Warrior Bow (Uncommon)

Learn how to get, use, and upgrade the Uncommon Warrior Bow in Horizon Forbidden West. Discover its stats, perks, and ammo types to dominate close-range combat against machines.

Alright, let's talk about the Warrior Bow! This is one of the first bows you'll likely get your hands on in Horizon Forbidden West, and it's a solid choice for getting up close and personal with smaller machines. Think of it as your go-to for quick, rapid fire when you need to take down a threat fast.

Where to Get It: You can snag this bow pretty early on. Just head over to Chainscrape, one of the first settlements you'll visit. Look for the Hunter there – they'll have the Warrior Bow available for purchase. It'll cost you 149 Metal Shards.

How to Use It: Because it fires so quickly, the Warrior Bow really shines in close-quarters combat. It's not about massive damage per shot, but about overwhelming smaller machines with a barrage of arrows. Keep that in mind as you're fighting!

Warrior Bow Upgrades

You can upgrade the Warrior Bow through three ranks, and each rank will boost its stats. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need:

Rank	Effect	Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats	Metal Shards x50, Braided Wire x1
II	Increased Weapon Stats	Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x1, Scrounger Circulator x1
III	Increased Weapon Stats. Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x95, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x1, Scrounger Spark Coil x1

Rank I Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards: You'll get these from pretty much any machine you defeat.
• Braided Wire: Also a common drop from all machines.

Rank II Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards: Common drop.
• Braided Wire: Common drop.
• Scrounger Circulator: This is an uncommon drop you'll get from Scroungers.

Rank III Upgrade Materials:

• Metal Shards: Common drop.
• Braided Wire: Common drop.
• Small Machine Core: You can get this uncommon drop from smaller machines, like the Grazer.
• Scrounger Spark Coil: This one's a bit rarer, dropping from Scroungers.

Warrior Bow Stats

Here's how the stats for the Warrior Bow improve with each upgrade:

Light Arrows	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III
Impact	12	14	18	22
Tear	20	24	29	36

As you can see, the Impact and Tear stats get a nice boost with each rank, making it more effective as you progress.

Warrior Bow Perks

Good news and bad news here: the Warrior Bow doesn't unlock any special Perks as you upgrade it. But don't let that discourage you; its strength is in its rapid fire!

Warrior Bow Ammo Types

Currently, the Warrior Bow only uses one type of ammo:

Icon	Name	Effect
	Light Arrows	Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage

So, keep those Light Arrows stocked and you'll be ready for anything!