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Delta Sharpshot Bow (Very Rare)
Horizon Forbidden West

Delta Sharpshot Bow (Very Rare)

Learn how to get and upgrade the Delta Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. This Very Rare weapon excels at stealth and overdraw damage, with bonuses against burning enemies.

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Learn how to get and upgrade the Delta Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. This Very Rare weapon excels at stealth and overdraw damage, with bonuses against burning enemies.

The Delta Sharpshot Bow is a Very Rare weapon in Horizon Forbidden West, favored by Quen soldiers for its fast firing speed and long range. It deals extra damage to unaware targets and can be upgraded to deal more damage against Burning enemies.

How to Get the Delta Sharpshot Bow

You can purchase the Delta Sharpshot Bow from the Hunter in Thornmarsh. To access Thornmarsh and other merchants selling this bow, you must complete the main quest "The Eye of the Earth."

Location Cost
Thornmarsh Hunter 1249x Metal Shards + 1x Clamberjaw Circulator + 1x Large Machine Core

Clamberjaws, the source of the Clamberjaw Circulator, can be found at a machine site west of the Tallneck: The Stand of the Sentinels.

How to Use the Delta Sharpshot Bow

This bow specializes in dealing high Impact damage and significant Tear damage. It offers access to Strikethrough Precision Arrows and Advanced Precision Arrows, making it effective for hunting midweight machines. Its perks include bonuses to Stealth Damage, Overdraw Damage, and Burning Enemy Damage. When fully upgraded, it can unlock up to three Coil Slots.

How to Upgrade the Delta Sharpshot Bow

Rank Effect Upgrade Cost
I Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement 127x Metal Shards, 4x Braided Wire, 4x Small Machine Core, 1x Medium Machine Core
II Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocks Coil Slot 212x Metal Shards, 6x Braided Wire, 2x Clamberjaw Tail Duster, 1x Thunderjaw Tail
III Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks New Ammo 300x Metal Shards, 10x Braided Wire, 1x Large Machine Core, 1x Thunderjaw Circulator, 2x Stormbird Storm Cannon
IV Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement 450x Metal Shards, 2x Large Machine Core, 1x Stormbird Circulator, 4x Slitherfang Earthgrinder, 1x Clamberjaw Primary Nerve
V Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot 600x Metal Shards, 1x Luminous Brainstem, 1x Slitherfang Primary Nerve, 2x Apex Ravager Heart, 1x Apex Tremortusk Heart

Upgrade Component Notes:

  • Clamberjaw Tail Duster: Very Rare drop from Clamberjaws (west of The Stand of the Sentinels). Must be detached.
  • Thunderjaw Tail: Legendary drop from Thunderjaws. Must be detached.
  • Stormbird Storm Cannon: Legendary drop from Stormbirds (mountains southeast of Cliffwatch, or western islands). Must be detached.
  • Slitherfang Earthgrinder: Very Rare drop from Slitherfangs (spawn after "The Kulrut" main quest, northern The Stillsands). Must be detached.
  • Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare drop from Heavyweight machines, Scorchers, Apex Frostclaws, and Specters.
  • Apex Ravager Heart: Very Rare drop from Apex Ravagers.
  • Apex Tremortusk Heart: Very Rare drop from Apex Tremortusks.

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