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How to Get the Renegade Warrior Bow: Ammo and Stats

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The Renegade Warrior Bow is one of the Warrior 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 Renegade Warrior Bow

Buy from Merchants

Merchant Location
Horizon Forbidden West Renegade Warrior Bow LocationEnlarge
Merchants Cost
Hunters in Thornmarsh and near the base during the late game
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1249
・Large Machine Core Large Machine Core x1
・Elemental Clawstrider Circulator Elemental Clawstrider Circulator x1

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Renegade Warrior Bow Overview

Renegade Warrior Bow Basic Information

Renegade Warrior Bow Information
Horizon Forbidden West Renegade Warrior Bow Weapon
Description A reliable, short-range Tenakth bow that has a better chance of landing a Critical Hit. It can be upgraded to deal extra damage against Drenched enemies.
Weapon Type Warrior Bow
Rarity Very Rare

Renegade Warrior Bow Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x4
・Medium Machine Core Medium Machine Core x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x127
・Small Machine Core Small Machine Core x4
Level 2
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x6
・Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x212
・Slitherfang Earthgrinder Slitherfang Earthgrinder x2
Level 3
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x10
・Frostclaw Sac Webbing Frostclaw Sac Webbing x2
・Large Machine Core Large Machine Core x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x300
・Slitherfang Circulator Slitherfang Circulator x1
Level 4
・Elemental Clawstrider Primary Nerve Elemental Clawstrider Primary Nerve x1
・Frostclaw Circulator Frostclaw Circulator x1
・Large Machine Core Large Machine Core x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x450
・Scorcher Scanning Ear Scorcher Scanning Ear x3
Level 5
・Apex Thunderjaw Heart Apex Thunderjaw Heart x1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
・Scorcher Primary Nerve Scorcher Primary Nerve x1
・Thunderjaw Tail Thunderjaw Tail x2

Renegade Warrior Bow Coils

Total No. of Coils 3
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 2
Coil 3 Unlock Level Level 5

Renegade Warrior Bow Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Critical Hit Chance +5% (Base), +15% (Lvl 4)
Drenced Enemy Damage +10% (Lvl 3), +25% (Lvl 5)

Renegade Warrior Bow Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Light ArrowsLight Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage
Frost Light ArrowsFrost Light Arrows
Frost IconFrost Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Light Arrows 26 55
Frost Light Arrows 11 28

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Light Arrows 28 56
Frost Light Arrows 12 29

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Light Arrows 32 59
Frost Light Arrows 13 31

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Light Arrows 35 64
Frost Light Arrows 14 33

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Light Arrows 40 69
Frost Light Arrows 17 35

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Light Arrows 47 74
Frost Light Arrows 19 38

How to Use the Renegade Warrior Bow

Short-Range Combat

Warrior Bows HFW

The Warrior Bow is the quickest and most agile among all the bows in the game and is best used against targets at a close distance. They are incredibly fast and can be used effectively even when not fully drawn.

Frost Elemental Damage

Frost Damage HFW

This weapon inflicts Frost damage on enemies, which causes the Brittle state. The Brittle State makes enemies more vulnerable to Impact damage. Frost elemental damage is also more effective against some enemies.

What Does Frost Damage Do?

Land More Critical Hits and Deal More Damage Against Drenched Enemies

Critical Hits HFW

This weapon has a perk which makes it easier to land critical hits on your enemies, and when upgraded, it gains a perk while lets you deal more damage to drenched enemies. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.

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Currently UnavailableCarja Behemoth Short Bow Warrior BowWarrior Bow Shock Warrior BowShock Warrior Bow
Swift Warrior BowSwift Warrior Bow Acid Warrior BowAcid Warrior Bow Shearing Warrior BowShearing Warrior Bow
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Deathrattle Warrior BowDeathrattle Warrior Bow Renegade Warrior BowRenegade Warrior Bow Firestorm Warrior BowFirestorm Warrior Bow
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