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Horizon Forbidden West

Shearing Warrior Bow (Rare)

By
Shane Williams

Information about the Shearing Warrior Bow in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Shearing Warrior Bow are.

Overview of the Shearing Warrior Bow.

Shearing Warrior Bow Description

This short-range Tenakth bow is an ideal tool for machine hunters with its improved ability to tear off machine parts.

How to Get the Shearing Warrior Bow

Location Cost
Plainsong Hunter Metal Shards x467, Glinthawk Circulator x1

You can purchase the Shearing Warrior Bow from the Hunter who has set up camp at Plainsong. You’ll need a Glinthawk Circulator which is an uncommon drop from Glinthawks.

How to Use the Shearing Warrior Bow

The Shearing Warrior Bow doesn’t come equipped with any elemental arrows, so it’s best used when up to close to already weakened Machines to finish them off.

How to Upgrade the Shearing Warrior Bow

Rank Effect Cost
I Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2
II Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Spikesnout Sac Webbing x1, Glinthawk Beak x1
III Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Spikesnout Circulator x1
IV Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Bellowback Sac Webbing x1, Spikesnout Primary Nerve x1

Shearing Warrior Bow Rank I Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.

Shearing Warrior Bow Rank II Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Spikesnout Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Spikesnouts.
  • Glinthawk Beak - Very Rare Drop from Glinthawks.

Aloy tests out her new Shearing Warrior Bow.

Shearing Warrior Bow Rank III Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
  • Spikesnout Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Spikesnouts.

Shearing Warrior Bow Rank IV Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
  • Bellowback Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Bellowbacks.
  • Spikesnout Primary Nerve - Uncommon Drop from Spikesnouts.

Shearing Warrior Bow Stats

Light Arrows Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Impact Damage 18 20 24 27 32
Tear_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Tear Damage 38 40 42 47 57

Shearing Warrior Bow Perks

Perks Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Component_Tear_Horizon_Forbidden_West.jpg Component Tear +10% +10% +10% +25% +25%
hfw_perk_knockdown_damage_icon.jpg Knockdown Power +10% +10% +10% +25%

Shearing Warrior Bow Ammo Types

Icon Name Effect
Light_Arrow_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Light Arrows Deals Impact Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage and Tear Tear_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    16 February 2022
  • Last Updated
    31 March 2022
    Version History
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This guide for Horizon Forbidden West includes the following:

  • A Walkthrough for Main Quest
  • A Guide for all Errands, Side Quests and Cauldrons
  • An in depth analysis for Weapons and Armor.
  • Information on all new and returning Machines
  • How to find and complete all four Melee Pits
  • How to unlock and complete all stages of the Arena
  • How to find and override all five Tallnecks
  • Locations on all Collectibles
    • Ornaments
    • War Totems
    • Vista Points
    • Survey Drones
    • Signal Towers
    • Black Boxe

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