Sharpshot Bow (Uncommon)

Learn how to get the Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West! Find out where to buy it, its stats, upgrade costs, and how to use its powerful long-range shots.

Alright, let's talk about the Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. You might remember this beauty from the first game – it's all about those precise, powerful shots from way out there. Think of it as your go-to for sniping components off machines before they even know what hit them. It's not the fastest bow, but man, does it hit hard!

You'll find this bow available for purchase after you've progressed a bit in the main story. Specifically, you need to complete the main quest called To the Brink. Once that's done, two merchants will start stocking it: Hakund in Chainscrape and the Hunter in Barren Light.

How to Get the Sharpshot Bow

You can snag the Sharpshot Bow from merchants in The Daunt. Here's a breakdown of the cost:

So, the price is 127 Metal Shards and a Charger Circulator. If you don't have a Charger Circulator handy, don't sweat it. Just hunt down some Chargers until one drops. You don't need to do anything special like targeting specific parts; just take them down, and hope for the best. It's an uncommon drop, so it might take a few tries.

How to Use the Sharpshot Bow

This bow is basically your sniper rifle in Aloy's arsenal. While it's not the quickest to fire, its strength lies in its incredible range and damage output. This makes it perfect for a stealthy approach, letting you pick off targets from a distance without drawing too much attention. The slow draw speed is the trade-off for that long-range power, and its ammo can be a bit pricier and less plentiful than other arrow types.

Because it deals high Impact damage and lower Tear damage, the Sharpshot Bow is more about destroying components outright rather than ripping them off. So, if your goal is pure destruction from afar, this is your bow.

How to Upgrade the Sharpshot Bow

Upgrading the Sharpshot Bow is pretty straightforward, as you'd expect from an uncommon weapon. Most of the materials you need are pretty common. The only thing that might give you a slight pause is the Burrower Soundshell. You can only get this by removing it from a Burrower, so keep an eye out for those machines.

Here's a look at the upgrade costs:

When a Burrower rears up, it often exposes its chest area, which is where the Soundshell is located. Just wait for that moment, and aim carefully!

Sharpshot Bow Stats

Here are the base stats and how they improve with upgrades:

Sharpshot Bow Perks

Good news – the Sharpshot Bow doesn't have any unique perks tied to it, which simplifies things!

Sharpshot Bow Ammo Types

The Sharpshot Bow is exclusively equipped with Precision Arrows. These pack a punch with both Impact and Tear damage. Just a heads-up, these arrows are more expensive to craft than standard Hunter Arrows, requiring Machine Muscle and yielding fewer arrows per craft. They're not prohibitively expensive, but you'll want to be a bit more mindful of your ammo count compared to other arrow types.