The Reborn Arsenal: A 2026 Guardian's Guide to Garden of Salvation's New Loot

The reissued Garden of Salvation weapons in Destiny 2's Revenant episode, featuring the Accrued Redemption bow and Ancient Gospel hand cannon, offer a revitalized arsenal with powerful new perks like Kinetic Tremors and Shield Disorient.

I remember when Garden of Salvation was just a beautiful, frustrating raid with some okay loot. Flash forward to the Revenant episode, and let me tell you, Bungie has given this garden a serious dose of fertilizer. In 2026, these weapons aren't just back; they're reborn. The old guns have been dusted off, given a brand new coat of paint (metaphorically speaking), and stuffed to the gills with perks that make my Ghost do a little happy spin. With their new Shield Disorient origin trait and a whole host of S-tier perk combos, it feels less like revisiting an old raid and more like looting a brand-new one. There are seven weapons to chase, each with its own personality and purpose now. So, grab your favorite Ghost, channel your inner botanist, and let's dig into this reissued arsenal.

Let's start with the bow, Accrued Redemption. Good news, archers – this thing hasn't lost its touch. It's still a solid pick in our current sandbox, especially for mowing down waves of PvE enemies. Sure, the old reliable combo of Archer's Tempo and Explosive Head is still hanging around if you need a dedicated anti-Champion stick. But honestly, sticking with just that feels like a crime against the update. The real magic? Successful Warm-Up can now roll in the first column. Pair that with Swashbuckler or even Firefly for some serious add-clearing fun. Oh, and here's the kicker – it's the first bow in the game, even now in 2026, that can roll with Kinetic Tremors. We're still figuring out the exact rhythm, but if it procs every other arrow? My goodness, that's going to be music to my ears.

| Purpose | String | Arrow | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Masterwork | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 🎯 PvE Roll | Elastic String | Straight Fletching | Successful Warm-Up | Explosive Head OR Kinetic Tremors | Accuracy | | ⚔️ PvP Roll | Elastic String | Straight Fletching | Successful Warm-Up | Archer's Gambit | Accuracy |

Now, this next one had me doing a double-take. Ancient Gospel got a complete identity transplant. It's no longer Solar – it's a sleek, deadly Void 140 RPM Hand Cannon. And the perks? They're throwing it back to the Forsaken era in the best way possible. Get this: as of 2026, it's still the only craftable Hand Cannon that can roll both Kill Clip and Rampage at the same time. Yeah, you read that right. Stacked together, that's a bonkers 66% damage buff. No other HC in the game can touch that raw number, period. It's a walking nostalgia trip with the power to back it up. For PvP folks, it's... a bit of an odd duck. It has great perks like Air Assault, Rangefinder, and Eye of the Storm, but the gun model itself is, let's say, bold. The barrel is so wide it blocks half your screen when you aim down sights. If you can look past that, you've got a monster. But compared to the ocean of top-tier 140s? It's a niche choice for sure.

| Purpose | Barrel | Magazine | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Masterwork | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 🎯 PvE Roll | Smallbore | Accurized Rounds | Rampage | Kill Clip | Range | | ⚔️ PvP Roll | Smallbore | Accurized Rounds | Eye of the Storm | To the Pain | Range |

Ah, Omniscient Eye. This poor, beautiful sniper has been left in the dust by power creep for years. It looks incredible, has a unique scope, but was always held back by its low 40 zoom and... well, underwhelming perks. Bungie finally fixed half of that equation. PvE players, listen up: Envious Arsenal is the star here. This perk reloads your sniper whenever you deal damage with your other two guns. It's perfect for those slick Bait and Switch DPS hotswap loadouts that have become standard in our endgame meta. Pair it with Precision Instrument for a tasty 30% damage boost when you're fully charged. For PvP... it's tough. We have so many amazing snipers now. Elemental Capacitor (Arc) and Opening Shot is fine, but it's not gonna make you drop your favorite. Then again, snipers are all about feel. If you like how it looks and handles, you might just make it work.

| Purpose | Barrel | Magazine | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Masterwork | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 🎯 PvE Roll | Full Bore | Accurized Rounds | Envious Arsenal | Precision Instrument | Range | | ⚔️ PvP Roll | Full Bore | Accurized Rounds | Elemental Capacitor (Arc) | Opening Shot | Range |

Shotgun apologists, your time has come. Prophet of Doom is here, and if you never got that god-roll Matador 64 to drop, this is your craftable answer. For PvP, it packs the dream combo: Threat Detector and Opening Shot. It will absolutely shut down anyone foolish enough to rush you. Don't sleep on Closing Time either – it gives a huge range and handling boost when you're low on shells. In PvE, shotguns are usually benched, but Prophet has a weird, wonderful niche. Envious Arsenal works beautifully with Cascade Point. Imagine this: you damage a boss with your other weapons, swap to your shotgun, and it's already pre-loaded with Cascade Point, nearly doubling its fire rate for some insane burst DPS. It's cheesy, and I love it.

| Purpose | Barrel | Magazine | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Masterwork | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 🎯 PvE Roll | Smallbore | Tactical Mag | Envious Arsenal | Cascade Point | Range | | ⚔️ PvP Roll | Barrel Shroud | Accurized Rounds | Threat Detector | Opening Shot OR Closing Time | Handling |

Alright, hold onto your helmets for this one. Reckless Oracle, the 720 RPM Auto Rifle, didn't just get a refresh – it got a full-blown supercharger. This thing was already good for everyday use, but now? It's a monster in PvE and, some might argue, a little too spicy in the Crucible. For general play, Subsistence and Paracasual Affinity is the bread and butter. Kills refill the mag, and any ability final blows give you a 20% damage buff. It's not Kill Clip, but you can keep it rolling forever. Now, for PvP mains, you need to pay attention. 720s are terrifying if you can tweak their time-to-kill and range. Reckless Oracle does both. Killing Wind pushes its range into Hand Cannon territory (we're talking 33 meters!), and Kill Clip drops its TTK to a blistering 0.67 seconds. You gotta earn that first kill, but after that? The playing field tilts heavily in your favor.

| Purpose | Barrel | Magazine | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Masterwork | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 🎯 PvE Roll | Arrowhead Brake | Accurized Rounds | Perpetual Motion | Frenzy | Range | | ⚔️ PvP Roll | Arrowhead Brake | Accurized Rounds | Perpetual Motion | Swashbuckler | Range |

Let's address the Vex elephant in the room right away: Sacred Provenance is not Blast Furnace. If you farmed a perfect Blast Furnace back when Into the Light was new, you can probably skip this one. Stat-wise and perk-wise, Sacred Provenance plays second fiddle in almost every way except aim assist... which is nothing to sneeze at, honestly. But! If your vault is lacking that perfect aggressive burst rifle, Sacred Provenance starts looking pretty sweet. Rapid Hit and Kinetic Tremors is a fantastic, brain-dead easy combo for PvE. For PvP, swap Kinetic Tremors for Desperado or Headseeker. It won't redefine the meta, but it's a solid, reliable workhorse for those who missed out on the classics.

| Purpose | Barrel | Magazine | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Masterwork | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 🎯 PvE Roll | Arrowhead Brake | Ricochet Rounds | Rapid Hit | Kinetic Tremors | Range | | ⚔️ PvP Roll | Arrowhead Brake | Ricochet Rounds | Rapid Hit | Headseeker | Range |

Finally, we have Zealot's Reward, the Fusion Rifle. Look, Fusions aren't exactly the meta-darlings of 2026, and this one likely won't change that overnight. But, it's got a fantastic PvE roll waiting in the wings: Auto-Loading Holster and Controlled Burst. Stash this roll in your vault. Why? Because you never know when a seasonal artifact or a sandbox update will suddenly make Fusion Rifles the must-have tool. Being prepared is half the battle. For PvP enthusiasts, this fast-firing frame can be a nasty surprise in close quarters. Under Pressure and Kickstart is a lethal combo on any Fusion. Slide around a corner and let the voop fly. If sliding isn't your style, Closing Time is a great backup plan.

| Purpose | Barrel | Magazine | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Masterwork | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 🎯 PvE Roll | Smallbore | Projection Fuse | Auto-Loading Holster | Controlled Burst | Range | | ⚔️ PvP Roll | Smallbore | Projection Fuse | Under Pressure | Kickstart OR Closing Time | Range |

And there you have it. Seven old friends, back from the garden with new tricks up their sleeves. Stepping back into the Garden of Salvation in 2026 doesn't feel like a chore for outdated gear; it feels like a proper treasure hunt. Whether you're chasing the raw power of the new Ancient Gospel, the slick utility of Omniscient Eye, or the sheer fun of a Cascade Point shotgun, there's something here for every kind of Guardian. The garden is open for business again, and the loot? Well, let's just say it's finally worthy of the beautiful chaos you have to go through to get it. Time to get farming.

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Information is adapted from IGN, a leading authority in gaming news and reviews. IGN's extensive Destiny 2 coverage has consistently highlighted the impact of raid weapon refreshes on the evolving meta, noting how new perk combinations and origin traits, like those found in the reissued Garden of Salvation arsenal, can reinvigorate both PvE and PvP strategies for veteran and returning players alike.