Fire Hunter Bow (Uncommon)

Learn where to buy the Fire Hunter Bow in Horizon Forbidden West, its stats, ammo types, and upgrade costs. Perfect for igniting enemies and detonating Blaze canisters!

Alright, let's talk about the Fire Hunter Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. This is a solid mid-range option that's great for setting enemies ablaze and causing some serious chain reactions. It's an Oseram specialty, so expect some good, reliable firepower.

Where to get it: You'll be able to snag this bow from the merchant in Chainscrape. Just make sure you've finished the main story quest “To the Brink” and completed the objective “Talk to Erend”. Once that's done, the merchants there, including the one selling this bow, will be available.

Cost: It'll set you back 127 Metal Shards and 1 Bristleback Circulator.

Weapon Stats:

Damage Type	Damage	Element Buildup	Damage
Fire	7	Fire Buildup	31
Acid	7	Acid Buildup	31

Heads up, the Coil slot is locked until you reach Rank III for this weapon, so keep that in mind as you upgrade.

Ammo Types:

• Fire Hunter Arrows: These are your bread and butter for this bow, dealing Fire Damage and applying Fire Buildup.
• Acid Hunter Arrows: You can also load it with Acid Hunter Arrows, which deal Acid Damage and apply Acid Buildup.

Upgrades:

Rank	Effect	Upgrade Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats	50 Metal Shards, 1 Braided Wire
II	Increased Weapon Stats	75 Metal Shards, 1 Braided Wire, 1 Charger Circulator
III	Increased Weapon Stats, Unlock Coil	95 Metal Shards, 2 Braided Wire, 1 Small Machine Core, 2 Charger Horn

Best Use: This bow really shines against machines that are weak to fire. And here's a pro-tip: if you see any Blaze canisters on an enemy, hit 'em with your fire arrows! It'll cause them to detonate, dealing a massive chunk of damage. It's super satisfying and effective.