Bitter/Sweet - Legendary Grenade Launcher

Bitter/Sweet is a Grenade Launcher Arc Heavy in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Grenade Launcher - Arc - Heavy - Adaptive Frame

Source: Episode Revenant Seasonal Activities

The ravenous chorus sings through my veins.

Weapon frame

Adaptive Frame

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

Base stats

StatValue
Blast Radius50
Velocity30
Stability42
Handling39
Reload Speed42
Aim Assistance63
Zoom13
Airborne Effectiveness11
Ammo Generation29
Rounds Per Minute120
Magazine5
Recoil Direction58

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Volatile Launch
    This weapon is optimized for an especially explosive payload.
    • Greatly increases blast radius
    • Slightly decreases handling speed
    • Slightly decreases projectile speed
  • Confined Launch
    This weapon's launch parameters are particularly stable.
    • Greatly increases stability
    • Increases blast radius
    • Decreases projectile speed
  • Countermass
    This weapon is weighted for vertical recoil.
    • Greatly controls recoil
    • Increases stability
    • Increases handling speed
  • Hard Launch
    This weapon's launch barrel is optimized for projectile speed.
    • Greatly increases projectile speed
    • Decreases stability
    • Slightly decreases blast radius
  • Linear Compensator
    This weapon's launch barrel is well-balanced.
    • Slightly increases projectile speed
    • Slightly increases blast radius
    • Slightly increases stability
  • Quick Launch
    This weapon's barrel provides faster projectiles and much faster aiming.
    • Greatly increases handling speed
    • Increases projectile speed
  • Smart Drift Control
    This barrel is broadly optimized for firing control.
    • Moderately controls recoil
    • Increases stability
    • Increases handling speed
    • Slightly increases projectile speed

Magazine or battery options

  • Proximity Grenades
    Grenades fired from this weapon have increased proximity detection but a decreased blast radius.
  • Spike Grenades
    Grenades fired from this weapon do increased damage on direct hits.
    • Increases stability
  • Alloy Casing
    Reduces weight for faster reloads.
    • Greatly increases reload speed
    • Decreases stability
  • Augmented Drum
    Heavy, high capacity drum.
    • Greatly increases magazine size
    • Greatly decreases reload speed
  • High-Explosive Ordnance
    This weapon's projectiles are larger and travel faster.
    • Increases blast radius
    • Slightly increases projectile speed
    • Decreases magazine size
  • High-Velocity Rounds
    This weapon's projectiles are particularly light and quick.
    • Increases projectile speed
    • Increases reload speed
  • Mini Frags
    Grenades are smaller and more compact for easier reloading.
    • Increases magazine size
    • Increases reload speed
    • Decreases blast radius

Left column perks

  • Reverberation
    Final blows with this weapon increase the size of its detonations for a short duration.
  • Envious Arsenal
    Dealing damage with both other weapons before readying this weapon refills it from reserves.
  • Stats for All
    Hitting three separate targets increases weapon handling, stability, reload, and range for a moderate duration.
  • Unrelenting
    Rapidly defeating targets triggers health regeneration. Guardians and powerful combatants count as more than one kill.
  • Perpetual Motion
    This weapon gains bonus stability, handling, and reload speed while the wielder is in motion.
  • Attrition Orbs
    Dealing sustained damage creates an Orb of Power.
  • Loose Change
    Applying an elemental debuff to a target increases this weapon's reload speed, aim assist, and movement while aiming down sights for a short duration.

Right column perks

  • Jolting Feedback
    Dealing repeated damage with this weapon inflicts Jolt.

    While amplified, Jolt is applied faster.
  • Cascade Point
    Final blows or sustained precision hits with another weapon increase this weapon's rate of fire for a short duration.
  • Explosive Light
    Picking up an Orb of Power increases the next projectile's blast radius and damage.
  • Bait and Switch
    Deal damage with all equipped weapons within a short time to give this weapon a damage boost.
  • Harmony
    Final blows with other weapons improve this weapon's damage and performance for a short duration.
  • Killing Tally
    Kills increase this weapon's damage until it is stowed or reloaded.
  • Frenzy
    Being in combat for an extended time increases damage, handling, and reload for this weapon until you are out of combat.

Origin trait or grip options

  • Dark Ether Reaper
    Final blows with this weapon periodically spawn Dark Ether charges.

    Charges can be detonated early with weapons fire or by coming into contact with them. Doing so refills this weapon from reserves.

Masterwork options