Swords have always been a popular choice for dealing damage in Destiny 2, especially in close-quarters boss fights. However, it’s important to know which swords are effective for general use and can also pack a punch when it comes to damage. In this guide, we’ll cover the best swords in Destiny 2 that are worth your time.
The Best Swords in Destiny 2
In Destiny 2, swords are primarily used for dealing high damage in close-quarters encounters and for blocking incoming damage. With many raid encounters now more suitable for swords, along with the addition of armor mods like Lucent Blade, having a good DPS sword is crucial. Here are the top swords in descending order:
Lament
Lament is a Solar Exotic Sword that has been the go-to choice for PvE for a long time. Its intrinsic perk, Banshee’s Wail, increases damage and adds shield-piercing damage to swings after revving the blade by holding the block button. Each hit after revving increases heavy attack damage, and at max stacks, the heavy attack deals tremendous damage. Lament is also effective against Barrier Champions and provides healing with the Revved Consumption perk. As an exotic weapon, Lament doesn’t require a great roll and can be obtained from the Lost Lament Exotic Quest.
Goldtusk
Goldtusk is a Legendary Arc Sword that surpasses expectations in terms of DPS. While Lightweight Frame Swords aren’t usually considered very good, Goldtusk is an exception. It features the potent DPS perks Relentless Strike and Whirlwind Blade, along with fast light attacks, making it one of the highest DPS swords in the game. Its rotation of two light attacks and one heavy attack is more forgiving than Lament, allowing for an easier playstyle while still maintaining respectable DPS. Goldtusk is obtainable through crafting and is an excellent choice for a general-purpose sword.
Bequest
Bequest is an Adaptive Frame Sword that deals the highest base damage among swords in its category. Its god roll uses Relentless Strike for additional ammo and Surrounded for a substantial damage boost. However, Surrounded only activates when multiple enemies are nearby, making it challenging to meet the condition in many DPS scenarios. If you can activate Surrounded and avoid dying, Bequest becomes one of the highest DPS swords. Enhanced Surrounded is a must for this craftable weapon, and it can be farmed from the Deep Stone Crypt Raid.
Thin Precipice
Thin Precipice is a Strand damage type sword designed for ad-clearing rather than high DPS. Its Chain Reaction perk deals massive area of effect damage upon killing an enemy, making it excellent for clearing groups of enemies. It pairs well with Tireless Blade for ammo efficiency or Unrelenting for healing. Thin Precipice is available from the Sonar Station in the H.E.L.M and can be focused from Engrams for better perks.
The Other Half
The Other Half is a must-have sword that is reminiscent of Halo. It features the Eager Edge perk, which significantly increases lunge distance for a short duration after swapping to the sword. This perk is useful for quick movement in platforming sections and raid encounters. In terms of DPS, The Other Half is an easy-to-obtain backup option with the god roll of Relentless Strikes and Whirlwind Blade. It can be obtained from Xur’s Treasure Hoard or Dares of Eternity.
Falling Guillotine
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