Horizon Forbidden West has different weapon types and traps needed to complete missions and attack machines. Each weapon class has several weapons ranging from uncommon rarity to legendary. While exploring in Horizon Forbidden West, there are not only weapons to worry about, but also traps. Traps are craftable features used to snare and destroy machines. Traps allow for an ambush attack and make Horizon Forbidden West's combat even better. For players to have it all, knowledge of weapons and traps is necessary.
Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West have many variations at different rarities, aside from the spear. Each weapon uses different elemental effects, different ammo, and offers different damage output. All have their strengths and weaknesses, and it'll be up to the player to determine which one to use. For those looking for the best weapons in the game, they will want to get their hands on Forbidden West's legendary weapons. The weapon types are Spear, Hunter Bow, Warrior Bow, Sharpshot Bow, Blastslings, Tripcaster, Ropecaster, Shredder Gauntlet, Spike Thrower, and Boltblaster.
There are many bows throughout Horizon Forbidden West and each offers different arrow types. The Hunter Bow is the standard mid-range bow and a go-to offensive option. For short-range fights, the Warrior Bow is similar to the Hunter Bow with a shorter time to charge a shot, but offering less power. Opposite of the Warrior Bow, The Sharpshot Bow offers a longer charge time with powerful shots. The Blastsling is a slingshot-type weapon that deals out massive elemental damage with bombs. The Tripcaster is a unique weapon type that sets a tripwire between two points manually put down. These tripwires can be used to catch machines off-guard and can deal explosive damage.
Horizon Forbidden West's Traps Help Avoid Facing Enemies Head-On
The Ropecaster is a weapon that incapacitates machines by tethering them to the spot. The Spear from Forbidden West is Aloy's only melee choice. It should be used when engaging in melee combat, swinging in wide slashes to deal physical blows, and best when used against human enemies. The Shredder Gauntlet is a unique new weapon type working like a boomerang that puts a damage-over-time debuff on the enemy. Spike Throwers are javelins that deal big damage but take long to charge up. The last of the weapons is the Boltblaster, a heavy weapon that fires off bursts of bolts but requires a long buildup.
Alongside the weapons, traps allow Aloy to better face the Machines in Horizon Forbidden West. The Blast Trap is the most fundamental trap and can be obtained during the main storyline quest "Reach for the Stars." Other types of traps include the Detonating Blast Trap, which activates when triggered, and the Shock Trap, which is used to stun enemies instead of doing damage. To know where to set the trap, it is important to use Aloy's Focus. By activating it and targeting enemies, the path they are following is visible, and it is as simple as placing a blast trap in the middle of their route.
Weapons will be available through story progression and from vendors, with legendary weapons having certain limitations to complete before obtaining. Traps are crafted with materials found in the game and there are many creative ways to utilize them. Some traps are vital to complete Hunting Ground trials, including the third trial, "Shock and Trap." Overall, combat in Forbidden West has improved since the days of Zero Dawn. Aloy has many weapons at her disposal in Horizon Forbidden West, and having knowledge of them is just one step of the journey.
