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How to Get the Delta Sharpshot Bow: Ammo and Stats

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The Delta Sharpshot Bow is one of the Sharpshot 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 Delta Sharpshot Bow

Buy from Merchants

Merchant Location
Horizon Forbidden West Delta Sharpshot 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
・Clamberjaw Circulator Clamberjaw Circulator x1

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Delta Sharpshot Bow Overview

Delta Sharpshot Bow Basic Information

Delta Sharpshot Bow Information
Horizon Forbidden West Delta Sharpshot Bow Weapon
Description Used by Quen soliders, this fast-firing, long-range bow inflicts extra damage against unaware targets. It can be upgraded to deal more damage against burning enemies.
Weapon Type Sharpshot Bow
Rarity Very Rare

Delta Sharpshot 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
・Clamberjaw Tail Duster Clamberjaw Tail Duster x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x212
・Thunderjaw Tail Thunderjaw Tail x1
Level 3
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x10
・Large Machine Core Large Machine Core x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x300
・Stormbird Storm Cannon Stormbird Storm Cannon x1
・Thunderjaw Circulator Thunderjaw Circulator x1
Level 4
・Clamberjaw Primary Nerve Clamberjaw Primary Nerve x1
・Large Machine Core Large Machine Core x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x450
・Slitherfang Earthgrinder Slitherfang Earthgrinder x4
・Stormbird Circulator Stormbird Circulator x1
Level 5
・Apex Ravager Heart Apex Ravager Heart x2
・Apex Tremortusk Heart Apex Tremortusk Heart x1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
・Slitherfang Primary Nerve Slitherfang Primary Nerve x1

Delta Sharpshot 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

Delta Sharpshot Bow Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Stealth Damage +15% (Base), +40% (Lvl 4)
Overdraw Damage +25% (Lvl 1)
Burning Energy Damage +10% (Lvl 3), +25% (Lvl 5)

Delta Sharpshot Bow Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Precision ArrowsPrecision Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage
Strikethrough Precision ArrowsStrikethrough Precision Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage
Advanced Precision ArrowsAdvanced Precision Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Precision Arrows 85 95
Strikethrough Precision Arrows 102 -
Advanced Precision Arrows Locked

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Precision Arrows 91 98
Strikethrough Precision Arrows 109 -
Advanced Precision Arrows Locked

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Precision Arrows 100 102
Strikethrough Precision Arrows 120 -
Advanced Precision Arrows Locked

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Precision Arrows 110 108
Strikethrough Precision Arrows 132 -
Advanced Precision Arrows 187 183

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Precision Arrows 123 114
Strikethrough Precision Arrows 147 -
Advanced Precision Arrows 208 193

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Precision Arrows 140 120
Strikethrough Precision Arrows 168 -
Advanced Precision Arrows 238 204

How to Use the Delta Sharpshot Bow

Long-Range Combat

Sharpshot Bows HFW

The Sharpshot Bow deals the most damage and tear among all the bows in the game and is best used against targets at a far distance. Though they have slow draw speed, they have incredibly high accuracy and range when stationary and shot at full draw.

Strikethrough Precision Arrows

Piercing Ammo HFW

Strikethrough Precision Arrows are a special type of piercing ammo that could not only pierce through armor, but can also pass through enemies and hit other enemies behind it. However, it cannot tear off components.

How to Craft Strikethrough Precision Arrows: Materials and Compatible Weapons

Deal More Damage in Stealth and Against Burning Enemies

Critical Hits HFW

This weapon has a perk which allows you to deal more damage while in stealth, and when upgraded, you also gain a perk which lets you deal more damage against Burning enemies. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.

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