Horizon Forbidden West is the type game that provides the players with a variety of weapons and weapon types to choose from. As there is a huge roster of enemies that Aloy needs to defeat during the span of the game, the player will go through many types of weapons until they figure the best fit for each enemy.
Weapons are classified according to rarity in the game, and a new rarity classification has been introduced in the latest instalment. These weapons can either be obtained by progressing through the campaign or completing specific tasks in the game. Check out some of the best weapons in Horizon Forbidden West and how to obtain them below:
Sun Scourge
The Sun Scourge is a Legendary hunter bow that will be awarded to the player after clearing out all the rebel camps in the game. After clearing them out, the player will have to complete a final mission and then loot the Sun Scourge bow. This weapon is an extremely helpful as it can provide a lot of damage and also has 3 elemental slots for different types of battles.
Death Seeker’s Shadow
This is the strongest hunter bow in the game and the Death Seeker’s Shadow is classified as a legendary weapon. As it is extremely strong the players can use this bow to easily knock of parts from the machines. This hunter bow also has a special targeted arrow that allows the player to direct the overridden machine towards the oncoming enemies. This weapon can be obtained as one of the legendary weapons from the Arena.
Blast Forge
This is another legendary weapon that can be obtained through the Arena, The Blast Forge is a bolt blaster weapon. This weapon can be extremely advantageous in combat when used correctly. The optimum way to use this weapon would be to use after inflicting certain amount of damage to an enemy from a different type of weapon. Upgrading the weapon to the last level at the work bench would make the player undefeatable while wielding it.
Forgefall
The Forgefall is a legendary Sharpshot bow and this is the last legendary weapon that can be unlocked through the Arena. This weapon is great for ranged attacks and when paired with the focused shot skill, the player can knock down almost any type small enemy with just one shot. The weapon also has a elemental slot, which will allow the player to inflict massive elemental damage to specific enemies.
Skykiller
The Skykiller is a legendary spike thrower, this weapon can be obtained by completing the side quest, The Way Home’ , in Horizon Forbidden West. This Spike thrower will instantly defeat small enemies and will inflict great damage to large enemies, when paired with the Spike Splitter skill, the Skykiller becomes a lethal weapon.
Wings of the Ten
Wings of the Ten is a legendary blast sling that can be acquired by collecting all the black box collectibles in Forbidden West. After obtaining all the 12 black boxes Aloy will have to go near the Arena and talk to a lady, spend some boxes at her shop and then talk to her again to obtain this legendary Blast sling. This will help inflict great explosive damage to the enemies. Other elemental options can be used to make this weapon much stronger.
Ancestor’s Return
The Ancestor’s Return is a legendary Shredder Gauntlet that can be obtained by handing in all the ornaments the players find while completing the Relic Ruins, players will have to collect 8 in total and then head on over to a side quest that opens once all are collected. Completing the side mission will lead to the players acquiring this legendary Shredder Gauntlet.
Tinker’s Pride
The Tinker’s Pride is a legendary Tripcaster that can be obtained by completing all the 4 Hunting Grounds at the best rank in Horizon Forbidden West. It provides the player with protection through a shield and also a stagger beam that will help inflict great Stagger Damage.
