Best Scout Rifle Destiny 2 Guide [2023]

The best scout Rifles in the game are the Vouchsafe and Eternal Blaze. My guide covers all the information related to the legendary scout rifle, such as its perks and how to find this weapon. On the scout rifles, I have also curated a guide related to the best hand cannon to use in PvP or PvE of Destiny 2 in 2023.

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Vouchsafe Legendary Scout Rifle

Best Accuracy & Reload Speed

Rarity class:	Legendary
Weapon type:	Scout Rifle
Required level:	50
Min-max magazine:	15
Ammunition type:	Void
Rate of fire:	200 RPM
Damage:	750+
Affiliation:	Reef
Impact	60
Range	33
Damage Falloff	~35.91m Hip / 70.92 ADS
Stability	32
Handling	63
Reload Speed	55
Reload Time	2.1s
Aim Assistance	73
Inventory Size	51
Zoom	20
Airborne Effectiveness	10
Recoil	47
Bounce Intensity	53
Rounds Per Minute	200
Magazine	16

Guardians can obtain this weapon in Destiny 2 via the Dreaming City by acquiring the Forsaken DLC expansion. This legendary scout rifle has a random drop chance after completing the Shattered Throne Dungeon quest.

Another way to obtain a Vouchsafe scout rifle is to get it from the Season of the Hunt near the Crypto lift and by crow over at the tangled shore. I recommend the latter approach as you can access the weapon easily from a particular location. 

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Weapon Stats

• The Vouchsafe scout rifle is a 200 RPM weapon that houses 16 rounds per magazine.
• Unlike other weapons from the same category, it is a void weapon with decent impact and reload speed.
• This scout rifle has 39 stability, 67 handling, 60 reload speed, and 47 recoil.

Perks

• The Vouchsafe scout rifle stands out due to its exceptional perks, including the Intrinsic perk Lightweight frame, which enhances guardian movement speed while in use. During nightfalls or raids, activate this perk for increased agility.
• With the Dragonfly ability, precision kills trigger elemental explosions, dealing AoE damage to nearby enemies, a potent feature of the Vouchsafe.
• When obtaining the Vouchsafe, one perk is fixed (Lightweight Frame), while the other is random.
• The perks vary upon weapon drop, but Lightweight Frame consistently enhances the guardian’s movement speed when wielding the Vouchsafe.

Curated Roll Perks

• Sight/Barrel: Fluted Barrel
• Magazine/Battery: Flared Magwell
• Trait 1:Dragonfly
• Trait 2:Zen Moment

Random Roll Perks

• Sight/Barrel: Arrowhead Brake/Chambered Compensator/Corkscrew Rifling/Extended Barrel/Full Bore/Small Bore
• Magazine/Battery: Accurized Rounds/Drop Mag/Appended Mag/Tactical Mag/Extended Mag/Steady Rounds/Alloy Magazine
• Trait 1:Hip Fire Grip/Firmly Planted/Ambitious Assassin/Auto Loading Holster/Full Auto Trigger
• Trait 2:Triple Trap/Outlaw/Rapid Hit/Explosive Payload

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Best Reload Speed.
• Promising Fire Rate.
• Perks Offerings.

Cons

• Random Drop Rate.
• Recoil might not benefit beginners.

Eternal Blazon Scout Rifle

Best Lightweight Framed Rifle

Manufacturer:	Omolon
Rarity class:	Legendary
Weapon type:	Scout Rifle
Min-max magazine:	17
Ammunition type:	Primary
Rate of fire:	200 RPM
Damage:	Arc
Affiliation:	Vanguard
Impact	60
Range	33
Stability	34
Handling	62
Reload Speed	57
Aim Assistance	67
Inventory Size	46
Zoom	20
Airborne Effectiveness	10
Recoil	52
Rounds Per Minute	200
Magazine	16

This random weapon drop can be obtained by doing activities from Season of the Chosen. I suggest using the Umbral Engram Fousing to increase your chance of getting the weapon. 

You can also visit Banshee-44 and complete bounties to get a chance to receive Eternal Blazon as a reward.

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Weapon Stats

• Eternal Blazon offers an arc element with 200 RPM, 60 base damage, 40 range, 41 stability, 66 handling, and 61 reload speed.
• It includes a Lightweight Frame perk for faster movement when equipped, alongside a high 67 aim assistance, aiding precise targeting and shooting enemies at range, akin to Vouchsafe.

Perks

• The Eternal Blazon stands out with its unique trait, Overflow, which automatically reloads the weapon upon picking up heavy or special ammo.
• Ideal for Nightfalls or raids, killing enemies often drops heavy ammo, enabling seamless reloading and continuous killing with this legendary scout rifle.
• This trait explains why the Eternal Blazon earns recognition for being the best scout rifle in Destiny 2.

Curated Roll Perks

• Sight/Barrel: Spark PS
• Magazine/Battery: Appended Mag
• Trait 1:Full Auto Trigger System
• Trait 2:Rangefinder

Random Roll Perks

• Sight/Barrel: Extended Mag/Alloy Magazine/Armor-Piercing Rounds/High-Calibur Rounds/Ricochet Rounds/Light Mag
• Magazine/Battery: Killing Wind/Overflow/Slideshot/Rapid Hit/Quickdraw
• Trait 1:Kill Clip/One For All/Unrelenting
• Trait 2:Disruption Break/Thresh

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Quick Mobility.
• Precise Shooting.

Cons

• Harder to Control Recoil.

I have shared the Comparison table for both weapons below:

No.	Weapons	Min-max magazine	Ammunition type	Rate of fire	Damage	Affiliation	Impact	Range	Stability	Handling	Reload Speed	Aim Assistance	Inventory Size	Zoom	Airborne Effectiveness	Recoil	Rounds Per Minute	Magazine
1	Vouchsafe Legendary Scout Rifle	15	Void	200 RPM	750+	Reef	60	33	32	63	55	73	51	20	10	47	200	16
2	Eternal Blazon Scout Rifle	17	Primary	200 RPM	Arc	Vanguard	60	33	34	62	57	67	46	20	10	52	200	16

What Would I Recommend?

Eternal Blazon Scout is the best rifle, in my opinion. 

Not only is it easy to access for your playthrough, but it is also a reward for the Random Roll perks. It is an all-rounder and qualifier for dealing the most damage per shot and works for all enemy encounters. 

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