Destiny 2's Top Raid Exotics: The Ultimate Ranking for 2026

Raids are the ultimate endgame flex in Destiny 2, demanding six Guardians to conquer intricate challenges and snag that sweet, sweet high-tier loot. The crown jewel of any raid? Its unique Exotic weapon, often a coveted RNG drop after toppling the final boss. With some classics now residing in the Monument of Lost Light, the meta is always shifting. Let's break down the top-tier raid Exotics that are still absolutely slaying in 2026, from the situational to the downright mandatory.

10. Eyes Of Tomorrow

Overshadowed By Better Options

This Solar rocket launcher from the Deep Stone Crypt is a vibe for crowd control, but let's be real, it's been power-crept. Its Adaptive Ordnance perk gives a juicy damage buff on rapid kills, and the tracking is unreal—a total Gambit menace. It's got that low-skill, high-fun factor, perfect for newcomers or when you just wanna vibe with something different. But for serious endgame? It's a bit too niche. The ammo economy can be cracked in the right situation, but those situations are few and far between.

9. Tarrabah

Victim Of Range Nerf

Once the undisputed king of the Crucible, this aggressive Solar SMG has fallen from grace after some harsh nerfs. It's now a Monument pickup. Its Ravenous Beast perk is still a monster when activated, shredding in both PvE and PvP. The Bottomless Appetite trait extends the beast mode on damage. The feel is amazing, and that damage boost is chef's kiss, but the journey to activate its full potential feels clunky compared to more modern options. It's a sleeper pick for aggressive playstyles, but not the meta-definer it once was.

8. Anarchy

The Old DPS King

A legend from Scourge of the Past, Anarchy is the OG damage-over-time weapon. Its Arc Traps perk lets you stick mines that chain lightning. The beauty was in the set-it-and-forget-it playstyle: slap two grenades on a boss and freely swap to your other weapons for DPS. It's been dethroned from its peak, but it's still a fantastic utility and add-clear option in the heavy slot. For newer players exploring the Monument, it's a piece of history that's still surprisingly effective.

7. Necrochasm

Cursed Thrall Explosions Weaponized

The latest raid exotic from Crota's End (as of 2026) is an absolute blast—literally. This kinetic rapid-fire Auto Rifle is the only one that hits 900 RPM. Its Cursebringer perk triggers a Cursed Thrall explosion on precision final blows. Paired with the Desperation trait (which boosts rate of fire and reload after an explosion), it's an add-clearing machine gun. It's got a catalyst that's already received its buff, making it a more consistent and powerful choice. A top-tier pick for turning mobs into pretty fireworks.

6. Touch Of Malice

Damage At The Cost Of Health

This King's Fall Scout Rifle is a high-risk, high-reward Weapon of Sorrow. It shares the Desperation trait with Necrochasm for those satisfying explosions. But its real identity comes from its exotic trait: the final round in the magazine deals bonus damage but costs health to fire. With the right build (think Devour, Restoration, or strong healing), this weapon becomes one of the highest-damage primaries in the game. It's not for the faint of heart, but in skilled hands, it's a monster in high-tier content.

5. Legend Of Acrius

Burst DPS Shotgun

One of only two heavy shotguns, this Leviathan relic is a certified boss-melter. Its Shock Blast trait fires a devastating wide arc of lightning. With its catalyst (which adds Trench Barrel and more ammo), it becomes an absolute menace for burst damage in close quarters. It's a classic "get in, dump your mag, get out" weapon that still holds up incredibly well for certain raid encounters or gambit invasions. The feeling of power is unmatched.

4. Collective Obligation

Void Weaponized

This Void pulse rifle from Vow of the Disciple is a build-crafter's dream. Its Void Leech perk absorbs Void debuffs (Volatile, Weaken, Suppress) you apply with your abilities, then lets you re-apply them with the weapon itself. In simple terms? It doubles your debuff uptime. In a strong Void 3.0 build, this weapon turns you into a walking debuff machine, excelling at both crowd control and weakening major targets. It has a high skill ceiling but offers immense power for those who master its rhythm.

3. Vex Mythoclast

Timeless Fusion Rifle

A true one-of-a-kind from the Vault of Glass. This Solar "fusion rifle" acts as a full-auto primary and can transform into a linear fusion rifle mode. The Temporal Unlimiter trait builds a stack with kills, and at full stacks, you switch to the powerful LFR mode. It's received nothing but love from Bungie over the years and remains a top-tier primary that can handle champions and deal serious damage. It's versatile, powerful, and feels incredibly unique to use.

2. Divinity

The Ultimate Support Weapon

The GOAT support exotic. This Arc trace rifle, earned from a Garden of Salvation quest, is almost mandatory in master raids and Grandmaster Nightfalls. Its Judgment perk creates a crit bubble on a target, weakening them by 15% and making their crit spot massive. It trivializes accuracy requirements for your team and provides a universal damage buff. It's not about your personal DPS; it's about enabling your entire fireteam's DPS to go brrr. Ease of use and immense utility keep it in the S-tier for endgame.

1. Conditional Finality

Best At Everything

And here it is, the undisputed champion of 2026. This exotic shotgun from Root of Nightmares is in a league of its own. It's a double-barrel shotgun where the first shot is Stasis (freezes) and the second is Solar (ignites). The Paracausal Pellets trait makes these effects incredibly potent. It shuts down champions, melts majors, provides incredible utility, and deals insane burst damage. Its versatility across every activity—PvP and PvE—is unmatched. It's the most popular exotic for a reason: it's simply the best. If you're going after one raid exotic, make it this one. It's that good.

So there you have it, Guardians! The raid exotic meta, distilled for your looting pleasure. Whether you're chasing the raw power of Conditional Finality or the supportive genius of Divinity, these weapons define the endgame experience. Time to get that grind on! ✨