Biting Winds - Legendary Combat Bow

Biting Winds is a Combat Bow Kinetic Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Combat Bow - Kinetic - Primary - Precision Frame

Source: Fallen Empire Campaign

"The Fallen describe Darkness as a gale. A force of nature, arising suddenly, from seemingly nowhere." —The Exo Stranger

Weapon frame

Precision Frame

Compound Bow. Longer draw time optimized for damage.
[Reload] : Use while drawn to cancel the shot.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact76
Accuracy68
Stability43
Handling49
Reload Speed40
Aim Assistance66
Zoom18
Airborne Effectiveness10
Ammo Generation54
Draw Time667
Recoil Direction63
Charge Time60

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • 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

Magazine or battery options

  • 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

Left column perks

  • Killing Wind
    Final blows grant increased mobility, weapon range, and handling for a short duration.
  • No Distractions
    Aiming this weapon for a short period reduces flinch.
  • Moving Target
    Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
  • Rapid Hit
    Rapid precision hits temporarily increase stability and reload speed.
  • Quickdraw
    This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
  • Surplus
    Increases handling, reload speed, and stability for each fully charged ability.

Right column perks

  • Unrelenting
    Rapidly defeating targets triggers health regeneration. Guardians and powerful combatants count as more than one kill.
  • Sympathetic Arsenal
    Reloading after a final blow also reloads stowed weapons.
  • Swashbuckler
    This weapon gains increased damage from melee kills and kills with this weapon.
  • Rangefinder
    Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification. Increased projectile velocity while aiming Rocket Launchers, Grenade Launchers, and Bows.
  • Explosive Head
    Arrows explode after a short delay.
  • Snapshot Sights
    Faster time to aim down sights.

Masterwork options