Destiny: Rising has stormed the mobile shooter arena with its engaging Lightbearers and slick gunplay, not to forget its unforgettable narrative. And every hero commands a lethal pair of weapons, one Primary and one Power, that align with their element and unique set of abilities.
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Best Loadouts and Gun Combinations in Destiny: Rising
In this Destiny: Rising: Best Loadouts and Gun Combinations guide, we’ll dig into weapon combos to help your lightbearer perform well and tackle any challenges.
1. Jolder: The Huckleberry SMG and Partridge Sky Sword
If you want pure momentum, Jolder’s dual-wield loadout is built to deliver. The Huckleberry, a Void Exotic SMG, is a shredder with its Ride the Bull trait, and holding down the trigger boosts fire rate and lets you reload on kills, while Reincarnation further stacks damage for 6 seconds per kill.
And PvE, it tears through mobs with relentless tempo that leaves opponents reeling. Partridge Sky, Jolder’s melee specialist, packs a high DPS. And this Solar Sword delivers massive burst damage with charged attacks, making it a boss-clearing beast when swung at the right moment. Together, they push Jolder’s close-combat prowess and make her a pain for foes to deal with.
2. Ning Fei: Riskrunner SMG and Mahamayuri Auto Crossbow
For electrifying close-quarters chaos, Ning Fei‘s Riskrunner brings Arc-chain lightning and Arc resistance buffer, the ideal choice when enemies come in waves. With its fast, responsive, and flashy fire, it dominates high-mobility skirmishes.
On the other hand, Mahamayuri Auto Crossbow enters as an S-tier Exotic heavy weapon, and its precision bolts and crowd-control AoE help you dominate from afar. So combine them, and Ning Fei becomes a problem in every encounter.
3. Ikora: Present Fleet Light Grenade Launcher and Two-Tailed Fox Rocket Launcher
Ikora’s toolkit thrives on detonation and disruption. The Present Fleet, a Light Grenade Launcher, earns respect for its explosive coverage and range, great for zone control.
Meanwhile, the Two-Tailed Fox Rocket Launcher is another heavy hitter, loaded with tracking rockets with devastating AoE impact that obliterates hardened targets. This combo allows Ikora to unleash immense firepower from anywhere on the battlefield.
4. Attal: Crimson Hand Cannon and Royal Contravene Linear Fusion Rifle
Attal shines as both a healer and precision fragger. The Crimson hand cannon ends fights with style with its precision kills, heal, and refill ammo, empowering aggressive engagements that keep you on top of the enemy.
Complementing that, Royal Contravene Linear Fusion Rifle remains a reliable pick that accurately delivers high damage from mid-to-long distances. Together, you become a powerhouse with high DPS and long-range precision, all with healing built in.
5. Kabr: Furies III Pulse Rifle and The Gallows Machine Gun
Kabr anchors fights with sturdy, defensive utility, and the Furies III brings mid-range burst that remains flexible across engagements. It’s Neural Currents trait gradually increases fire rate when repeatedly fired, and the War Machine Learning lets you hit critical points and deal higher damage.
Meanwhile, The Gallows delivers heavy, controlled suppression, and its Bosenova Grenades trait fires two void grenades after charging up, making it an absolute crowd-melter. Together, it’s a good defense loadout, cause the Furies III manages incoming threats, while Gallows lays down unrelenting pressure to hold the line.
6. Xuan Wei: Jötunn Fusion Rifle and Octant Riot Disperser Shotgun
When Xuan Wei charges in, destruction follows every time. The Jötunn launches tracking Solar blasts that explode on impact, and its Charged Shot trait delivers a single-shot devastation filled with devastation.
Paired with the Octant Riot Disperser, a powerful shotgun that hits like an artillery spread, you get close-quarters annihilation. This combo turns Xuan Wei into a close-quarter combat expert and takes out prime targets before they even register you.
7. Finnala: Sweet Business Auto Rifle and Partridge Sky Sword
The Sweet Business reloads unexpectedly fast, and its massive magazine makes it a weapon good for suppression, no matter what you face. And when things get tight, swap to Partridge Sky for brutal melee burst, with a whopping 1,014 DPS that ignites foes in close range. The sustained ranged pressure and scorching melee finishers from this loadout help Finnala keep enemies off-balance and locked down.
8. Wolf: Sweet Business Auto Rifle and Satiyaaliksni Smart Bomb Grenade Launcher
Featured again on the list, the suppressive might of Sweet Business is truly a force to be recognized. Its Payday trait significantly boosts its magazine and increases hip fire accuracy, while the Business Time trait boosts its fire rate and range.
Add the Satiyaaliksni Smart Bomb, an S-tier Exotic grenade launcher renowned for its explosive AoE, and you’ve got a recipe for domination. And with its Red Giant trait that charges its shot and increases damage by 50%, it’s great for ranged attacks and crowd control.
9. Gwynn: Concerto Sidearm and The Chaperone Shotgun
Gwynn loves to take the stage when it comes to close-range combat. The Concerto Sidearm offers rapid-fire precision bursts, which makes it ideal for rapid kill chains. And the Cadenza trait increases its damage by 20% when the right conditions are met.
Then, the Chaperone Shotgun hits with long-range high damage power, and one well-aimed blow can melt the enemy’s shield in PvE and make it easy pickings for Gwynn. Together, it’s the perfect combo for swift, accurate shots and high-impact damage when enemies close the gap.
10. Tan-2: Polaris Lance Scout Rifle and Borealis Sniper Rifle
The Polaris Lance dispenses explosive Solar rounds with precision, which is great for breaking shields and softening enemies from afar. The precision hits add to your ammo thanks to its The Perfect Fifth trait, and each debuff on the enemy grants a 15% damage from this weapon due to the Nanoinflammation trait.
Meanwhile, Borealis ranged attacks on the fly and brings high sniper DPS, excellent for picking off enemies across the fields. The Fundamentals trait lets you change elements each time you reload, granting you the ability to adapt to enemy defenses.
And the Ionic Return trait grants reloads and bonus damage when you break an enemy shield with the right element. This pairing turns Tan-2 into a long-range specialist, picking off enemies strategically, with explosive precision and versatile elemental matchups.
Final Thoughts
These top-tier pairings align with each Lightbearer’s strengths, ranging from crowd control to aggression and precise sharpshooting. Also, Destiny: Rising ties weapons to hero kits, so synergy isn’t just nice, it’s essential. Equip your loadout smartly, lean into each Lightbearer’s strengths, and you’ll be outplaying enemies in PvE and PvP alike.
Read our other guides:
- Destiny: Rising Lightbearer Tier List
- How to level up quickly in Destiny: Rising
- Destiny: Rising Weapon Tier List
- Destiny: Rising Reroll Guide and Tips
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