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How to Get the Sunshot Hunter Bow: Ammo and Stats

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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
Horizon Forbidden West Sunshot Hunter Bow Weapon
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
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Sunshot Hunter 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

Sunshot Hunter Bow Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Draw Speed +25% (Base), +65% (Lvl 4)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 1)
Corroding Enemy Damage +10% (Lvl 2), +25% (Lvl 5)
Aerial Enemy Damage +15% (Lvl 3), +40% (Lvl 5)

Sunshot Hunter Bow Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Hunter ArrowsHunter Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage
Advanced Hunter ArrowsAdvanced Hunter Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage
Targeting Hunter ArrowsTargeting Hunter Arrows
Impact IconImpact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 33 73
Advanced Hunter Arrows 44 146
Targeting Hunter Arrows 3 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 35 76
Advanced Hunter Arrows 48 153
Targeting Hunter Arrows 3 -

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 37 81
Advanced Hunter Arrows 53 161
Targeting Hunter Arrows 3 -

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 38 87
Advanced Hunter Arrows 58 174
Targeting Hunter Arrows 3 -

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 38 87
Advanced Hunter Arrows 65 186
Targeting Hunter Arrows 3 -

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Hunter Arrows 38 87
Advanced Hunter Arrows 74 200
Targeting Hunter Arrows 3 -

How to Use the Sunshot 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.

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

Acid Damage HFW

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.

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List of All Hunter Bow Weapons

Hunter BowHunter Bow Fire Hunter BowFire Hunter Bow Frost Hunter BowFrost Hunter Bow
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Lightning Hunter BowLightning Hunter Bow Sunshot Hunter BowSunshot Hunter Bow Berserker Hunter BowBerserker Hunter Bow
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Wildfire Hunter BowWildfire Hunter Bow Marshal Hunter BowMarshal Hunter Bow Death-SeekerDeath-Seeker's Shadow
The Sun ScourgeThe Sun Scourge Tears of the Land-godTears of the Land-god

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2 Anonymous Anonymous almost 4 years

You get this by completing all Salvage Contracts for Runda in The Stillsands (desert area down South).

1 MattB MattB almost 4 years

pretty sure i got this bow as a reward from the salvagers down in the desert area, for completing all their salvaging contracts

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