The Sun Scourge is part of the Hunter Bow archetype. Hunter Bows are versatile, mid-range weapons with moderate speed and accuracy, and deal average Impact and Tear damage.
The Sun Scourge is the one of two Legendary Hunter Bows within the game, with the other being Death Seeker’s Shadow.
It's one of two Legendary Hunter Bows in the game.
Description
This powerful mid-range bow was crafted by a Tenakth rebel for one purpose: wreak destruction on the Carja Sundom.
Where to get the Sun Scourge Hunter Bow
To get the Sun Scourge Hunter Bow, you must complete all of the Rebel Camps in the game.
This is the page for the Sun Scourge.
This is only accessible towards the end of the game as the last camp is only available once you’ve progressed through quite a bit of the story. You’ll have to take out all of the previous camps to unlock the last one, the First Forge Rebel Camp.
You do not have to complete the Rebel Outposts to get this.
Ammo Types
Name | Effect |
---|---|
Advanced Fire Hunter Arrows | Deals Fire damage |
Advanced Frost Hunter Arrows | Deals Frost damage |
Advanced Acid Hunter Arrows | Deals Acid damage |
Weapon Stats
This weapon can do three types of damage, depending on the type of arrow you’re shooting.
Fire Damage
Level | Damage | Tear |
---|---|---|
Base Level | 37 | 229 |
Level One | 39 | 242 |
Level Two | 41 | 255 |
Level Three | 42 | 273 |
Level Four | 46 | 291 |
Level Five | 51 | 314 |
Frost Damage
Level | Damage | Buildup |
---|---|---|
Base Level | 37 | 233 |
Level One | 40 | 246 |
Level Two | 42 | 260 |
Level Three | 43 | 279 |
Level Four | 47 | 297 |
Level Five | 52 | 321 |
Acid Damage
Level | Damage | Buildup |
---|---|---|
Base Level | 38 | 238 |
Level One | 41 | 253 |
Level Two | 43 | 266 |
Level Three | 44 | 285 |
Level Four | 48 | 304 |
Level Five | 53 | 328 |
Upgrades
Upgrade I: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocked Two Perks
- Metal Shards: The main way to get these is by exploring crates.
- 3x Elemental Clawstrider Heart
- 2x Dreadwing Primary Nerve
- 2x Tideripper Circulator
- 1x Luminous Brainstem
Upgrade II: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocked Coil, Unlocked Perk
- Metal Shards
- 3x Tideripper Tail Fin
- 2x Luminous Brainstem
- 2x Tideripper Primary Nerve
- 2x Stormbird Primary Nerve
Upgrade III: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocked Two Perks
- Metal Shards
- 10x Tremortusk Tusk
- 3x Luminous Brainstem
- 3x Apex Behemoth Heart
- 1x Apex Stormbird Heart
Upgrade IV: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocked Two Perks
- Metal Shards
- 4x Luminous Brainstem
- 2x Fireclaw Sac Webbing
- 2x Tremortusk Circulator
- 1x Apex Tremortusk Heart
Upgrade V: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocked Coil, Unlocked Perk
- Metal Shards
- 5x Luminous Brainstem
- 2x Apex Tideripper Heart
- 2x Slaughterspine Circulator
- 1x Apex Slaughterspine Heart
Perks
There are multiple different perks available for this.
- Instant Brittle Chance (+2% at Base Level, +4% at Level 3)
- Agility Damage (+10% at Base Level, +25% at Level 2)
- Overdraw Damage (+15% at Level 1)
- Reload Speed (+10% at Level 1, +25% at Level 4)
- Aerial Enemy Damage (+15% at Level 4, +40% at Level 5)
Best Use
Because this Hunter Bow is very diverse, it’s suited to any machine that is weak to Fire, Frost, or Acid damage — just be sure to use the right arrows.
Aloy uses the Sun Scourge on a large Machine.
It’s among the most powerful weapons in the game, mostly due its intense Tear damage.
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