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Score
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The Skykiller (Legendary)
Hammerburst Boltblaster (Rare)
Information about the Shock Boltblaster in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Shock Boltblaster are.
Overview of the Shock Boltblaster.
Shock Boltblaster Description¶
A mighty Tenakth weapon, this boltblaster can fire Frost and Plasma Bolts. It can be upgraded to inflict extra damage to targets at long range (30m or more).
How to Get the Shock Boltblaster¶
Location
Cost
Scalding Spear Hunter
549 Metal Shards, Plowhorn Circulator x1
You can purchase the Shock Boltblaster from the Hunter who has set up camp in Scalding Spear . You’ll need one Plowhorn Circulator which is an Uncommon Drop from Plowhorns .
How to Use the Shock Boltblaster¶
The Shock Boltblaster is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Shock. A great way to use this weapon is to start with the Shock Bolts to Stun the Machine, then switch over to the normal Bolts to deal as much damage as possible whilst they’re unable to move.
How to Upgrade the Shock Boltblaster¶
Rank
Effect
Cost
I
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Greenshine Sliver x1
II
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Greenshine Sliver x1, Greenshine Fragment x1
III
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Greenshine Sliver x1, Greenshine Fragment x1
IV
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot
Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Greenshine Fragment x1, Greenshine Cluster x1
Shock Boltblaster Rank I Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Greenshine Sliver - Grenshine Sliver can be found around the eastern regions .
Shock Boltblaster Rank II Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Greenshine Sliver - Greenshine Sliver can be found around the eastern regions .
Greenshine Fragment - Greenshine Fragments can be found around the desert regions .
Aloy tries out her new Shock Boltblaster.
Shock Boltblaster 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.
Greenshine Sliver - Greenshine Sliver can be found around the eastern regions .
Greenshine Fragment - Greenshine Fragments can be found around the desert regions .
Shock Boltblaster 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.
Greenshine Sliver - Greenshine Sliver can be found around the eastern regions .
Greenshine Fragment - Greenshine Fragments can be found around the desert regions .
Greenshine Cluster - Greenshine Cluster can be found around the coastal regions .
Shock Boltblaster Stats¶
Shock Bolts
Base
Rank I
Rank II
Rank III
Rank IV
Shock
15
16
18
20
23
Shock Buildup
14
15
16
17
21
Impact Bolts
Base
Rank I
Rank II
Rank III
Rank IV
Impact
15
17
19
21
24
Shock Boltblaster Perks¶
Perks
Base
Rank I
Rank II
Rank III
Rank IV
Reload Speed
–
+10%
+10%
+10%
+25%
Overdraw Speed
–
+15%
+15%
+15%
+15%
Reload Speed - Increases a weapons’s reload speed.
Overdraw Speed - Increases damage dealt when using Overdraw with a Weapon.
Shock Boltblaster Ammo Types¶
Icon
Name
Effect
Shock Bolts
Deals Shock Damage. Deals Shock Buildup
Bolts
Deals Impact Damage
Shock Bolts - Shock Damage has the ability to stun the Machines, so it’s best used against Machines that are constantly on the move.
Impact Bolts - Normal Bolts increase Ranged Damage.
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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 2022Version History
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