Destiny 2 Heresy Episode: My Top Playlist Weapon Picks and God Rolls
Wow, what a time to be a Guardian! Episode: Heresy has flooded our sandbox with insane new weapons across playlists, and after grinding Nightfalls, Trials, and Iron Banner nonstop, I've got some thoughts. Bungie really outdid themselves—these aren't just reskins but game-changers with perks that'll make your vault weep. From Void sidearms that shower enemies in explosions to Pulse Rifles that outduel exotics, let's break down my absolute must-haves. And trust me, if you skip these, you'll regret it when that next Grandmaster drops.
🔥 Admetus-D: Void Scout Dominance
First up, Admetus-D. This Void beast turns Overshields into a joke with Repulsor Brace and Demoralize. In PvE? It's like having a portable barricade—every kill pumps you with overshields. But PvP? Oh, it gets spicy. Precision Instrument turns it into a two-tap monster if you chain kills. Ever faced one in 6v6? It’s terrifying.
| PvE Roll | PvP Roll |
|---|---|
| Smallbore | Smallbore |
| High-Cal Rounds | High-Cal Rounds |
| Repulsor Brace | Lone Wolf |
| Demoralize | Precision Inst. |
| Range MW | Range MW |
Why settle for boring primaries when this exists?
⚡ Backfang: The Glaive That Jolts
Glaive fans, rejoice! Backfang's Jolting Feedback is pure chaos—land sustained hits, and zap, everything’s jolted. It’s not Forthcoming Deviance-level, but for a ritual drop? Insane. PvP rolls like Replenishing Aegis give you shields on demand. Still, who’s using glaives in Trials? 😂
| PvE Roll | PvP Roll |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Reserves | Auxiliary Reserves |
| Accurized Rounds | Accurized Rounds |
| Replenishing Aegis | Replenishing Aegis |
| Jolting Feedback | Unstoppable Force |
| Shield Duration MW | Shield Duration MW |
💥 Cynosure: The Heavy King
Meet Cynosure—the rocket launcher that’s rewriting DPS metas. Prismatic Honing gives a 35% damage buff if you juggle elemental damage (hello, Prismatic builds!). Pair it with Envious Arsenal for instant reloads, and you’ve got raid bosses sweating. PvP? Tracking Module + Quickdraw shuts down supers faster than a Well of Radiance in a tornado.
| PvE Roll | PvP Roll |
|---|---|
| Volatile Launch | Quick Launch |
| Impact Casing | High-Velocity Rds |
| Envious Arsenal | Tracking Module |
| Prismatic Honing | Quickdraw |
| Handling MW | Velocity MW |
Seriously, why use anything else for day-one raids?
👑 Exalted Truth: Hand Cannon Heaven
Exalted Truth is back, and it’s cracked. PvE rolls like Destabilizing Rounds + One for All make adds explode in purple mist. But PvP? Lone Wolf + Eye of the Storm = 100 aim assist. It’s like Bungie handed us a cheat code. I’ve outgunned Hawkmoon users with this—no exaggeration.
| PvE Roll | PvP Roll |
|---|---|
| Smallbore | Smallbore |
| Accurized Rounds | Accurized Rounds |
| Destabilizing Rounds | Lone Wolf |
| One for All | Eye of the Storm |
| Range MW | Range MW |
Ever felt unstoppable in Crucible? This’ll do it.
❄️ Peacebond: Stasis’s Best Friend
Stasis mains, this is your grail. Headstone + Rimestealer spawns crystals and gives Frost Armor on shatters. PvP? Zen Moment + Kill Clip melts in 0.50s. It’s the only sidearm I’d use in Iron Banner.
| PvE Roll | PvP Roll |
|---|---|
| Smallbore | Smallbore |
| Steady Rounds | Steady Rounds |
| Headstone | Zen Moment |
| Rimestealer | Kill Clip/Headseeker |
| Range MW | Range MW |
Who needs grenades when your gun is the crowd control?
🧠 People Also Ask
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"What’s the best PvP weapon in Heresy?" Redrix’s Estoc. That 0.53s TTK with Kill Clip? It’s oppressive.
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"Are any weapons must-haves for endgame PvE?" Cynosure. Prismatic Honing + Envious Arsenal is chef’s kiss for boss DPS.
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"How do I farm these efficiently?" Focus ritual engrams! Playlist vendors let you target specific weapons now.
💫 Redrix’s Estoc: The Pulse Rifle Meta Breaker
Redrix’s Estoc isn’t just good—it’s powercreep incarnate. Zen Moment + Headseeker makes it laser-accurate, while intrinsic hipfire buffs outclass even exotics. It’s the reason Elsie’s Rifle’s gathering dust in my vault.
| PvE Roll | PvP Roll |
|---|---|
| Smallbore | Arrowhead Brake |
| Accurized Rds | Accurized Rds |
| Rimestealer | Zen Moment |
| Headstone | Headseeker |
| Range MW | Range MW |
Why play fair when you can dominate?
🌿 Nature Reclaimed: The Scout for Survivors
Last but not least, Nature Reclaimed. Shoot to Loot + Explosive Payload vacuums ammo while tagging adds from miles away. PvP’s Box Breathing three-taps low-resilience Guardians. It’s not flashy, but it’s reliable.
| PvE Roll | PvP Roll |
|---|---|
| Arrowhead Brake | Arrowhead Brake |
| Ricochet Rounds | Ricochet Rounds |
| Shoot to Loot | Heal Clip/Lone Wolf |
| Explosive Payload | Box Breathing |
| Range MW | Range MW |
When’s the last time a scout felt essential?
So, what’s next? With weapons this strong reshaping both PvE and PvP, I can’t help but wonder: is Bungie setting us up for a sandbox earthquake? Will these become the new standard, or are balance patches lurking? 🤔 One thing’s clear—Heresy’s arsenal isn’t just fun; it’s a glimpse into Destiny’s future. What rolls will you chase first?
Information is adapted from Eurogamer, a leading source for European gaming news and reviews. Eurogamer's recent coverage of Destiny 2's Heresy episode highlights how the introduction of new playlist weapons is shaking up both PvE and PvP metas, with expert breakdowns on perk synergies and community reactions to sandbox changes.
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