Destiny 2: The Final Shape offers a variety of options for automatic rifles, and here is our list of the best ones you can choose for PvP and PvE.
The unmatched appeal of automatic rifles lies in their attractive simplicity while remaining effective. Gone are the days when automatic rifles were considered average, as they are now used in raids, dungeons, and Crucible.
Automatic rifles are in a really good position with The Final Shape DLC. The combination of legendary and exotic weapons in this class guarantees you a choice in all forms of content.
This ranking is primarily based on how good the weapons are, although some of them may be a bit tedious to obtain. Even then, if you want to keep up with the meta, you should farm them as quickly as possible and get them ready.
Best Automatic Rifles in PvE
Automatic rifles remain a reliable choice in most PvE scenarios thanks to their reasonable DPS and utility. The Final Shape offers several really good options to choose from, and you will never go wrong including them in your loadout.
Age-Old Bond
Age Old Bond — a powerful automatic rifle with a Void subclass.
This is the best automatic rifle to use with a Void build, especially on Warlocks. Repulsor Brace and Destabilizing Round combo will give you a Void Shield and easy triggering of Volatile Rounds. This helps with both survivability and damage.
Additionally, you can keep «Devour» active by continuing to get kills, making this weapon even more valuable.
No Hesitation
No Hesitation — a brand new archetype in Destiny 2.
The No Hesitation automatic rifle was added with The Final Shape. This Support Frame weapon, where dealing damage creates a healing charge. Then you can shoot from the hip to heal your allies. In short, this is a versatile weapon that will come in handy in every endgame piece of content.
In addition, you can keep «Devour» active by continuing to get kills, which makes this weapon even more valuable.
Abyss Defiant
Abyss Defiant — one of the best loot sources in Crota’s End.
This is one of the best automatic rifles you can use in PvE right now. The Heal Clip/Kill Clip combination is amazing, and the fact that you can craft it makes it very accessible. The only downside is that you will need to find a group to run Crota’s End raid for at least five weeks.
Rufus’s Fury
«Rufus’s Fury» has proven to be the best automatic rifle in Destiny 2.
When it comes to legendary automatic rifles, you won’t find anything better than «Rufus’s Fury». Released alongside the «Root of Nightmares» raid, this auto rifle Strand has access to some amazing perk combinations. Plus, for those who can farm the drop, they can craft it, reducing the reliance on RNG to get what you want.
