Sniper rifles are a mainstay in first-person shooters for a reason—they’re strong and they’re awesome. And Destiny 2 has some of the best sniper rifles ever made in a video game.
For PvE activities in Destiny 2, snipers are mainly used for boss DPS. Hitting precision shots with a sniper rifle will deal massive damage, especially with some exotic snipers that have special perks.
In PvP, sniping is all about speed and the ability to one-shot kill. Exotic perks usually don’t have much sway in the Crucible because they’re way more situational than just aiming and shooting an unsuspecting Guardian from a distance.
Here are the best snipers in both PvE and PvP in Destiny 2.
Best Destiny 2 sniper rifles for PvE
Izanagi’s Burden

Source: Exotic Archive
Whisper of the Worm

Source: Exotic Archive
Adored

Source: Season of the Hunt ritual weapon
Succession

Source: Deep Stone Crypt raid
Praedyth’s Revenge

Source: Vault of Glass raid
Best Destiny 2 sniper rifles for PvP
Eye of Sol

Source: Trials of Osiris
1,000 Yard Stare

Source: Grasp of Avarice dungeon
Thoughtless

Source: Season of the Risen
Frozen Orbit

Source: Crucible drop
The Long Walk

Source: Prophecy dungeon
Occluded Finality

Source: Iron Banner