Players have a lot of options of weapons to choose from in Horizon Forbidden West. These include bows, shredder gauntlets, spike throwers, boltblasters, and many more.
With so many pieces of equipment you can use, figuring out which ones suit your playstyle the most can be overwhelming. Getting the right weapons is also important because you only have a limited number of slots that can be filled.
This guide helps players learn about the strongest weapons available in Horizon Forbidden West. It also tells you exactly how to get them. Knowing what each weapon does can assist in figuring out which items you should put in one of your weapon wheel's six slots.
Legacy's Reach Blastsling
First up on the list is the Legacy Reach weapon, which is a legendary Blastsling that can use Advanced Explosive Bombs, Cluster Bombs, and Acid Bombs. This is a very flexible weapon that can be used for a variety of different scenarios, according to CBR.
The perks that are available for this weapon are increased long-range damage by 15% and 10% increased knockdown power. The locked perks are instant plasma blast damage and overdraw damage.
The Legacy's Reach is only obtainable after you finish the main storyline and start a New Game+ playthrough. You will need to get some Champion Tokens and purchase it from a merchant within the game.
Defiance Spike Thrower
The Defiance legendary Spike Thrower is a formidable weapon that can use Impact, Explosive, and Advanced Explosive Spikes. This weapon is particularly useful against large machines with its significantly high impact damage.
The only downside to this weapon is that its full potential can only be reached if you are relatively close to the enemy.
This brings you in range of dangerous attacks that may come your way. The Defiance weapon is also gotten through New Game+ through Champion Tokens.
Carja's Bane Warrior Bow
This particular Warrior Bow is relatively easy to get but is still considered one of the best weapons in Horizon Forbidden West. This weapon can use both Light Arrows and Fire Light Arrows and uses mobility to outmaneuver enemies.
You can also equip the Carja's Bane with Instant Coils to apply an elemental state to enemies that you hit. Its rapid rate of fire makes it very easy to trigger the Instant Coils that you have equipped, One Esports said.
You can get this Warrior Bow by completing all of the Gauntlet Run Races, which makes it cost nothing to acquire.
Tinker's Pride Tripcaster
This legendary Tripcaster is not an easy weapon to use but can be very rewarding if you take the time to master its tools. The Tinker's Pride has a very high damage potential using its various ammo types.
It can also be used defensively by putting down a defensive barrier using the Shieldwire tool.
This makes it one of the few weapons that can help you survive tougher enemies. Getting this weapon requires you to complete all the 12 Hunting Ground Trails with full stripes.
The Blast Forge Boltblaster
Arguably one of the strongest weapons in Horizon Forbidden West is The Blast Forge weapon. This legendary Boltblaster lets you use Advanced, Piercing, and Explosive Bolts against enemies.
It is highly recommended to try and freeze an enemy before using The Blast Forge to get the highest damage potential possible. You can get this weapon by buying it at the Maw of Arena using medals you win through various challenges, according to The Gamer.
