5 Popular Destiny 2 Iron Banner Weapons and Some Excellent Alternatives

Vigilance Wing (Exotic Kinetic Pulse)

It has taken some time for players to warm up to this Destiny 2 exotic, but it’s been making a name for itself in the Iron Banner. This weapon was built for team play, which Iron Banner requires, so its perk actually stands out. Harsh Truths grants health regeneration and increased movement speed if one of your allies dies nearby. Since team shooting is all the rage, you’ll always have this perk when you need it, as long as you’re moving with someone else to push zones and defend. The fact that it fires 5-round bursts and has some solid range isn’t too shabby either. Oh, and did we mention that it does even better if you’re the only person alive? Though that rarely happens during Iron Banner.

Alternatives

• Lincoln Green (Kinetic) – This pulse rifle shoots very quickly, letting you burn down opponents before they can get a shot off. It doesn’t have the best range, but it makes up for it with decent stability.
• Nightshade (Kinetic) – Kill Clip and Lightweight Frame make this a potent weapon. Reloading after a kill increases damage, while the frame makes you move faster with the weapon equipped. With decent range and stability, this is a force to be reckoned with.
• Three Graves (Kinetic) – This Dead Orbit pulse rifle has a High-Impact Frame which means it fires slowly but hits really hard. With good stability, you can pick off headshots from a sizable distance, even rivaling certain scout rifles. And, thanks to Outlaw, you’ll reload much faster after those precision kills.
• Agenda 5 (Energy) – Brought to you by the same company that made Uriel’s Gift, this is a solid energy option for pulse rifle users. It’s a bit lacking in range, but it has great reload speed, handling, and stability. Zen Moment is what makes this a must-have, as you’ll get more accurate with each shot you land (and it’s not that difficult to land a shot).