Information about the Rampart Blastsling in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Rampart Blastsling are.
Overview of the Rampart Blastsling.
Rampart Blastsling Description¶
This refined Carja weapon inflicts extra damage when fired down on enemies from higher ground. Can be upgraded to deal more damage when hitting multiple targets at once.
How to Get the Rampart Blastsling¶
You can purchase The Blast Forge from the Prize Master who has set up camp in The Maw of the Arena. You’ll need to acquire 54 Arena Medals in order to purchase it, so you’ll need to progress through the Arena Challenges to earn them.
How to Use the Rampart Blastsling¶
The Rampart Blastsling is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Frost Damage. A great way to use this weapon is to begin with the Frost Bombs increase impact, then switch over to the Explosive Bombs to deal lots of damage.
How to Upgrade Rampart Blastsling¶
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
Rampart 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.
Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
Rampart Blastsling Rank II Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Stalker Stealth Generator - Legendary Drop from Stalkers.
Rockbreaker Mining Claw - Very Rare Drop from Rockbreakers.
Aloy tests out her new Rampart Blastsling.
Rampart Blastsling Rank III Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
Rockbreaker Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Rockbreakers.
Tideripper Tail Fin - Very Rare Drop from Tiderippers.
Rampart Blastsling Rank IV Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
Tideripper Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Tiderippers.
Thunderjaw Tail - Legendary Drop from Thunderjaws.
Stalker Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Stalkers.
Rampart Blastsling Rank V Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
Thunderjaw Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Thunderjaws.
Apex Elemental Clawstrider Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Elementals Clawstriders.
Apex Frostclaw Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Frostclaws Hearts.
Rampart Blastsling 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
Rampart Blastsling 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 - Increases damage when firing on enemeies from higher ground.
Overdraw Damage - Increases damage dealt when using Overdraw with a weapon.
Multiple Enemy Damage - Increases damage when an attack hits more than one enemy.
Rampart Blastsling Ammo Types¶
Icon
Name
Effect
Explosive Bombs
Deals Explosive Damage
Frost Bombs
Deals Frost Damage and Frost Buildup
Cluster Bombs
Deals Explosive Damage.
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