Kue's Sharpshot Bow (Uncommon)

Learn how to obtain Kue's Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West by completing 'The Roots That Bind' side quest. Details on its stats, upgrades, and perks.

Kue's Sharpshot Bow is an Uncommon Sharpshot Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. It is obtained by completing the side quest "The Roots That Bind".

The bow is described as being quick on the draw and best used at shorter ranges for tearing off machine parts, with the ability to land critical hits more often when upgraded. Despite its description, it functions well at long range and can be a significant upgrade over the standard Sharpshot Bow when fully upgraded.

However, it is noted that better alternatives, such as the Hardweave Sharpshot Bow and Slicing Hunter Bow, may be available by the time players reach Riverhymn where Kue's Sharpshot Bow is acquired. It fires Precision Arrows, which are more expensive to craft than Hunter Arrows, and uses Sharpshot Bow Weapon Techniques like Braced Shot.

Unusually for an Uncommon weapon, Kue's Sharpshot Bow has a perk that unlocks Critical Hit Chance +5% at Rank II, and a Coil Slot at Rank III.

How to Get Kue's Sharpshot Bow

You will obtain Kue's Sharpshot Bow upon completing the side quest The Roots That Bind. The bow is given as a reward at the end of the quest.

How to Upgrade Kue's Sharpshot Bow

Rank	Effect	Upgrade Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats	50x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	75x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire, 1x Clawstrider Circulator
III	Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocks Coil Slot	95x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 1x Small Machine Core, 1x Clawstrider Razor Tail

Rank I Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire: Common drop from all machines.

Rank II Upgrade Materials:

• Clawstrider Circulator: Uncommon drop from Clawstriders.

Rank III Upgrade Materials:

• Small Machine Core: Uncommon drop from all Lightweight machines.
• Clawstrider Razor Tail: Legendary drop from Clawstriders. Must be detached before the machine is destroyed.

Kue's Sharpshot Bow Stats

Precision Arrows	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III
Impact	45	56	65	76
Tear	56	64	71	80

Kue's Sharpshot Bow Perks

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III
Critical Hit Chance	-	-	+5%	+5%

Critical Hit Chance: Increases the chance that an attack will deal Critical Damage. Unlocks at Rank II.

Kue's Sharpshot Bow Ammo Types

Icon	Name	Effect
	Precision Arrows	Deals Impact and Tear damage

Precision Arrows: The standard ammunition for Sharpshot Bows. Deals heavy Impact damage and moderate Tear damage. Great for sniping from afar, especially as a stealthy first strike.