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: Europa

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

Compound Bow. Longer draw time optimized for damage.
[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

Archer's Tempo
Draw time decreases after every precision hit.
Rapid Hit
Rapid precision hits temporarily increase stability and reload speed.
Pugilist
Final blows with this weapon generate melee energy.
Dealing melee damage briefly improves this weapon's handling.
Bewildering Burst
Reloading this weapon after defeating a target causes the next hit to launch a Kinetic projectile that detonates into a disorienting blast.
Quickdraw
This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
Impromptu Ammunition
Final blows increase ammo meter progress from all sources for a short time.
Killing Wind
Final blows grant increased mobility, weapon range, and handling for a short duration.

Explosive Head
Arrows explode after a short delay.
Swashbuckler
This weapon gains increased damage from melee kills and kills with this weapon.
Kinetic Tremors
Sustained kinetic damage to a target emits a shockwave that damages any nearby targets.
All-Star
Collecting ammo loads this weapon from reserves and enhances its damage and reload speed for a duration.

Collecting Heavy ammo grants more time.
Adagio
After defeating a target, this weapon fires, charges, or draws more slowly and deals increased damage for a brief time.
Successful Warm-Up
Each final blow increases charge/draw speed.
Desperate Measures
Weapon final blows grant bonus damage. Melee and grenade final blows grant a larger damage bonus that can stack.

Winterized Gear
After being out of combat for a moderate duration, this weapon gains stability, reload speed, and handling. These benefits decay over time after reentering combat.