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[[File:No turning back.png|[[No Turning Back]], an example of a Combat Bow.|300px|thumb]]
{{quote|Now, Bows are long-rangers. You got the patience, and a Bow's as good as any Sniper.|[[Banshee-44]]}}
{{quote|Now, Bows are long-rangers. You got the patience, and a Bow's as good as any Sniper.|[[Banshee-44]]}}


'''Combat Bows''' are ranged weapons that use arrows to attack from various ranges depending on the bow. They were introduced in the ''[[Forsaken]]'' expansion for the first time in the ''[[Destiny]]'' series. Although they do not have rapid rates of fire like automatic gun weaponry, they are extremely useful for picking off single targets from a range.
'''Combat Bows''' are ranged weapons that use arrows to attack from various ranges depending on the bow. They were introduced in the ''[[Forsaken]]'' expansion for the first time in the ''[[Destiny]]'' series. Although they do not have rapid rates of fire like automatic gun weaponry, they are extremely useful for picking off single targets from a range.
==Overview==
===History===
{{Quote|Will it involve archery?"<br>"Big old compound bows with all sorts of tactical knickknacks. I'll be the first woman in the universe to place a comsat in heliocentric orbit with a longbow.|[[Mara Sov]] and [[Sjur Eido]]<ref name="Marasenna">'''Bungie (2018/9/4)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Forsaken]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - [[Lore]]: [[Lore:Marasenna#Palingenesis_III|Marasenna - Palingenesis III]]''</ref>}}
Due to its simplicity, the bow was a fundamental aspect of early [[Reef]] history, as both a practical weapon during a time when supplies for firearms were low and as a tool for line-throwing and launching satellites.<ref name="Marasenna"/> [[Sjur Eido]] was particularly well known for her skill with bows. The modern Combat Bow made its way to [[the Last City]] following the death of [[Cayde-6]], with the [[VEIST]] foundry beginning to produce their own design.
From outside the [[Sol System]], [[Psion]]s are known to have made use of bows, and they may have played a part in their own history.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/10/1)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Shadowkeep]], Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - [[Lore]]: [[Leviathan's Breath]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2021/2/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of the Chosen]] - [[Lore]]: [[Ticuu's_Divination#Lore|Ticuu's Divination]]''</ref>
===Gameplay===
As would be expected from such a weapon, the Combat Bow plays somewhat differently to other weapons in the game. Instead of a rate of fire stat, bows use a draw time stat measured in milliseconds. Players must draw the bow by holding down the trigger, but arrows can be released early or even without drawing at the cost of lower damage, arrow speed, and a pronounced arc in arrow travel. When the bow is fully drawn, players can hold the charge for a short period of time until their Guardian loses their grip and is forced to shoot an arrow. Drawn bows can be released without firing by pressing the reload command. Compared to other weapons, Combat Bows fill a role in between [[scout rifle]]s and [[sniper rifle]]s, being a relatively low zoom primary ammo weapon with potential damage in between the two classes at the cost of a slow fire rate.
Combat Bows can support the following [[Intrinsic Traits]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Intrinsic Trait !! In-game description !! Further details
|-
|
Lightweight Frame
[[File:BowLightweightFrameIcon.jpg|72px|frameless|left]]
|| Recurve Bow. Draw quickly and move faster while this weapon is equipped.
(Reload command) Press: Use while drawn to cancel the shot.
|| Aside from faster draw times, Lightweight Frame bows have better stability, handling, and arrow nocking speed than their Precision Frame counterparts.
|-
|
Precision Frame
[[File:BowPrecisionFrameIcon.jpg|72px|frameless|left]]
|| Compound Bow. Longer draw time optimized for damage.
(Reload command) Press: Use while drawn to cancel the shot.
|| Aside from slower draw times and better damage, Precision Frame bows have better accuracy than their Lightweight Frame counterparts.
|}


==Destiny 2 Year Two==
==Destiny 2 Year Two==
===Legendary===
===Legendary===
*[[Arsenic Bite-4b]]
*[[Arsenic Bite-4b]] - Acquired from world drops.
*[[No Turning Back]]
*[[No Turning Back]] - Given to the player by [[Petra Venj]] during the [[Forsaken Campaign]]. Also acquired from world drops.
*[[Subtle Calamity]]
*[[Subtle Calamity]] - Acquired from world drops.
*[[The Spiteful Fang]] — Forged from the Izanami Forge ''(Black Armory)''
*[[The Spiteful Fang]] — Forged from the Izanami Forge ''(Black Armory)''
*[[Tyranny of Heaven]] — Drops from the [[Last Wish]] raid. A curated version can drop from the Vault encounter.
*[[Tyranny of Heaven]] — Drops from the [[Last Wish]] raid. A curated version can drop from the Vault encounter.
*[[The Vow]] — Obtained through the Crimson Days. Comes fitted with a draw time masterwork.
*[[The Vow]] — Obtained through the Crimson Days. Comes fitted with a draw time masterwork.
*[[Hush]] - Obtained in Season Of Opulence from a quest done in Gambit. Comes fitted with an accuracy masterwork.
*[[Hush]] - Obtained in Season Of Opulence from a quest done in Gambit. Comes fitted with an accuracy masterwork. Now available from the [[Monument to Lost Lights]].


===Exotic===
===Exotic===
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==Destiny 2 Year Three==
==Destiny 2 Year Three==
===Legendary===
===Legendary===
*[[Accrued Redemption]] - Acquired from the ''[[Garden of Salvation]]'' raid.
*[[Accrued Redemption]] - Acquired from the [[Garden of Salvation]] raid.
*[[Point of the Stag]] - [[Season of the Worthy]] [[Iron Banner]] pursuit weapon. Now available from the [[Monument to Lost Lights]].
*[[Point of the Stag]] - [[Season of the Worthy]] [[Iron Banner]] pursuit weapon. Comes fitted with an accuracy masterwork. Now available from the [[Monument to Lost Lights]].
*[[Whispering Slab]] - Acquired from world drops.
*[[Whispering Slab]] - Acquired from world drops.


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==Destiny 2 Year Four==
==Destiny 2 Year Four==
===Rare===
*[[Holless-IV]] - Acquired from world drops.
===Legendary===
===Legendary===
*[[Biting Winds]] - Acquired from [[Europa]] activities.
*[[Biting Winds]] - Acquired from [[Europa]] activities.
*[[Imperial Needle]] - Acquired from [[Battlegrounds]] activities.
*[[Imperial Needle]] - Acquired from [[Battlegrounds]] activities.
*[[Wolftone Draw]] - Acquired from [[Season of the Lost]] activities.


===Exotic===
===Exotic===
*[[Ticuu’s Divination]]
*[[Ticuu's Divination]]


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Beyond Light]]''
*''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Lost]]''


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:24, September 2, 2021

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No Turning Back, an example of a Combat Bow.

"Now, Bows are long-rangers. You got the patience, and a Bow's as good as any Sniper."
— Banshee-44

Combat Bows are ranged weapons that use arrows to attack from various ranges depending on the bow. They were introduced in the Forsaken expansion for the first time in the Destiny series. Although they do not have rapid rates of fire like automatic gun weaponry, they are extremely useful for picking off single targets from a range.

Overview

History

"Will it involve archery?"
"Big old compound bows with all sorts of tactical knickknacks. I'll be the first woman in the universe to place a comsat in heliocentric orbit with a longbow."
— Mara Sov and Sjur Eido[1]

Due to its simplicity, the bow was a fundamental aspect of early Reef history, as both a practical weapon during a time when supplies for firearms were low and as a tool for line-throwing and launching satellites.[1] Sjur Eido was particularly well known for her skill with bows. The modern Combat Bow made its way to the Last City following the death of Cayde-6, with the VEIST foundry beginning to produce their own design.

From outside the Sol System, Psions are known to have made use of bows, and they may have played a part in their own history.[2][3]

Gameplay

As would be expected from such a weapon, the Combat Bow plays somewhat differently to other weapons in the game. Instead of a rate of fire stat, bows use a draw time stat measured in milliseconds. Players must draw the bow by holding down the trigger, but arrows can be released early or even without drawing at the cost of lower damage, arrow speed, and a pronounced arc in arrow travel. When the bow is fully drawn, players can hold the charge for a short period of time until their Guardian loses their grip and is forced to shoot an arrow. Drawn bows can be released without firing by pressing the reload command. Compared to other weapons, Combat Bows fill a role in between scout rifles and sniper rifles, being a relatively low zoom primary ammo weapon with potential damage in between the two classes at the cost of a slow fire rate.

Combat Bows can support the following Intrinsic Traits.

Intrinsic Trait In-game description Further details

Lightweight Frame

BowLightweightFrameIcon.jpg
 Recurve Bow. Draw quickly and move faster while this weapon is equipped.

(Reload command) Press: Use while drawn to cancel the shot.

Aside from faster draw times, Lightweight Frame bows have better stability, handling, and arrow nocking speed than their Precision Frame counterparts.

Precision Frame

BowPrecisionFrameIcon.jpg
 Compound Bow. Longer draw time optimized for damage.

(Reload command) Press: Use while drawn to cancel the shot.

Aside from slower draw times and better damage, Precision Frame bows have better accuracy than their Lightweight Frame counterparts.

Destiny 2 Year Two

Legendary

Exotic

Destiny 2 Year Three

Legendary

Exotic

Destiny 2 Year Four

Rare

Legendary

Exotic

List of appearances

References

  1. ^ a b Bungie (2018/9/4), Destiny 2: Forsaken, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Lore: Marasenna - Palingenesis III
  2. ^ Bungie (2019/10/1), Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard - Lore: Leviathan's Breath
  3. ^ Bungie (2021/2/9), Destiny 2: Season of the Chosen - Lore: Ticuu's Divination
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