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How to Get the Lightning Hunter Bow: Ammo and Stats

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The Lightning 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 Lightning Hunter Bow

Obtain from a Quest

This item can be obtained either after or during the Side Quest, Need to Know.

Quest Name Description Rewards
Need to Know Talanah's search for Amadis continues. It appears that he traveled further west, seeking an old Tenakth prison called the Rot. ・20000 XP
・3 Skill Points
・1 Lightning Hunter Bow

Lightning Hunter Bow Overview

Lightning Hunter Bow Basic Information

Lightning Hunter Bow Information
Horizon Forbidden West Lightning Hunter Bow Weapon
Description A formidable bow used by Regalla's rebels. It specializes in delivering Shock payloads at mid-range and inflicts extra damage when fired while sliding or in mid-air.
Weapon Type Hunter Bow
Rarity Very Rare

Lightning Hunter 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
・Stalker Stealth Generator Stalker Stealth Generator x3
Level 3
・Behemoth Force Loader Behemoth Force Loader x3
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x10
・Elemental Clawstrider Circulator Elemental Clawstrider Circulator x1
・Large Machine Core Large Machine Core x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x300
Level 4
・Apex Stalker Heart Apex Stalker Heart x2
・Behemoth Circulator Behemoth Circulator x1
・Large Machine Core Large Machine Core x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x450
・Stalker Primary Nerve Stalker Primary Nerve x1
Level 5
・Apex Slitherfang Heart Apex Slitherfang Heart x1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
・Stormbird Primary Nerve Stormbird Primary Nerve x1
・Tremortusk Tusk Tremortusk Tusk x8

Lightning Hunter Bow Coils

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

Lightning Hunter Bow Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Agility Damage +15% (Base), +25% (Lvl 3)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 1)
Stealth Damage +15% (Lvl 3), +40% (Lvl 5)

Lightning Hunter Bow Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Shock Hunter ArrowsShock Hunter Arrows
Shock IconShock Damage
Advanced Shock Hunter ArrowsAdvanced Shock Hunter Arrows
Shock IconShock Damage
Advanced Purgewater Hunter ArrowsAdvanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows
Purgewater IconPurgewater Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Hunter Arrows 10 69
Advanced Shock Hunter Arrows 27 137
Advanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows Locked

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Hunter Arrows 11 71
Advanced Shock Hunter Arrows 28 141
Advanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows Locked

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Hunter Arrows 12 74
Advanced Shock Hunter Arrows 31 149
Advanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows Locked

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Hunter Arrows 13 80
Advanced Shock Hunter Arrows 34 161
Advanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows 35 165

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Hunter Arrows 14 86
Advanced Shock Hunter Arrows 38 173
Advanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows 39 177

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Hunter Arrows 16 93
Advanced Shock Hunter Arrows 44 185
Advanced Purgewater Hunter Arrows 45 190

How to Use the Lightning 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.

This weapon is best used while Aloy is on the move since it inflicts addtional damage while she is sliding or falling.

Elemental Damage

Frost Damage HFW

This weapon can inflict both Shock damage and Purgewater damage on enemies. Elemental damage applies additional effects on their targets, such as dealing damage over time or making them more vulnerable to attacks. Certain types of elemental damage are also more effective against some enemies.

Best Used while Sliding or in Mid-Air

This weapon has perks which make it highly effective when used while Aloy is constantly moving since it has increased damage while sliding or in mid-air. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.

Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides

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List of All Weapons

List of All Weapon Types

Hunter Bows Warrior Bows Sharpshot Bows
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Ropecasters Shredder Gauntlets Boltblasters
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Other Weapon Lists

Legendary Weapons Fire Ammo Weapons
Frost Ammo Weapons Shock Ammo Weapons
Purgewater Ammo Weapons Acid Ammo Weapons
Plasma Ammo Weapons Explosive Ammo Weapons
Adhesive Ammo Weapons

List of All Hunter Bow Weapons

Hunter BowHunter Bow Fire Hunter BowFire Hunter Bow Frost Hunter BowFrost Hunter Bow
Slicing Hunter BowSlicing Hunter Bow Sun-Touched Hunter BowSun-Touched Hunter Bow Pyre Hunter BowPyre Hunter Bow
Lightning Hunter BowLightning Hunter Bow Sunshot Hunter BowSunshot Hunter Bow Berserker Hunter BowBerserker Hunter Bow
Seeker Hunter BowSeeker Hunter Bow Purgewater Hunter BowPurgewater Hunter Bow Vanguard Hunter BowVanguard Hunter Bow
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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