The Emperor's Reign

The Emperor's Reign
Type	Ranged weapon
Effects	Impact Damage Tear Berserk
Perks	Stealth Damage Close Range Damage Overdraw Damage Knockdown Damage Melee Follow Up
Mod Slots	3 (5 after upgrades)
Source	Merchant
Cost to buy	3000 8 Brimshine
Value when sold	1000
Ammunition
Shot Type Group	Arrow
Shot Type	Advanced Hunter Arrow Berserk Hunter Arrow Targeting Hunter Arrow

"The mid-range weapon of choice for elite Quen agents who strike quick and close from the shadows, ensuring that the emperor's power remains absolute. Long may he reign."

―Inventory description

The Emperor's Reign is a legendary weapon in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. It serves as a variant of the Hunter Bow.

By default, it deals 15% more damage while in stealth and within 30m.

It can be upgraded five times.

Acquisition details

Source	Cost	Sell Value
Fleet's End	3000 8 Brimshine	1000

Ammo

	Advanced Hunter Arrow		Berserk Hunter Arrow	Targeting Hunter Arrow
	Damage	Tear	Buildup	Damage
Base	61	242	123	7
Level 1	66	258	132	8
Level 2	69	272	139	8
Level 3	71	291	149	9
Level 4	77	310	159	9
Level 5	85	335	171	10

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	600 1 Luminous Brainstem	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: Overdraw Damage +15%
Level 2	800 1 Luminous Brainstem 1 Sunwing Circulator	Increased damage/tear/buildup Fourth coil unlocked Perk: Stealth Damage +25%
Level 3	1000 1 Brimshine 2 Luminous Brainstem 2 Elemental Clawstrider Circulator	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: Close Range Damage +25% Perk: Knockdown Damage +15%
Level 4	1200 2 Apex Clamberjaw Heart 2 Brimshine 2 Luminous Brainstem	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: Knockdown Damage +40% Perk: Melee Follow Up +15%
Level 5	1500 1 Apex Slaughterspine Heart 3 Brimshine 3 Luminous Brainstem	Increased damage/tear/buildup Fifth coil unlocked Perk: Melee Follow Up +40%

Trivia

• The Emperor's Reign effectively acts as an upgrade to the Berserker Hunter Bow and the Marshal Hunter Bow.