Yeah, we know, you’ll never get rid of your MIDA Multi-Tool. And for good reason! It’s a fantastic scout rifle with way too many upsides to ignore. The only issue is that it’s currently dominating the PvP meta by an unhealthy margin. High-level Crucible, Trials, and Iron Banner matches turned into camping sessions with both teams sitting comfortably behind their scopes and staring at their radars.
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We’re over it, and frankly, there are plenty of other great Scout Rifles to choose from other than the Multi-Tool. While Scout Rifles are currently the go-to favorites in competitive play, we have five alternatives for you to consider. These are five Scout Rifles that we’re recommending because of their TTK (time-to-kill) and perks. We’re pulling our data from this spreadsheet and this chart, in case you’d like to reference them.
Without further ado, these are the five deadliest Scout Rifles in Destiny 2 right now.
Manannan SR4
We’re kicking things off withย Destiny 2‘sย true hidden gem: Theย Manannanย SR4. This Scout Rifle you can only unlock by trading in your weapon scraps to Banshee, and we think you may come to love it even more than yourย MIDA. It’s more stable than theย MIDA, even without the extra aim assist, and it’s an energy weapon which means you can apply void, arc, or solarย modsย as needed. The fact that it’s a legendary also gives it an edge of theย MIDAย because it frees up another exotic weapon slot. Yeah, we’re looking at you coil-glitchers.ย
Optimal TTK: 1.2ย
Body-shot TTK: 1.8
Weapon Perks:
Lightweight Frame
- Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped.
Candle PS
- Omolon post sight. Short zoom.
- Greatly increases handling speed
- Slightly increases range
Impulse MS3
- Omolon ocular technology. Long zoom.
- Increases range
- Decreases handling speed
Alloy Magazine
- Faster reloads when the magazine is empty.
Steady Rounds
- This magazine is optimized for recoil control.
- Greatly increases stability
- Slightly decreases range
Explosive Payload
- Projectiles create an area-of-effect detonation on impact.
The End
The End is a Scout Rifle that very few of you will have available to you right now since it is a Trials reward, but it’s hands-down one of the most convenient primary weapons in the game thanks to a few perks. With Slideways and Auto-Loading Holster equipped, you’re never going to need to worry about ammo. Aggressive Guardians slide to corners will find their magazines deplete slowly, and when you whip out your SMG for close-range skirmishes, but the time you take out The End again, the auto-loading holster will have your magazine full and ready to go. Rarely will you need to reload this weapon!
Optimal TTK: 1.33
Body-shot TTK: 1.67
Weapon Perks:
Precision Frame
- This weapon’s recoil pattern is more predictably vertical.
Chambered Compensator
- Stable barrel attachment.
- Increases stability
- Moderately controls recoil
- Slightly decreases handling speed
Corkscrew Rifling
- Balanced barrel.
- Slightly increases range and stability
- Slightly increases handling speed
Polygonal Rifling
- Barrel optimized for recoil reduction.
- Increases stability
Slideways
- Sliding partially reloads this weapon’s magazine and temporarily boosts handling and stability.
Auto-Loading Holster
- The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period of time.
Pulse Monitor
- Auto-reloads part of the magazine when wielder is critically wounded.
Call to Serve
Out of all of the Precision Frame Scout Rifles, Call to Serve feels the most like a true long-range marksman rifle. This is pure reliability for those of you confident in your aim. The recoil is extremely predictable and consistent, and landing precision shots is a breeze. With Triple Tap, every three precision shots in a row will return ammunition to your magazine, making this a perfect pick for run-and-gun snipers.ย
Optimal TTK:ย 1.33
Body-shot TTK:ย 1.67
Weapon Perks:
Precision Frame
- This weapon’s recoil pattern is more predictably vertical.
IS 5 Circle
- Circular iron sights. Short zoom.
- Greatly increases handling speed
Model 8 Red
- Red-dot. Medium zoom.
- Greatly increases range
Mark 15 Lens
- Ocular sights. Long zoom.
- Greatly increases range
- Decreases handling speed
Extended Mag
- This weapon has a greatly increased magazine size, but reloads much slower.
- Greatly increases magazine size
- Greatly decreases reload speed
Appended Mag
- This weapon’s magazine is built for higher capacity.
- Increases magazine size
Triple Tap
- Rapidly landing precision hits will return 1 round to the magazine from reserves.
Seven-Six-Five
Everything about Seven-Six-Five says speed. The lightweight frame makes it very deadly in the right hands, especially if you’re a high-mobility Hunter who loves to strafe. This puppy fires full-auto, so if you can track your target effectively, then keep that trigger held down and strafe out of harm’s way. This is an infuriating rifle to go up against in the crucible since its users never sit still, and it’s fun as hell to use.
Optimal TTK:ย 1.2
Body-shot TTK: 1.8
Weapon Perks:
Lightweight Frame
- Superb handling. Move faster with this weapon equipped.
Torch HS3
- Omolon red-dot. Medium zoom.
- Greatly increases range
- Slightly decreases handling speed
Jolt PS
- Omolon Post sights. Short zoom.
- Increases range
- Slightly increases handling speed
Accurized Rounds
- This weapon can fire longer distances.
- Increases range
Armor-Piercing Rounds
- Rounds cause extra damage to combatants’ shields and overpenetrate targets.
- Slightly increases range
Full Auto Trigger System
- Holding down the trigger will fire this weapon at full auto.
Nameless Midnight
The one. The only. Nameless Midnight. When most of you are quizzed about the best Scout Rifle in Destiny 2, if you’re not saying MIDA Multi-Tool, you’re likely saying Nameless Midnight. This guy has been a constant fan-favorite due to its high precision, high impact, and explosive rounds. Those explosive rounds make this perfect for PvE and raiding as well, since they can damage enemies behind cover and behind shields. When enemies in the Crucible stay packed together, the explosive rounds will send them running.
Optimal TTK:ย 1.33
Body-shot TTK:ย 1.67
Weapon Perks:
Precision Frame
- This weapon’s recoil pattern is more predictably vertical.
Red Dot 2 MOA
- Snapshot sight. Short zoom.
- Slightly increases range
- Increases handling speed
Red Dot Micro
- Agile sight. Short zoom.
- Increases range
- Increases handling speed
Rifle Scope SSF
- Focused scope. Long zoom.
- Slightly increases range
- Slightly decreases handling speed
Flared Magwell
- Optimized for fast reloading.
- Slightly increases stability
- Greatly increases reload speed
Steady Rounds
- This magazine is optimized for recoil control.
- Greatly increases stability
- Slightly decreases range
Explosive Payload
- Projectiles create an area-of-effect detonation on impact
