Buzzard - Legendary Sidearm

Buzzard is a Sidearm Kinetic Primary in Destiny 2. Review its base stats, perk pool, and masterwork options.

Weapon overview

Sidearm - Kinetic - Primary - Adaptive Frame

Source: Associated Vanguard Quest

Circle 'round, great harbinger of death.

Weapon frame

Adaptive Frame

A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.

Base stats

StatValue
Impact49
Range36
Stability67
Handling51
Reload Speed30
Aim Assistance89
Zoom12
Airborne Effectiveness12
Ammo Generation44
Rounds Per Minute300
Magazine16
Recoil Direction94

Available perks

Barrel or sight options

  • Extended Barrel
    Weighty barrel extension.
    • Increases range
    • Decreases handling speed
    • Moderately controls recoil

Magazine or battery options

  • Alloy Magazine
    Faster reload when the magazine is nearly empty.

Left column perks

  • Outlaw
    Precision kills greatly decrease reload time.
  • Fourth Time's the Charm
    Rapidly landing precision hits will return two rounds to the magazine.

Right column perks

  • Osmosis
    Using your grenade ability partially refills the magazine and changes this weapon's damage type to match your grenade until you stow it.
  • Swashbuckler
    This weapon gains increased damage from melee kills and kills with this weapon.