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.

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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¶

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.

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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.