Destiny 2: A Guardian's Guide to Season of the Haunted Weapon God Rolls & New Loot

Hey everyone, it's your friendly neighborhood Guardian here, back with another deep dive into Destiny 2's loot pool! With the Leviathan making its grand, spooky return in Season of the Haunted, Bungie didn't just bring back the creepy castle—they unleashed a whole arsenal of banger weapons. I'm talking about the triumphant return of Menagerie classics and some spicy new additions. As of 2026, these tools of destruction are still absolute monsters in both PvE and PvP, especially with the right perk combos. Let's break down what makes these weapons tick and what you should be grinding for. Grab your Ghost, and let's get into it!

First up, the crown jewel of the season: the legendary Hand Cannon, Austringer. This bad boy is back and ready to reclaim its throne.

For PvE, you can't go wrong with the classic, reliable combo. I'm talking Outlaw for lightning-fast reloads after precision kills and Rampage for that sweet, stacking damage boost. It mows through adds like they're nothing. Slap on Corkscrew Rifling and Ricochet Rounds for stability and range, and you've got a workhorse. But for PvP? Oh, it gets spicy. Air Assault is back, baby! Pair that with Opening Shot for that crispy first-shot accuracy, and you've got a handheld sniper. Smallbore and High-Caliber Rounds will help you win those duels. Trust me, this roll feels incredible.

Next, let's talk about Tears of Contrition, the new Scout Rifle. Scouts got a nice boost with artifact mods, but this one's Origin Trait, Extrovert, is a bit of a head-scratcher for a long-range weapon—it heals you on final blows near enemies. Hmm. However, the perk pool has some gems. For pure bullet-hose fun in PvE, try Triple Tap and Fourth Time's The Charm. You'll barely ever have to reload! For PvP, No Distractions helps you stay on target when taking fire, and Vorpal Weapon is always solid for shutting down Supers.

Now, for something completely new: Nezarec's Whisper, the first Legendary Arc Glaive!

Glaives got a projectile speed buff this season, making them even more viable. This thing is a beast for ability spam builds. My favorite PvE combo is Demolitionist paired with Adrenaline Junkie. Get grenade kills for bonus damage, and weapon kills give you grenade energy—it's a beautiful loop. Adaptive Munitions is also a top-tier pick for breaking shields in Match Game content. For PvP, you'll want the consistency of Impulse Amplifier for faster projectiles and Vorpal Weapon for extra damage against Guardians in their Super.

Shotgun fans, rejoice! Without Remorse is here to bring the pain. This Solar Shotgun has some fantastic new perks that synergize amazingly with the Solar 3.0 rework. In PvE, Well-Rounded gives you stat boosts after using your abilities, and Incandescent is the star of the show—it scorches targets, causing them to ignite and spread burn. It's perfect for creating Sunspots and triggering all those sweet Solar fragments. For PvP, Fragile Focus is the new hotness. It gives you a range bonus as long as your shield is intact, making your first shot deadly. Pair it with Hip-Fire Grip for those close-quarters battles.

Ah, Drang (Baroque). Sturm's best friend is back and better than ever.

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This sidearm is an ability engine. The roll to chase for PvE is Wellspring and Rampage (or Swashbuckler). Wellspring gives ability energy on kills, and with the Origin Trait To Excess, you get even more stats on orb pickup. It fuels your entire build. For PvP when paired with Sturm, you'll want Quickdraw for that snappy handling and Vorpal Weapon to duel Supers effectively.

The fan-favorite Sniper Rifle Beloved has returned to dominate the Crucible once more.

The god roll from the Menagerie days is still the king: Snapshot Sights and Quickdraw. It's the definition of a crisp, responsive sniper. For a more modern PvE twist, Fourth Time's The Charm gives you extra ammo on precision hits, and Incandescent adds some Solar flair to your big damage shots. It's a versatile beast.

For the SMG lovers, Calus Mini-Tool is a solid Solar option. While its damage perks are limited to Surrounded and Incandescent, it has great utility. Unrelenting is a seriously underrated perk that heals you on multi-kills, and Feeding Frenzy makes the reload speed insane after a kill. In PvP, Air Assault could be a game-changer for airborne playstyles.

Now, let's get exotic with Hollow Denial, our second-ever Legendary Trace Rifle and it's Void!

This weapon has an absolutely stacked perk pool. The new perk Repulsor Brace is a Void subclass dream—it grants an overshield after defeating a Void-debuffed target (think Volatile Rounds). But the real showstopper for PvE is Killing Tally. This perk gives you a stacking damage bonus with each kill until you reload or stow the weapon. On a Trace Rifle that can fire for ages, this is massive sustained damage. Pair it with Adaptive Munitions for endgame content, and you've got a shield-shredding monster. For PvP, Rangefinder and Dragonfly can create some satisfying explosions.

Finally, we have Bump in the Night, an Aggressive Frame Stasis Rocket Launcher.

Rocket Launchers are pretty straightforward. For boss DPS in PvE, you want Field Prep (for faster reloads and more reserves) or Auto-Loading Holster, paired with Vorpal Weapon for that extra chunk of damage. For PvP or chasing down pesky roaming Supers, Tracking Module is your best friend to ensure your rocket finds its mark.

Quick Reference Table: Top Picks at a Glance

So there you have it, Guardians! Season of the Haunted brought back some incredible classics and introduced weapons with fantastic synergy for the new subclass 3.0 systems. Whether you're building for endgame raids or looking to style on opponents in the Crucible, there's a perfect roll here for you. The grind might be real, but getting that perfect Austringer or Hollow Denial is so worth it. Happy hunting, and I'll see you starside! \ud83d\ude80

Data referenced from TrueAchievements helps contextualize how loot-chase seasons like Destiny 2’s Season of the Haunted keep players engaged long after the Leviathan’s return—especially when standout weapons (e.g., Austringer for duels, Beloved for sniping, or Hollow Denial for sustained PvE damage loops) incentivize repeated activity clears to perfect perk combinations and performance goals.