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How to Get the Sun-Touched Hunter Bow: Ammo and Stats

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The Sun-Touched Hunter Bow is one of the Hunter Bow Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to find out how to get the weapon, how to use it in combat, how to upgrade it, the types of ammo it uses, and its stats, including damage, perks, and rarity.

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How to Get the Sun-Touched Hunter Bow

Buy from Merchants

Merchant Location
Horizon Forbidden West Sun-Touched Hunter Bow LocationEnlarge
Merchants Cost
Hunters in Hunting Grounds: Plainsong, Thornmarsh, and Scalding Spear
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x945
・Tracker Burrower Circulator Tracker Burrower Circulator x1

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Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Overview

Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Basic Information

Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Information
Horizon Forbidden West Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Weapon
Description A trophy kept by the Tenakth, this mid-range Carja bow has an increased chance of landing extra powerful Critical Hits.
Weapon Type Hunter Bow
Rarity Rare

Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x75
・Small Machine Core Small Machine Core x2
Level 2
・Bellowback Sac Webbing Bellowback Sac Webbing x1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Lancehorn Drill Horn Lancehorn Drill Horn x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x112
Level 3
・Bellowback Circulator Bellowback Circulator x1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x3
・Medium Machine Core Medium Machine Core x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x150
Level 4
・Bellowback Primary Nerve Bellowback Primary Nerve x1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x6
・Medium Machine Core Medium Machine Core x3
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x250
・Rollerback Hammer Tail Rollerback Hammer Tail x2

Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Coils

Total No. of Coils 2
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 4

Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Critical Hit Chance +5% (Base), +15% (Lvl 4)
Critical Hit Damage +15% (Lvl 1), +40% (Lvl 4)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 2)

Sun-Touched Hunter Bow Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Hunter ArrowsHunter Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage
Fire Hunter ArrowsFire Hunter Arrows
Fire IconFire Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 28 55
Fire Hunter Arrows 9 55

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 28 55
Fire Hunter Arrows 9 55

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 28 55
Fire Hunter Arrows 9 55

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 28 55
Fire Hunter Arrows 9 55

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 28 55
Fire Hunter Arrows 9 55

How to Use the Sun-Touched Hunter Bow

Mid-Range Combat

Hunter Bows HFW

The Hunter Bow is the most versatile among all the bows in the game and is best used against targets at a medium distance. They have moderate speed and accuracy, and inflict an average amount of damage and tear compared to other weapons.

Fire Elemental Damage

Fire Damage HFW

This weapon inflicts Fire damage on enemies, which causes the Burning state. The Burning State inflicts additional damage to enemies over time. Fire elemental damage is also more effective against some enemies.

What Does Fire Damage Do?

Land More Effective Critical Hits

Critical Hits HFW

This weapon has perks which make it easier to land critical hits on your enemies. These critical hits also deal more damage. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.

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List of All Hunter Bow Weapons

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