Hardweave Sharpshot Bow (Rare)

Learn how to acquire the Hardweave Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West, including its location, cost, and upgrade materials. A rare sharpshot bow with long-range damage perks.

The Hardweave Sharpshot Bow is a Rare Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West that can be purchased early in the game. It excels at dealing damage from long distances.

Where to Buy: The Hardweave Sharpshot Bow can be purchased from the Hunter in Plainsong.

Cost: 549 Metal Shards + 1x Grazer Circulator

The Grazer Circulator is an Uncommon drop from Grazers, which can be found northeast and northwest of Plainsong. To access merchants selling this bow, you must complete the quest 'The Embassy'.

Hardweave Sharpshot Bow - Stats and Perks

Compared to other Rare Sharpshot Bows, the Hardweave Sharpshot Bow has lower base damage and fewer perks. However, its primary perk, Long-Range Damage, significantly increases damage dealt to enemies 30m or more away, making it an excellent sniping weapon.

Ammo Type	Base Impact	Base Tear
Precision Arrows	68	50

Perk	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Long-Range Damage	-	+15%	+15%	+15%	+40%
Overdraw Damage	-	-	+15%	+15%	+15%

The bow can unlock up to two Coil Slots.

Hardweave Sharpshot Bow - Upgrades

Upgrading the Hardweave Sharpshot Bow 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, 1x Perk Improvement	75x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 2x Small Machine Core
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	112x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 1x Bellowback Sac Webbing, 1x Grazer Rotor Horn
III	Increased Weapon Stats	150x Metal Shards, 3x Braided Wire, 2x Medium Machine Core, 1x Lancehorn Circulator
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	250x Metal Shards, 6x Braided Wire, 3x Medium Machine Core, 1x Lancehorn Primary Nerve, 1x Rollerback Hammer Tail

Upgrade Materials:

• Small Machine Core: Uncommon drop from Lightweight machines.
• Bellowback Sac Webbing: Rare component from Bellowbacks (avoid destroying the Cargo Refining Sac).
• Grazer Rotor Horn: Rare component from Grazers (must be detached before the machine is destroyed).
• Medium Machine Core: Rare drop from Midweight machines.
• Lancehorn Circulator: Uncommon drop from Lancehorns.
• Lancehorn Primary Nerve: Uncommon drop from Lancehorns.
• Rollerback Hammer Tail: Legendary component from Rollerbacks (must be detached before the machine is destroyed). Rollerbacks can be found southwest of Saltbite.