Horizon Forbidden West Best Sharpshot Bows Full List and Locations Guide (2024)

This guide will show you where to get the strongest Sharpshot Bows in Horizon Forbidden West and the Burning Shores expansion, their stats, perks, and upgrade resources needed!

Sharpshot Bows in Horizon Forbidden West are the bows to deal impact damage with (among other things, of course). Unlike what it was in the first game, here you will want to rely a lot more on Sharpshot Bows to deal Impact damage.

We strongly recommend that you read ourguide on how gear works and how to gear up in Horizon Forbidden Westif you are new to the game. It will help you better understand the stats and values each weapon and its upgrade and how they impact your gameplay and combat performance.

What the damage numbers mean

Each bow in the game allows you to utilize different types of arrows. Some deal impact damage, others can freeze, shock or burn the target. Some are ideal for bypassing armor and others are perfect for taring off components from the machines.

When reading the tables below for each bow, you will sometimes see two numbers for one arrow type for the elemental arrows, like this: 25 | 53. The first number is the impact damage the arrow will deal and the second one is the elemental buildup it will cause when it hits the target.

When your focus is to build up an Elemental Status on a machine, you only care what the second number of the arrow’s stat says.

Some weapons have a different icon on the second row, one that looks like a shield. This is the Tear damage. If a machine is weaker to a specific elemental damage, hitting it with an elemental arrow will also cause it to take slightly more Impact damage than the listed in the weapon’s stat. But the difference is marginal.

If a weapon’s ammo type has two numbers that are not elemental, they are usually again Impact and Tear (shield) or Explosive (blow-up) icons.

Sharpshot Bows can’t shoot frost, fire, acid, shock or berserk arrows but the previous information is still very important for any player who wants to understand how the damage numbers work in Horizon Forbidden West.

Interactive Tables

The Ammo Upgrades, Coil and Perks, and Upgrade Costs tables in this guide are interactive. The numbers at the top represent the upgrade levels, click on them to see the requirements and stats at each level.

Very Rare Sharpshot Bows

The Very Rare Warrior Bows are perfect for the mid and late game. Some of them may serve you well past the ending of the story and into the End Game.

Warden Sharpshot Bow

Knocking down enemies, especially the large ones, is very helpful. It allows you to get a big grapple hit on them and follow-up with another energized strike if you have the Machine Grapple Strike.

The Warden Sharpshot Bow allows you to use Advanced Knockdown Precision Arrows.

You can purchase the weapon from Dukkah at the Arena for 54 Hunting Medals.

Ammo Upgrades

139 | 114

41 | 54

Locked

I

145 | 117

43 | 55

Locked

II

160 | 123

47 | 58

Locked

III

176 | 133

52 | 63

93 | 110

IV

196 | 143

58 | 67

104 | 118

V

225 | 153

66 | 72

119 | 126

Coil and Perk Upgrades

+10%

Knockdown Power

+10%

Knockdown Power

+15%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Knockdown Power

+15%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Knockdown Power

+15%

Overdraw Damage

+5%

Critical Hit Chance

+25%

Knockdown Power

+15%

Overdraw Damage

+5%

Critical Hit Chance

+25%

Knockdown Power

+15%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

Critical Hit Chance

Upgrade Costs

Metal Shards

127

Braided Wire

4

Small Machine Core

4

Medium Machine Core

1

Metal Shards

212

Braided Wire

6

Medium Machine Core

1

Shellsnapper Shell Bolt

3

Metal Shards

300

Braided Wire

10

Shellsnapper Circulator

1

Large Machine Core

1

Stormbird Storm Cannon

1

Metal Shards

450

Stormbird Circulator

1

Large Machine Core

2

Ravager Primary Nerve

1

Apex Clamberjaw Heart

2

Metal Shards

600

Thunderjaw Primary Nerve

1

Apex Frostclaw Heart

1

Luminous Brainstem

1

Tremortusk Tusk

8

Delta Sharpshot Bow

The Delta Sharpshot Bow is the only Purple Sharpshot bow in Horizon Forbidden West’s base game that has the ability to shoot Strikethrough Precision Arrows. The only other one is the Blacktide, which is ecslusively for the DLC and only if you pre-ordered the Complete Edition.

It is ideal for shooting at human adversaries as those arrows will go straight through their helmets.

The final Rank V upgrade is not worth it because by the time you will likely be able to obtain a Legendary Sharpshot Bow and you will not need to rely on Strikethrough Arrows much.

You can purchase the Delta Sharpshot Bow from the vendor at Thornmarsh for 1249 Shards, 1 Clamberjaw Circulator and 1 Large Machine Core.

Ammo Upgrades

85 | 95

102

Locked

I

91 | 98

109

Locked

II

100 | 102

120

Locked

III

110 | 108

132

187 | 183

IV

123 | 114

147

208 | 193

V

140 | 120

168

238 | 204

Coil and Perk Upgrades

+15%

Stealth Damage

+15%

Stealth Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

Stealth Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

Stealth Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Burning Enemy Damage

+25%

Stealth Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+25%

Burning Enemy Damage

+25%

Stealth Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+25%

Burning Enemy Damage

Upgrade Costs

Metal Shards

127

Braided Wire

4

Small Machine Core

4

Medium Machine Core

1

Metal Shards

212

Braided Wire

6

Clamberjaw Tail Duster

2

Thunderjaw Tail

1

Metal Shards

300

Braide Wire

10

Thunderjaw Circulator

1

Large Machine Core

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1

Stormbird Storm Cannon

1

Metal Shards

450

Stormbird Circulator

1

Large Machine Core

2

Clamberjaw Primary Nerve

1

Slitherfang Earthgrinder

4

Metal Shards

600

Luminous Brainstem

1

Slitherfang Primary Nerve

1

Apex Ravager Heart

2

Apex Tremortusk Heart

1

Glowblast Sharpshot Bow

The Glowblast Sharpshot Bow is the only weapon in the base game that allows you to use Tear Precision Arrows. This weapon can be useful even in the very late and Endgame to tare off valuable components off of machines. It also has an unlockable Component Tear Perk.

This is one of the few non-legendary weapons well worth the time and effort to fully upgrade. Tearing off components is a challenging task in the late game, especially on higher than Normal difficulties and this bow will make the task considerably easier to farm components.

If you have pre-ordered the game, you will get for free the Blacktide Purple Sharpshot Bow. It is actually better than the Glowblast and can shoot both Tear and Strikethrough arrows.

You can get the Glowblast Sharpshot Bow from the vendor at Thornmarsh for 1035 Shards, 1 Thunderjaw Circulator and 1 Large Machine Core.

Ammo Upgrades

22 | 166

92 | 76

9 | 393

I

25 | 177

103 | 80

10 | 417

II

27 | 186

112 | 85

11 | 439

III

30 | 200

123 | 91

12 | 473

IV

33 | 215

137 | 98

14 | 507

V

37 | 230

156 | 105

16 | 543

Coil and Perk Upgrades

+15%

High Ground Damage

+15%

High Ground Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

High Ground Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

High Ground Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Component Tear

+40%

High Ground Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Component Tear

+40%

High Ground Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+25%

Component Tear

Upgrade Costs

Metal Shards

127

Braided Wire

4

Small Machine Core

4

Greenshine Sliver

1

Metal Shards

212

Braided Wire

8

Greenshine Fragment

1

Greenshine Cluster

1

Metal Shards

300

Braided Wire

8

Large Machine Core

1

Greenshine Chunk

1

Greenshine Cluster

2

Metal Shards

450

Braided Wire

8

Large Machine Core

2

Greenshine Chunk

2

Greenshine Slab

2

Metal Shards

600

Braided Wire

8

Luminous Brainstem

1

Greenshine Chunk

3

Greenshine Slab

3

Blacktide Sharpshot Bow

The Blacktide Sharpshot Bow is a gift for pre-ordering the Complete Edition. This is the best weapon in the game that can shoot Tear Precision Arrows. It also has Strikethrough Arrows.

By the time you get to use it, you will likely already have more powerful Impact damage dealing Sharpshot Bows in your arsenal. It’s a great and very versatile weapon, though. And you get it for free.

You can get the Blacktide Sharpshot Bow from the Hunter at Fleet’s End when you arrive at the Burning Shores. You have to complete the main story of the base game and start the Burning Shores DLC to unlock this region.

Ammo Upgrades

102 | 162

72

Locked

I

112 | 166

79

Locked

II

128 | 173

90

Locked

III

145 | 183

102

9 | 559

IV

166 | 193

117

10 | 590

V

196 | 204

138

12 | 624

Coil and Perk Upgrades

+10%

Concentration Damage

+10%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Reload Speed

+20%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Reload Speed

Upgrade Costs

Metal Shards

127

Braided Wire

4

Small Machine Core

4

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Medium Machine Core

1

Metal Shards

212

Braided Wire

6

Clamnberjaw Tail Duster

2

Thunderjaw Tail

1

Metal Shards

300

Braided Wire

10

Large Machine Core

1

Thunderjaw Circulator

1

Stormbird Storm Cannon

1

Metal Shards

450

Large Machine Core

2

Stormbird Circulator

1

Slitherfang Earthgrinder

4

Clamberjaw Primary Nerve

1

Metal Shards

600

Slitherfang Primary Nerve

1

Apex Ravager Heart

2

Apex Tremortusk Heart

1

Luminous Brainstem

1

Regalla’s Wrath

Regalla’s Wrath has only two types of ammo but don’t let this fool you. Its stats are unmatched by the other Sharpshot Bows of this rarity and considering that its perks increase Overdraw Damage, Reload Speed and Long-Range Damage you have a very strong case for one of the best non-legendary weapons.

You can get this bow for free during the main quest The Wings of the Ten. After defeating Regalla in combat, you will have to decide if she lives or dies. To get Regalla’s Wrath you must choose to kill her, otherwise this weapon will remain locked for the rest of your playthrough.

Ammo Upgrades

150 | 124

106

I

164 | 130

116

II

180 | 137

127

III

198 | 147

140

IV

220 | 158

155

V

251 | 170

177

Coil and Perk Upgrades

+15%

Long-Range Damage

+15%

Long-Range Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

Long-Range Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

Long-Range Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Reload Speed

+25%

Long-Range Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+10%

Reload Speed

+25%

Long-Range Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+25%

Reload Speed

Upgrade Costs

Metal Shards

127

Braided Wire

4

Small Machine Core

4

Medium Machine Core

1

Metal Shards

212

Braided Wire

6

Behemoth Force Loader

1

Scorcher Scanning Ear

1

Metal Shards

300

Braided Wire

10

Scorcher Circulator

1

Large Machine Core

1

Frostclaw Sac Webbing

2

Metal Shards

450

Frostclaw Circulator

1

Large Machine Core

2

Behemoth Primary Nerve

1

Thunderjaw Tail

2

Metal Shards

600

Thunderjaw Primary Nerve

1

Apex Behemoth Heart

2

Apex Tremortusk Heart

1

Luminous Brainstem

1

Legendary Sharpshot Bows

The highest tier weapons in Horizon Forbidden West are the Legendary ones. They are color-coded in “orange” and are usually given to you as a reward of a quest chain. Some can also be purchased from vendors.

Forgefall

The Forgefall is the best and highest tier Sharpshot bow in the base game. This legendary weapon deals massive damage thanks to its ability to use Advanced Precision Arrows. To purchase this weapon, head to the Arena Prize Master Dukkah. It costs 80 Arena Medals.

Ammo Upgrades

179 | 140

25 | 186

51 | 372

I

184 | 155

26 | 204

52 | 407

II

192 | 172

27 | 225

54 | 450

III

201 | 202

28 | 262

57 | 524

IV

217 | 224

31 | 290

61 | 580

V

241 | 243

34 | 315

68 | 629

Coil and Perk Upgrades

+25%

Draw Speed

+10%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Draw Speed

+10%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+40%

Draw Speed

+10%

Concentration Damage

+40%

Overdraw Damage

+40%

Draw Speed

+20%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

Aerial Enemy Damage

+40%

Draw Speed

+20%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+25%

Aerial Enemy Damage

+10%

Shocked Enemy Damage

+40%

Draw Speed

+20%

Concentration Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+25%

Aerial Enemy Damage

+25%

Shocked Enemy Damage

Upgrade Costs

Metal Shards

600

Luminous Brainstem

1

Dreadwing Primary Nerve

2

Dreadwing Metal Fang

5

Slitherfang Circulator

2

Metal Shards

800

Luminous Brainstem

2

Slitherfang Primary Nerve

2

Slitherfang Earthgrinder

6

Stormbird Primary Nerve

2

Metal Shards

1000

Luminous Brainstem

3

Apex Frostclaw heart

1

Frostclaw Sac Webbing

3

Thunderjaw Tail

3

Metal Shards

1200

Luminous Brainstem

4

Thunderjaw Circulator

2

Apex Thunderjaw Heart

1

Apex Snapmaw Heart

3

Metal Shards

1500

Luminous Brainstem

5

Slaughterspine Circulator

2

Apex Tremortusk Heart

2

Apex Slaughterspine Heart

1

Gravesinger’s Lament

The Gravesinger’s Lament is the best Impact damage dealing bow in Horizon Forbidden West and also has Strikethrough Precision Arrows that go right through armor. It’s also relatively easy to upgrade considering how late in the game you get to purchase it. If you play through the story of the DLC, you will have more than enough Brimshine to purchase and fully upgrade it.

This legendary sharpshot bow is only available in the Burning Shores DLC. You can purchase it from the hunter at the main camp Fleet’s End when you arrive there after completing the main story and if you own the DLC. The bow costs 3000 Shards and 8 Brimshine.

189 | 189

133

100 | 156

I

201 | 200

142

106 | 165

II

210 | 211

148

111 | 174

III

218 | 217

154

116 | 179

IV

236 | 242

167

125 | 199

V

263 | 261

185

139 | 215

Coil and Perk Upgrades

+15%

Stealth Damage

+15%

Multiple Enemy Damage

+15%

Stealth Damage

+15%

Multiple Enemy Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+15%

Stealth Damage

+15%

Multiple Enemy Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+25%

Stealth Damage

+40%

Multiple Enemy Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+2%

Instant Brittle Chance

+25%

Stealth Damage

+40%

Multiple Enemy Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+4%

Instant Brittle Chance

+40%

Draw Speed

+25%

Stealth Damage

+40%

Multiple Enemy Damage

+25%

Overdraw Damage

+4%

Instant Brittle Chance

+40%

Draw Speed

Upgrade Costs

Metal Shards

600

Luminous Brainstem

1

Metal Shards

800

Clamberjaw Circulator

1

Luminous Brainstem

1

Metal Shards

1000

Stalker Circulator

2

Luminous Brainstem

2

Brimshine

1

Metal Shards

1200

Apex Ravager Heart

2

Luminous Brainstem

2

Brimshine

2

Metal Shards

1500

Luminous Brainstem

3

Brimshine

3

Apex Bilegut Heart

1