Along with bolstering thePlayStation VR 2’s launch lineup,Horizon: Call of the Mountainbuilds off of its predecessors in several notable ways that help foster a high level of immersion from start to finish. Among these is a host of re-imagined ammo types that greatly shake up the series’ archery-based combat.
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Additionally, the arrow crafting system receives a redesign to allow for more tactile interactions in which players physically assemble arrows on the fly. Since each ammo type serves a specific purpose, you’ll want to prioritize certain kinds of damage over others when facing off against the game’s mechanical monstrosities.
List Of Ammo Types In Horizon Call Of The Mountain
There’s a noticeable decrease in ammo diversity in Call of the Mountain compared to previous Horizon games. This is understandable considering the relatively short playtime associated with VR experiences as well as the complex nature of the medium.
In total, there are five arrow ammo types in Horizon: Call of the Mountain:
On top of that, the game also introduces the Ropecaster later in the story, allowing Ryas to fling bombs at machines to deal splash damage and quickly build up status effects. There are Fire bombs and Ice bombs that will apply either burning or freezing effects onto enemies.
Depending on the machine and which part of the body you’re targeting, different kinds of ammo will be more or less effective at spreading status effects. It won’t take long for you to figure out when to use each one and discover your favorite combinations.
5Basic Arrows: They Get The Job Done
It should come as no surprise that basic arrows are the lowest-ranking ammo type in Horizon: Call of the Mountain. After all, they bring nothing to the table other than plain-old damage. They’re not powerful, they’re not flashy, and they need to be spammed constantly to have any real effect.
However, there are still some benefits to using basic arrows. For one, they don’t need to be crafted and will spawn endlessly in Ryas’ inventory. Secondly, they can be paired with various status effects to deal increased damage while the enemy is in a weakened state. All in all, basic arrows are reliable and consistent, but far from the best ammo type in the game.
4Shock Arrows: Leave Your Enemies Stunned
Shock arrows are carried over from previous games in the series and work basically the same as they do inZero DawnandForbidden West. Crafting them requires Ryas to attach an electrified sparker to the end of his arrow.
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Since sparkers can be found in most containers, you’ll find yourself relying on them early in the game. Their primary function is to momentarily paralyze enemies for a short period by building up a stun effect. This can prove useful for interrupting machine attacks and giving yourself time to reposition, recover health with apples, or craft more arrows.
3Fire Arrows: Make For Blazing Fast Fights
Fire arrows are another early-game ammo type that you’ll likely use throughout the entirety of Call of the Mountain as they’re quite effective at whittling away machines' health bars. Crafting them requires Ryas to attach a blaze canister to the end of his arrow. As you probably guessed, they’re used to inflict a burn status onto enemies, which deals damage over time.
In addition, burned enemies have a chance of becoming engulfed in flames and unable to attack for a short period. This makes fire arrows particularly useful for fighting Glinthawks, as they have a nasty habit of spawning in groups and bombarding the player with long and close-range attacks.
2Precision Arrows: A Sharpshooter’s Best Friend
Precision arrows have always been one of the more exciting ammo types in the Horizon series for showing off Aloy’s quick and deadly archery skills. Their inclusion in Call of the Mountain is welcomed all the same, allowing Ryas to deal large bursts of damage to a targeted area in rapid succession.
Along with being the go-to ammo for hitting exposed weak spots, they pair well with fire, shock, and tear arrows to deal increased damage. To craft them, you’ll need to find precision arrowheads, which areintroduced late in the game. As such, you don’t get as many opportunities to use precision arrows compared to other ammo types.
1Tear Arrows: That’s A Lot of Damage
Easily the most powerful ammo type in the game, Tear arrows are known for their high damage output and ability to rip through machine armor. To craft them, Ryas must attach echo shells to the end of his arrows, which emit a sonic blast upon impact. These are introduced about halfway through the story.
During combat, tear arrows can be leveraged to inflict large amounts of damage across a wide, targeted area. This makes them extremely useful duringthe challenging and massive boss battles, in which enemies have bigger hitboxes and healthpools. They also produce some of the coolest-looking explosions in the game.
