Destiny 2 BRAVE Weapons - Destiny 2 Guide - IGN (2024)

As part of the Into the Light update for Destiny 2, Bungie has unleashed the BRAVE Arsenal - a collection of fan-favorite weapons with a new Origin Trait and new perk pools to mix things up.

This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of the BRAVE Arsenal coming to Destiny 2.

All BRAVE Arsenal Weapons

Click the links below to jump to:

• Blast Furnace
• Edge Transit
• Elsie's Rifle
• Falling Guillotine
• Forbearance
• Hammerhead
• Hung Jury SR4
• Luna's Howl
• Midnight Coup
• The Mountaintop
• The Recluse
• Succession
  

BRAVE Arsenal Explained

New versions of iconic weapons are coming, with redesigned or brand-new perks and an exciting visual update. Most of the original versions of these weapons are no longer obtainable, but the 12 weapons are now available to all players as part of the free content update.

Keep in mind that only the Into the Light versions of these weapons have the updated pools, so currently owned versions won't be updated.

Half of the Arsenal was made available from April 9, 2024. More will unlock weekly through April 30.

How to Unlock BRAVE Arsenal Weapons

All BRAVE Arsenal weapons can drop randomly from Onslaught, the new horde mode PvE activity. But Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions also has quests for each gun.

With the launch of Into the Light on April 9, quests for Succession, Falling Guillotine, The Recluse, Edge Transit, Hung Jury SR4, and Elsie's Rifle are available. The others will be added throughout the rest of April.

The Into the Light introductory questline called Feats of Bravery given to you by Shaxx requires you to do the Stranger Danger quest to get Elsie's Rifle first. After that, you can pick up the remaining quests from Arcite 99-40.

Each quest grants you a "Limited Edition" masterworked version of the weapon with a curated roll. These Limited Edition variants are also a very rare drop from Onslaught, and when they do drop, they may have two options in the perk columns.

BRAVE Arsenal Weapons

Blast Furnace

This Pulse Rifle from Forsaken/Season of the Forge now has the Rasmussen ISA scope equipped by default and rolls barrels instead of scopes in the first column. It also has new perks and combo potential:

• Third Column: Zen Moment, Snapshot, Shoot to Loot, Keep Away, Perpetual Motion, Kinetic Tremors, and Headseeker
• Fourth Column: Kill Clip, Firefly, One for All, Frenzy, Rampage, Rapid Hit, and Desperate Measures
• Combos:
  • Kinetic Tremors + Firefly
  • Zen Moment + Rapid Hit

How to Get Blast Furnace

The quest that rewards Blast Furnace will be added to the game on April 30. At the weekly reset, the Blast From the Past quest will be available from Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions. Complete one of the following objectives to acquire it:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Pulse Rifles anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for rapid final blows in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat Guardians or combatants using Pulse Rifles.

Edge Transit

This Heavy Grenade Launcher from Forsaken/Season of the Outlaw has these reworked perks:

• Third Column: Chain Reaction, Cascade Point, Impulse Amplifier, Field Prep, Autoloading Holster, Envious Assassin, and Repulsor Brace
• Fourth Column: Frenzy, Destabilizing Rounds, Deconstruct, Adrenaline Junkie, Bait and Switch, Full Court, and Explosive Light

PvE Best Roll

Edge Transit has major potential heading into The Final Shape era when this weapon archetype is due for some buffs. As such, it will likely become the meta, so it's worth it to hunt for a god roll now.

PvP Best Roll

This grenade launcher won't be as functional in PvP, but here's the best roll to aim for:

How to Get Edge Transit

To unlock Edge Transit, you can complete the quest Edgelord given out by Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions and complete the following objectives:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Heavy ammo Grenade Launchers anywhere in the system. Bonus progress granted in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat combatants using Heavy ammo Grenade Launchers.

Elsie's Rifle

This Pulse Rifle from the original Destiny returns as a Void weapon with new perks:

• Third Column: Feeding Frenzy, Zen Moment, Repulsor Brace, Loose Change, Keep Away, Under-Over, and Rewind Rounds
• Fourth Column: Adrenaline Junkie, Frenzy, Destabilizing Rounds, Kill Clip, Desperado, Desperate Measures, and Headseeker

PvE Best Roll

Elsie's Rifle is essentially a Void-powered Legendary version of the No Time to Explain exotic. While it's not exactly top-tier, if you like it, this pulse rifle can be devastating for Void builds.

PvP Best Roll

High-impact pulse rifles can do some damage in PvP, and while there are better options out there, with the right roll, Elsie's Rifle can be a solid go-to.

How to Get Elsie's Rifle

To unlock Elsie's Rifle, you must complete the quest Stranger Danger given out by Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions and complete the following objectives:

• Defeat combatants with precision damage using Pulse Rifles anywhere in the system. Bonus progress granted in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat combatants in Vanguard Ops playlist activities using Pulse Rifles. Bonus progress granted for higher difficulty Nightfalls.

Falling Guillotine

This Legendary Vortex Frame Sword from Shadowkeep/Season of Arrivals has an updated perk pool and new combos:

• Third Column: Vorpal Weapon, Relentless Strikes, Repulsor Brace, Frenzy, Attrition Orbs, Chain Reaction, and Duelist's Trance
• Fourth Column: Surrounded, Whirlwind Blade, Destabilizing Rounds, Eager Edge, Bait and Switch, Sword Logic, and Desperate Measures
• Combos:
  • Repulsor Brace + Destabilizing Rounds
  • Chain Reaction + Surrounded
  • Relentless Strikes + Whirlwind Blade

PvE Best Roll

PvP Best Roll

How to Get Falling Guillotine

To unlock Falling Guillotine, you can complete the quest Spin to Win given out by Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions and complete the following objectives:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Swords anywhere in the system. Bonus progress in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat combatants using Swords.

Forbearance

This Wave Frame Grenade Launcher from The Witch Queen/Season of the Risen has an updated perk pool:

• Third Column: Unrelenting, Stats for All, Demolitionist, Ambitious Assassin, Surplus, Steady Hands, and Disruption Break
• Fourth Column: Wellspring, Golden Tricorn, One for All, Bait and Switch, Chain Reaction, Rampage, and Desperate Measures

How to Get Forbearance

The quest to unlock Forbearance, called Patience and Forbearance, will be available from Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions starting on April 23. To earn it, you must complete one of the following objectives:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Breech-Loaded Grenade Launchers anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for rapid final blows in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat combatants in raids or dungeons using Grenade Launchers.

Hammerhead

This Legendary Machine Gun from Forsaken/Season of the Forge returns with new perks and combo potential:

• Third Column: Feeding Frenzy, Destabilizing Rounds, Envious Assassin, Rampage, Fourth Time's the Charm, Rewind Rounds, and Under-Over
• Fourth Column: Surrounded, High-Impact Reserves, Target Lock, Onslaught, Killing Tally, Desperate Measures, and Tap the Trigger
• Combos:
  • Rampage + Killing Tally
  • Rampage + Desperate Measures

How to Get Hammerhead

The quest to unlock Hammerhead, called Bring Down the Hammer, will be available from Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions starting on April 23. To earn it, you must complete one of the following objectives:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Machine Guns anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for rapid final blows in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat combatants in Vanguard Ops activities using Machine Guns. Bonus progress for higher difficulty Nightfalls.

Hung Jury SR4

This Scout Rifle from The Taken King returns as one of the most requested weapons to bring forward.

• Third Column: Rewind Rounds, Enlightened Action, Kinetic Tremors, Rapid Hit, Shoot to Loot, No Distractions, and Loose Change
• Fourth Column: One for All, Cascade Point, Box Breathing, Firefly, Precision Instrument, Desperate Measures, and Explosive Payload

PvE Best Roll

PvE is where Hung Jury SR4 shines, even if scout rifles aren't considered meta currently. With the right roll, however, it can still be a powerhouse for boss DPS and ad clear, making it a versatile and worthwhile option for anybody good at landing precision hits consistently.

PvP Best Roll

Hung Jury SR4 is far less viable in PvP due to its more extended range, but if you absolutely must use it, here's the best you can do:

How to Get Hung Jury SR4

This scout rifle was among the six BRAVE Arsenal weapons that launched at the start of Into the Light, so it can drop from Onslaught or from spending medals with Shaxx.

To acquire the special Hung Jury SR4, you can do the quest Jury Duty given out by Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions and complete the following objectives:

• Defeat combatants with precision damage using Scout Rifles anywhere in the system. Bonus progress granted in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat combatants in Vanguard Ops activities using Scout Rifles. Earn bonus progress for higher difficulty Nightfalls.

Luna's Howl

This Hand Cannon from Forsaken/Season of the Outlaw has had its rate of fire reduced and the Time To Kill perk has been redesigned for greater reward. The Magnificent Howl perk has also been redesigned, alongside general perk pool updates:

• Third Column: Eye of the Storm, Subsistence, Discord, Encore, Slideshot, Enlightened Action, and Heal Clip
• Fourth Column: Magnificent Howl, Kill Clip, Incandescent, Desperate Measures, Opening Shot, Precision Instrument, and Harmony

How to Get Luna's Howl

Luna's Howl is one of the last weapons in the BRAVE Arsenal to be added to Destiny 2, and the quest called Howl at the Moon unlocks on April 30 with Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions. To earn Luna's Howl, you must complete one of the following objectives:

• Defeat combatants with precision damage from Hand Cannons anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for precision final blows in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat Guardians using Hand Cannons.

Midnight Coup

This Hand Cannon from Destiny 2 Year 1 has a brand new perk pool, alongside a couple of new potential combos:

• Third Column: Outlaw, Firefly, Shoot to Loot, Explosive Payload, Moving Target, Attrition Orbs, and Enlightened Action
• Fourth Column: Rampage, Kinetic Tremors, Zen Moment, One for All, Frenzy, Opening Shot, and Desperate Measures

PvE Best Roll

It's hard to beat the classic and very old-school Outlaw/Rampage combo, which was so good on the original Midnight Coup that Bungie essentially had to sunset the gun. A powerful alternate would be Firefly/Kinetic Tremors since Firefly explosions cause damage that counts towards Kinetic Tremors.

PvP Best Roll

Midnight Coup isn't likely to dominate in PvP, but like most hand cannons, Moving Target/Opening Shot is the roll to aim for.

How to Get Midnight Coup

Midnight Coup arrived on April 16, and then the quest called Midnight Ride will be obtainable from Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions. To earn the weapon, you must complete one of the following objectives:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Hand Cannons anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for rapid final blows in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat Guardians using Hand Cannons.

The Mountaintop

This Grenade Launcher from Forsaken/Season of the Forge has had the Micro-Missile perk updated into a new Breech Grenade Launcher intrinsic perk.

• Third Column: Ambitious Assassin, Impulse Amplifier, Demolitionist, Lead from Gold, Slickdraw, Auto-Loading Holster, and Overflow
• Fourth Column: Rampage, Vorpal Weapon, Adrenaline Junkie, One for All, Harmony, Recombination, and Frenzy

How to Get The Mountaintop

The quest for The Mountaintop will be unlocked at the weekly refresh on April 16, then the quest called Climbing The Mountaintop will be obtainable from Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions. To earn it, you must complete one of the following objectives:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Breech-Loaded Grenade Launchers anywhere in the system. Bonus progress for rapid final blows in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat Guardians using Grenade Launchers.

The Recluse

This Submachine Gun from Forsaken/Season of the Drifter now has random rolls, including a reworked Master of Arms perk:

• Third Column: Feeding Frenzy, Enlightened Action, Subsistence, Threat Detector, Repulsor Brace, Hip-Fire Grip, and Dynamic Sway Reduction
• Fourth Column: Master of Arms, Target Lock, Frenzy, Destabilizing Rounds, Surrounded, Tap the Trigger, and Desperate Measures

PvE Best Roll

PvP Best Roll

How to Get The Recluse

To unlock The Recluse, you can complete the quest Recluse Endangerment given out by Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions and complete the following objectives:

• Rapidly defeat combatants using Submachine Guns anywhere in the system. Bonus progress granted in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat Guardians while using Submachine Guns.

Succession

This Sniper Rifle from Beyond Light/Season of the Hunt has an updated perk pool:

• Third Column: Moving Target, No Distractions, Lead from Gold, Reconstruction, Firmly Planted, Demolitionist, and Discord
• Fourth Column: Snapshot Sights, Redirection, Recombination, Vorpal Weapon, Focused Fury, Firing Line, and Box Breathing

PvE Best Roll

PvP Best Roll

How to Get Succession

To unlock Succession, you can complete the quest Right of Succession given out by Arcite 99-40 in the Hall of Champions and complete the following objectives:

• Defeat combatants with precision damage using Sniper Rifles anywhere in the system. Bonus progress granted in Onslaught.
• OR
• Defeat combatants in raids and dungeons using Sniper Rifles.