Destiny 2 features a diverse arsenal of weapons, each falling into a specific type and archetype. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for choosing the right tool for the job.
Primary Weapons (White Ammo):
- Auto Rifles: Full-auto, versatile.
- Pulse Rifles: Burst fire, good for medium range.
- Scout Rifles: Semi-auto, long range, precision.
- Hand Cannons: High damage, low rate of fire, precision.
- Submachine Guns (SMGs): High rate of fire, close range.
- Sidearms: Rapid fire, close range, often dual-wielded.
Special Weapons (Green Ammo):
- Shotguns: Close-range burst damage.
- Sniper Rifles: Long-range precision, high damage.
- Fusion Rifles: Charge-up, medium-range burst.
- Grenade Launchers (Breach-Loaded): Single-shot, explosive damage.
- Trace Rifles: Continuous laser beam, unique.
- Glaives: Melee/ranged hybrid, shield.
Heavy Weapons (Purple Ammo):
- Rocket Launchers: High explosive damage, area of effect.
- Linear Fusion Rifles: Charge-up, long-range precision, high damage.
- Heavy Grenade Launchers: Full-auto or burst, high explosive damage.
- Swords: Melee weapons, high damage, block ability.
- Machine Guns: High rate of fire, sustained damage.
Each weapon type also has various archetypes (e.g., High-Impact, Adaptive, Rapid-Fire for Auto Rifles), which dictate their specific stats like rate of fire, impact, and handling. Experiment to find what suits your playstyle.