The best Scout Rifles in Destiny 2
Dangerous at a distance, and deadly accurate, here are the Scout Rifles you need in your arsenal.

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.