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Horizon Forbidden West

Icefire Blastsling (Rare)

By
Shane Williams

Information about the Icefire Blastsling in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Icefire Blastsling are.

Overview of the Icefire Blastsling.

Icefire Blastsling Description

This destructive Carja weapon is designed to rain Fire Bombs on enemies. It can be upgraded to handle Advanced Explosive Bombs and enhance its rate of fire.

How to Get the Icefire Blastsling

Location Cost
The Bulwark Hunter Metal Shards x632, Elemental Clawstrider Circulator x1

You can purchase the Icefire Blastsling from the Hunter who has set up camp in The Bulwark. You’ll need an Elemental Clawstrider Circulator which is an Uncommon Drop from Clawstriders.

How to Use the Icefire Blastsling

The Icefire Blastsling is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Fire or Frost. Depending on the Weaknesses of the Machine, use the Fire Bombs to place the Damage Over Time Status Effect on, then switch over to a different weapon to deal more damage. Alternatively, use Frost Bombs to increase Impact Damage, then switch over to an Impact Weapon, such as the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet (Rare).

How to Upgrade the Icefire Blastsling

Rank Effect Cost
I Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2
II Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Leaplasher Spark Coil x1, Skydrifter Razor Tail x1
III Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Leaplasher Circulator x1
IV Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Leaplasher Primary Nerve x1, Bellowback Sac Webbing x1

Icefire Blastsling Rank I Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.

Icefire Blastsling Rank II Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Leaplasher Spark Coil - Rare Drop from Leaplashers.
  • Skydrifter Razor Tail - Very Rare Drop from Skydrifters.

Aloy tests out her new Icefire Blastsling.

Icefire Blastsling Rank III Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
  • Leaplasher Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Leaplashers.

Icefire Blastsling Rank IV Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
  • Leaplasher Primary Nerve - Uncommon Drop from Leaplashers.
  • Bellowback Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Bellowbacks.

Icefire Blastsling Stats

Fire Bombs Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Fire_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Fire 31 33 37 42 48
Fire_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Fire Buildup 96 99 107 118 142
Frost Bombs Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
hfw_frost_damage_icon.jpg Frost 32 34 38 43 49
hfw_frost_damage_buildup_icon.jpg Frost Buildup 98 102 110 122 146

Icefire Blastsling Perks

Perks Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
hfw_draw_speed_perk_icon.jpg Draw Speed +25% +25% +25% +25% +65%
hfw_perk_overdraw_icon.jpg Overdraw Speed +15% +15% +15%
  • Draw Speed - Increases a weapons draw or charge up speed.
  • Overdraw Speed - Increases damage dealt when using Overdraw with a weapon.

Icefire Blastsling Ammo Types

Icon Name Effect
Fire_Bombs_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Fire Bombs Deals Fire Fire_Damage_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage and Fire Fire_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Buildup
Frost_Bombs_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Frost Bombs Deals Frost hfw_frost_damage_icon.jpg Damage and Frost hfw_frost_damage_buildup_icon.jpg Buildup
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    16 February 2022
  • Last Updated
    31 March 2022
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This guide for Horizon Forbidden West includes the following:

  • A Walkthrough for Main Quest
  • A Guide for all Errands, Side Quests and Cauldrons
  • An in depth analysis for Weapons and Armor.
  • Information on all new and returning Machines
  • How to find and complete all four Melee Pits
  • How to unlock and complete all stages of the Arena
  • How to find and override all five Tallnecks
  • Locations on all Collectibles
    • Ornaments
    • War Totems
    • Vista Points
    • Survey Drones
    • Signal Towers
    • Black Boxe

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