critical hit field on enemies.
• The Grenade Launcher: Witherhoard — Fires projectiles that create blight pools, damaging enemies over time.

Obtaining these weapons often involves completing challenging quests, specific activities, or relying on random drops from Exotic Engrams. Mastering their unique perks is key to dominating both PvE and PvP content in Destiny 2.