Though the melee combat inHorizon Forbidden Westcan at times feel a little samey, the huge variety of weapons on offer in the game ensures that ranged combat always feels fresh.There are nine weapon types in total, each of which is broken up into five different rarity levels. These range from Common, which, unsurprisingly, perhaps, tend to be pretty basic, right up to the incredibly powerful Legendary weapons.
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When players first begin their journey into the forbidden west, they’ll mainly be using Common and Uncommon weapons. As the story progresses though, they’ll gradually gain access to Legendary weapons, which, as the name might suggest, are the best weapons inHorizon Forbidden West. As well as having higher stats than their non-Legendary counterparts, each one boasts four or five perks and can be equipped with as many as five coils once it’s been fully upgraded.
Updated June 01, 2025, by Tom Bowen:Released in early 2023, Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores expansion provides players with plenty of new content. There’s a new story campaign, three additional side quests, and a whole host of brand-new equipment, including nine new Legendary weapons. Together with the ones introduced in the game’s New Game+ mode update in June of 2022, this brings the total number of Legendary weapons up to 26, ensuring that players have plenty of options when it comes to taking down the game’s many deadly machines and bosses. However, finding every Legendary weapon in Horizon Forbidden West will not be easy, nor will gathering up the materials needed to fully upgrade them all.
Death-Seeker’s Shadow
Hunter Bow
The Death-Seeker’s Shadow is one of several Legendary weapons that are available at the Arena in the Memorial Grove, which becomes available once players have completedthe “The Kulrut” main story missionand then the “Opening the Arena” side quest. The Legendary Hunter Bow will cost players 80 Arena Medals.
The Sun Scourge
The Sun Scourge is an incredibly powerful Legendary Hunter Bow that belongs to Asera, who is one of Regalla’s top lieutenants. to get their hands on it, players will need to clearall six Rebel Camps, the last of which, First Forge, will only become available once the other five have been taken care of.
Carja’s Bane
Warrior Bow
To get their hands on the Carja’s Bane Legendary Warrior Bow, players will need to finish first in all four Gauntlet Run races. The first one takes place in the Dry Yearn area not too far from The Base. For each Gauntlet Run that players complete, a new one will be marked on the map.
Forgefall
Sharpshot Bow
The Forgefall is one of several Legendary weapons that are available at the Arena in the Memorial Grove, which becomes available once players have completed the “The Kulrut” main story mission and then the “Opening the Arena” side quest. The Legendary Sharpshot Bow will cost players 80 Arena Medals.
Wings of the Ten
Blastsling
The Wings of the Ten Legendary Blastsling is given to players by Untalla in the Memorial Grove settlement once players have collected and traded inall 12 Black Boxes inHorizon Forbidden West.
Tinker’s Pride
Tripcaster
In order to their hands on the Tinker’s Pride Legendary Tripcaster, players will need to receive Full Stripes for all three challenges at the Hunting Grounds inThe Daunt,Plainsong,The Sheerside Mountains, andThe Raintrace. Once they’ve done so, the weapon will be added to their inventory automatically.
The Skykiller
Spike Thrower
Players can get their hands on the Skykiller by completing the “The Way Home” side quest, which becomes available at Legacy’s Landfall after completing the “The Wings of the Ten” main story mission.
The Blast Forge
Boltblaster
The Blast Forge is one of several Legendary weapons that are available at the Arena in the Memorial Grove, which becomes available once players have completed the “The Kulrut” main story mission and then the “Opening the Arena” side quest. The Legendary Boltblaster will cost players 80 Arena Medals.
Ancestor’s Return
Shredder Gauntlet
Players will find the Ancestor’s Return in a chest near Stemmur in Dunehollow once they’ve found all nine Ornaments and returned them to him. Eight of the Ornaments can be found at the Relic Ruins inThe Daunt,No Man’s Land,The Restless Weald,The Dry Yearn,The Stillsands,Runner’s Wild,The Long Coast, andThe Isle of Spires. The other one can be found duringthe “Night of Lights” side quest.
Legendary Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West’s New Game+ Mode
In addition to the nine Legendary weapons that are available in a regular playthrough of the game,Horizon Forbidden Westplayers tackling the main story on New Game+ mode can also get their hands on eight additional Legendary weapons. To do so, they’ll first need to earn themselves some Champion Tokens, which are a new type of currency exclusive to New Game+ mode. Aloy will unlock these tokens by completing main story missions, side quests, and other tasks and can then use them to purchaseHorizon Forbidden West’s new Legendary weapons from any weapon merchant.
Tears of the Land God
Players can purchase the Tears of the Land God for 10 Champion Tokens.
Rain of Sparks
Players can purchase the Rain of Sparks for 10 Champion Tokens.
All Mother’s Blessing
Players can purchase the All Mother’s Blessing for 10 Champion Tokens.
Players can purchase The Final Chapter for 10 Champion Tokens.
Legendary Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores Expansion
There are nine Legendary weapons in The Burning Shores, six of which will need to be purchased from the Hunter in Fleet’s End. The other three are tied to main story and side quests, with two being given to players directly at the end of their respective quests and the other found in a supply crate partway through. Purchasing and fully upgrading these Legendary weapons will require players tofind lots of Brimshine: a rare component similar to the Greenshine crystals found throughout the base version of the game. It’s worth the effort though, as they rank pretty highly among the very best weapons inHorizon Forbidden West.
The Emperor’s Reign
Players can purchase The Emperor’s Reign from the Hunter in Fleet’s End for 3,000 Metal Shards and eight pieces of Brimshine.
Eye of the Storm
Players can purchase the Eye of the Storm from the Hunter in Fleet’s End for 3,000 Metal Shards and eight pieces of Brimshine.
Gravesinger’s Lament
Players can purchase the Gravesinger’s Lament from the Hunter in Fleet’s End for 3,000 Metal Shards and eight pieces of Brimshine.
The Tie That Bonds
Ropecaster
Players can purchase The Tie That Bonds from the Hunter in Fleet’s End for 3,000 Metal Shards and eight pieces of Brimshine.
Eternal Vengeance
Players can purchase the Eternal Vengeance from the Hunter in Fleet’s End for 3,000 Metal Shards and eight pieces of Brimshine.
Distant Thunder
Players can purchase the Distant Thunder from the Hunter in Fleet’s End for 3,000 Metal Shards and eight pieces of Brimshine.
Skyhammer
Players can find the Skyhammer in a Superior Supply Crate during the Heaven and Earth main story mission not long beforethe door code puzzle.
Specter Gauntlet
Special
Players will pick up the Specter Gauntlet toward the end of the third main story mission. They’ll get the materials needed to upgrade it after theycomplete the In His Wake side quest.
Last Argument
Players will get the Last Argument from Gildun after theycomplete the A Friend in the Dark side quest.
Horizon Forbidden Westis available now on PS4 and PS5.
