Knockdown Sharpshot Bow (Uncommon)

Learn how to get the Knockdown Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. Find out its location, cost, and how to use its unique ammo to knock down enemies.

Alright, let's talk about the Knockdown Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. This is an Uncommon weapon, and while it's not a massive leap from the base Sharpshot Bow, it's got a neat trick up its sleeve: Knockdown Precision Arrows. These arrows don't hit as hard as regular ones, but they're fantastic for staggering enemies and getting them on the ground, which opens them up for follow-up attacks or Silent Strikes. You can grab it from a Hunter in Barren Light, but remember, you'll need to have finished the main quest [To the Brink] before any merchants will even talk to you.

To buy it, you'll need 149 Metal Shards and a Burrower Circulator. Burrowers drop these pretty frequently, so you shouldn't have too much trouble farming one if you don't already have it.

How to Upgrade the Knockdown Sharpshot Bow

Like most weapons, you can upgrade the Knockdown Sharpshot Bow to improve its stats and unlock new perks. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need:

Rank I

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats
• Cost: 50x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire

Rank II

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement (Unlocks +10% Knockdown Damage)
• Cost: 75x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire, 1x Leapslasher Circulator

Rank III

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocks Coil Slot
• Cost: 95x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 1x Small Machine Core, 1x Leapslasher Spark Coil

Ammo Types

The Knockdown Sharpshot Bow comes with two ammo types:

• Knockdown Precision Arrows: These deal less Impact and Tear damage but have a high chance of knocking enemies down. Aim for unarmored body shots for the best results.
• Precision Arrows: These are your standard, high-damage arrows, great for long-range stealth attacks.

Stats and Perks

Here's a look at the bow's stats and how its perks improve over ranks:

Stats

Perks

The Knockdown Damage perk, unlocked at Rank II, gives you a bonus when a target is knocked prone, making those special arrows even more effective.