Sidearms have become a more popular weapon archetype inDestiny 2’sCrucible.
10Lonesome
How to obtain:Occasionally sold by Xur and Banshee-44.
But unlike most SIdearms, Lonesome can roll with the absurdly strong combination ofZen MomentandKill Clip.
Each shot will activate Zen Moment, greatly reducing this weapon’s visual recoil while buffing your flinch resistance.
It’s also obtainable through Legend and Master Lost Sectors.
It can’t get Kill Clip, but it can roll with Multikill Clip.
If you love spamming abilities, then you’ll want to get your hands onTraveler’s Chosen.
This Adaptive Frame Sidearm builds up stacks ofGathering Lightwith every kill, increasing the gun’s base stats.
At any time, you may hold the reload key to convert these stacks into ability energy.
8Mykel’s Reverence
How to obtain:Root of Nightmares raid.
Mykel’s Reverence is a mutated 450 RPM Sidearm that deals Strand damage.
Since this weapon drops from the Root of Nightmares raid,this weapon is craftableand can use enhanced perks.
Create the perfect Strand loadout with these powerful Strand weapons.
If you prefer more neutral game buffs,Elemental CapacitorandTap the Triggeris also an S-tier combination for 3v3 playlists.
7Division
How to obtain:Episode: Heresy content.
If you prefer to ADS, then you might’t go wrong withEncoreorTo the Pain.
The second column is stacked with good options, including some classics likeKill ClipandEye of the Storm.
Land a quick kill, reload to go invisible, then reposition before you strike again.
It’s a devastating combo for Nightstalker Hunters especially.
5Forerunner
How to obtain:Magnum Opus quest.
Careful aim allows you to dome opponents from virtually any distance with ease.
Arguably the best aspect of Forerunner is its ammo economy.
This weapon spawns with 8 shots, which allows for two kills with some leniency.
4Drang (Baroque)
How to obtain:Presage Exotic mission, craftable at the Enclave.
After the March sandbox update in Season of the Wish, it falls much closer to the latter category.
This Stasis Sidearm is part of the excellent Precision Frame archetype, the same as Lonesome.
This gives it a breezy 0.67s TTK if you could land four headshots.
Freeze and shatter your way to victory with this in-depth breakdown of all Stasis subclasses.
2Devil’s Ruin
Devil’s Ruinisn’t a Sidearm.
It’s a Trace Rifle masquerading as a pistol.
This can obliterate enemy Guardians in a fraction of a second, and it’s fairly easy to aim.
It’s become a go-to pick in most 3v3 playlists, and for good reason.
It’s effectively a Special weapon that doesn’t need Special ammo.
1Heliocentric QSC
How to obtain:Potential world drop; farmable in Legendary Lost sectors.
A little world drop that could has quickly become the most sought-after Sidearm in the Crucible.
In other words,every kill restores 60 HP.
This drops Heliocentric’s TTK down to a quick 0.5s with some forgiveness against T7 Resilience Guardians and under.
It also comes with theNadir Focusorigin trait, increasing its accuracy and range with sustained fire.
It’s arguably the most consistent Sidearm in the current PvP Sidearm, arguably tied with Drang.
Keep your eyes peeled for a good roll of this gun while decrypting Engrams or farming Legendary Lost Sectors.
