Horizon Forbidden West: Every Weapon And Damage Type

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Aloy might be known as a master of the bow, but Horizon Forbidden West puts a few more unique and interesting weapons at your disposal. Each of them brings a whole new style of play, and is suited to a certain type of situation - as such, you will be switching between these weapons often.

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So, what are all of these weapons, and when should you use them? On top of that, what are all the various damage types you can use? Let's take a look at all of them, so you know which weapon to choose and for what purpose.

In Horizon Forbidden West, there is a varied amount of damage types for you to get lost in. From standard physical types to all of the elemental effects you could think of, it can be a little overwhelming at first. Luckily, the damage types are fairly straightforward, and as long as you keep a wide array within your arsenal, you'll do just fine.

Here are all the damage types and what they do, for easier readability.

Buildup: Most elemental damages use this, meaning the damage type will stack on an enemy until it leaves a lasting effect.

Weapons will have base stats, but some might have locked-out abilities. You might get a new weapon and see it can also deal acid damage, but it appears locked - similarly, slots for weapon coils might be locked. This is where upgrades come in.

You can upgrade your weapons at any workbench. Head into the menu, and you will see all of your weapons from your inventory - the first being the ones you have equipped at that time. Look at the weapon you wish to upgrade, and it will tell you how many times it can be upgraded, and what materials you need in order to reach the next upgrade.

If you're missing the materials needed for an