Best Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores

Horizon Forbidden West is one of the best games released in 2022. This action RPG is the sequel to 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn. In the latest game, Aloy sets on a new adventure across the mysterious Forbidden West. However, the developers have introduced a DLC, Burning Shores, for this 2022-released game.

The new additional content for Horizon Forbidden West takes place after the events of the first game. Burning Shores introduced many new enemies and hurdles for Aloy to take on. So to overcome the new hurdles, the developers also added new weapons. Let’s find out the best weapons in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores.

6. Skyhammer

For those who want to take down multiple enemies or aerial treats, then Skyhammer is the perfect weapon for them. This legendary Blast Sling has a 25% faster draw speed and deals 15% more damage while in stealth. Further, you need to use Fire, Frost, and Purgewater Bombs with this weapon.

During the second Main Quest of Burning Shores, you will find this legendary weapon in a cache that must be pried open. The cache could be found in the mission control center chamber prior to the Quen camp. Further, it can be upgraded five times to get the best out of it.

5. Gravesinger’s Lament

Gravesinger’s Lament is designed for gamers who want to take down adversaries silently from a safe distance. It’s a Sharpshot Bow with 15% more damage when in stealth and striking multiple foes. This legendary weapon could be drawn rapidly and has the potential to leave foes with the Brittle status effect.

This weapon doesn’t have any elemental damage. So, you should use Advanced Knockdown Precision, Advanced Precision, and Strikethrough Precision Arrows with it.

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To add this bow to the collection, you need to buy it from the merchant at Fleet’s End for 3000 Metal Shards and eight Brimshine. Further, they could upgrade this weapon five times.

4. The Tie That Binds

The Tie That Binds is a legendary Ropecaster introduced in Burning Shores that has a 10% improved reload speed and deals 15% more damage against multiple enemies. This weapon has excellent Plasma and Explosive Damage, so you should use an Explosive Canister Harpoon along with Advanced Binding and Plasma Ropes with it.

You will get this legendary Ropecaster from the merchant at Fleet’s End for 3000 Metal Shards and eight Brimshine. The Tie That Binds can further be upgraded five times to turn it into a devastating weapon to wield in Burning Shores.

3. Last Argument

Last Argument is a legendary Spike Thrower that is “reserved only for the greatest of machine hunters.” It does 15% more damage over time and has a 2% chance to instantaneously inflict the Brittle state on opponents. You should utilize Advanced Explosive, Drill, and Plasma Spikes with it because it deals a lot of Explosive and Plasma damage.

However, you can’t buy this weapon from any Merchant. Instead, you would need to complete “A Friend in the Dark“ quest to receive the Last Argument as a reward from Gildun. This legendary Spike Thrower can be further upgraded five times.

2. The Emperor’s Reign

For those who prefer mid-range stealth gameplay, The Emperor’s Reign is the perfect weapon to tear down their enemies. A legendary Hunter Bow, it can deal 15% more damage while in stealth and within 30m. Advanced Hunter, Berserk Hunter, and Targeting Hunter Arrows are best suited to use with this bow.

This legendary Hunter Bow costs 3000 Metal Shards and eight Brimshine from the merchant in Fleet’s End. Like most legendary weapons, this can also be upgraded five times.

1. Specter Gauntlet

Aloy has been troubled by the unique Far Zeniths weapons throughout the game. But in Burning Shores, she finally finds the ultimate firepower to deal with it, the Spectre Gauntlet. This legendary weapon is a modified variant of a powerful Zenith weapon. The gauntlet uses two types of ammunition: Explosive Shards and a Shocking Railgun.

You must defeat Zeth during the main quest “The Stars in Their Eyes” to obtain this Spectre Gauntlet. Additionally, you must loot Railgun Component from Pirik during the side quest “In His Wake” in order to use the Railgun with this weapon.

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These are the six weapons that would help you to complete Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. Let us know which is your favorite weapon to use in this game.