Learn how to get, use, and upgrade the Shock Boltblaster in Horizon Forbidden West. Includes costs and materials for each upgrade rank.
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: Scalding Spear Hunter
- Cost: 549 Metal Shards, Plowhorn Circulator x1
You can purchase the Shock Boltblaster from the Hunter in Scalding Spear. You’ll need one Plowhorn Circulator, an Uncommon Drop from Plowhorns.
How to Use the Shock Boltblaster:
The Shock Boltblaster is best used against larger machines susceptible to Shock. Start with Shock Bolts to Stun the Machine, then switch to normal Bolts to deal damage while they are incapacitated.
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 - 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 - Found around the eastern regions.
- Greenshine Fragment - Found around the desert regions.
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 - Found around the eastern regions.
- Greenshine Fragment - 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 - Found around the eastern regions.
- Greenshine Fragment - Found around the desert regions.
- Greenshine Cluster - 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 weapon’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 can stun Machines, best used against those that are constantly moving.
- Impact Bolts - Normal Bolts increase Ranged Damage.
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