Learn how to get, use, and upgrade the Purgewater Hunter Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. Discover its stats, perks, and ammo types for effective combat.
The Purgewater Hunter Bow is a rare Hunter Bow in Horizon Forbidden West, known for its ability to deliver Purgewater and Acid payloads. It can be purchased from a Hunter in Scalding Spear.
How to Get:
- Location: Scalding Spear Hunter
- Cost: 632 Metal Shards + 1x Lancehorn Circulator
You can purchase this bow from merchants in the western half of the Forbidden West after completing the quest 'The Eye of the Earth'.
How to Use:
- The bow's primary function is delivering Purgewater Arrows, making it an early source of Purgewater.
- It can also utilize Acid Arrows.
- Its damage output is moderate, making it most valuable for its elemental effects.
- Perks:
- Melee Follow Up: Increases bow attack damage after a successful melee attack.
- Overdraw Damage: Deals extra damage with overdrawn shots (common to Hunter Bows).
How to Upgrade:
| Rank | Effect | Upgrade Cost |
|---|---|---|
| I | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | 75x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 2x Small Machine Core |
| II | Increased Weapon Stats | 112x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 1x Snapmaw Sac Webbing, 1x Lancehorn Drill Horn |
| III | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | 150x Metal Shards, 3x Braided Wire, 2x Medium Machine Core, 1x Snapmaw Circulator |
| IV | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot | 250x Metal Shards, 6x Braided Wire, 3x Medium Machine Core, 1x Snapmaw Primary Nerve, 4x Stalker Stealth Generator |
Upgrade Materials:
- Rank I: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, Small Machine Core
- Rank II: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, Snapmaw Sac Webbing (avoid destroying Chillwater Sac), Lancehorn Drill Horn (detach before destruction)
- Rank III: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, Medium Machine Core, Snapmaw Circulator
- Rank IV: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, Medium Machine Core, Snapmaw Primary Nerve, Stalker Stealth Generator (detach before destruction)
Stats:
| Ammo Type | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgewater Buildup | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Acid Buildup | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Perks Details:
- Melee Follow Up: +15% damage at Rank I, up to +40% at Rank IV.
- Overdraw Damage: Unlocks at Rank III.
Ammo Types:
- Purgewater Hunter Arrows: Deals Purgewater damage and Purgewater Buildup.
- Acid Hunter Arrows: Deals Acid Damage and Acid Buildup.
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