The best sidearms in Destiny 2 Lightfall

Quick switch, quick pain.
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In a fantasy world like Destiny 2, sidearms may be pushed off to the side due to their seemingly docile nature.

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In comparison to other weapons like fusion rifles, rocket launchers, or those that shoot out elemental energy, a sidearm is very plain in comparison. But in Destiny 2, several of the game’s sidearms are anything but plain and are quite fun to use, on the contrary.

Don’t let their bland appearances or descriptions fool you—sidearms in Destiny 2 can pack a punch. They’re powerful in the right hands and with the right perks, and can quickly be swapped to in a pinch to finish off an enemy in a raid and in the Crucible alike.

Now in Lightfall, a handful of new sidearms have joined the game and the meta when it comes to swapping quickly to a light pistol that can pack a big punch depending on how you use it and what mods and subclass you pair it with.

These are currently the best sidearms to use in Destiny 2.

Best sidearms for PvE in Destiny 2

Sidearms can be deadly in PvE activities. Oftentimes they are overlooked due to the nature of the weapon archetype itself, but they can be incredibly fun to use with certain builds.

Final Warning

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Source: “The Final Strand” Lightfall quest

Brigand’s Law

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Source: Season of Plunder activities

Mykel’s Reverence

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Source: Root of Nightmares raid

Liminal Vigil

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Source: Spire of the Watcher dungeon

Farewell

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Source: Season of the Splicer

Forerunner

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Source: Bungie 30th Anniversary

Rat King

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Source: Exotic kiosk

Cryosthesia 77K

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Source: Season of the Splicer season pass

Devil’s Ruin

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Source: Exotic kiosk

Best sidearms for PvP in Destiny 2

Sidearms are generally not the best weapons for Crucible, but a quick trigger finger or the right roll on a full-auto sidearm can be a lot of fun to use in casual playlists when you’re grinding out Pinnacle rewards with your clan each week.

Allied Demand

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Source: Iron Banner

Peacebond

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Source: Iron Banner

Trespasser

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Source: Season of the Haunted season pass

Drang (Baroque)

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Source: Season of the Haunted

Punching Out

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Source: Vanguard Strikes

Spoiler Alert

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Source: Legendary Engrams


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