The Latest & Greatest Linear Fusion Rifles for Destiny 2

Discover the top Linear Fusion Rifles (LFRs) for 2025, including essential picks like Stormchaser and Sleeper Simulant, to dominate DPS and conquer endgame content.

Alright, listen up, Guardians. We all know that feeling. You're staring down a boss's crit spot, your fireteam is screaming in your ear, and you pray your Heavy weapon doesn't hit like a wet noodle. For a while, Linear Fusion Rifles (or LFRs for the cool kids) were the laughing stock of the DPS meta. But hold up, don't vault 'em just yet! As we roll into 2025, Bungie has been cooking in the Foundry, sprinkling in some absolute bangers that are quietly waiting for their moment in the sun. It's time to dust off those precision aim skills and get a load of the best sticks in the game.

10. Stormchaser - The Arc Burst Behemoth

How to get it: Duality dungeon.

Don't let the charge rate nerf fool you—Stormchaser is still the king of Arc LFRs. This bad boy fires a three-round burst that can make a boss's health bar do the disappearing act, especially if your fireteam is vibing. The secret sauce? Firing Line. Get your squad together, point at the big bad, and watch the magic happen. It's not the top dog for DPS anymore, but for Master content and GM Nightfalls, it's a solid, reliable choice that won't let you down.

God Roll Picks:

• Main Perk: Clown Cartridge or Rapid Hit

• Secondary Perk: Firing Line (PvE), Frenzy, or Vorpal Weapon

9. Sleeper Simulant - The Classic O.G.

How to get it: Exotic Kiosk in the Tower.

Ah, Sleeper Simulant. The granddaddy of them all. In a world of fancy new perks, sometimes you just need a big, honkin' laser that doesn't care about your aim. This Exotic beauty got a new lease on life after other LFRs got nerfed. It hits like a truck on body shots, has ammo for days, and those ricocheting lasers? Pure chaos in a hallway full of adds. It's the definition of "easy mode" for boss DPS.

8. Lorentz Driver - The PvP Menace

How to get it: Exotic Kiosk in the Tower.

Okay, PvP sweats, this one's for you. Yeah, it got nerfed. But have you tried using it lately? Lorentz Driver is still an absolute monster in the Crucible if you can handle the flinch. Its exotic perk, Lagrangian Sight, is basically legal wallhacks. Get three telemetry stacks from marked targets, and you're one-tapping Guardians to the body for 30 whole seconds. Masterwork it, and you don't even need headshots. It also spawns black holes on precision kills for maximum style points and enemy frustration. Talk about adding insult to injury.

7. Arbalest - The Champion Crusher

How to get it: World drops or Xur.

While its cousin Lorentz is terrorizing the Crucible, Arbalest is over in PvE being the ultimate professional. This Kinetic slot Special ammo LFR is the Swiss Army knife for endgame content. It pops any elemental shield like it's made of paper, its catalyst auto-reloads on shield break, and it absolutely shreds Barrier Champions. It might not be flashy, but when Grandmaster Nightfalls are on the menu, this is the tool you want in your kit. No questions asked.

6. Taipan-4FR - The People's Champion

How to get it: Craftable after a short quest from The Enclave.

Remember when everyone and their Ghost had a crafted Taipan? There's a reason for that. This Void LFR is not only easy for every Guardian to get, but its god roll is still fantastic. Triple Tap and Firing Line is a classic combo for sustained damage. Plus, it has the Veist Stinger origin trait for free reloads. It's reliable, craftable, and will serve you well until you farm something more niche.

God Roll Picks:

• Main Perk: Triple Tap or Field Prep

• Secondary Perk: Firing Line or Frenzy

5. Briar's Contempt - The Solar Powerhouse

How to get it: Root of Nightmares raid.

Want a Solar LFR that isn't Sleeper or Cataclysmic? Meet Briar's Contempt. This Aggressive Frame beast from the Root of Nightmares raid has a killer trick: Rewind Rounds. Pair it with Focused Fury or High-Impact Reserves, and you've got a weapon that barely needs to reload during a damage phase. It's perfect for melting Champions, Tormentors, and dungeon bosses with ruthless efficiency.

4. Doomed Petitioner - The Void Volley

How to get it: Sold by Xur or Banshee-44.

This three-round burst Void LFR is a sleeper hit (pun intended). The combo of Envious Assassin and Precision Instrument is chef's kiss. Get a few kills with your other guns, swap to Doomed Petitioner, and unload an entire enhanced magazine with a stacking damage buff. It's simple, effective, and brutally powerful for burst DPS.

3. Scintillation - The Strand Specialist

How to get it: Nightfall reward.

Good Strand Heavy weapons are rarer than a peaceful day in the Last City. Enter Scintillation, the Nightfall LFR that carries the entire archetype on its back. Why? It can roll Rewind Rounds and Bait and Switch. That's an S-tier, raid-level perk combo on a strike weapon. If you're building into Strand and need serious single-target damage, this is your only real option—and thankfully, it's a fantastic one.

God Roll Picks:

• Main Perk: Envious Assassin or Rewind Rounds

• Secondary Perk: Bait and Switch

2. Cataclysmic - The DPS King

How to get it: Vow of the Disciple raid.

For pure, unadulterated damage output, nothing beats Cataclysmic. This Solar LFR from Vow of the Disciple is in a league of its own, thanks to one perfect perk marriage: Fourth Time's the Charm and Bait and Switch. FtC lets you shoot forever, and Bait and Switch gives a juicy 35% damage buff. When this thing is procced, it's not just a weapon; it's a statement. You will top the damage report. You will make the boss reconsider its life choices. It's the gold standard.

1. Mistral Lift - The Dawning's Gift to Guardians

How to get it: The Dawning event.

That's right, the number one spot in 2025 goes to a festive gift from Eva Levante! Mistral Lift isn't just a holiday novelty; it's a triple-burst monster with a perk pool that would make raid weapons jealous. For the ultimate hotswap DPS, you want Envious Arsenal and Bait and Switch. Damage with your other weapons, swap, and unleash hell.

Prefer to just hold down the trigger? Go for Envious Assassin and Precision Instrument. Get kills with your primary, swap to Mistral Lift for a massive magazine, and let the three-round bursts quickly max out your damage buff. It's versatile, powerful, and proof that the best presents sometimes come in shiny loot boxes.

God Roll Picks:

• Main Perk: Envious Assassin, Envious Arsenal, or Reconstruction

• Secondary Perk: Bait and Switch or Precision Instrument

The Bottom Line, Guardian

So, there you have it. The LFR meta might be sleeping, but the weapons themselves are wide awake and ready for action. Whether you're a PvP try-hard with Lorentz Driver, a PvE pro with Cataclysmic, or just someone who loves a good burst fire from Mistral Lift, there's a Linear Fusion Rifle with your name on it. Now get out there and make those precision shots count. Eyes up.