Arsenic Bite-4b - Legendary Combat Bow

Arsenic Bite-4b is a Combat Bow Arc Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Combat Bow - Arc - Primary - Lightweight Frame

Source: Open Legendary engrams and earn faction rank-up packages.

My aim is true.

Weapon frame

Lightweight Frame

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

Base stats

StatValue
Impact68
Accuracy32
Stability58
Handling60
Reload Speed60
Aim Assistance81
Zoom18
Airborne Effectiveness10
Ammo Generation70
Draw Time567
Recoil Direction51
Charge Time80

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

  • Rampage
    Kills with this weapon temporarily grant increased damage. Stacks 3x.
  • Dragonfly
    Precision kills create an elemental damage explosion.
  • Hip-Fire Grip
    Increases accuracy, stability, and precision hit targeting when firing from the hip.
  • Moving Target
    Increased movement speed and target acquisition when moving while aiming down sights.
  • Snapshot Sights
    Faster time to aim down sights.
  • Quickdraw
    This weapon can be drawn unbelievably fast.
  • Explosive Head
    Arrows explode after a short delay.
  • Archer's Tempo
    Draw time decreases after every precision hit.
  • Sneak Bow
    Increases hold time and reload speed, and prevents radar pings from shooting while crouched.

Right column perks

  • Sneak Bow
    Increases hold time and reload speed, and prevents radar pings from shooting while crouched.
  • Explosive Head
    Arrows explode after a short delay.
  • Archer's Tempo
    Draw time decreases after every precision hit.
  • Rampage
    Kills with this weapon temporarily grant increased damage. Stacks 3x.

Masterwork options