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"Used by Utaru archers, this mid-range bow is excellent for stealth engagements and deals extra damage to unaware enemies."
―Inventory description

The Whisper Hunter Bow is an uncommon weapon in Horizon Forbidden West. It serves as a variant of the Hunter Bow.

By default, it deals 25% more damage against unaware enemies.

It can be upgraded a total of three times.

Acquisition details[]

This bow can be found in a supply cache on the walkways along the outside of Shadow's Reach. Upon completion of Shadow in the West, the bow becomes available for purchase at several settlements including Barren Light, Carja Camp, and Scalding Spear for 149 Metal Shards.

Ammo[]

Hunter Arrow Hunter Arrow HFW icon
Damage Damage-Icon Tear Tear-Icon
Base 15 25
Level 1 19 35
Level 2 22 45
Level 3 29 64

Upgrade costs[]

Upgrade Cost Unlocks
Level 1
  • Increased damage/tear
Level 2
  • Increased damage/tear
  • Perk: Stealth damage +65%
Level 3
  • MetalShardsTransparent 95
  • 2 Braided Wire
  • 1 Greenshine Fragment
  • 2 Greenshine Sliver
  • Increased damage/tear
  • Coil unlocked

Trivia[]

  • Unlike other weapons, the Whisper Hunter Bow sells for more Metal Shards than it takes to purchase, making it possible to continuously buy and resell it to gain a net profit.
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