The nights grow long, the air turns chill, and the Tower gets a spooky makeover as Destiny 2's fan-favorite Halloween event, the Festival of the Lost, returns for 2026. This annual celebration isn't just about masks and candy; it's a prime opportunity for Guardians to add some seriously potent, limited-time arsenal pieces to their collections. This year, Bungie is pulling out all the stops, bringing back four fan-requested weapons from festivals past and introducing a brand-new, game-changing weapon archetype: the heavy burst shotgun. Whether you're a PvE endgame enthusiast or a Crucible connoisseur, this event has loot you'll want to grind for. Let's break down the must-have god rolls for every weapon, ensuring your Spectral Pages and Manifested Pages farming pays off big time.

Mechabre (Arc Sniper Rifle) - The Precision Powerhouse

Sniper rifles have seen a resurgence thanks to recent sandbox updates, and the returning Mechabre is here to capitalize. This Arc sniper is a versatile tool that can shine in both player-versus-environment and player-versus-player scenarios.

• 🎯 PvE God Roll:

  • Barrel: Fluted Barrel / Arrowhead Brake

  • Magazine: Tactical Mag / Appended Mag

  • Perk 1: Triple Tap (The ammo economy king!)

  • Perk 2: Firing Line (For team play) or Vorpal Weapon (For solo/champion content)

  • Verdict: Perfect for sustained DPS phases, especially when Arc Surge is active. It turns every precision hit into potential extra shots, making it a reliable choice for raid bosses or Grandmaster Nightfalls.

• ⚔️ PvP God Roll:

  • Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling / Fluted Barrel

  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds

  • Perk 1: Lone Wolf (Handling and accuracy boost when alone)

  • Perk 2: Opening Shot (For that crispy first shot) or Closing Time (Great for aggressive sniping)

  • Verdict: Mechabre offers a snappy, responsive feel. While it might not dethrone the absolute meta PvP snipers, it's an excellent and accessible option for players looking to improve their long-range game.

Jurassic Green (Solar Pulse Rifle) - The Solar Ignition Specialist

Another returning classic, Jurassic Green, brings the heat—literally. As a Solar Rapid-Fire Frame pulse rifle, it's all about setting the world on fire and keeping yourself in the fight.

• 🔥 PvE God Roll:

  • Barrel: Arrowhead Brake (for perfect recoil)

  • Magazine: Appended Mag / Flared Magwell

  • Perk 1: Heal Clip (Reloading after a kill heals you and nearby allies) 😇

  • Perk 2: Incandescent (Final blows make targets ignite and spread Scorch) 💥

  • Verdict: This is the ultimate support/ad-clear combo. Pair it with Solar subclass fragments like Ember of Empyrean for infinite restoration, and you have a weapon that clears rooms, heals your fireteam, and synergizes perfectly with the 2026 Solar 3.0 meta.

• ⚔️ PvP God Roll:

  • Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling / Smallbore

  • Magazine: Ricochet Rounds / High-Caliber Rounds

  • Perk 1: Keep Away (Massive range, reload, and accuracy buffs when enemies aren't close)

  • Perk 2: Headseeker (Improves aim assist and increases precision damage after body shots) 🎯

  • Verdict: This roll directly addresses the Rapid-Fire Frame's main weakness: range and consistency. Keep Away pushes out your effective duel distance, and Headseeker makes landing that final, lethal burst much more forgiving.

Braytech Werewolf (Kinetic Auto Rifle) - The Workhorse Legendary

The Braytech Werewolf is back and howling for attention. This Kinetic Precision Frame auto rifle faces stiff competition but comes with a perk pool that can make it an absolute monster.

• 🐺 PvE God Roll:

  • Barrel: Arrowhead Brake / Corkscrew Rifling

  • Magazine: Appended Mag / Tactical Mag

  • Perk 1: Rewind Rounds (Landing hits has a chance to return ammo directly to the magazine)

  • Perk 2:

    • Onslaught (Kills increase fire rate) - For low-to-mid tier ad-clear madness.

    • Kinetic Tremors (Sustained fire creates damaging shockwaves) - For elite and major melting in endgame content.

  • Verdict: Rewind Rounds + Kinetic Tremors is a match made in heaven for chewing through high-health targets without ever needing to reload. A top-tier primary for any difficult PvE activity in 2026.

• ⚔️ PvP God Roll:

  • Barrel: Hammer-Forged Rifling / Smallbore

  • Magazine: Ricochet Rounds

  • Perk 1: Dynamic Sway Reduction (Beam-like stability as you fire)

  • Perk 2: Tap the Trigger (Huge initial burst stability) or Target Lock (Ramping damage for extended duels)

  • Verdict: This turns the Werewolf into a literal laser beam. Dynamic Sway Reduction and Tap the Trigger together make its recoil virtually non-existent, allowing you to land every single shot in a duel.

Acosmic (Stasis Wave Frame Grenade Launcher) - The Crowd-Control King

Wave Frame Grenade Launchers are beloved for their unique ad-clearing potential, and Acosmic brings the Stasis element to the party with some devastating new perk combinations.

• ❄️ PvE God Roll:

  • Barrel: Volatile Launch / Quick Launch

  • Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds / Proximity Grenades

  • Perk 1: Withering Gaze (Aiming down sights applies Weaken to enemies in a cone - a self-sufficient debuff!)

  • Perk 2: Bait and Switch (Swap through all your weapons for a massive 30% damage buff) 📈

  • Verdict: This is the big one. Withering Gaze is a revolutionary perk that allows you to apply a major debuff on demand without using an ability. Paired with Bait and Switch, Acosmic transitions from a mere ad-clear tool to a potent part of a boss DPS rotation. A must-craft for any serious endgame player.

• ⚔️ PvP Note: Acosmic is very PvE-focused. For Crucible, look for Impulse Amplifier (faster projectiles) and Chain Reaction or Destabilizing Rounds for area denial, but don't expect it to be meta.

Arcane Embrace (Strand Heavy Burst Shotgun) - The Revolutionary Newcomer

Here's the star of the 2026 show: Arcane Embrace, the world's first Heavy Burst Shotgun. This Strand behemoth fires a two-round burst with each pull of the trigger, offering a unique playstyle and massive damage potential.

• 🌀 PvE God Roll:

  • Barrel: Barrel Shroud / Corkscrew Rifling

  • Magazine: Assault Mag / Appended Mag

  • Perk 1: Slideshot (Slide to reload a portion of the magazine and boost range) or Fourth Time's the Charm (Two rapid bursts to the head refunds two rounds)

  • Perk 2: Surrounded (Easy +40% damage when near 3+ enemies) or Precision Instrument (Stacking precision damage bonus)

  • Verdict: The burst nature means Fourth Time's the Charm can be triggered easily for amazing ammo economy. Surrounded turns you into a close-quarters demolitions expert. While Voltshot is an option, it clashes with the ammo-refunding perks. This weapon is poised to redefine close-range DPS.

• ⚔️ PvP God Roll:

  • Barrel: Full Choke / Rifled Barrel

  • Magazine: Accurized Rounds

  • Perk 1: Slideshot (Essential for consistency and uptime)

  • Perk 2: Closing Time (Greatly increases range, handling, and aim assist after a kill)

  • Verdict: As a new archetype, its PvP impact is untested. However, Slideshot and Closing Time will maximize its one-hit-kill potential and snowball capability. This could either become a terrifying new meta or a fun niche pick—only the Festival grind will tell!

Final Thoughts & Farming Tips

The 2026 Festival of the Lost is a loot paradise. Here’s a quick priority list:

1. Must-Have: Acosmic (with Withering Gaze/Bait and Switch) and Arcane Embrace (to experiment with the new archetype).

2. Highly Recommended: Braytech Werewolf (Rewind/Kinetic Tremors) and Jurassic Green (Heal/Incandescent).

3. Solid Fillers: Mechabre for a good all-around sniper.

To farm these efficiently, focus on completing Haunted Sectors, converting your Spectral Pages into Manifested Pages at the Book of the Forgotten, and focusing your event engrams at Eva Levante. Get out there, Guardians, and may your loot be spooky and powerful! 👻🔫