Frost Blastsling (Uncommon)

Learn how to get and use the Frost Blastsling in Horizon Forbidden West. Discover its stats, ammo types, upgrade costs, and the best machines to use it against.

Hey there! So, you've stumbled upon the Frost Blastsling, huh? This is a pretty neat Uncommon weapon you'll get early on in Horizon Forbidden West. It's all about making enemies Brittle, which is super handy because they take way more damage from everything else when they are. Think of it as setting up your big hits!

How to Get It: You don't have to hunt for this one. During the main quest Reach for the Stars, your buddy Varl will actually give it to you. Can't get much easier than that!

Weapon Stats

As you can see, it's got decent Frost damage and buildup, which is exactly what you want for that Brittle status.

Ammo Types

Pretty straightforward – it shoots Frost Bombs. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done.

Upgrades

Like most weapons, you can upgrade the Frost Blastsling to make it even better. Here's what you'll need:

Start saving up those Metal Shards and Machine Parts! The upgrades really boost its effectiveness.

Perks

This weapon doesn't come with any special perks, which is a bit of a bummer, but its core function is still really valuable.

Best Use

The Blastsling, in general, is awesome for chipping away at bigger machines and causing elemental buildup. The Frost Blastsling's main job is to freeze enemies solid, making them super vulnerable. It's not the best for knocking off components, so keep that in mind. You'll want to bring this out when you're facing machines that are weak to Frost. Here’s a list of who you should definitely target with it:

• Scroungers
• Skydrifters
• Fanghorns
• Bellowbacks (fire variant)
• Rockbreakers
• Tiderippers
• Scorchers
• Slitherfangs
• Tremortusks
• Slaughterspines
• Fireclaws

Basically, if it's a big, tough machine and it doesn't resist Frost, the Frost Blastsling is your friend. Get them Brittle, then switch to a weapon that can really punish them!