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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Intrinsic Properties===
===Intrinsic properties===
*'''Rapid-Fire Frame''': Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.
*'''Rapid-Fire Frame''': Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.


===Barrel Attachment===
===Barrel attachment===
*'''Arrowhead Brake''': Lightly vented barrel. Greatly controls recoil. Increases handling speed.
*'''Arrowhead Brake''': Lightly vented barrel. Greatly controls recoil. Increases handling speed.
*'''Corkscrew Rifling''': Balanced barrel. Slightly increases range and stability. Slightly increases handling speed.
*'''Corkscrew Rifling''': Balanced barrel. Slightly increases range and stability. Slightly increases handling speed.


===Magazine Upgrade===
===Magazine upgrade===
*'''Steady rounds''': This magazine is optimized for recoil control. Greatly increases stability. Slightly decreases range.
*'''Steady rounds''': This magazine is optimized for recoil control. Greatly increases stability. Slightly decreases range.
*'''Alloy Magazine''': Faster reloads when the magazine is empty.
*'''Alloy Magazine''': Faster reloads when the magazine is empty.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Like most Veist weapons, this weapon's name and description are a nod to a venomous animal. This weapon's name references [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrodectus| Widow Spiders], a group of highly venomous spider species. The description references the lengths these spiders are prepared to go to ensure their and their offspring's survival.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrodectus#Behavior '''Widow Spider Behavior''']</ref>
*Like most Veist weapons, this weapon's name and description are a nod to a venomous animal. This weapon's name references [[wikipedia:Latrodectus|Widow Spiders]], a group of highly venomous spider species. The description references the lengths these spiders are prepared to go to ensure their and their offspring's survival.<ref>[[wikipedia:Latrodectus#Behaviour|'''Widow Spider Behaviour''']]</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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Latest revision as of 09:50, September 2, 2022

Widow's Bite
Widow's Bite.jpg
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Veist

Rarity class:

Legendary

Weapon type:

Sniper Rifle

Required level:

20

Min-max accuracy:

Good

Min-max stability:

Mid

Min-max handling:

Mid

Min-max magazine:

6

Specifications

Feed system:

Box Magazine

Fire mode:

Semi Auto

Damage:

Arc, Solar, Void

Effective range:

Long

Service history

In service:

Yes

Affiliation:

Vanguard
Asher Mir

 

"I will outlive you."
— Description

Widow's Bite is a Legendary Sniper Rifle in Destiny 2. It could be acquired from activity rewards on Io and rank-up packages given by Asher Mir. Now it is obtainable in the Prophecy dungeon.

Gameplay[edit]

Intrinsic properties[edit]

  • Rapid-Fire Frame: Deeper ammo reserves. Slightly faster reload when magazine is empty.

Barrel attachment[edit]

  • Arrowhead Brake: Lightly vented barrel. Greatly controls recoil. Increases handling speed.
  • Corkscrew Rifling: Balanced barrel. Slightly increases range and stability. Slightly increases handling speed.

Magazine upgrade[edit]

  • Steady rounds: This magazine is optimized for recoil control. Greatly increases stability. Slightly decreases range.
  • Alloy Magazine: Faster reloads when the magazine is empty.

Trait[edit]

  • Firmly Planted: Increased accuracy, stability, and handling when firing while crouched.

Trivia[edit]

  • Like most Veist weapons, this weapon's name and description are a nod to a venomous animal. This weapon's name references Widow Spiders, a group of highly venomous spider species. The description references the lengths these spiders are prepared to go to ensure their and their offspring's survival.[1]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]