Iron Banner is here in Episode Revenant, 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 26th November – 10th December 2024, then it will return later. 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.
Tinasha’s Mastery (Rocket-assisted Sidearm)
Tinasha’s Mastery is a powerful new Stasis Rocket Sidearm introduced to Destiny 2 during Revenant. This Iron Banner reward has a collection of great perks that make it a must-have for PvE players and one that Crucible veterans should consider investigating. If you can find a god roll, hold onto it, as it may be your key to clearing out Champions with ease.
Tinasha’s Mastery god roll PvE
Quick Launch (Velocity +10, Handling +15)
Appended Mag (Magazine +3)
Air Trigger (Increased ammo reserves. When airborne, accuracy and reload speed are increased but target acquisition is decreased)
Chill Clip (Direct hits with the top half of the magazine cause a detonation that slows nearby targets)
Origin Trait Skulking Wolf (While at low health, Guardian final blows with this weapon grant enhanced radar and remove you from opposing radar)
Tinasha’s Mastery god roll – PvP
Quick Launch (Velocity +10, Handling +15)
High-Velocity Rounds (Velocity +10, Reload Speed +10)
Impulse Amplifier (Massively increases projectile velocity, increases reload speed)
Adagio (After defeating a target, this weapon fires, charges, or draws more slowly and deals increased damage for a brief time)
Archon’s Thunder (Machine Gun)
Archon’s Thunder Legendary Power Machine Gun with a High-Impact Frame meaning the weapon is slow-firing and has high damage. This weapon is more accurate when stationary and aiming down sights. Looking at the stats we have Impact 70, Range 68, Stability 25, Handling 40, Reload Speed 40, Rounds Per Minute 360, and Magazine 44.
For PVE Rangefinder and Rampage would be a good roll. Mulligan and Thresh would also be a good roll for PvE. For PVP Quickdraw and Snapshot Sights would be good, or there is Killing Wind and Iron Grip.
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.