Festival of the Lost Introduces the New SMG: Gunburn
The Festival of the Lost event in Destiny 2 brings an exciting new weapon to the table—the Gunburn SMG. This Kinetic Lightweight weapon is designed to strike fear into the hearts of the Headless Ones with its powerful perks and solid damage output. Featuring the newly released Kinetic perks, Gunburn offers one of the most sought-after traits in primaries that don’t deal elemental damage.
Gunburn already faces stiff competition from the Multimach CCX, a beloved, easily accessible, god-rolled legacy SMG available at Banshee-44’s kiosk with perks like Attrition Orbs and Kinetic Tremors. However, Gunburn benefits from up to 10% more damage as it counts as new gear, which could be enough to entice players to switch. Additionally, its unique perk pool features some enticing new additions.
Gunburn PvE God Rolls in Destiny 2
Based on perk information from light.gg, here are our recommended Gunburn god rolls for PvE during Festival of the Lost:
Barrel Options: Polygonal Rifling, Corkscrew Rifling, or Chambered Compensator
Magazine Options: Flared Magwell, Tactical Mag, Alloy Mag, or Appended Mag
First Perk: Bewildering Burst
Second Perk: Kinetic Tremors and Ancillary Ordnance
Honorable Mention: One For All
Our ideal build focuses on staple Kinetic perks: Bewildering Burst in the third column paired with Kinetic Tremors and/or Ancillary Ordnance in the fourth column.
Third Column Perk Recommendations
Bewildering Burst stands out as the best option here due to its ability to disorient enemies quickly and effectively without much setup. If you prefer other playstyles, consider these alternatives:
– Pugilist: Great for melee-based builds.
– Lead from Light: Helps in obtaining extra Special ammo.
– Threat Detector: Useful since Gunburn’s base reload speed isn’t ideal.
– Lone Wolf: Can be redundant due to Gunburn’s Search Party origin trait but might pair well with the Veist Stinger mod.
Despite these options, the Kinetic-exclusive perks remain the top choice for maximizing Gunburn’s potential.
Fourth Column Perk Insights
The fourth perk column contains powerful abilities such as Attrition Orbs; however, this perk might see limited use on Gunburn due to competition from other perks. Binary Orbit can be effective, especially if your build incorporates Solar, Arc, or Void damage, but we recommend focusing on Kinetic Tremors and Ancillary Ordnance for the best overall performance.
Barrel and Magazine Choices
When selecting parts, prioritize faster reload speed and added stability to improve handling and uptime. While these aspects are less critical than perk choices, they can serve as useful tiebreakers when customizing your roll.
In summary, Gunburn offers a versatile perk pool with plenty of options. We recommend emphasizing the new Kinetic perks, especially if you’re running the Techsec set bonus for maximum synergy.
How to Obtain Gunburn in Destiny 2
Gunburn was introduced in the 2025 edition of the Festival of the Lost event. This SMG can be acquired from Festival of the Lost Engrams, which drop during the event activities.
Your best chance to earn Gunburn is by visiting Haunted Altars, where you can obtain two Eerie Engrams and additional bonus drops. Additionally, certain Portal activities—marked by an Eerie Engram icon—may reward you with Halloween-themed loot, including the Gunburn SMG.
Keep in mind that Gunburn is exclusive to the event and will disappear once Festival of the Lost concludes. Be sure to roll for your preferred perks while the event is live to make the most of this weapon.
Similar to the Solstice event, Festival of the Lost rewards tend to drop one tier higher than your usual loot, making this a great opportunity to upgrade your arsenal.
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Prepare to unleash the terror of Gunburn in the Festival of the Lost and experience the power of Destiny 2’s newest kinetic SMG!
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