Rampart Blastsling (Very Rare)

Learn how to acquire and upgrade the Rampart Blastsling in Horizon Forbidden West. Find out its stats, perks, and best uses against machines.

Alright, let's talk about the Rampart Blastsling in Horizon Forbidden West. This is a pretty neat Very Rare weapon that really shines when you've got the high ground. It's a Carja weapon, and it's all about dealing extra damage from above, plus it can be upgraded to hit multiple enemies at once. Super handy!

Where to Get It:

You can snag the Rampart Blastsling from the Prize Master over at The Maw of the Arena. Just a heads-up, it's going to cost you 54 Arena Medals. So, you'll need to dive into those Arena Challenges and earn them first. It's a bit of a grind, but totally worth it for this weapon.

How to Use It:

This blastling is fantastic against those bigger machines, especially if they're weak to Frost Damage. My go-to strategy is to start off with a Frost Bomb to build up that frost status effect, then switch to the Explosive Bombs to really lay into them with some serious damage. It's a great combo!

Upgrading the Rampart Blastsling:

Like all good weapons, the Rampart Blastsling can be upgraded through five ranks, each increasing its stats and unlocking new perks or coil slots. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need:

Rank	Effect	Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x127, Braided Wire x4, Small Machine Core x4, Medium Machine Core x1
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x212, Braided Wire x6, Stalker Stealth Generator x3, Rockbreaker Mining Claw x2
III	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x300, Braided Wire x10, Large Machine Core x1, Rockbreaker Circulator x1, Tideripper Tail Fin x1
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x450, Large Machine Core x2, Tideripper Circulator x1, Thunderjaw Tail x2, Stalker Primary Nerve x1
V	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x600, Luminous Brainstem x1, Thunderjaw Primary Nerve x1, Apex Elemental Clawstrider Heart x2, Apex Frostclaw Heart x1

Materials for Upgrades:

Gathering the materials for these upgrades can be a bit of a scavenger hunt. You'll be looking for:

• Metal Shards - These are pretty common drops from almost any machine you take down.
• Braided Wire - Also a common drop from most machines.
• Small Machine Core - You'll get these from smaller machines like Grazers.
• Medium Machine Core - Look for these on medium-sized machines, such as Scorcher.
• Stalker Stealth Generator - These are legendary drops from Stalkers.
• Rockbreaker Mining Claw - A very rare drop from Rockbreakers.
• Large Machine Core - You'll find these on larger machines, like Fireclaws.
• Rockbreaker Circulator - An uncommon drop from Rockbreakers.
• Tideripper Tail Fin - A very rare drop from Tiderippers.
• Tideripper Circulator - An uncommon drop from Tiderippers.
• Thunderjaw Tail - A legendary drop from Thunderjaws.
• Stalker Primary Nerve - A rare drop from Stalkers.
• Luminous Brainstem - These are very rare drops from the toughest machines, including Behemoths and Tiderippers.
• Thunderjaw Primary Nerve - A rare drop from Thunderjaws.
• Apex Elemental Clawstrider Heart - A very rare drop from Apex Elemental Clawstriders.
• Apex Frostclaw Heart - A very rare drop from Apex Frostclaws.

Stats and Perks:

The Rampart Blastsling packs a punch, and its damage increases significantly as you upgrade it. Check out the stats:

Explosive Bombs	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Explosive Damage	98	103	113	124	139	159

Frost Bombs	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Frost Damage	39	41	45	50	55	64
Frost Buildup	135	138	145	147	168	181

Cluster Bombs	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Explosive Damage	65	68	75	83	92	106

And don't forget its awesome perks:

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
High Ground Damage	+15%	+15%	+15%	+15%	+40%	+40%
Overdraw Damage	+15	+15	+15	+15	+15	+15
Multiple Enemy Damage	–	–	–	+15%	+15	+40%

• High Ground Damage: This is its signature perk, boosting your damage when you're above your enemies.
• Overdraw Damage: Increases damage when you use the Overdraw ability with the weapon.
• Multiple Enemy Damage: Makes your attacks hit harder when they connect with more than one enemy.

Ammo Types:

The Rampart Blastsling comes with three ammo types:

• Explosive Bombs: Standard explosive damage.
• Frost Bombs: Deals Frost Damage and builds up Frost status.
• Cluster Bombs: Deals explosive damage, great for spreading the impact.