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The Banuk Variant Bows are upgraded versions of the standard bows (Hunter, Sharpshot and War) available in the add-on Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds.

Features[]

Attribute and Slots[]

These bows have superior base attributes over other variants of respective bow type with the sole exception of Nora Longshot bow, which has the highest base Handling among Hunter Bows. These bows are capable of using all possible ammunition of each respective bow type and has 3 Modification slots (4 on Adept versions).

Overdraw[]

Banuk variant bows have an exclusive "Overdraw" mechanic. This mechanic works by giving these bows higher peak in string draw that would be signaled by an audio cue from the DUALSHOCK speaker and a visual change on the reticle should players reach it, holding the shot beyond this point will not add more power. The power boost applies per-arrow and not distributed, thus using Double Shot or Triple Shot will not weaken individual arrows. Higher Handling attribute will quicken the charge-up to reach peak firing power.

Acquisition[]

These bows can be purchased from special Bluegleam merchants found across the Cut and can only be purchased once in each playthrough. These bows would be replaced by their Adept versions in New Game+.

Type Bow Adept version
War Bow Banuk Champion Bow Adept Champion Bow
Sharpshot Bow Banuk Powershot Bow Adept Powershot Bow
Hunter Bow Banuk Striker Bow Adept Striker Bow
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