The Ultimate Guide to Acquiring the Devastating Loaded Question Fusion Rifle in Destiny 2
Get the powerful Loaded Question fusion rifle in Destiny 2's Season 5 by completing strike objectives for the Vanguard Discover the Focused Decoding costs for both versions and explore the coveted God Rolls Dominate the battlefield with this pinnacle weapon
Fusion rifles in Destiny 2 continue to be a popular and effective tool for eliminating enemies. In the game's Season of the Deep, the Loaded Question fusion rifle has made its return, boasting new weapon perks and a slightly different appearance. This impressive Arc weapon has garnered attention from Guardians seeking a formidable weapon to tackle champions or deal substantial damage to bosses in close-quarters combat. With the right combination of perks, the Loaded Question can deliver a powerful punch. Originally introduced in Destiny 2's fifth season, the Season of the Forge, as a pinnacle weapon, the Loaded Question initially faced stiff competition from fan-favorites like The Mountaintop grenade launcher. However, it stood out due to its unique Reservoir Burst perk at the time. Now, with new perk options, the weapon has become even more formidable than before.
Updated on August 3, 2023: Content
How to Get the Loaded Question in Destiny 2
Returning after almost five years, Destiny 2's Loaded Question arrives in a vastly transformed landscape. Following the removal of faction quests and pinnacle weapons, the fusion rifle finds its place as a Nightfall weapon. Guardians can obtain this powerful firearm in two distinct manners: a chance drop after successfully completing a Nightfall strike or by utilizing Focused Decoding through the esteemed Commander Zavala.
Players should be aware that obtaining the gun in a quick Hero-difficulty Nightfall and reaping the rewards may seem easy at first, but there is a catch. The gun has a chance of dropping exclusively when it is the featured Nightfall reward. Additionally, players should note that these guaranteed rewards are only obtained by completing a Grandmaster Nightfall. However, there is still a chance to obtain the weapon in lower difficulties when it is featured. Hero, Legend, and Master difficulties offer increasing drop rates respectively.
Once players have acquired their first Loaded Question, they can then access the gun through Focused Decoding in The Tower. Visiting Zavala will allow Guardians to purchase another Loaded Question with randomized perks.
Loaded Question Focused Decoding cost:
1 Vanguard Engram
25 Legendary Shards
20,000 Glimmer
Loaded Question (Adept) Focused Decoding cost:
Furthermore, if the fusion rifle becomes the highlighted Nightfall reward, players will have the opportunity to acquire an enhanced variant of the Loaded Question called the (Adept) version. However, this option is only available for those who have previously obtained the weapon through a Grandmaster Nightfall completion.
1 Vanguard Engram
50 Legendary Shards
50,000 Glimmer
10 Nightfall Cipher (Adept)
Loaded Question God Rolls
As always, the optimal perk combination, known as the god roll, varies depending on the specific activities Guardians engage in with the weapon. Generally speaking, in PvP, High-Impact Frame fusion rifles are not as effective due to their longer charge times. Fortunately, there are numerous other exceptional fusion rifles available for Destiny 2 PvP. On the other hand, in PvE, players should capitalize on the immense damage potential of the Loaded Question while mitigating the drawbacks caused by its slow rate of fire.
Slot | Perk | Why |
|---|---|---|
Barrel | Arrowhead Break | Offers extra Stability and Handling, which feeds into the two best PvE Traits to target. |
Mag | Liquid Coils | Liquid Coils only decreases charge time by a small amount while adding more Impact to an already impressive damage dealer. This is made all the sweeter thanks to the fire rate increase that comes along with Controlled Burst. |
Trait 1 | Auto-Loading Holster | Loaded Question excels at quickly taking high-priority threats off the board. With that in mind, Auto-Loading Holster allows fast swapping to the gun without worrying about reloads. |
Trait 2 | Controlled Burst | Controlled Burst is the Trait that brings everything together. It adds a damage and charge time buff whenever players hit an enemy with every bolt from a shot. This may sound tricky, but it's easy to pull off in close range -- and especially against large bosses. |
Masterwork | Handling/Range | The Masterwork on the Loaded Question is less of a sticking point, but any increase to the speed at which the gun can be drawn, or its effective range, is welcome. |
Destiny 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
