{"id":497763,"date":"2023-07-29T01:39:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T05:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/?p=497763"},"modified":"2023-07-30T21:20:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T01:20:10","slug":"destiny-2-best-sniper-rifles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/destiny-2\/destiny-2-best-sniper-rifles\/","title":{"rendered":"Destiny 2: Best Sniper Rifles for PvE, PvP, Gambit (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sniper rifles in Destiny 2 have had a bit of an up and down history, and that continues into Year 5. In this guide, we&#8217;re going to go over the <strong>best sniper rifles to use in PvE, PvP, and Gambit in Destiny 2<\/strong> <strong>in 2023<\/strong>, so you can pad your collection out with useful long-range weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-best-destiny-2-sniper-rifles-2023\">Best Destiny 2 Sniper Rifles 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-best-for-pve-gambit\">Best for PvE &amp; Gambit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Destiny-2-Ikelos-Sniper-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Destiny 2 Ikelos Weapon Season 19\" class=\"wp-image-882619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Destiny-2-Ikelos-Sniper-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Destiny-2-Ikelos-Sniper-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=600 600w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Destiny-2-Ikelos-Sniper-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=80 80w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Destiny-2-Ikelos-Sniper-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=160 160w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Destiny-2-Ikelos-Sniper-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=622 622w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Destiny-2-Ikelos-Sniper-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: Light.gg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adored <\/strong>(Energy, Arc) &#8211; Purchase from Exotic Kiosk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloudstrike <\/strong>(Energy, Arc, Exotic) &#8211; Purchase from Exotic Kiosk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ikelos_SR <\/strong>(Energy, Solar) &#8211; Obtained from Season of the Seraph activities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Izanagi&#8217;s Burden<\/strong> (Kinetic, Exotic) &#8211; Purchase from Exotic Kiosk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praedyth&#8217;s Revenge<\/strong> (Energy, Void) &#8211; Possible drop from completing encounters in the raid, Vault of Glass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Succession<\/strong> &#8211; Possible reward from completing encounters in the raid, Deep Stone Crypt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Supremacy<\/strong> (Kinetic) Random drop from the Last Wish raid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whisper of the Worm<\/strong> (Power, Solar, Exotic) &#8211; Purchase from Exotic Kiosk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thoughtless<\/strong> (Kinetic, Stasis) &#8211; Obtained from Season of the Risen activities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately for Sniper Rifles, they haven&#8217;t seen much gameplay in the last year in PvE activities. Before <a href=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/features\/all-destiny-2-witch-queen-dlc-seasons-ranked-from-pirates-to-warsats\/\">The Witch Queen DLC<\/a>, all Snipers were heavily nerfed to the point where the large majority of them are outclassed by nearly all other special and heavy weapons in the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Snipers are bound for a comeback sooner or later, so it&#8217;s best to make sure you&#8217;re well prepared for when they do by acquiring the ones listed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Succession has returned as the king of PvE Legendary Sniper Rifles since it is now craftable. Assuming Snipers get a buff sometime soon, you&#8217;ll definitely want this weapon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/2020\/11\/destiny-2-beyond-light-cloudstrike-exotic-sniper-rifle\/\">Cloudstrike<\/a> is arguably the strongest Exotic Sniper for PvE activities in the game currently, as it was recently given a Catalyst which unlocks Triple Tap for it. When paired with the Exotic Trace Rifle, Divinity, Cloudstrike can put up immense damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully we see Snipers come back into the meta when the Lightfall DLC arrives, because they desperately need some time to shine once more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-best-sniper-rifles-for-pvp\">Best Sniper Rifles for PvP<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Destiny-2-Beloved-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Destiny 2\" class=\"wp-image-897178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Destiny-2-Beloved-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Destiny-2-Beloved-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=600 600w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Destiny-2-Beloved-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=80 80w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Destiny-2-Beloved-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=160 160w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Destiny-2-Beloved-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=622 622w, https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Destiny-2-Beloved-Image.jpg?resize=640%2C360?w=150 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: Light.gg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1000-Yard Stare<\/strong> (Energy, Void) &#8211; Possible drop from encounters in the dungeon, Grasp of Avarice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adored <\/strong>(Energy, Arc) &#8211; Purchase from Exotic Kiosk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloudstrike <\/strong>(Energy, Arc, Exotic) &#8211; Purchase from Exotic Kiosk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eye of Sol<\/strong> (Kinetic) &#8211; Reward from Trials of Osiris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frozen Orbit<\/strong> (Energy, Void) &#8211; Possible drop from completing Crucible matches and obtaining rank-up packages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Occluded Finality<\/strong> (Energy, Arc) &#8211; Possible drop from Iron Banner rewards. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechabre<\/strong> (Energy, Arc) &#8211; Obtained from Festival of the Lost activities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beloved<\/strong> (Energy, Solar) &#8211; Obtained from Season of the Haunted activities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Supremacy<\/strong> (Kinetic) Random drop from the Last Wish raid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bite of the Fox<\/strong> (Kinetic) Possible drop from Iron Banner rewards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mercurial Overreach<\/strong> (Energy, Arc) Obtained by completing competitive PvP matches. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the right hands, Snipers in PvP are more potent than ever. With the return of the fan-favorite Sniper Rifle, Beloved, PvP players rejoiced with it dominating the Crucible once more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloudstrike continues to be a menace in competitive PvP, as one headshot can potentially wipe an entire enemy team in flash of lightning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Snipers have been, and always will be, a weapon that needs time to work with. However, when you become skilled enough to wield it properly, it becomes a force to be reckoned with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all for our <strong>best Sniper rifles in Destiny 2 for PvE, PvP, &amp; Gambit<\/strong> as of the current meta in the Lightfall DLC and Season of the Deep. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more tips and information on Destiny 2-related content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make sure your aim is on point!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":618129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":"\"\"","apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"_article_tier":null},"categories":[202626,30],"tags":[66,2778,1002,5216,226,2368,519,177390],"internal-label":[],"article_type":[194382],"coauthors":[{"id":327,"display_name":"Joe Thomaselli","user_nicename":"joethomaselli"},{"id":7,"display_name":"Ed McGlone","user_nicename":"eddouble"}],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wACAE9F58_cs.jpg?fit=1280%2C720","author_info":{"display_name":"Ed McGlone","author_link":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/author\/eddouble\/"},"apple_news_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wACAE9F58_cs.jpg?fit=1280%2C720","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/497763"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=497763"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/497763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":970267,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/497763\/revisions\/970267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/618129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=497763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=497763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=497763"},{"taxonomy":"internal-label","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-label?post=497763"},{"taxonomy":"article_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_type?post=497763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}