Whistler's Whim (Adept) - Legendary Combat Bow

Whistler's Whim (Adept) is a Combat Bow Kinetic Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Combat Bow - Kinetic - Primary - Lightweight Frame

Source: Flawless Chest in Trials of Osiris

The tune is the same, but the aim couldn't be more different.

Recurve Bow. Draw quickly and move faster while this weapon is equipped.
[Reload] : Use while drawn to cancel the shot.

Agile Bowstring
Durable yet light bowstring.
• Greatly increases handling speed
• Slightly increases stability
Tactile String
Stable, high-friction bowstring.
• Slightly increases accuracy
• Increases stability
Elastic String
Excellent snapback.
• Decreases accuracy
• Faster draw time
• Slightly increases handling speed
Flexible String
Light and easy to draw.
• Slightly faster draw time
• Slightly decreases accuracy
• Increases handling speed
High Tension String
Tightly strung bow.
• Greatly increases accuracy
• Slightly slower draw time
• Slightly decreases stability
Natural String
Simple balanced string.
• Slightly increases accuracy
• Slightly increases handling speed
• Slightly increases stability
Polymer String
Unbreakable bowstring.
• Slightly increases accuracy
• Slightly faster draw time

Carbon Arrow Shaft
Light and stable shaft material.
• Increases stability
Compact Arrow Shaft
Thinner arrows to increase nocking speed and weapon handling.
• Increases handling speed
• Increases reload speed
Fiberglass Arrow Shaft
Heavy and consistent.
• Greatly increases accuracy
• Slightly decreases stability
Helical Fletching
Aerodynamic and light.
• Slightly increases accuracy
• Slightly increases stability
Natural Fletching
Feather-light with good control.
• Slightly decreases accuracy
• Greatly increases stability
Straight Fletching
Modern fletching for straight paths.
• Increases accuracy

Rapid Hit
Rapid precision hits temporarily increase stability and reload speed.
Killing Wind
Final blows grant increased mobility, weapon range, and handling for a short duration.
Thresh
Killing combatants with this weapon generates a small amount of Super energy.
Cornered
Faster charge time or draw time when surrounded by combatants.
Rangefinder
Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification. Increased projectile velocity while aiming Rocket Launchers, Grenade Launchers, and Bows.
Moving Target
Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
Tunnel Vision
Reloading after defeating a target greatly increases target acquisition and aim down sight speed for a short duration.

Opening Shot
Improved accuracy and range on the opening shot of attack.
Kill Clip
Reloading after a kill grants increased damage.
Archer's Tempo
Draw time decreases after every precision hit.
Adrenaline Junkie
This weapon gains increased damage and handling from final blows with grenades or this weapon.
Swashbuckler
This weapon gains increased damage from melee kills and kills with this weapon.
Successful Warm-Up
Each final blow increases charge/draw speed.
Gutshot Straight
Aiming down sights increases body shot damage, decreases target acquisition.

Alacrity
Gain increased reload, stability, aim assist, and range when an ally is defeated. Bonus increases when multiple allies are dead at the same time or when you are running solo.
One Quiet Moment
Grants increased reload speed and handling when out of combat. Swords gain faster movement speed.
Veist Stinger
Damaging an enemy with this weapon has a small chance to reload the magazine and increase movement speed while aiming down sights. Bows receive faster draw speed and swords receive faster charge rate while this perk is active.