With Destiny 2’s Witch Queen expansion moved back until 2022, it feels like there is a lot of time to integrate all of these weapons back into the series. Many guns would probably see changes if they were brought back since Destiny 2’s weapon system contains a more diverse set of options than the original game did. Weapons like Gjallarhorn, Pocket Infinity, and Invective would likely have to be altered to function in the meta without breaking it. An update to these weapons does not mean that their return should be out of the question, though, and all of them should return.
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Gjallarhorn
Gjallarhorn has had a lot of speculation, hope, and recommendations for its introduction in Destiny 2 since the game was released. While the rocket launcher boasted some incredible perks and amazing stats. it also had a toxic impact on the community. More recently though. its effectiveness and unique ability received some competition when the Deep Stone Crypt was introduced in Destiny 2.
The exotic rocket launcher, Eyes of Tomorrow, that Guardians can acquire from the Deep Stone Crypt raid is an effective option for clearing out mobs in PVE and enemy Guardians in the Crucible PVP mode. While the rocket launcher does not offer nearly as much burst damage as Gjallarhorn did, it does provide competition to the iconic Destiny weapon. These weapons being forced to compete against each other could keep either one from becoming overpowered and the go-to option for players.
Exotic Raid Weapons
Some other exotic weapons that were related to raids and fireteam activities in Destiny should migrate into Destiny 2. Both Necrochasm and the Vex Mythoclast felt unique in the first game because of their connection to the Vex and Hive. The aesthetics and gameplay of these guns made players feel like they had truly conquered a portion of the Darkness. With the addition of the Vault of Glass on the horizon in Destiny 2’s Season 14, it is more than likely that fans will be able to get their hands on the Vex Mythoclast. This makes the Witch Queen expansion a great time to reintroduce Necrochasm.
Both guns had unique properties that they brought to the table. Because of the Vex Mythoclast’s designation as a fusion rifle, it could feel greatly overpowered, but with the addition of Trace Rifles and Linear Fusion Rifles, it could find a new home in Destiny 2 that keeps it more balanced. Necrochasm’s allure comes from its perk effects. With the approach of Savathun, the option to detonate enemies like thrall once again could be a great addition in 2022.
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Invective and Ice Breaker
Weapons like Invective and Icebreaker are notable but run into their own set of problems. Their perks make them more problematic than even heavy hitters like Gjallarhorn and finding them a new home could be a lot harder than the Vex Mythoclast. A sniper rifle and shotgun that can generate their own ammo may break the balance that is in place with Destiny 2’s current weapon system. As it is. shotguns in Destiny already need nerfs, but there are ways for these guns to be moved into the game.
Ice Breaker’s best hope is likely as a counter to the Stasis subclasses. The elemental type continues to grow in Destiny 2 and the exotic sniper rifle could be a great counter, if for no other reason than its name. While it would likely still have some problems with balance, it could be an option for the Ice Breaker perk to be more effective against enemies that use Stasis. This could be true across all game modes to keep it viable in PVP, difficult PVE activities, and mixed modes like Gambit. The gun’s effectiveness against combatants that do not use stasis could be kept mediocre so that it is not seen as a go-to option without consequence.
As an added barrier, both Invective and Ice Breaker could have their No Backpack and Invective perks subdued by being locked until players have finished the respective gun’s Exotic Catalyst. Weapons like Huckleberry have received incredible boosts to their potency in Destiny 2 due to these catalysts and ammo regen perks would be an enticing reason to grind through two exotic catalysts regardless of what guns get them. These might not be perfect options, but it shows that there is a possibility to bring fan favorites back to the game before the next major expansion’s end.
All of Destiny’s Exotic Weapons
While these make up the more notable weapons from the first game, there are still several exotics from Destiny that should migrate before the Witch Queen expansion concludes. Dreg’s Promise is the only one of the three exotics from the Prison of Elders’ set not yet in the game. Thunderlord’s close cousins, Abbadon and Nova Mortis, both continue to be absent, while a niche rocket launcher like Dragon’s Breath would be cool to have as an AOE option. Destiny 2 has shown its capability to have old weapons brought back and updated, and many exotics from the first game could fit in well with the current roster.
While some weapons are not as notorious as Gjallarhorn, seeing the entire roster return to bring weapons full circle would be nice. Destiny provided a great jumping-off point for its successor and the series has only improved since Destiny 2 was released. The Witch Queen expansion will likely have just as much of an impact as Beyond Light did on both story and gameplay. The Sol system is in for drastic changes and the return of Time’s Conflux means that things could start to get even weirder until then. What better time to introduce weapons from the past than between the rise of a new time lord and the fall of the Hive’s Witch Queen?
Destiny 2 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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