Learn how to get, use, and upgrade the Explosive Blastsling in Horizon Forbidden West. Includes stats, ammo types, and upgrade costs.
The Explosive Blastsling is an uncommon weapon in Horizon Forbidden West, effective against larger machines. It fires both Explosive Bombs and Purgewater Bombs.
How to Get the Explosive Blastsling
You can purchase the Explosive Blastsling from the Hunter in Barren Light for 149 Metal Shards and 1 Fanghorn Circulator. Fanghorn Circulators are an uncommon drop from Fanghorns.
How to Use the Explosive Blastsling
This weapon is best used against large machines susceptible to explosive damage. Start with Purgewater Bombs to disable elemental attacks, then switch to Explosive Bombs for high damage.
How to Upgrade the Explosive Blastsling
| Rank | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| I | Increased Weapon Stats | Metal Shards x50, Braided Wire x1 |
| II | Increased Weapon Stats | Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x1, Skydrifter Circulator x1 |
| III | Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocks Coil Slot | Metal Shards x95, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x1, Skydrifter Razor Tail x1 |
Rank I Upgrade Materials:
- Metal Shards (Common Drop from all Machines)
- Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines)
Rank II Upgrade Materials:
- Metal Shards (Common Drop from all Machines)
- Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines)
- Skydrifter Circulator (Uncommon Drop from Skydrifters)
Rank III Upgrade Materials:
- Metal Shards (Common Drop from all Machines)
- Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines)
- Small Machine Core (Uncommon Drop from small Machines like the Grazer)
- Skydrifter Razor Tail (Very Rare Drop from Skydrifters)
Explosive Blastsling Stats
Explosive Bombs
| Stat | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive | 60 | 68 | 80 | 92 |
Purgewater Bombs
| Stat | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgewater | 24 | 27 | 33 | 37 |
| Purgewater Buildup | 50 | 61 | 74 | 92 |
Explosive Blastsling Ammo Types
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Explosive Bombs | Deals Explosive Damage |
| Purgewater Bombs | Deals Purgewater Damage and Purgewater Buildup. |
The Explosive Blastsling does not unlock any Perks.
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