Learn where to find and how to upgrade the Death-Seeker's Shadow legendary Hunter Bow in Horizon Forbidden West, including its stats, perks, and upgrade materials.
Where to Get:
To acquire the Death-Seeker's Shadow, you must first complete the story mission "The Kulrut." After this, travel to The Maw of the Arena and speak with the NPCs Kalla and Dukkah. You do not need to complete the errand to reopen the Arena; simply speaking to them grants access to Dukkah's wares. Dukkah is marked on your map with a medal icon. Select the "Trade Medals" option to view her inventory, where the Death-Seeker's Shadow can be purchased for 80 Arena Medals.
Stats:
The Death-Seeker's Shadow offers significant Impact, Tear, and Shock damage, with stats that increase with each upgrade rank.
| Ammo Type | Stat | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | Rank V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Hunter Arrows | Impact | 52 | 52 | 55 | 57 | 62 | 69 |
| Tear | 207 | 214 | 225 | 242 | 258 | 279 | |
| Advanced Shock Hunter Arrows | Shock | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 45 |
| Shock Buildup | 211 | 219 | 230 | 247 | 264 | 286 | |
| Targeting Hunter Arrows | Targeting Arrow | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Perks:
| Perk | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | Rank V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Hit Chance | 5% | 5% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Shocked Enemy Damage | 10% | 10% | 10% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Knockdown Damage | – | – | – | 15% | 40% | 40% |
| Critical Hit Damage | – | – | – | – | 15% | 40% |
- Critical Hit Chance: Increases the chance to land a Critical Hit.
- Shocked Enemy Damage: Increases Impact and Explosive damage against enemies in the Shocked state.
- Knockdown Damage: Increases damage against knocked down enemies.
- Critical Hit Damage: Increases Critical Hit damage.
How to Use:
The Death-Seeker's Shadow is highly effective for its high Tear damage, useful for breaking off machine components, and its ability to quickly inflict the Shocked status. It's particularly recommended for enemies weak to Shock. The Targeting Hunter Arrows are best used for overriding machines.
How to Upgrade:
Upgrading the Death-Seeker's Shadow requires various machine parts and Metal Shards. Here's a breakdown of the costs and materials for each rank:
| Rank | Effect | Upgrade Cost |
|---|---|---|
| I | Increased Weapon Stats | 600x Metal Shards, 1x Luminous Brainstem, 2x Slitherfang Primary Nerve, 5x Slitherfang Earthgrinder, 2x Tideripper Circulator |
| II | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot | 800x Metal Shards, 2x Luminous Brainstem, 2x Tideripper Primary Nerve, 3x Tideripper Tail Fin, 2x Thunderjaw Primary Nerve |
| III | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Perk 3 Unlocked | 1000x Metal Shards, 3x Luminous Brainstem, 1x Apex Thunderjaw Heart, 3x Thunderjaw Tail, 10x Tremortusk Tusk |
| IV | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Perk 4 Unlocked | 1200x Metal Shards, 4x Luminous Brainstem, 2x Tremortusk Circulator, 1x Apex Tremortusk Heart, 2x Fireclaw Sac Webbing |
| V | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot | 1500x Metal Shards, 5x Luminous Brainstem, 2x Slaughterspine Circulator, 2x Apex Fireclaw Heart, 1x Apex Slaughterspine Heart |
Upgrade Materials Breakdown:
- Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
- Luminous Brainstem: Very rare drop from most powerful and advanced machines.
- Slitherfang Primary Nerve: Rare drop from a Slitherfang.
- Slitherfang Earthgrinder: Detach the Earthgrinder (gears on the front) from a Slitherfang before destroying it.
- Tideripper Circulator: Uncommon drop from a Tideripper.
- Tideripper Primary Nerve: Rare drop from a Tideripper.
- Tideripper Tail Fin: Very rare component from a Tideripper. Must be detached before the machine is destroyed.
- Thunderjaw Primary Nerve: Rare drop from a Thunderjaw.
- Apex Thunderjaw Heart: Guaranteed drop from an Apex Thunderjaw.
- Thunderjaw Tail: Legendary component from a Thunderjaw. .
- Tremortusk Tusk: Legendary drop from Tremortusks. .
- Tremortusk Circulator: Uncommon drop from a Tremortusk.
- Apex Tremortusk Heart: Very rare drop from an Apex Tremortusk.
- Fireclaw Sac Webbing: Rare component from a Fireclaw, if you leave the Blaze Unit intact.
- Slaughterspine Circulator: Uncommon drop from a Slaughterspine.
- Apex Fireclaw Heart: Guaranteed drop from an Apex Fireclaw.
- Apex Slaughterspine Heart: Guaranteed drop from Apex Slaughterspine.
100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content