Trace Rifles are a unique weapon archetype introduced inDestiny 2.
These weapons fire continuous beams of energy with near-perfect accuracy.
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Is it worth the cost?
In most situations, it isn’t worth it.
Ranging fromColdhearttoDivinity, here are all seven of Destiny 2’s Trace Rifles ranked from worst to best.
10Divinity
How to obtain:Complete the Divinity Exotic quest.
Obtained from the Garden of Salvation raid, Divinity is the ultiamte utility weapon for endgame PvE content.
9Ruinous Effigy
How to obtain:Purchased from the Exotic Kiosk in the Tower.
Ruinous Effigyis a surprisingly good option for PvE content.
8Coldheart
How to obtain:Exotic Engrams and Xur.
Coldheartis a versatile Special weapon that works in most situations.
Its Exotic perk ramps up Coldheart’s damage as you deal damage, similar to Target Lock.
That makes it a great weapon for slaying fodder units and majors alike.
7The Navigator
How to obtain:Ghosts of the Deep dungeon.
The Navigatorsits firmly in the support category of Exotics, similar to the likes ofLuminaand Divinity.
This Strand Trace Rifle fires a beam of energy that severs targets, lowering their damage output.
Wavesplitter saw new life with the release of The Witch Queen.
5Warlord’s Spear
How to obtain:Iron Bannermatches and Engrams.
Since Trace Rifles fire at 1,000 RPM, landing that many hits doesn’t take much time at all.
Pair this withRewind Roundsfor a strong major-slaying Special weapon.
Or if you dislike Jolt, you could runDetonator Beaminstead.
For more general add-clearing options, you haveIncandescent, One for All, and Frenzy.
3Ager’s Scepter
Ager’s Scepteris the first Stasis Trace Rifle in Destiny 2.
That alone makesAger’s Sceptergreat, but what makes this weapon truly amazing is its Catalyst.
For PvP, Ager’s Scepter is somewhat disappointing.
Most of its perks require either a kill or Super energy.
It’s a mediocre weapon on its own, lacking the bonus damage fromColdheartor the AoE of Prometheus Lens.
If you want to use a Trace Rifle in PvP, you’re better off withWavesplitter.
2Microcosm
How to obtain:Microcosm Exotic quest.
Since it deals Kinetic damage, it’s also fantastic forgenerating Transcendence energy as a Prismatic subclass.
Unlisted in its description, this weapon also annihilates Darkness enemies.
It will trivialize those combat encounters.
1Unsworn
How to obtain:Sundered Doctrine dungeon.
Unsworn is easily the strongest Legendary Trace Rifle in Destiny 2 currently.
Its origin trait gives this weaponExplosive Payload for free, dealing 15% more damage to red bars passively.
Tougher opponents are Exhausted instead, reducing their damage output.
This weapon can getDetonator Beamin the second column, arguably the best AoE damage perk for a Trace Rifle.
it’s possible for you to pair this withShoot to Loot to pick up ammo and orbs from afar.
And yes, Detonator Beamdoesproc Shoot to Loot.
RunKilling Tallyfor some free damage, and you have a strong utility weapon for endgame content.
Regardless of your loadout, Unsworn is a strong choice.
Here are the best rolls you could find on the Sundered Doctrine dungeon weapons in Destiny 2.
