Iron Banner is here in Episode 1 Echoes, and there’s plenty of good loot to collect. Today I’m going to check out some of the best weapons to collect, plus I’m going to highlight some of the best rolls to look out for while Iron Banner is around in Destiny 2.
Before we start, Iron Banner is available from 2-16th July 2024, then it will return later in Echoes. At the time of publishing this guide there’s plenty of time to get some decent rolls for PVP and PVE, plus Iron Banner will be back later during Echoes.
How to get Iron Banner weapons
To get Iron Banner loot it’s simple, play Iron Banner matches, get random drops from the end of matches, plus you can focus your Iron Banner engrams at Saladin in the Tower. He’s right there when you land at the courtyard, you can’t miss him.
All weapons have Skulking Wolf as the origin trait. That means while at low health, Guardian final blows with this weapon grant enhanced radar and remove you from opposing radar.
Let’s check out some of the best rolls to get.
Riiswalker (Shotgun)
This is the returning Iron Banner weapon this season, it’s a fan favourite, it’s a Kinetic Lightweight Shotgun.
For PVE Shot Swap and Vorpal Weapon look good. For PVP Killing Wind and Opening Shot looks pretty decent. We know a lot about Riiswalker, it’s a fine PVP shotgun, and it’s going to be worth hunting a decent roll this season while the weapon is back in rotation.
Tusk of the Boar (Grenade Launcher)
Tusk of the Boar is a Legendary Kinetic Grenade Launcher with a Wave Frame meaning it’s a one-shot handheld Grenade Launcher. Projectiles release a wave of energy when they contact the ground.
For PvE Quick Launch, High-Velocity Rounds, Slice, Hatchling and Velocity Masterwork would be good.
Quick Launch – Greatly increases handling speed, Increases projectile speed
High-Velocity Rounds – Increases projectile speed, Increases reload speed
Slice – Casting your class ability allows this weapon to sever targets on hit for a brief duration, up to a maximum number of targets.
Hatchling – Precision final blows or rapidly defeating targets with this weapon spawns a Threadling at the target’s location.
Velocity Masterwork
For PvP Smart Drift Control, Slideways, Swashbuckler and Velocity Masterwork would be good.
Smart Drift Control – Moderately controls recoil, Increases stability, Increases handling speed, Slightly increases projectile speed
High-Velocity Rounds – Increases projectile speed, Increases reload speed
Slideways – Sliding partially reloads this weapon’s magazine and temporarily boosts handling and stability.
Swashbuckler – This weapon gains increased damage from melee kills and kills with this weapon.
Velocity Masterwork
Lethal Abundance (Auto Rifle)
Lethal Abundance is a Legendary Kinetic Auto Rifle with a High-Impact Frame meaning it’s slow firing and high damage. This weapon is more accurate when stationary, moving slowly, and aiming down sights. Looking at the stats we have Impact 33, Range 80, Stability 31, Handling 32, Reload Speed 36, Airborne Effectiveness 17, Rounds Per Minute 360, and Magazine 32.
For PVE Slice and Hatchling look good. Slice is a new Strand perk where casting your class ability allows this weapon to sever targets on hit for a brief duration, up to a maximum number of targets. For PVP Dynamic Sway Reduction and Target Lock looks good.
Multimach CCX (Submachine Gun)
Multimatch CCX is a Legendary Kinetic Submachine Gun with a Lightweight Frame that has Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped.
For PVP Quickdraw and Iron Grip is a good roll to go for. Iron Grip massively improves weapon stability at the cost of reload speed. Quickdraw is always useful in PVP to get that weapon into your hands ASAP. Also, Dynamic Sway Reduction and Iron Grip is useful too.
For PVE Subsistence and One for All is a good roll. One for All is a new perk where hitting three separate targets increase damage for a moderate duration. Killing Wind and Kill Clip would be a decent roll.
Point of the Stag (Bow)
Point of the Stag is a Legendary Energy Combat Bow with a Precision Frame meaning it’s a Compound Bow. Longer draw time optimized for damage.
For PVE Elastic String, Compact Arrow Shaft, Archer’s Tempo and Dragonfly would be good.
Elastic String – Decreases accuracy, Faster draw time, Slightly increases handling speed
Compact Arrow Shaft – Increases handling speed, Increases reload speed
Archer’s Tempo – Draw time decreases after every precision hit.
Dragonfly – Precision kills create an elemental damage explosion.
For PVP Polymer String, Compact Arrow Shaft, Archer’s Tempo and Precision Instrument would be good.
Precision Instrument – Dealing sustained damage increases precision damage.
Crimil’s Dagger (Hand Cannon)
Crimil’s Dagger is a Legendary Kinetic Hand Cannon with an Aggressive Frame meaning it has high damage, high recoil. Optimized for long-distance shooting.
For PVE Fastdraw HCS, Appended Mag, Outlaw, and Kill Clip would be good.
Fastdraw HCS – Greatly increases handling speed, Slightly increases stability
Appended Mag – Increases magazine size
Outlaw – Precision kills greatly decrease reload time.
Kill Clip – Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.
For PVP Crossfire HCS, Accurized Rounds, Rangefinder, and Opening Shot would be good.
Crossfire HCS – Increases range, Slightly decreases stability, Slightly decreases handling speed
Accurized Rounds – Increases range
Rangefinder – Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification.
Opening Shot – Increased damage on the opening shot of the attack
Claws of the Wolf (Pulse Rifle)
Claws of the Wolf is a Legendary Energy Pulse Rifle with a Rapid-Fire Frame meaning deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.
For PVE Arrowhead Brake, Flared Magwell, Repulsor Brace and Destabilizing Rounds would be good.
Arrowhead Brake – Greatly controls recoil, Increases handling speed
Flared Magwell – Slightly increases stability, Greatly increases reload speed
Repulsor Brace – Defeating a Void-debuffed target grants an overshield.
Destabilizing Rounds – Final blows cause nearby targets to become volatile.
For PVP Arrowhead Brake, Ricochet Rounds, Headseeker and Zen Moment would be good.
Arrowhead Brake – Greatly controls recoil, Increases handling speed
Ricochet Rounds – Increases stability, Slightly increases range
Headseeker – Body shots landed with this weapon increase precision damage and aim assist for a short time. Body shots landed while the perk is active refresh the time.
Zen Moment – Causing damage with this weapon reduces recoil and flinch over time.
Let me know what you think in the comments.