Firestorm Warrior Bow (Very Rare)

Learn how to acquire, use, and upgrade the powerful Firestorm Warrior Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. This guide covers its stats, perks, and ammo types for maximum combat effectiveness.

Alright, let's talk about the Firestorm Warrior Bow. This thing is a seriously cool piece of gear, gifted to you by the Desert Clan's commander. It's a short-range powerhouse that fires elemental payloads super fast. Plus, you can even upgrade it to use Shock Arrows and get a sweet damage boost after a melee hit. Definitely worth getting your hands on!

How to Get It:

So, how do you snag this awesome bow? You'll need to complete the main quest The Eye of the Earth first. Once that's done, head back to Jetakka in Arrowhand. He'll have a side quest for you called The Wound in the Sand. Finish that up, and then you can grab another side quest from him, The Gate of the Vanquished. Completing that last one is what finally rewards you with the Firestorm Warrior Bow.

How to Use It:

This bow really shines against those bigger machines that are weak to Fire, Acid, and Shock damage. Here's a killer combo: start by peppering your target with Fire Arrows to get that damage-over-time effect going. Then, switch to Shock Arrows to temporarily stun them – super useful for getting some breathing room or landing critical hits. Finally, finish them off with Acid Arrows to really break down their armor. It's a fantastic way to control the fight and maximize your damage output.

Upgrading the Firestorm Warrior Bow:

You'll definitely want to upgrade this bow to get the most out of it. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need:

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

Rank I Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards - You'll get these from pretty much any machine you take down.
• Braided Wire - Also a common drop from most machines.
• Small Machine Core - You'll find these more often on smaller machines like Grazers.
• Medium Machine Core - These are rarer drops from medium-sized machines, like Scorcher.

Rank II Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards - Still common drops.
• Braided Wire - Still common drops.
• Shell-Walker Lightning Gun - These are very rare drops from Shell-Walkers.
• Bellowback Sac Webbing - You'll get these as rare drops from Bellowbacks.

Rank III Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards - Common drops.
• Braided Wire - Common drops.
• Large Machine Core - These are rare drops from larger machines, like Fireclaws.
• Bellowback Circulator - Uncommon drops from Bellowbacks.
• Stalker Stealth Generator - These are legendary drops from Stalkers.

Rank IV Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards - Common drops.
• Large Machine Core - Rare drops from large machines like Fireclaws.
• Stalker Circulator - Uncommon drops from Stalkers.
• Rollerback Hammer Tail - These are legendary drops from Rollerbacks.
• Shell-Walker Primary Nerve - Uncommon drops from Shell-Walkers.

Rank V Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards - Common drops.
• Luminous Brainstem - You'll need to hunt down some of the toughest machines in the Forbidden West for these, like Behemoths and Tiderippers. They're very rare drops.
• Rollerback Primary Nerve - Rare drops from Rollerbacks.
• Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing - Rare drops from Clawstriders.
• Apex Behemoth Heart - These are very rare drops from Apex Behemoths.

Stats Breakdown:

Here's how the stats stack up as you upgrade:

Fire Light Arrows:

	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Fire Damage	11	12	13	15	17	20
Fire Buildup	29	30	32	34	36	39

Acid Light Arrows:

	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Acid Damage	11	12	14	15	17	20
Acid Buildup	29	31	32	35	37	40

Shock Light Arrows:

	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Shock Damage	11	12	14	16	18	21
Shock Buildup	30	31	33	36	38	41

Perks:

The perks get pretty sweet as you rank up:

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Critical Hit Damage	+15%	+15%	+15%	+15%	+40%	+40%
Melee Follow Up	–	–	+15%	+15%	+15%	+40%

Ammo Types:

• Fire Light Arrows: Deals Fire Damage and Fire Buildup.
• Acid Light Arrows: Deals Acid Damage and Acid Buildup.
• Shock Light Arrows: Deals Shock Damage and Shock Buildup.

So there you have it! The Firestorm Warrior Bow is a fantastic addition to your arsenal, especially for taking down those tougher, fire-vulnerable machines. Happy hunting!