Whisper Hunter Bow (Uncommon)

Discover how to find the Whisper Hunter Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. Learn its stats, perks, and upgrade costs to enhance your stealth gameplay.

Alright, let's talk about the Whisper Hunter Bow. It's an uncommon weapon that's pretty neat for sneaking around and getting the drop on enemies before they even know you're there. Think of it as your go-to for those moments when you want to thin the herd without alerting the whole herd.

Where to find it: You'll snag this bow from a Superior Supply Cache. The specific spot is at the ruins of Shadow’s Reach. Now, Shadow’s Reach isn't somewhere you can just wander into whenever you feel like it. You'll actually explore it during the side quest called 'Shadow in the West'. To even get that side quest to pop up, you first need to finish the main quest 'Shadow from the Past'. And to get to the ruins themselves? You'll have to complete the main quest 'The Embassy'. So, it's a bit of a journey to get to this bow, but it's worth it if stealth is your jam.

How it stacks up: Honestly, it's a modest upgrade from the standard Hunter Bow. It's got slightly better stats and a cool perk, but it doesn't have any fancy alternative arrow types. The main draw here is its 'Stealth Damage' perk. It starts at a nice +25% and can go all the way up to +65% at Rank II. That's a pretty sweet boost, but here's the catch: the base damage it's boosting isn't super high. For example, when I was testing it on Charger Horns, that perk was adding about 80 damage, while the regular Hunter Bow was hitting for around 60. It's tough to justify spending Greenshine to improve a difference that small, especially since the Slicing Hunter Bow, which you can grab around the same time, actually hits way harder.

Upgrading the Whisper Hunter Bow:

Rank	Effect	Upgrade Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats	50x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	75x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire, 2x Greenshine Sliver
III	Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocks Coil Slot	95x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 2x Greenshine Sliver, 1x Greenshine Fragment

Rank I Upgrades: You'll need Metal Shards and Braided Wire. Both are pretty common drops from machines, so you shouldn't have too much trouble gathering these.

Rank II Upgrades: This is where things get a bit rarer. You'll need Greenshine Sliver. These are rare resources you find in specific spots, usually in the eastern parts of the map like No Man’s Land and The Daunt.

Rank III Upgrades: For the final upgrade, you'll need Greenshine Fragment. Like the slivers, these are rare and found in static locations, but you'll typically find them in desert areas, such as The Stillsands.

Stats and Perks:

Hunter Arrows	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III
Impact	15	19	22	29
Tear	25	35	45	64

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III
Stealth Damage	+25%	+25%	+65%	+65%

Remember, the 'Stealth Damage' perk is the star here, boosting your damage against enemies who haven't spotted you yet. It's a great perk, but keep in mind what I said about the base damage – it's best used when you can really capitalize on that surprise attack.

Ammo Types:

Icon	Name	Effect
	Hunter Arrows	Deals Impact and Tear damage

These are your standard arrows. They're decent for taking down smaller critters or stripping components off machines, but don't expect them to be your heavy hitters against the bigger threats.