Uncover a Fascinating and Overlooked Bow Detail in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 players pay great attention to detail, as one observant player has noticed a recent cosmetic change to several Combat Bows that corresponds to a specific perk. Fashion and character customization are an important part of Destiny 2's identity, and these changes are even included in patch notes. As a result, the Destiny 2 community has come to expect this level of attention to detail alongside the game's impressive set pieces and action sequences.

Combat Bows were introduced in the Forsaken expansion and have remained largely unchanged in terms of functionality. However, balancing changes and shifts in the damage meta have affected their relevance throughout the expansions and seasons. Since the release of the Lightfall expansion, Combat Bows have become more popular due to weapon rebalancing in the Season of Defiance. This has made several Bows viable for different roles. Exotic Bows like Leviathan's Breath and Wish-Ender have allowed for new builds, while Legendary Bows have seen increased usage in PvP and endgame PvE activities thanks to new perks.

Part of the appeal of Destiny 2 lies in its ability to convey information to players through visual and audio cues. This is evident in features such as the sound cue indicating when an ability is ready or the visual indication of increased movement speed through wind trails. Recently, a player named SlayForJay noticed that this visual functionality has been added to several Combat Bows in the game. They shared their discovery on the Destiny 2 subreddit, comparing two images of a Strident Whistle Legendary Bow with different perks. In the first image, the Harmony perk is selected, and the bow has a typical arrowhead. In the second image, the player switches to the Explosive Head perk, resulting in a larger arrowhead that represents the explosive charge.

Commenters on the subreddit have pointed out that this feature is not entirely new, as cosmetic ornaments in the past have also changed the appearance of arrowheads. For example, the "Aim Is True" ornament for the No Turning Back Legendary Bow featured a similar explosive arrowhead. Veteran players have also mentioned how certain Rifles and Handcannons would visually change based on the selected perk, with different sights representing stat changes. A similar mechanic was introduced with the popular Destiny 2 Exotic Pulse Rifle Revision Zero, where unlocked catalysts added additional attachments to indicate the growing power of the weapon.

Players always appreciate small accessibility changes to existing game systems, as they provide passive benefits. With Bungie planning additional updates for Destiny 2's Bows, fans of this elegant weapon will eagerly watch for these delightful refinements. Destiny 2 is currently accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.