The Icestorm Boltblaster is one of the Boltblaster Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to find out how to get the weapon, how to use it in combat, how to upgrade it, the types of ammo it uses, and its stats, including damage, perks, and rarity.

How to Get the Icestorm Boltblaster

Buy from Merchants

Merchant Location
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Merchants	Cost
Abadund in Hidden Ember; Hunters in Thornmarsh and near the base during the late game	・ Metal Shards x1437 ・ Large Machine Core x1 ・ Bellowback Circulator x1

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Icestorm Boltblaster Overview

Icestorm Boltblaster Basic Information

Icestorm Boltblaster Information
Description	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).
Weapon Type	Boltblaster
Rarity	Very Rare

Icestorm Boltblaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1	・ Braided Wire x4 ・ Medium Machine Core x1 ・ Metal Shards x127 ・ Small Machine Core x4
Level 2	・ Bellowback Sac Webbing x1 ・ Braided Wire x6 ・ Clamberjaw Tail Duster x2 ・ Metal Shards x212
Level 3	・ Braided Wire x10 ・ Clamberjaw Circulator x1 ・ Frostclaw Sac Webbing x2 ・ Large Machine Core x1 ・ Metal Shards x300
Level 4	・ Apex Clamberjaw Heart x2 ・ Bellowback Primary Nerve x1 ・ Frostclaw Circulator x1 ・ Large Machine Core x2 ・ Metal Shards x450
Level 5	・ Apex Scorcher Heart x1 ・ Dreadwing Metal Fang x4 ・ Luminous Brainstem x1 ・ Metal Shards x600 ・ Thunderjaw Primary Nerve x1

Icestorm Boltblaster Coils

Icestorm Boltblaster Perks

Icestorm Boltblaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo	Damage Type
Frost Bolts	Frost Damage
Plasma Bolts	Plasma Damage
Shock Bolts	Shock Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

How to Use the Icestorm Boltblaster

Large Rapid-Fire Weapon

The Boltblaster is a rapid-fire weapon that unleashes a barrage of bolts on an enemy at any range, but it cannot tear off components. The rate of fire increases when the weapon is fully drawn.

Due to its large size, you cannot sprint or dodge while holding a Boltblaster, so it will need to be stowed away before performing any evasive maneuvers. It is also the only weapon that needs to be manually loaded with ammo before it can be used.

To load a Bolblaster, press while holding .

Elemental Damage

This weapon can inflict Frost damage, Plasma damage, and Shock damage on enemies. Elemental damage applies additional effects on their targets, such as dealing damage over time or making them more vulnerable to attacks. Certain types of elemental damage are also more effective against some enemies.

Deal More Damage in Concentration and at Long-Range

This weapon has a perk which increases its damage while in concentration, and when upgraded, it also increases its damage against enemies that are further away. These perks make it a great Boltblaster for long-range combat. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.

Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides

List of All Weapons

List of All Weapon Types

Other Weapon Lists

List of All Boltblaster Weapons

Shock Boltblaster	Puncturing Boltblaster	Plasma Boltblaster
Hammerburst Boltblaster	Icestorm Boltblaster	Skystrike Boltblaster
Relentless Boltblaster	The Blast Forge	Brawlbreaker