Deathrattle Warrior Bow (Very Rare)

Learn how to acquire and upgrade the Deathrattle Warrior Bow in Horizon Forbidden West, a powerful short-range weapon favored by Tenakth skirmishers.

Hey there! So you're looking to get your hands on the Deathrattle Warrior Bow in Horizon Forbidden West? This is a pretty sweet short-range bow that Tenakth skirmishers love to use. It packs a punch, especially when you overdraw it, and you can even upgrade it to deal extra damage to enemies that are knocked down or shocked. Let's get you set up with this awesome weapon!

Where to Find It:

You can snag the Deathrattle Warrior Bow from the Hunter in Thornmarsh. Just head over to their camp, and you'll be able to purchase it. Keep in mind you'll need some specific materials:

• Metal Shards x1437
• Slaughterspine Circulator x1 (This is an Uncommon Drop from Slaughterspines)
• Large Machine Core x1 (This is a Rare Drop from larger machines like Tremortusks)

How to Use It:

This bow really shines against bigger machines, especially those that are weak to Fire Damage. My go-to strategy is to start by hitting them with Fire Arrows to get that Damage over Time effect going. Once they're burning, you can switch to Light Arrows to finish them off. It's a solid combo that works wonders!

Upgrading the Deathrattle Warrior Bow:

To really make this bow sing, you'll want to upgrade it. Each rank increases its stats and unlocks new perks. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need for each rank:

Rank	Effect	Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x127, Braided Wire x4, Small Machine Core x4, Medium Machine Core x1
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x212, Braided Wire x6, Bellowback Sac Webbing x1, Shell-Walker Lightning Gun x2
III	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x300, Braided Wire x10, Large Machine Core x1, Bellowback Circulator x1, Shellsnapper Shell Bolt x3
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x450, Large Machine Core x2, Shellsnapper Circulator x1, Frostclaw Sac Webbing x2, Shell-Walker Primary Nerve x1
V	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x600, Luminous Brainstem x1, Frostclaw Primary Nerve x1, Dreadwing Metal Fang x4, Apex Behemoth Heart x1

Materials for Upgrades:

Here’s a quick look at some of the rarer materials you'll need for those upgrades and where to find them:

• Small Machine Core: Uncommon Drop from small Machines like the Grazer.
• Medium Machine Core: Rare Drop from medium-sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
• Bellowback Sac Webbing: Rare Drop from Bellowbacks.
• Shell-Walker Lightning Gun: Very Rare Drop from Shell-Walkers.
• Large Machine Core: Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
• Bellowback Circulator: Uncommon Drop from Bellowbacks.
• Shellsnapper Shell Bolt: Very Rare Drop from Shellsnappers.
• Shellsnapper Circulator: Uncommon Drop from Shellsnappers.
• Frostclaw Sac Webbing: Rare Drop from Frostclaws.
• Shell-Walker Primary Nerve: Uncommon Drop from Shell-Walkers.
• Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines, like Behemoths and Tiderippers.
• Frostclaw Primary Nerve: Rare Drop from Frostclaws.
• Dreadwing Metal Fang: Very Rare Drop from Dreadwings.
• Apex Behemoth Heart: Very Rare Drop from Apex Behemoths.

Stats and Perks:

As you upgrade, the bow's stats will improve significantly. Here’s what you can expect:

Light Arrows	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Impact Damage	28	31	35	39	45	52
Tear Damage	59	63	66	71	76	82

Fire Light Arrows	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Fire Damage	11	13	14	16	18	21
Fire Buildup	30	32	34	36	39	42

And don't forget the perks! They really add to the bow's effectiveness:

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Overdraw Damage	+25%	+25%	+25%	+25%	+50%	+50%
Knockdown Damage	–	+15%	+15%	+40%	+40%	+40%
Shocked Enemy Damage	–	–	+10%	+10%	+10%	+25%

Ammo Types:

The Deathrattle Warrior Bow uses two types of ammo:

• Light Arrows: Good for general Impact and Tear Damage.
• Fire Light Arrows: Perfect for applying Fire Damage and building up that Fire status effect.

That's all there is to it! With this bow, you'll be taking down machines in no time. Happy hunting!