Alright, Guardians, gather 'round the virtual campfire! Yours truly has been blasting through the Pale Heart and beyond, and let me tell ya, Solar 3.0 isn't just hot – it's scorching the competition. With monochromatic builds being the name of the game (thanks, Witch Queen era reworks!), finding the perfect Solar weapon feels like striking gold in the EDZ. And lemme be real, some of these bad boys added since The Final Shape? Chef's kiss. Seriously, Solar weapons packing perks like Incandescent are basically throwing a solar flare party on every kill. So, based purely on the latest intel and my own crispy adventures, here’s my personal top 10 Solar weapons you absolutely need to chase down in 2025. Buckle up!

10. Tyranny Of Heaven: From Zero to Flaming Hero

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Remember when this bow was basically a wet noodle? Yeah, me too. Talk about a glow-up! Snagged from the Last Wish raid (Riven's gotta cough up something good, right?), the reworked Tyranny is a lightweight frame that finally packs a punch. Why? Dragonfly and Incandescent together, baby! One precision kill equals two explosions – it’s like Ticuu's Divination decided to go Legendary. Scorch city! For pure, unadulterated carnage, pair Successful Warm-Up (zoom zoom reloads!) with Golden Tricorn (ability kill + 50% damage boost? Yes please!). This bow went from collecting dust to collecting crispy enemy remains. Who knew?

Recommended Roll:

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Dragonfly Incandescent
Successful Warm-Up Golden Tricorn
Explosive Head

9. No Hesitation: The Team's Solar Lifeline

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Found deep in the Pale Heart, this Auto Rifle is a game-changer. It’s the first-ever Support Frame Legendary! Think of it like Lumina's less flashy, but equally awesome, cousin. Hipfire shots after building charge? They seek out your buddies to heal 'em. How cool is that? 🤯 Perks double down on the support vibes: Physic gives your whole fireteam x1 Restoration just for being a good medic. Feeling spicy? Circle of Life buffs your damage when you heal. Or, slap on Incandescent to set foes ablaze when you’re not playing nurse. It’s the ultimate "I gotchu" weapon. Seriously, my fireteam loves me (or at least my gun) when I run this.

Recommended Roll:

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Physic Circle of Life
Demolitionist Incandescent

8. Dragon's Breath: The OG Dragon is Back & Angrier

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Grab this beast from the Tower's Exotic Kiosk. Forget the old version; this Dragon breathes fire now! Sticks to targets, piles on Scorch like it's going out of style, and then? BOOM. Ignition city. Massive explosion. It’s basically Witherhoard or Anarchy, but with a serious Solar temper. Fire, swap to your special weapon, deal damage, swap back... rinse, repeat. Solo DPS? This thing chews through bosses like they're made of paper. Absolute monster.

7. The Lament: Bzzzzzzzzzt! Meet Your Maker

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Earned via the "Lost Lament" quest. Is it a sword? Is it a chainsaw ripped straight from Warhammer 40K? Yes. The answer is yes. This thing doesn't just cut; it eviscergrates. Shreds Barrier Champs, heals you mid-sawing, and its light/heavy combo? Bosses weep. Crucible heavy? Nah. But close-range DPS king? Oh yeah. Nothing says "get off my lawn" like revving this baby up.

6. Apex Predator: The Reconstruction King

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Another Last Wish gem, and oh boy, did its perk refresh make it apex indeed. Reconstruction? Automatically loads two rockets into the mag while holstered. Bait and Switch? Land hits with all three weapons for a juicy 35% damage buff. Pair this with a buddy using Gjallarhorn for Wolfpack Rounds? You're looking at top-tier raid DPS. Meta defining? You betcha. This rocket launcher doesn't ask questions; it just deletes.

Recommended Roll:

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Reconstruction Bait and Switch
Demolitionist Explosive Light

5. Sunshot: The Roomba of Doom

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Find it in Exotic Engrams or from Xur's mysterious suitcase. That Season of the Witch buff? Sunshot went from "fun" to "oh my Traveller, everything explodes!" 😱 Seriously, one or two taps vaporize red bars, even in GMs, and the chain explosions? They clear rooms faster than I clear my postmaster. It’s like a fiery Roomba set to "Annihilate". Add Radiant or surge mods? Pure. Solar. Bliss.

4. Aberrant Action: The Pocket Rocket (Literally)

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Earned from Episode: Echoes content. Rocket Sidearms are already hilarious fun, but this one? Chef's kiss. Incandescent turns every kill into a Scorch-fest. Enhanced Incandescent + Ember of Ashes = Ignitions for days. Need survivability? Heal Clip has your back. Ammo woes? Field Prep deepens those reserves. It’s small, it’s punchy, it sets everything on fire. What’s not to love?

Recommended Roll:

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Heal Clip Incandescent
Field Prep Golden Tricorn

3. Cataclysmic: The Linear Fusion Workhorse

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Dropped in the Vow of the Disciple raid (Acquisition/Caretaker). This beastly Linear Fusion Rifle is craftable and packs Fourth Time's the Charm (shoot forever!) and Bait and Switch (35% damage buff!). It’s like the reliable pickup truck of DPS – not the flashiest, but gets the job done exceptionally well in raids and GMs. Consistent, powerful, and oh-so satisfying.

God Roll: Fourth Time's the Charm + Bait and Switch. Done.

2. Gjallarhorn: The Ultimate Wingman

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Earned via the "And Out Fly the Wolves" quest. Does this even need explaining? The legend. The icon. The cheese. But in Destiny 2? It’s the ultimate team player. Not only does it wreck face itself, but it buffs allied Legendary Rocket Launchers with Wolfpack Rounds and faster reloads. One Gjally on the team means everyone benefits. It’s not just a weapon; it’s a fireteam requirement for endgame. Don't leave the Tower without it. Period.

1. CALUS Mini-Tool: The Incandescent OG

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Keep an eye on Xur; he occasionally sells this beauty. The king! The original Solar SMG darling, and it still reigns supreme. Why? Incandescent. On an SMG. It turns packs of enemies into a cascading chain of fiery explosions and ignitions. It’s pure, unadulterated add-clear bliss. Not feeling the burn? Surrounded turns it into a close-range monster. Need utility? Disruption Break for Champions. PvP? Eye of the Storm and Tap the Trigger got you. Versatile, powerful, and oh-so satisfying to wield. The CALUS Mini-Tool isn't just a weapon; it's a Solar lifestyle. Get one. Now. You can thank me later while you're bathing in the glow of a thousand Ignitions. 🔥

Recommended Roll:

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Unrelenting Incandescent (PvE)
Grave Robber Surrounded (PvE)
Threat Detector Tap the Trigger (PvP)

There you have it, folks! My personal Solar arsenal essentials for 2025. Whether you're supporting the team, deleting bosses, or just watching the world burn (literally), these weapons deliver the heat. Now get out there and set the system ablaze! 🔥💥