Despite buffs to several other weapon types in the mid-season update, a fan-favorite Heavy weapon has remained the best DPS weapon in Destiny 2.
The undoubtedly metaCrux Termination IVhas remained the best DPS weapon inDestiny 2despite mid-season changes seeing several other weapon types buffed, including other Rocket Launcher frames andHeavy Grenade Launchers.
Prevalent Destiny 2 content creatorAztecross testedthe DPS of various weapons with Crux Termination IV included. The Arc Rocket Launcher topped the charts reaching1,171,466 damage in a single rotation against The Templar.
Not only was this considerably more than any other weapon tested but it was also much easier to achieve. While other top-tier options require perks like Bait and Switch or Cascade Point to be triggered, Crux Termination IV is easier to use and can be mastered in a matter of minutes.
A big advantage of the Arc Heavy weaponis that it gets access to Slideshot, a perk that is especially strong on Rocket Launchers letting you quickly reload them by sliding. Simply shoot and then slide after each shot to reload immediately. Repeat this process to reach some of the most impressive DPS numbers possible without the need for complicated rotations.
For some encounters, it’s even viable to switch the typicalPvE God Roll of Slideshot + Explosive Lightfor Slideshot + Surrounded. This provides a 40% damage boost resulting in DPS numbers that completely outclass everything else in the game.
Unfortunately, most Destiny 2 players won’t be able to acquire this specific roll. Crux Termination IV can only be earned as a world drop like the equally metaRos Arago IV. Both getting a Crux Termination IV and having the right perks on it is unlikely so until it becomes more accessible competitors like Apex Predator and Cold Comfort will be favored.
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Kurt Perry is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in FPS and live service games. He is Games Journalism graduate, providing expert coverage of Call of Duty (Warzone, Black Ops, Modern Warfare), Destiny, and Pokemon Go. He also has bylines at PC Invasion. You can contact him at: kurt.perry@dexerto.com
