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Relentless Boltblaster (Very Rare)

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Shane Williams

Information about the Relentless Boltblaster in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Relentless Boltblaster are.

Overview of the Relentless Boltblaster.

Relentless Boltblaster Description

This heavy-hitting Oseram weapon is ideal for use against Corroding enemies, Itc and fire Explosive /bolts and deal extra damage.

How to Get the Relentless Boltblaster Description

Location Cost
The Maw of the Arena Prize Master 54 Hunting Medals

You can purchase the Relentless Boltblaster from the Prize Master at The Maw of the Arena. However, you’ll need to save up 54 Hunting Medals first, so complete the The Daunt Hunting Grounds with Full Strips on all three stages to get exactly 54.

How to Use the Relentless Boltblaster

The Relentless Boltblaster is best used when fighting larger machines that have a lot of health, as you can shoot them with Explosive Bolts which will not only stagger them, but will tear off the armor. Follow this up with the Advanced Points and you’ll be able to quickly take them down.

How to Upgrade the Relentless Boltblaster

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 x4, Stalker Stealth Generator x3, Elemental Clawstrider Sax Webbing x2
III Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlock Ammo Type Metal Shards x212, Braided Wire x4, Large Machine Core x1, Elemental Clawstrider Circulator x1, Rockbreaker Mining Claw x3
IV Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x212, Braided Wire x4, Rockbreaker Circulator x1, Shellsnapper Shell Bolt x8, Stalker Primary Nerve x1
V Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot Metal Shards x212, Luminous Brainstem x1, Shellsnapper Primary Nerve, Apex Behemoth Heart x3, Apex Tideripper Heart x1

Relentless Boltblaster 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.

Relentless Boltblaster Rank II Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Stalker Stealth Generator - Legendary Drop from Stalkers.
  • Elemental Clawstrider Sax Webbing - Rare Drop from Elemental Clawstrider.

Relentless Boltblaster 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.
  • Elemental Clawstrider Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Elemental Clawstrider
  • Rockbreaker Mining Claw - Very Rare Drop from Rockbreaker

Aloy test out her new Relentless Boltblaster.

Relentless Boltblaster Rank IV Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Rockbreaker Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Rockbreakers
  • Shellsnapper Shell Bolt - Very Rare from Shellsnappers
  • Stalker Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Stalkers

Relentless Boltblaster 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.
  • Shellsnapper Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Shellsnappers
  • Apex Behemoth Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Behemoths
  • Apex Tideripper Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex TTiderippers

Relentless Boltblaster Stats

Bolts Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Impact 19 20 22 24 27 31
Explosive Bolts Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Impact 19 20 22 24 27 31
Explosive_Damage_Horzion_Forbidden_West.png Explosive 17 18 20 22 25 28
Advanced Bolts Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Impact 39 43 49

Relentless Boltblaster Perks

Perks Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Corroding_Enemy_Damage_Horizon_Forbidden_West.pngCorroding Enemy Damage +10% +10% +10% +10% +25% +25%
hfw_perk_overdraw_icon.jpg Overdraw Damage +15% +15% +15% +15% +15%
hfw_melee_follow_up_icon.jpg Melee Follow Up +15% +15% +40%
  • Corroding Enemy Damage - Increases Impact and Explosive damage against enemies in the Corroding State.
  • Overdraw Damage - Increases damage dealt when using Overdraw with a weapon.
  • Melee Follow Up - Increases ranged damage for a limited time after a successful melee hit.

Relentless Boltblaster Ammo Types

Icon Name Effect
Bolts_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Bolts Deals Impact Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage
Explosive_Bolts_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Explosive Bolts Deals Impact Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png and Explosive Explosive_Damage_Horzion_Forbidden_West.png Damage
Advanced_Bolts_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Advanced Bolts Deals Impact Impact_Status_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    16 February 2022
  • Last Updated
    31 March 2022
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This guide for Horizon Forbidden West includes the following:

  • A Walkthrough for Main Quest
  • A Guide for all Errands, Side Quests and Cauldrons
  • An in depth analysis for Weapons and Armor.
  • Information on all new and returning Machines
  • How to find and complete all four Melee Pits
  • How to unlock and complete all stages of the Arena
  • How to find and override all five Tallnecks
  • Locations on all Collectibles
    • Ornaments
    • War Totems
    • Vista Points
    • Survey Drones
    • Signal Towers
    • Black Boxe

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