Wendigo GL3 (Adept) - Legendary Grenade Launcher

Wendigo GL3 (Adept) 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: Season of the Seraph Grandmaster Nightfall

Turn your hunger outward, never inward.

Weapon frame

Adaptive Frame

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

Base stats

StatValue
Blast Radius50
Velocity29
Stability38
Handling41
Reload Speed46
Aim Assistance66
Zoom13
Airborne Effectiveness16
Ammo Generation43
Rounds Per Minute120
Magazine6
Recoil Direction78

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

  • Auto-Loading Holster
    The holstered weapon is automatically reloaded after a short period of time.
  • Field Prep
    Increases ammo generation. Faster reload, stow, and ready speed when you're crouching.
  • Chain Reaction
    Each final blow with this weapon creates an elemental damage explosion.
  • Impulse Amplifier
    Massively increases projectile velocity, increases reload speed.
  • Clown Cartridge
    Reloading this weapon randomly overfills it from reserves.
  • Steady Hands
    Kills provide improved handling for all weapons for a short duration.

Right column perks

  • Explosive Light
    Picking up an Orb of Power increases the next projectile's blast radius and damage.
  • Rangefinder
    Aiming this weapon increases its effective range and zoom magnification. Increased projectile velocity while aiming Rocket Launchers, Grenade Launchers, and Bows.
  • Full Court
    Increases detonation damage as the projectile travels further before exploding.
  • Frenzy
    Being in combat for an extended time increases damage, handling, and reload for this weapon until you are out of combat.
  • Cascade Point
    Final blows or sustained precision hits with another weapon increase this weapon's rate of fire for a short duration.
  • Golden Tricorn
    Final blows with this weapon grant bonus damage. While this buff is active, grenade or melee kills of the same damage type greatly increase its damage and duration.

Origin trait or grip options

  • Stunning Recovery
    Stunning a Champion refills your magazine, triggers health regeneration, and improves recovery for a short duration.
  • Vanguard's Vindication
    Final blows with this weapon grant a small amount of health.
  • Omolon Fluid Dynamics
    This weapon has increased reload speed and stability for the top half of the magazine.

Masterwork options