Legendary weapons are the cream of the crop inHorizon Forbidden West. If you see an orange icon, you know that you’re about to unleash a world of hurt on the next machine that tries to eat you. While the Legendaries in the main game can take a while to track down, most of the top-of-class weapons in the Burning Shores are available to purchase right in Fleet’s End… provided you have enough Brimshine to trade.
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If you’ve been staring at the Hunter Merchant screen and don’t know which of these exceptional arms to take, try our picks for the best of the best!
9Eternal Vengeance
If your build and play style make heavy use of Boltblasters, you’re probably already using the Blast Forge from the Arena. That being the case, Eternal Vengeance isbest used as a secondary Boltblasterwhen you need to deal Shock damage.
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Fully upgraded, the instant explosion chance with each shot is nice, but shouldn’t be relied upon. Eternal Vengeance is agood Boltblaster, but not the best, limiting its value.
8Distant Thunder
Like Eternal Vengeance, Distant Thunder is overshadowed by its counterpart in the Forbidden West; Ancestor’s Return sports more damage types, making it a bit more versatile. However,Distant Thunder has the best raw damage output of any Shredder Gauntlet, so you could overlook the fact that it has no elemental ammo options.
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Players tend to swear by Shredder Gauntlets or avoid them altogether; if you’re in the former camp, Distant Thunder gives you a powerful new toy to play with. If you’re not sold on Shredder Gauntlets, this Legendary Weapon might change your mind. You can buy it without having to complete any quests, so why not give it a try?
7The Tie That Binds
Ropecasters aren’t known for their damage output, but you might think twice after playing around with The Tie That Binds. In addition to the usual tactic oftying down flying enemies, this weapon also lets youstick them with explosive canisters or Plasma blasts!
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The Tie That Binds unlocks new tactical options for experienced players who want some variety. It’s a bit redundant during the Burning Shores storyline, sinceSeyka uses a Ropecaster while fighting alongside Aloy, but starting a New Game Plus with this weapon is setting yourself up for success.
6Eye Of The Storm
Warrior Bow users who were disappointed by Carja’s Bane will finally have their day in the sun with Eye Of The Storm. This short-range striker has anamazing array of elemental ammo- Frost, Shock, and Acid, and each shot has a chance ofinstantly applying Corrosion to the target!
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Eye Of The Storm also deals extra damage from Concentration and Overdraw, soadd some Draw Speed Coils, and you’ll have one of the finest close-range weapons you could ask for!
5Gravesinger’s Lament
This Sharpshot Bow is roughly tied with Forgefall, but ismuch easier to getsince you don’t have to go through the Arena. It’smore focused on stealth and sniping, so players with a traditional approach to Sharpshot Bows will probably prefer Gravesinger’s Lament over Forgefall.
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Gravesinger’s Lament will likely take the place of your standard Sharpshot Bow, with Forgefall being relegated to a secondary weapon for its Plasma Precision Arrows. Fully upgraded, it offersenhanced Draw Speed and Overdraw Damage, which means that few enemies will be able to withstand a headshot from the grass!
4Specter Gauntlet
Yes, Aloy finally gets one of those fancy Zenith blasters in the Burning Shores! You’ll receive this weapon afterdefeating Zethas part of the main storyline, and there’s anoptional questwhich lets you create an alternate firing mode for it.
The Specter Gauntlet lets youfire exploding shards, which can be set to home in on a designated target. Once it’s upgraded, you can also use it tofire a powerful Rail Gun, which can rip through even the toughest machines.
Unlike other weapons, the Specter Gauntletcan’t be upgradedbeyond the addition of the Rail Gun. Its shots arealmost certain to destroy components, limiting your loot potential, so this high-tech weapon isbest saved for when you really need it.
3The Emperor’s Reign
If you’re looking for a primary weapon that holds up in nearly every conceivable combat situation, look no further than The Emperor’s Reign. This Hunter Bow boastsan incredible amount of damage from regular old arrows, and comes with an impressive suite of perks that make it easy to get the upper hand. Customize it with Coils to make one of thefinest Hunter Bows available.
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The only real drawback to The Emperor’s Reign is itslack of elemental damage.That’s a gap that can easily be covered with other weapons on this list, or a backup bow like The Sun Scourge, so don’t let this Legendary’s back-to-basics approach deter you from picking it up!
2Skyhammer
The Skyhammer can be foundin a chest in the conference room of HeavenCent HQ.Be sure not to miss it, because this is one heck of a Blastsling! It’s got much more utility than The Wings Of The Ten, thanks to its powerfulFire, Frost, and Purgewater Bombs. If you need to quickly apply an effect or clear out a tight group of enemies, this is the weapon for you.
The Skyhammer makes a great opener thanks to itsStealth and Overdraw Damage perk, and it makes a great companion to the Skykiller when facing low-flying enemies like Waterwings. This is one weapon thatbelongs in every player’s toolbox.
1Last Argument
Spike Throwers really arejust that good.Like the base game, the best Legendary Weapon in Burning Shores is the heavy javelin. Aloy receives Last Argument from Gildun after helping him recover his belongings inMurmuring Hollow;just what the clumsy Delver was doing with thebest weapon in the entire gameremains a mystery.
Last Argument has the explosive capabilities of the Skykiller, but also boastsPlasma and Drill Spikes, making it a one-stop shop for wearing down bosses and Apex machines. It even has a small chance ofinstantly applying Brittlewith each hit, letting you rack up incredible damage with follow-up shots. Make sure to claim this Spike Thrower before going into thefinal quest of Burning Shores, as it’s a huge asset in hunting the biggest game in the Forbidden West!
