The best Scout Rifles in Destiny 2

If your first priority in Destiny 2 is to not get killed, and your second priority is to kill everything else, there is one weapon type that you ought to be looking at: Scout Rifles. They might not be as great as they were in the original Destiny, but they still ought to be your go-to tool for when you want to take out your foes from afar.

Here is our roundup of the best Scout Rifles to equip your guardian with for both PvE and PvP.

Night Watch

For DPS builds, you can’t go wrong with the Night Watch. It’s a powerhouse and versatile weapon with some fantastic perks. Lightweight Frame will let you move quickly and agilely, while Explosive Payloads makes even less-than-accurate shots devastating. This gun doesn’t always get the credit it deserves, but it is a great one.

Night Watch stats:

Impact	60
Range	43
Stability	42
Handling	68
Reload Speed	62
Rounds Per Minute	200
Magazine	16
Aim Assistance	69
Inventory Size	49
Zoom	20
Recoil	57
Bounce Intensity	43
Bounce Direction	Tends right

Randy’s Throwing Knife

If you feel comfortable (dare we say: powerful) with the fully automatic capabilities of a Rapid-Fire Frame weapon, Randy’s Throwing Knife is a shining beacon of terror. You can quickly dispatch mobs from afar with this lethal weapon, and it can tear people apart in the Crucible as well.

Randy’s Throwing Knife stats:

Impact	45
Range	31
Stability	45
Handling	28
Reload Speed	35
Rounds Per Minute	260
Magazine	17
Aim Assistance	63
Inventory Size	48
Zoom	20
Recoil	59
Bounce Intensity	41
Bounce Direction	Tends right

Black Scorpion-4sr

It might play second fiddle to Randy’s Throwing Knife, but the Black Scorpion-4sr is a fantastic and versatile choice for people who want a little more flexibility with their Scout Rifles. This Scout Rifle is as good up close and personal as it is from a distance, and is especially effective in PvE against shields.

Black Scorpion-4sr stats:

Impact	45
Range	28
Stability	54
Handling	34
Reload Speed	35
Rounds Per Minute	260
Magazine	18
Aim Assistance	56
Inventory Size	60
Zoom	20
Recoil	60
Bounce Intensity	40
Bounce Direction	Tends right

MIDA Multi-Tool

Arguably the best all-around Kinetic weapon in the game, the MIDA Multi-Tool is a fantastic weapon for more ambiguous builds. Its aim assist works miracles and the fact that you’re able to use the radar while aiming down the sights makes it an absolute monster.

MIDA Multi-Tool stats:

Impact	60
Range	42
Stability	37
Handling	82
Reload Speed	82
Rounds Per Minute	200
Magazine	16
Aim Assistance	100
Inventory Size	60
Zoom	20
Recoil	80
Bounce Intensity	20
Bounce Direction	Tends right

Nameless Midnight

It might not be the best Scout Rifle out there, but this coolly named weapon is great for both PvE and PvP, thanks to its explosive rounds. As you might expect, bullets explode when they hit their target. There is also no damage drop off for the explosions, meaning they do the same base damage at any distance.

Nameless Midnight stats:

Impact	62
Range	46
Stability	44
Handling	47
Reload Speed	50
Rounds Per Minute	180
Magazine	16
Aim Assistance	62
Inventory Size	46
Zoom	20
Recoil	79
Bounce Intensity	21
Bounce Direction	Tends right

Symmetry

Should you use this weapon just because it looks rad? Arguable. It doesn’t have the best overall stats, but it has some excellent perks that can make all the difference. It’s Arc Seeker mode does the hard work of hitting targets for you. And, yeah, it looks rad.

Symmetry stats:

Impact	45
Range	28
Stability	54
Handling	38
Reload Speed	24
Rounds Per Minute	260
Magazine	20
Aim Assistance	75
Inventory Size	60
Zoom	20
Recoil	85
Bounce Intensity	15
Bounce Direction	Tends vertical

There are tons of other Scout Rifles that can serve as good options—especially depending on your play style—but if you need some help to sort the chaff from the grain, these suggestions won’t lead you astray.