How to Get the Sunshot Hunter Bow: Ammo and Stats

The Sunshot 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.

How to Get the Sunshot Hunter Bow

Complete the 4 Salvage Contracts in The Stillsands

This weapon is obtained after completing all 4 of the Salvage Contract Quests given by Runda in The Stillsands. You can complete all four of these quests before returning to Runda to immediately receive the reward.

All Salvage Contracts Locations, Rewards, and Quests

Sunshot Hunter Bow Overview

Sunshot Hunter Bow Basic Information

Sunshot Hunter Bow Information
Description	This unique Carja Bow is designed to be quick on the draw and is most effective against airborne or Corroding enemies at mid-range.
Weapon Type	Hunter Bow
Rarity	Very Rare

Sunshot Hunter Bow Upgrade Costs

Level 1	・ Braided Wire x4 ・ Greenshine Sliver x1 ・ Metal Shards x127 ・ Small Machine Core x4
Level 2	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Cluster x1 ・ Greenshine Fragment x1 ・ Metal Shards x212
Level 3	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Chunk x1 ・ Greenshine Cluster x2 ・ Large Machine Core x1 ・ Metal Shards x300
Level 4	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Chunk x2 ・ Greenshine Slab x2 ・ Large Machine Core x2 ・ Metal Shards x450
Level 5	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Chunk x3 ・ Greenshine Slab x3 ・ Luminous Brainstem x1 ・ Metal Shards x600

Sunshot Hunter Bow Coils

Sunshot Hunter Bow Perks

Sunshot Hunter Bow Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo	Damage Type
Hunter Arrows	Impact Damage
Advanced Hunter Arrows	Impact Damage
Targeting Hunter Arrows	Impact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

How to Use the Sunshot Hunter Bow

Mid-Range Combat

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.

Targeting Hunter Arrows

This Hunter Bow can use Targeting Hunter Arrows, a special ammo type that grants a unique effect. Hit an enemy with one of these arrows to designate them as a target for your overridden machine.

How to Craft Targeting Hunter Arrows: Materials and Compatible Weapons

Best Used Against Corroding or Aerial Enemies

This weapon has perks which make it highly effective against enemies that are in the air or are afflicted with the Corroding state caused by Acid damage. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.

Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides

List of All Weapons

List of All Weapon Types

Other Weapon Lists

List of All Hunter Bow Weapons

Hunter Bow	Fire Hunter Bow	Frost Hunter Bow
Slicing Hunter Bow	Sun-Touched Hunter Bow	Pyre Hunter Bow
Lightning Hunter Bow	Sunshot Hunter Bow	Berserker Hunter Bow
Seeker Hunter Bow	Purgewater Hunter Bow	Vanguard Hunter Bow
Wildfire Hunter Bow	Marshal Hunter Bow	Death-Seeker's Shadow
The Sun Scourge	Tears of the Land-god