In Destiny 2, there is nothing more deadly in the long-range game than the scout rifles.
Scout rifles in Destiny 2 can offer a wide variety of features that can let you successfully snipe anybody in PVE or PVP. They might seem like the perfect weapon for PVP as they make a real difference in your performance, but they can also help you in PVE situations because scout rifles can be a suitable choice for taking down bosses, especially in the raid, nightfall, and trials of Osiris.
This page will cover the best legendary scout rifles to use and find in Destiny 2. All the scout rifles that will be covered are beneficial in the crucible PVP and PVE modes. Exotic weapons attained are pure chance or by completing quests.
Imperative
This legendary ShadowKeep scout rifle has a high impact, range, and recoil that can’t disappoint. The imperative scout rifle is packed with High Impact Frame that allows slow-firing and high damage. It even makes the Imperative more accurate when stationary and aiming down sights.
Weapon stats:
- Impact- 67
- Range- 69
- Stability- 28
- Handling- 30
- Reload Speed- 37
- Rounds Per Minute- 150
- Magazine- 13
- Hidden Stats:
- Aim Assistance- 33
- Inventory Size- 53
- Zoom- 21
- Recoil- 80
- Bounce Intensity- 20
- Bounce Direction Tends Right
This scout rifle is a kinetic weapon that gives out kinetic damage while using primary ammo. The Imperative was introduced in season 8 and it’s a part of the Vex Offensive Gear Set.
The rifle can be found by completing the Vex Offensive Quest. Overall, the Imperative can be the perfect go-between weapon for anyone who doesn’t like snipers because it can be a great scout rifle to shoot players or enemies anywhere across the map.
Randy’s Throwing Knife
Randy’s Throwing Knife is a legendary ritual scout rifle that comes with Zen Movement and Rapid-Fire Flame. Zen Movement can increase the stability of the weapon by causing damage. Rapid-Fire Frame can fire full auto shots with deeper ammo reserves. Rapid-Fire Frame can also bring faster reload speed when the magazine of the weapon is empty.
Weapon Stats:
- Impact- 45
- Range- 31
- Stability- 45
- Handling- 28
- Reload Speed- 35
- Rounds Per Minute- 260
- Magazine- 17
- Hidden Stats:
- Aim Assistance- 63
- Inventory Size- 48
- Zoom- 20
- Recoil- 59
- Bounce Intensity- 41
- Bounce Direction Tends Right
This scout rifle is a kinetic weapon that gives out kinetic damage, and it uses primary ammo. Randy’s Throwing Knife was introduced in Season 8 as part of the Undying Pinnacle weapons set. To obtain this legendary scout rifle, you’ll have to complete the quest by landing final shots or blows, earn
2,100 glory, defeat the enemies and earn a couple of medals.
Oxygen SR3
This legendary Forsaken Scout Rifle comes with the Meganuera perk where a dragonfly gives out damage based on precision hits dealt beforehand and the Oxygen SR3 also comes with Precision Frame were the weapons recoil pattern is more predictably vertical. The Oxygen SR3’s aim assist, range, and impact might be decent, but it can get the job done exceptionally well.
Weapon Stats:
- Impact- 62
- Range- 50
- Stability- 51
- Handling- 47
- Reload Speed- 50
- Rounds Per Minute- 180
- Magazine- 16
- Hidden Stats:
- Aim Assistance- 67
- Inventory Size- 54
- Zoom- 20
- Recoil- 60
- Bounce Intensity- 4o
- Bounce Direction Tends Right
Oxygen SR3 is an energy weapon that gives out solar damage. It uses primary ammo. The weapon was also introduced in season 6 and you can obtain it by completing the redeployment quest.
Vouchsafe
The Vouchsafe is a legendary forsaken scout rifle packed with Zen Movement, where causing damage increases its stability. This scout rifle also comes with a Lightweight Frame, which allows you to move faster with the weapon equipped.
Weapon Stats:
- Impact- 60
- Range- 40
- Stability- 39
- Handling- 67
- Reload Speed- 60
- Rounds Per Minute- 200
- Magazine- 16
Hidden Stats:
- Aim Assistance- 73
- Inventory Size- 51
- Zoom- 20
- Recoil- 47
- Bounce Intensity- 53
- Bounce Direction Tends Left
Vouchsafe is a scout rifle that gives out void damage while using primary ammo. The scout rifle was introduced in season 4 and is part of the Dreaming City Gear set. The Vouchsafe can be a great weapon for players who enjoy moving around corners at a speed near enough to one-shot anyone in PVP or PVE. You can find the Vouchsafe in the Dreaming City or get it from Petra’s weekly bounty.
Black Scorpion-4SR
This legendary New Light Scout Rifle is packed with VEIST Rapid- Fire which lets you shoot full auto shots. It can bring deeper ammo reserves that will have a slightly faster reload speed when the magazine is empty. Landing precision shots with the Black Scorpion-4SR can have its TTK equaled.
The Black Scorpion-4SR also comes with Moving Target, increasing its movement speed and target acquisition while aiming down sights. This can allow the scout rifle to boost its speed of movement with ADS, combining above-average stability that allows you to land endless critical hits at the players or enemies in Destiny 2.
Weapon Stats:
- Impact- 45
- Range- 28
- Stability- 54
- Handling- 34
- Reload Speed- 35
- Rounds Per Minute- 260
- Magazine- 18
Hidden Stats:
- Aim Assistance- 56
- Inventory Size- 60
- Zoom- 20
- Recoil-60
- Bounce Intensity-40
- Bounce Direction Tends Right
The Black Scorpion is an energy scout rifle that gives out ARC damage using primary ammo. The weapon can be obtained through Banshee-44 rank-up packages, which means you will need to start giving all of your gunsmith materials to Banshee in hopes of receiving a god roll Black Scorpion.
This scout rifle can perform effectively in close-quarters combat, making it the perfect weapon for agile players. As a side note, it can also be a great weapon to whip out when taking down a super coming at you.
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Nameless Midnight
Nameless Midnight is a popular legendary scout rifle mainly because of its use. Its stability might be little, but its accuracy, firing rate, and handling are sensible. The weapon comes with Precision Frame, which makes the weapon’s recoil pattern more predictably vertical, and the Nameless Midnight also comes with Explosive Payload, which allows projectiles to create an area of effect for detonation on impact.
Weapon Stats:
- Impact- 62
- Range- 46
- Stability- 44
- Handling- 47
- Reload Speed- 50
- Rounds Per Minute- 180
- Magazine-16
- Hidden Stats:
- Aim Assistance- 62
- Inventory Size- 46
- Zoom- 20
- Recoil- 79
- Bounce Intensity- 21
- Bounce Direction Tends Right
This scout rifle is a kinetic weapon that gives out Kinetic damage and uses Primary Ammo. It was introduced in Season 1 and can be found by purchasing it directly from Commander Zavala in exchange for Vanguard Tactician Tokens and Legendary Shards.
Whether you’re a titan, warlock, or hunter, keeping a distance when using a scout rifle is highly recommended, as the fire rate is slow. There are great scout rifles with so-so-good fire rates, like the multi-tool exotic.
Use scout rifles wisely, like for bulky cabal enemies and bosses. Also, strategize your fireteam weapons choice. You’ll need one of your team members to be in the frontline in order for the scout rifle to be effective.