Information about the Icefire Blastsling in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Icefire Blastsling are.
Overview of the Icefire Blastsling.
Icefire Blastsling Description¶
This destructive Carja weapon is designed to rain Fire Bombs on enemies. It can be upgraded to handle Advanced Explosive Bombs and enhance its rate of fire.
How to Get the Icefire Blastsling¶
| Location | Cost |
|---|---|
| The Bulwark Hunter | Metal Shards x632, Elemental Clawstrider Circulator x1 |
You can purchase the Icefire Blastsling from the Hunter who has set up camp in The Bulwark. You’ll need an Elemental Clawstrider Circulator which is an Uncommon Drop from Clawstriders.
How to Use the Icefire Blastsling¶
The Icefire Blastsling is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Fire or Frost. Depending on the Weaknesses of the Machine, use the Fire Bombs to place the Damage Over Time Status Effect on, then switch over to a different weapon to deal more damage. Alternatively, use Frost Bombs to increase Impact Damage, then switch over to an Impact Weapon, such as the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet (Rare).
How to Upgrade the Icefire Blastsling¶
| Rank | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| I | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2 |
| II | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Leaplasher Spark Coil x1, Skydrifter Razor Tail x1 |
| III | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Leaplasher Circulator x1 |
| IV | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot | Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Leaplasher Primary Nerve x1, Bellowback Sac Webbing x1 |
Icefire Blastsling Rank I Upgrades¶
- Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
- Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
- Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.
Icefire Blastsling Rank II Upgrades¶
- Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
- Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
- Leaplasher Spark Coil - Rare Drop from Leaplashers.
- Skydrifter Razor Tail - Very Rare Drop from Skydrifters.
Aloy tests out her new Icefire Blastsling.
Icefire Blastsling 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.
- Leaplasher Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Leaplashers.
Icefire Blastsling 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.
- Leaplasher Primary Nerve - Uncommon Drop from Leaplashers.
- Bellowback Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Bellowbacks.
Icefire Blastsling Stats¶
| Fire Bombs | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fire |
31 | 33 | 37 | 42 | 48 |
 Fire Buildup |
96 | 99 | 107 | 118 | 142 |
| Frost Bombs | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frost |
32 | 34 | 38 | 43 | 49 |
 Frost Buildup |
98 | 102 | 110 | 122 | 146 |
Icefire Blastsling Perks¶
| Perks | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Draw Speed |
+25% | +25% | +25% | +25% | +65% |
 Overdraw Speed |
– | – | +15% | +15% | +15% |
- Draw Speed - Increases a weapons draw or charge up speed.
- Overdraw Speed - Increases damage dealt when using Overdraw with a weapon.
Icefire Blastsling Ammo Types¶
| Icon | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 |
Fire Bombs | Deals Fire Damage and Fire Buildup |
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Frost Bombs | Deals Frost Damage and Frost Buildup |
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