There are many difficult enemies that players will have to face off against in Horizon Zero Dawn. There are dozens of robotic dinosaurs that are capable of bringing players down with very little effort, and so players will need to stay on their toes if they want to survive. The thing is there is only so much that players will be able to do with the weapons that they start Horizon Zero Dawn with.
Without better weapons, players will not be able to make it very far into the game. New weapons can be bought from merchants or even earned by completing specific missions in the game. The thing to keep in mind is that there isn't a singular best weapon in the game. Instead, players will want to acquire better versions of weapons that fit their playstyle the best. This guide will show players how they can acquire some of the best weapons in the game.
Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Buy The Best Weapons
There are five main weapon types that players will want to use in Horizon Zero Dawn: the War Bow, Hunter Bow, Sharpshooter Bow, Tearblaster, and Ropecaster. Each of these weapons will provide players with different strengths and weaknesses while they play. The bows will allow players to deal damage against their enemies. The Tearblaster can be used to knock off an enemy's armor or resources, and the Ropecaster is used to tie enemies down and restrict their movement. Players will need to learn how to use each one of these weapons effectively while engaged in combat.
There are upgraded versions of each of these weapons that will improve their abilities and stats as the game progresses. Players won't be able to purchase all of the upgrades at any store though. The first few areas' stores tend to only carry the first few versions of weapons. If players want to acquire the best version of their weapons, the Shadow versions, they will need to wait until at least the halfway point of Horizon Zero Dawn. The best place to acquire Shadow weapons is for players to wait until they have access to Meridian and find a shopkeeper in or around the area. As long as players have the right amount of money and resources they will be able to pick up the best weapons in the game.
Horizon Zero Dawn can be played on PlayStation 4 and PC.