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Horizon Forbidden West

Acid Warrior Bow (Rare)

By
Shane Williams

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

Overview of the Acid Warrior Bow.

Acid Warrior Bow Description

Designed to deliver quick Acid payloads at close range, this exceptional bow can be upgraded to deliver Frost payloads and extra damage while using Concentration.

How to Get the Acid Warrior Bow

Location Cost
Plainsong Hunter Metal Shards x549, Bristleback Circulator x1

You can purchase the Acid Warrior Bow from the Hunter who has set up camp at Plainsong. You’ll need a Bristleback Circulator which is an uncommon drop from Bristlebacks.

How to Use the Acid Warrior Bow

The Acid Warrior Bow is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Shock or Acid Damage. A great way to use this weapon is to alternate through the different ammo types, so start with the Shock Arrows to temporarily stun the Machine, then switch over to the Acid Arrows to weaken the armor before using a different weapon with Impact damage to finish it off.

How to Upgrade the Acid Warrior Bow

Rank Effect Cost
I Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2
II Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Bristleback Tusk x1, Snapmaw Sac Webbing x1
III Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Snapmaw Circulator x1
IV Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Sunwing Shield Caster x2, Snapmaw Primary Nerve x1

Acid 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.

Acid Warrior Bow Rank II Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Bristleback Tusk - Legendary Drop from Bristlebacks.
  • Snapmaw Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Snapmaws.

Aloy tests out her new Acid Warrior Bow.

Acid Warrior Bow Rank III Upgrades

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

Acid Warrior Bow Rank IV Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
  • Sunwing Shield Caster - Rare Drop from Sunwings.
  • Snapmaw Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Snapmaws.

Acid Warrior Bow Stats

Acid Light Arrows Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Acid_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Acid Damage 8 9 10 12 14
Acid_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Acid Buildup 20 22 23 26 31
Shock Light Arrows Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Shock_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Damage 8 9 11 12 14
Shock_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Buildup 21 22 24 26 32

Acid Warrior Bow Perks

Perk Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Concentration_Damage_Horizon_Forbidden_West.jpg Concentration Damage +10% +10% +10% +10% +25%

Acid Warrior Bow Ammo Types

Icon Name Effect
Light_Acid_Arrows_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Acid Light Arrows Deals Acid Acid_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage and Acid Acid_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Buildup
Shock_Light_Arrows_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Light Arrows Deals Shock Shock_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage and Shock Shock_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png 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
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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
    • Black Boxe

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