The Guardian stood at the helm of their ship, gazing at the debris of a fallen Fallen Ketch. The Season of Plunder had brought chaos to the Sol system, and Eramis, the frozen Kell, had returned with a vengeance. But for the Guardian, this was also an opportunity—a chance to claim new legendary weapons, each with a pirate's flair. In 2026, as the Guardian reminisced about that swashbuckling season, they realized these weapons still held a special place in their arsenal. Here's a look back at the loot that defined Season of Plunder.

No Reprieve: The Blunderbuss Slug Shotgun

The first weapon the Guardian unearthed was No Reprieve, a Pinpoint Slug Frame Shotgun that looked like a relic from the Golden Age of piracy. Unlike its ancient counterpart, this shotgun fired a single slug with deadly precision. Its Origin Trait, Right Hook, granted extra range and target acquisition after melee damage—a perfect fit for close-quarters combat.

The Guardian found many potent perk combinations. Triple-Tap and Focused Fury worked like a well-oiled cutlass, while Pugilist and Swashbuckler satisfied both the pirate and melee fantasies. For the Crucible, Outlaw, Surplus, Feeding Frenzy, Snapshot Sights, and Harmony all shone. And for Stasis builds, Headstone was a frozen treasure.

Best PvE Roll: Extended Barrel, Assault Mag, Pugilist, Swashbuckler

Best PvP Roll: Full Bore, Accurized Rounds, Feeding Frenzy, Snapshot Sights

Blood Feud: The SMG That Embraced the Melee

Blood Feud, an aggressive frame SMG, didn't impress with raw stats compared to the Ikelos SMG or Extraordinary Rendition. But its Right Hook Origin Trait and Pugilist made it a melee-focused monster. Add Headstone, and it became a Titan Behemoth's dream.

The Guardian noted that other than that, the weapon needed help. PvP players sought Dynamic Sway Reduction, Encore, and Elemental Capacitor to patch its weaknesses.

Best PvE Roll: Smallbore, Tactical Mag, Pugilist, Headstone

Best PvP Roll: Corkscrew Rifling, Tactical Mag, Dynamic Sway Reduction, Elemental Capacitor

Tarnished Metal: The Scout Rifle with a Spark

Scout Rifles received a buff in Season of Plunder, and Tarnished Metal brought a new perk to the table: Voltshot. After a kill, reloading overcharged the weapon, causing the next hit to jolt enemies with chain lightning. This made Tarnished Metal excellent for clearing ads and activating Arc 3.0's Amplified status.

Other solid perks included Demolitionist, Dragonfly, Explosive Payload, Rapid Hit, and Multi-Kill Clip.

Best PvE Roll: Smallbore, Tactical Mag, Demolitionist, Voltshot

Best PvP Roll: Smallbore, Accurized Rounds, Moving Target, Explosive Payload

Brigand's Law: The Rapid-Fire Sidearm

Brigand's Law, a Rapid-Fire Sidearm resembling a flintlock pistol, also rolled with Voltshot. This made it a prime choice for mowing down enemies up close. Its Arc damage synergized with the Arc 3.0 rework, and Voltshot turned multikills into electrifying spectacles.

In PvP, where Voltshot was less useful, the Guardian boosted its terrible range with Killing Wind and Rangefinder.

Best PvE Roll: Smallbore, Accurized Rounds, Pugilist, Voltshot

Best PvP Roll: Smallbore, Accurized Rounds, Killing Wind, Rangefinder

Sailspy Pitchglass: The Linear Fusion Rifle

Linear Fusion Rifles remained top-tier for single-target damage, and Sailspy Pitchglass offered the classic Rapid Hit and Vorpal combo. Alternatively, Clown Cartridge and Focused Fury, or Ensemble and Frenzy, all worked wonders. But Voltshot transformed this Linear into an ad-clearing machine, a feat not seen since Lorentz Driver.

The Guardian recommended it for those who already had a Stormchaser for boss melting.

Best PvE Roll: Arrowhead Brake, Accelerated Coils, Rapid Hit, Vorpal

Best PvP Roll: Arrowhead Brake, Accelerated Coils, Moving Target, Voltshot

Planck's Stride: The Punny Machine Gun

Planck's Stride, a Rapid-Fire Machine Gun, was named after the German physicist Max Planck—a pun on "plank." Unfortunately, Machine Guns were still underwhelming despite last season's buff, and the new perk Slickdraw was terrible. The Guardian could only recommend it for filling a loadout that needed Arc ad-clear. Its Origin Trait was its only redeeming quality.

Best PvE Roll: Arrowhead Brake, Tactical Mag, Grave Robber, Pugilist

Best PvP Roll: Arrowhead Brake, Accurized Rounds, Perpetual Motion, Thresh

A Pirate's Legacy

As the Guardian looked back, they realized that Season of Plunder had left a mixed treasure chest. Weapons like No Reprieve and Brigand's Law became staples, while others like Planck's Stride gathered dust. Yet each carried the spirit of adventure. In 2026, with new seasons and expansions, these weapons might not dominate the meta, but they remain cherished relics of a swashbuckling time.

For those who missed the season, here's a quick summary table:

Weapon	Type	Best PvE Roll	Best PvP Roll
No Reprieve	Shotgun	Extended Barrel, Assault Mag, Pugilist, Swashbuckler	Full Bore, Accurized Rounds, Feeding Frenzy, Snapshot Sights
Blood Feud	SMG	Smallbore, Tactical Mag, Pugilist, Headstone	Corkscrew Rifling, Tactical Mag, Dynamic Sway Reduction, Elemental Capacitor
Tarnished Metal	Scout Rifle	Smallbore, Tactical Mag, Demolitionist, Voltshot	Smallbore, Accurized Rounds, Moving Target, Explosive Payload
Brigand's Law	Sidearm	Smallbore, Accurized Rounds, Pugilist, Voltshot	Smallbore, Accurized Rounds, Killing Wind, Rangefinder
Sailspy Pitchglass	Linear Fusion	Arrowhead Brake, Accelerated Coils, Rapid Hit, Vorpal	Arrowhead Brake, Accelerated Coils, Moving Target, Voltshot
Planck's Stride	Machine Gun	Arrowhead Brake, Tactical Mag, Grave Robber, Pugilist	Arrowhead Brake, Accurized Rounds, Perpetual Motion, Thresh

So hoist the sails and load your Voltshot—the pirate's life may be over, but the loot lives on. 🏴☠️