The Dawning has come to Destiny 2 and Guardians and busy baking cookies and hand-delivering them to allies, acquaintances, and vaguely redeemed but possibly still evil characters. And while many are enjoying the opportunity to grind out some new bounties and level up their battle pass, others are focused on something with a little bit more firepower.
The Dawning has arrived with a new set of five guns, all of which feature weather-appropriate names. But what should you prioritize packing this winter? Here are the best guns listed, from worst to best.
Best Dawning Weapons in Destiny 2 Listed
5. Zephyr – Legendary Power Sword
There are actually no terrible guns for 2022’s Dawning, but Zephyr is at the bottom of the barrel. It’s not a terrible choice if you want to bring it into PvE events, but in PvP, you’ll be making things much more difficult for yourself.
The favorite perks to equip on it are:
4. Cold Front – Legendary Kinetic Submachine Gun
Like Zephyr, this submachine gun excels in PvE situations, where you’ll find that it does decently well. Cold Front has no chance of breaking into the meta this season with its current build, but it certainly clears a crowded room just fine.
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3. Stay Frosty – Legendary Kinetic Pulse Rifle
Finally, we’re getting to the good stuff. Stay Frost does equally well in PvE as it does in PvP, serving players who enjoy popping headshots at mid to long range.
2. Glacioclasm – Legendary Energy Fusion Rifle
If you want a highly precise and very powerful Fusion Rifle that tears apart opponents in PvE, look no further than Glacioclasm. This Pulse Rifle returns to the Dawning with a similar perk pool from last year.
1. Avalanche – Legendary Power Machine Gun
If you’ve used Avalanche, you know precisely why this Machine Gun is at the top of our list. Its massive magazine melts through almost anything a PvE encounter can throw at you. And I mean that quite literally, as it has Incandescent, one of the best perks for dealing with a room full of enemies.
There you have it! This year, each Dawning weapon holds its own in most situations, but primarily PvE. And while only Avalanche is a clear standout, it’s nice to have some winter-themed gear for the season.
Daphne Fama
A Staff Writer at Prima Games since 2022, Daphne Fama spends an inordinate amount playing games of all stripes but has a soft spot for horror, FPS, and RPGs. When she’s not gaming, she’s an author and member of the Horror Writers Association with a debut novel coming out in 2025. In a previous life, she was an attorney but found she preferred fiction to contracts and forms
