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.

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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¶

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¶

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.

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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	11	12	13	15	17	20
Fire Buildup	29	30	32	34	36	39

Acid Light Arrows	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Acid Damage	11	12	14	15	17	20
Acid Buildup	29	31	32	35	37	40

Shock Light Arrows	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Shock Damage	11	12	14	16	18	21
Shock Buildup	30	31	33	36	38	41

Firestorm Warrior Bow Perks¶

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Critical Hit Damage	+15%	+15%	+15%	+15%	+40%	+40%
Melee Follow Up	–	–	+15%	+15%	+15%	+40%

Firestorm Warrior Bow Ammo Types¶

Icon	Name	Effect
	Fire Light Arrows	Deals Fire Damage and Fire Buildup
	Acid Light Arrows	Deals Acid Damage and Acid Buildup
	Shock Light Arrows	Deals Shock Damage and Shock Buildup