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One ofDestiny 2’smost rewarding activities is the Trials of Osiris, a pinnacle PvP activity where two fireteams fight against one another in high-stakes Dominion matches. Those who demonstrate mastery over the Crucible are rewarded with some of the game’s strongest weapons, including some good weapons for PvE endgame content.
Trials has seen many changes over the years and has only continued to grow its weapon roster. With over a dozen weapons to chase, it can be difficult to track which weapon rolls are worth chasing. Fortunately, we’ve compiled the best weapon rolls for all Trials of Osiris weapons in one place. Read on to see the best PvE and PvP rolls for all of Saint-14’s unique weapons.
Aisha’s Care
Source:Focused Decoding
Aisha’s Care is a two-round burst Pulse Rifle that deals Strand damage, allowing it to roll perks like Slice and Hatchling. Heavy Bursts tend to struggle in 1v1 duels due to their lengthy TTK values (0.8s by default), so you’ll want a lethality perk in the second trait column. Kill Clip and Golden Tricorn hardly move the needle here, so you’ll want to aim forDesperado. The fire rate bonus will make Aisha’s Care significantly more forgiving if you miss.
As for the other column, we recommendSlice. Using your class ability will load the next few shots with Sever, reducing the target’s damage output. This can swing your next 1v1 duel in your favor, triggering Desperado to make follow-up kills much easier. It’s not the strongest Pulse Rifle by any stretch, but it’s not a bad pick if you’re someone who loves fighting from a distance.
Golden Tricorn OR Kill Clip
Aisha’s Embrace
Source:Legacy Gear
There’s no reason to farm for Aisha’s Embrace in the current sandbox. If you’re looking for a good PvP 260 RPM Scout, get Fang of Ir Yut from Crota’s End or Unloved from Sundered Doctrine. Both weapons can get Precision Instrument and strong utility perks to push this archetype into competitive territory.
If you do get Aisha’s Embrace to drop, itcanroll withTriple TapandFourth Time’s The Charmif you want to fire hundreds of bullets without reloading. It’s not practical in the slightest, but it is something unique you seldom find on other guns.
Astral Horizon
Astral Horizon has been utterly powercrept and can be safely ignored. If you played during Witch Queen, a crafted Imperial Decree blows this weapon out of the water in nearly every category. If not, farm the Competitive PvP playlist for a good Deadlock. And if you want a good One-Two Punch Shotgun, get Swordbreaker fromCrota’s End.
Burden Of Guilt
Despite its age, Burden of Guilt can still hang in the current PvP sandbox, mainly thanks to its excellent base stats. This weapon’s only main competitor is Pressurized Precision from Iron Banner, and while that weapon can get Discord for easy kill chaining, Burden of Guilt has tons of consistency perks that make it a dream to shoot.
In most situations, Elemental Capacitor and High-Impact Reserves make for a strong Fusion Rifle. Equip an Arc Super to greatly increase your handling, and aim for as much range and stability as possible.
Cataphract GL3
Cataphract GL3 is one of the strongest Heavy weapons in the game, both for PvE and PvP. It’s one of a select few GLs that can get the elite DPS combo ofEnvious AssassinwithBait and Switch, allowing you to load a whopping 24 grenades into the drum magazine while benefiting from a 30% damage buff. Calling this weapon a DPS monster would be a major understatement.
It’s a great choice for PvP as well. Adaptive GLs can one-tap Guardians with explosive damage if you can hit roughly 70 Blast Radius, which this weapon can achieve quite easily.Impulse Amplifierwill make your grenades significantly faster, andChain Reactionis useful for getting cleanup kills. If you’re looking to spend your Trials Engrams on a strong weapon, Cataphract is a great choice.
Bait and Switch
Exalted Truth
Exalted Truth is a polarizing weapon. It’s objectively an S-tier Hand Cannon, featuring a stat package and perk pool that most Crucible fans dream of, yet its base SUROS model and meek sound design can prove unappealing to some. If you like Cantata or similar SUROS guns, you’ll have a field day with this gun. If not, we still recommend giving it a try regardless.
This gun is stacked with good perk synergies.Zen MomentwithEye of the Stormturns this into Austringer 2.0 in the Energy slot.Lone WolfwithEye of the Stormmight be the most forgiving 140 RPM Hand Cannon in the game while you’re in a 1v1 duel.SlideshotwithMagnificent Howlallows you to chain two taps. EvenWithering GazeandPrecision Instrumentcan help with three-tapping Guardians with DR or healing effects.
PvE players don’t have as many tantalizing combos, although what is on Exalted Truth is quite solid.Destabilizing Roundscan be paired withRepulsor Bracefor a decent add clear weapon that doubles as a survivability tool. You can also opt to runSlideshotwithMagnificent Howlfor easy one-tap headshots against red bars; just remember to slide.
Eye of the Storm
Eye Of Sol
Eye of Sol might not have the best perk pool for a Sniper Rifle, but this weapon’s clean scope and 45 zoom have made it a fan-favorite among many dedicated snipers.Perpetual Motionpaired withOpening Shotmakes for a solid Sniper Rifle for aggressive players. attempt to get some handling barrels and a handling Masterwork to make up for the lack of Opening Shot.
Forgiveness
If you get a Forgiveness to drop, keep your eyes peeled for a roll withDemolitionistandAdrenaline Junkie.While far from a unique roll, both perks have solid synergy with grenade-focused builds and make Forgiveness a solid workhorse primary for PvE content. Crucible players should aim forMoving TargetandHarmoryfor a solid CQC backup weapon to counter Special weapons.
Igneous Hammer
Igneous Hammer is one of the most forgiving 120 RPM Hand Cannons in the game, firing what are effectively refrigerator-sized bullets once you spec for range.Keep Awaygreatly helps with your follow-up shots during a gunfight. You can pair this withEye of the Stormfor even more accuracy orPrecision Instrumentto counter enemy overshields and DR sources. For most players, we suggest the latter perk.
PvE players don’t have much reason to farm for Igneous Hammer specifically, although it’s far from a bad weapon.Heal Clipcan be used to procEmber of Benevolenceon Solar subclasses to greatly buff your ability regeneration. Pair it withFrenzyto address this archetype’s horrendous base reload speed and handling stats.
The Immortal
Now that the SMG Target Lock nerf has been undone, The Immortal is back to being a solid PvP Primary for aggressive players.Target Lockmakes the TTK of this weapon far more forgiving if you can land your shots, which pairs nicely withKeep Away’srange and accuracy buffs. If you get a roll withThreat DetectorandKill Clip, consider keeping it for PvE content.
Incisor
Unsworn from the Sundered Doctrine dungeon is objectively better, but if you don’t have the Final Shape Dungeon Key and need a decent Strand Trace Rifle, Incisor is a solid alternative.SubsistencewithKilling Tallyis great for slaying adds in seasonal content, provided you have ammo. Trace Rifles are terrible in PvP, so we suggest avoiding Incisor entirely inside the Crucible.
The Inquisitor
The Inquisitor has been left behind somewhat from the Shotgun meta, although it’s far from bad.Perpetual Motionpaired withOpening Shotallows this weapon to easily hit 100 range and handling, two core stats for any Shotgun. If you don’t mind slugs and are quite aggressive, give this roll a try if you get it to drop. PvE players have far better DPS Shotguns than this.
Keen Thistle
If you’ve ever wanted to use a Sniper Rifle withLone WolfandClosing Time, arguably two of the strongest PvP perks in the game, Keen Thistle is waiting for you. This Aggressive Frame Sniper Rifle has an excellent stat package and arguably the strongest perk pairing for a Special weapon, making it an S-tier Sniper Rifle inside the Crucible.
PvE players might also want to farm for this weapon. It can getEnvious ArsenalandBait and Switchto act as a solid backup DPS weapon, but we find Sniper Rifles are best suited for sniping majors from afar. For that, you may runIncandescentwithDiscord.Land a kill with another weapon, swap to Keen Thistle, and now all of your sniper kills refund ammo and triggerScorching detonations.
The Messenger
The Messenger has been a staple of the Pulse Rifle meta since its introduction during Season of the Chosen. Once known for its unique ability to roll with Desperado, Messenger is mostly used as a pure dueling weapon in today’s meta, capable of rolling strong neutral perks likeRapid Hit, Under Over, Headseeker, and Keep Away.
Most players will wantRapid HitandHeadseekerto land consistent headshots from a distance, ramping up this weapon’s stability and reload speed in the process. you may also useKill Clipor Desperado in the second trait column if you want to lower the gun’s TTK after a kill, although this only drops the TTK from 0.67s to 0.6s. For most, that’s simply not worth it.
The Prophet
Don’t let the archetype fool you. While it might look likeDead Man’s Tale, The Prophet is anything but. Speccing this weapon for hipfire accuracy is generally not worth it, although some armor set bonuses in Apollo and the recent rework toRadiant Dance Machinesmight make this pipe dream a reality.
For the present moment, you’re better off using The Prophet like a 120 RPM Hand Cannon, dealing chip damage from a distance to support your team.Keep Awaygreatly buffs the accuracy and range of this weapon while fighting from a distance. Land a kill, and you can procKill Clipto lower your TTK to a whopping 0.5s. You can also runPrecision Instrumentif you prefer a more gradual damage ramp-up.
Range or Stability
Reed’s Regret
The PvE sandbox has come a long way since Reed’s Regret was first introduced. Taipain-4FR, a Linear Fusion Rifle you can craft right after the New Light experience, can get the sameTriple TapandFiring Lineroll. You shouldnotbe farming Trials of Osiris just to get a Stasis version of a New Light weapon. Avoid this until Bungie updates it in a future season.
Shayura’s Wrath
Shayura’s Wrath remains a top choice for SMG mains across all game types. PvE players can getRepulsor BraceandDestabilizing Roundsto shred adds while generating Void Overshields with ease, greatly increasing your survivability. Crucible mains have a plethora of good perks to pick from here, ranging from strong kill chain options to consistency perks.
We find a happy middle ground to be ideal for this gun.Zen Momentwill mitigate most incoming flinch and drastically reduce the weapon’s reticle bounce, making it easy to land consistent headshots. Land a kill, then reload to procKill Clip’sdamage bonus, bringing Shayura’s TTK down to 0.6s. It hits like a truck, has minimal recoil, and features one of the best origin traits in the game through Nadir Focus. If you need a good PvP SMG, look no further.
Tomorrow’s Answer
Tomorrow’s Answer is a chase reward for PvE players, not Crucible mains. If you’re looking for a good PvP Rocket Launcher, you’re typically better off using an Exotic likeGjallarhornor running a Grenade Launcher instead. Tomorrow’s Answer is no different in that regard.
However, if you’re in the market for a strong DPS Rocket Launcher, Tomorrow’s Answer is absolutely worth chasing.Envious Arsenalcan be paired withBait and Switchto create the ultimate Heavy weapon for hotswap damage rotations. Not many Rocket Launchers can get Envious Arsenal currently, so focusing your Engrams on Tomorrow’s Answer isn’t a bad play.
Unexpected Resurgence
Glaives have struggled to find a place in the greater meta of Destiny 2, which, unfortunately, includes Unexpected Resurgence. It’s the first Glaive to roll with Voltshot in the second column, but you need to manually reload your Glaive each time you wish to proc Voltshot. There aren’t any good reload perks outside Feeding Frenzy in the third column, so we discourage using it entirely.
You’re left with a fairly vanilla Glaive for PvE and PvP content.Replenishing Aegisallows you to reload your Glaive by blocking attacks, andUnstoppable Forcerewards that playstyle with a free damage buff. PvP players can rock any damage buff and perform well here, but it’s far from needed.
Unwavering Duty
Unwavering Duty is a solid Machine Gun if you don’t have a good Hammerhead yet.Dynamic Sway ReductionandKilling Tallymakes this weapon a dream to use in PvP, landing easy headshots that will ramp up your damage with every kill. PvE players can lean heavily into add clear throughSubsistenceandIncandescent. Killing Tally also works in place of Incandescent if you aren’t building heavily into Solar.
Whistler’s Whim
Do not get this weapon. Whistler’s Whim was mainly known for its ability to get Kill Clip to land one-hit kills, but ever since HP was changed in Year 6, it is now sorely underpowered in the current sandbox. Virtually all other Bows released over the last year will serve you better.
Yesterday’s Question
Yesterday’s Question is an odd weapon. It’s a two-burst Hand Cannon that has a perk pool tailored for PvP, yet this weapon archetype is notorious for its lengthy 0.93s TTK and jumpy recoil pattern. We can fix the consistency issues of this archetype through perks, but the TTK will have to be reduced through Exotic armor and mods.
For raw consistency, it’s tough to beatLone WolfandZen Moment.Lone Wolf’s aim assist boost makes your shots aggressively bend to the target’s head, synergizing perfectly withZen Moment’sflinch mitigation and minimized reticle bounce. Throw on some range stats, and you have a great feeling 257 RPM Hand Cannon. Find a way to buff your damage output through your build to really bring out this gun’s strengths.
PvE players using burst Hand Cannons should go for Unloved in the Sundered Doctrine dungeon—it gets Explosive Payload as an origin trait and has far better perk options. Despite that,Lucky PantsHunters can make short work of bosses withFourth Time’s the CharmandVorpal Weapon. It’s effectively Warden’s Law for the Energy slot.
