This is a guide to Shadow Weapons in Horizon Zero Dawn. Read on to learn how to get all Shadow Weapons, along with a list of Shadow weapon types and their prices and stats.

How to Get All Shadow Weapons

Shadow Weapons are guaranteed to be purchasable from merchants in Meridian after you reach the city in the quest The City of The Sun. They can also pop up in merchants around the world but this is dependent on the vendor's tier.

They are some of the strongest in the game as they have great stats even before adding any modifications. However, prepare to spend a lot since they cost quite a lot in both shards and resources.

List of Shadow Weapons

NOTE: These are all base game prices. They may increase in the New Game+ mode.

Shadow Ropecaster

Compared to other Ropecasters, the Shadow version has three modification slots, allowing you to upgrade it to its fullest. It will cost 500 Metal Shards and 1 Snapmaw Heart.
List of Ropecasters

Shadow Sling

Aside from having Freeze and Electric ammo like other Slings, the Shadow version also Fire bombs to help deal damage against machines vulnerable to it. It will cost 650 Metal Shards and 1 Crystal Braiding.
List of Slings

Shadow Hunter Bow

The Shadow Hunter Bow lets you use Hardpoint Arrows that deal Tear damage, in addition to Fire Arrows from previous Hunter Bows. It will cost 650 Metal Shards and 1 Watcher Heart.
List of Hunter Bows

Shadow Tripcaster

The Shadow Tripcaster adds Fire Wires that deal Flame damage when machines walk into them. It will cost 750 Metal Shards and 1 Scrapper Heart.
List of Tripcasters

Shadow War Bow

Aside from Shock and Freeze arrows, the Shadow War Bow will give you Corruption Arrows. These will cause machines to attack anything in sight, whether friend or foe. It will cost 800 Metal Shards and 1 Trampler Heart.
List of War Bows

Shadow Sharpshot Bow

The Shadow Sharpshot Bow adds Harvest Arrows that can easily remove components from machines. These arrows don't deal too much damage, but can help expose weak spots or obtain resources from machines. It will cost 800 Metal Shards and 1 Sawtooth Heart.
List of Sharpshot Bows

Shadow Rattler

The Shadow Rattler adds Shock Arrows to your arsenal of ammo. This will help you in combat against machines vulnerable to Shock damage. It will cost 950 Metal Shards, 1 Boar Skin, 1 Rabbit Skin, and 1 Fox Skin.
List of Rattlers

Shadow Blast Sling

The Shadow Blast Sling lets you use Proximity Bombs. Similar to Blast Traps, you can lure enemies into them and they will detonate and deal heavy damage. It will cost 1400 Metal Shards and 1 Lancehorn Heart.
List of Slings

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