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Horizon Forbidden West

Firestorm Warrior Bow (Very Rare)

By
Shane Williams

Information about the Firestorm Warrior Bow in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Firestorm Warrior Bow are.

Overview of the Firestorm Warrior Bow.

Firestorm Warrior Bow Description

Gifted by the Desert Clan’s commander, this short-range bow fires quick elemental payloads. Can be upgraded to use Shock Arrows and deal extra damage after a successful melee hit.

How to Get the Firestorm Warrior Bow

Location
Complete The Gate of the Vanquished

Once you’ve completed The Eye of the Earth Main Quest you’ll gain access to The Wound in the Sand Side Quest from Jetakka in Arrowhand, then after completion you’ll be able to accept The Gate of the Vanquished Side Quest from the same place which will reward you with the Firestorm Warrior Bow.

How to Use the Firestorm Warrior Bow

The Firestorm Warrior Bow is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Fire, Acid and Shock Damage. A great way to use this weapon is to start with the Fire Arrows to put a DoT on the Machine, then switch over to Shock Arrows which will temporarily stun the Machine. Finally, use the Acid Arrows to weaken the machine’s armor.

How to Upgrade the Firestorm Warrior Bow

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

Firestorm Warrior Bow Rank I Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.
  • Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.

Firestorm Warrior Bow Rank II Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Shell-Walker Lightning Gun - Very Rare Drop from Shell-Walkers.
  • Bellowback Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Bellowbacks.

Firestorm Warrior Bow Rank III Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
  • Bellowback Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Bellowbacks.
  • Stalker Stealth Generator - Legendary Drop from Stalkers.

Aloy tests out her new Firestorm Warrior Bow.

Firestorm Warrior Bow Rank IV Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines
  • Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
  • Stalker Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Stalkers.
  • Rollerback Hammer Tail - Legendary from Rollerbacks.
  • Shell-Walker Primary Nerve - Uncommon Drop from Shell-Walkers.

Firestorm Warrior Bow Rank V Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines
  • Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
  • Rollerback Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Rollerbacks.
  • Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Clawstriders.
  • Apex Behemoth Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Behemoths.

Firestorm Warrior Bow Stats

Fire Light Arrows Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Fire_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Fire Damage 11 12 13 15 17 20
Fire_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Fire Buildup 29 30 32 34 36 39
Acid Light Arrows Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Acid_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Acid Damage 11 12 14 15 17 20
Acid_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Acid Buildup 29 31 32 35 37 40
Shock Light Arrows Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Shock_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Damage 11 12 14 16 18 21
Shock_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Buildup 30 31 33 36 38 41

Firestorm Warrior Bow Perks

Perks Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
hfw_critical_hit_damage_icon.jpg Critical Hit Damage +15% +15% +15% +15% +40% +40%
hfw_melee_follow_up_icon.jpg Melee Follow Up +15% +15% +15% +40%

Firestorm Warrior Bow Ammo Types

Icon Name Effect
Fire_Ammo_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Fire Light Arrows Deals Fire Damage and Fire Buildup
Light_Acid_Arrows_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Acid Light Arrows Deals Acid Damage and Acid Buildup
Horizon_FW_Shock_Arrow_Icon.png Shock Light Arrows Deals Shock Damage and Shock Buildup
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    16 February 2022
  • Last Updated
    31 March 2022
    Version History
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This guide for Horizon Forbidden West includes the following:

  • A Walkthrough for Main Quest
  • A Guide for all Errands, Side Quests and Cauldrons
  • An in depth analysis for Weapons and Armor.
  • Information on all new and returning Machines
  • How to find and complete all four Melee Pits
  • How to unlock and complete all stages of the Arena
  • How to find and override all five Tallnecks
  • Locations on all Collectibles
    • Ornaments
    • War Totems
    • Vista Points
    • Survey Drones
    • Signal Towers
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