Due to the massive amount of weapons available in Destiny 2, it can be difficult for players to decide which one best suits their combat style. When it comes to add clearing and dealing a certain amount of damage to singular enemies, Machine Guns are still one of the most underrated weapons in the game.
Though there are a bunch of viable options players should have in their arsenal while either playing PvP or progressing in the PvE mode, only a few of them are superior to others. Bungie has been adding new weapons and items to keep players engaged. However, players might get confused regarding which one they should use due to the abundance of options. Here are the best Machine Guns that we think players should carry in their backpacks if they want to wipe the opposite team.
10 Avalanche
The Avalanche is best for causal PvE content, filling a heavy slot weapon and dealing Solar damage to adversaries. This is a viable option for newcomers, as it has relatively easy-to-understand control mechanics. Players can also utilize it in the PvP mode with the Dynamic Sway Reduction and High Impact Reserves perks.
The Avalanche is obtained during the Dawning event usually release sometime between December and January.
9 Grand Overture
The Grand Overture is an exotic weapon dealing Arc damage to enemies, unlike other Machine Guns on the list. Players can obtain this weapon from the exotic kiosk. The barrel of the Grand Overture generates high-voltage electricity to deal damage.
However, its ammo and ad-clearing issues make the weapon weaker than the Archon’s Thunder.
8 Archon’s Thunder
Dealing Solar damage to adversaries, Archon’s Thunder is excellent for both PvP and casual PvE content. Players can obtain it after completing Iron Banner matches, which appear a few times each season.
Archon’s Thunder’s large round barrel combined with a copper molded handle makes the weapon enticing, and it feels great in your hands when you’re unloading rounds into enemies of the Light.
7 Seventh Seraph SAW
Another viable option for the heavy slot is the Seventh Seraph, which is best for killing bosses and majors in the PvE mode. First introduced in season 10, this stylish gun has also an effective set of perks, which allows players to deal more damage to majors in strikes.
Players can acquire the Seventh Seraph from the gunsmith and the world loot pool.
6 Chain Of Command
Shortly after releasing in Season 17, the Chain of Command become a fan-favorite legendary Machine Gun. It is a Stasis damage-dealing weapon that can be obtained from gaining ranks in Vanguard, Gambit, or Crucible.
The satisfaction of killing enemies with the Chain of Command can not be described in a few words. Players should consider combining Adrenaline Junkie and Demolitionist to make the Machine Gun even more powerful.
5 Xenophage
Despite not being a legendary gun, the Xenophage can stand a chance against the best Machine Guns with its broken exotic perk that fires high-powered explosive ammunition. Having made its debut in Season 8, this rare weapon earned a good reputation in the community.
Though its appearance resembles a rocket launcher, the Xenophage deals heavy Solar damage and has some other perks that make it a solid pick.
4 Thunderlord
We recommend utilizing its lightning-quick ability to clear ads with the help of lightning bolts. The Thunderlord makes players feel that they’re using a real heavy gun, which can wipe yellow bar enemies in seconds.
In addition, its exotic perk increases reload speed for a short time when killing an enemy.
3 Corrective Measure
Players can obtain this stylish weapon from the Vault of Glass Raid that was first introduced in Season 14. The power-type legendary Machine Gun is best for shattering foes with its adaptive frame. The Corrective Measure secured a place in the top three because it has the highest impact for a legendary weapon in the game.
It allows players to clear out hordes of enemies and complete PvE activities with ease.
2 The Swarm
The Swarm is an instance item first introduced as a legendary weapon in season 13, filling a heavy slot like the other Machine Guns. It is a viable choice for both PvP and PvE modes. What makes The Swarm worth grinding is that it can roll One For All, which increases damage when players hit three different enemies.
In addition, its high-impact frame, ability to work with perks, and good stats should be taken into account while choosing which Machine Gun to have in the arsenal.
1 Commemoration
Commemoration is undoubtedly the best Machine Gun players can utilize both for the PvE mode and PvP matches. First introduced in Season 12, it fills a heavy slot weapon, using heavy ammo to dole out heavy damage.
Themed in black-and-white, do not let its elegant appearance fool you, as the Commemoration forms a deadly combination with the reconstruction perk, which allows players to have a magazine size double the base amount.