Top PvP Shotguns to Use in Destiny 2

In Destiny 2, having a dependable special weapon is crucial for every PvP loadout. Typically, players opt for either a shotgun or a fusion rifle, with shotguns often proving to be more effective on smaller maps. If you’ve been frequently taken down by shotguns in the Crucible, now is the perfect time to add one to your arsenal.

Here’s a rundown of the top PvP shotguns in Destiny 2 based on the current meta, along with information on how to acquire them.

Top 5 PvP Shotguns in Destiny 2

Someday

Craft this shotgun if you haven’t already.

One of the easiest legendary shotguns to obtain for PvP is Someday. It features a Precision Frame Kinetic shotgun design, ranking among the best shotgun archetypes for PvP, and can be equipped with the sought-after Threat Detector and Opening Shot perks.

This shotgun can be obtained from the Pale Heart. Being a craftable weapon, it allows players to choose their preferred perks, enhancing their effectiveness after gathering all the required patterns.

Conditional Finality

Fire and ice in one weapon.

Although Conditional Finality may not be the easiest shotgun to obtain, it is extremely reliable for PvP once in hand. This shotgun operates at 55 RPM, similar to the Aggressive Frame, but offers remarkable consistency despite its limited range.

As a Stasis Exotic shotgun, it possesses the unique Split Decision trait, which enables it to shoot a Stasis pellet alongside a Fire pellet. With the Paracausal Pellets trait, hitting a target with both pellets results in freezing or igniting them, making it especially effective against Supers like Well of Radiance.

Acquiring Conditional Finality comes with challenges. It can only be obtained as a raid Exotic from Nezarec, the final boss in the Root of Nightmares raid. Players need to wait until this raid is featured weekly, assemble a team of six, and hope for some luck while attempting to secure the weapon.

Prophet of Doom

A legendary shotgun with a strong performance in PvP.

The Prophet of Doom is another legendary shotgun that excels in PvP. This Arc Precision Frame shotgun can come equipped with perks like Threat Detector combined with Opening Shot or Closing Time.

It is obtained from the Garden of Salvation raid, which, while not the most enjoyable raid, offers other notable weapons including Zealot’s Reward and Ancient Gospel. Most of these weapons drop during the easier second and third encounters.

The Chaperone

A long-time favorite among shotguns.

The Chaperone has stood the test of time as one of the most favored shotguns in the game. This Exotic weapon is available early on and delivers heavy damage from considerable distances. Its Exotic trait, Precision Slug, allows it to fire a single precision slug, akin to legendary slug shotguns.

Thanks to its intrinsic high range, The Chaperone allows players to secure kills from farther away than most shotguns, boasting an impressive 100 range. This shotgun occupies the Kinetic slot, freeing up space for primary weapons such as Exalted Truth or Igneous Hammer.

The Inquisitor

The ultimate shotgun for PvP.

Without a doubt, the best shotgun in Destiny 2 is The Inquisitor. This Arc slug shotgun from Trials of Osiris can roll with perks like Lone Wolf or Slideshot combined with Opening Shot. It provides high range and handling, fitting into the Energy slot, which allows pairing with weapons like Rose or Redrix’s Estoc.

If you haven’t secured The Inquisitor and are hesitant about farming Trials of Osiris due to the recent Flawless changes, consider trying for Unvoiced from the Sundered Doctrine dungeon. Unvoiced can only roll with Closing Time in the fourth column but can still achieve excellent range with high handling.