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List of Plasma Ammo Weapons

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This guide lists all weapons that have Plasma Ammo in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to learn how to get weapons that deal Plasma Damage, as well as what other ammo types and perks each weapon offers.

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List of Plasma Ammo Weapons

All Legendary Weapons That Deal Plasma Damage

Weapon Ammo Types Perks How to Get
ForgefallForgefall Advanced Precision Arrows
Plasma Precision Arrows
Advanced Plasma Precision Arrows 		Draw Speed
Concentration Damage
Overdraw Damage
Aerial Enemy Damage
Shocked Enemy Damage
HFW Forgefall Map LocationEnlarge
Prize Master at the Arena
All-MotherAll-Mother's Blessing Shock Tripwires
Fire Tripwires
Plasma Tripwires 		Damage Over Tme
Instant Confused Chance
Stealth Damage
Multiple Enemy Damage 		Purchase from any merchant with Champion's Tokens (NG+ only).

All Very Rare Weapons That Deal Plasma Damage

Weapon Ammo Types Perks How to Get
Icestorm BoltblasterIcestorm Boltblaster Frost Bolts
Plasma Bolts
Shock Bolts 		Concentration Damage
Overdraw Damage
Long-Range Damage
HFW Icestorm Boltblaster Map LocationEnlarge
Abadund in Hidden Ember; Hunters in Thornmarsh and near the base during the late game
Glowblast Sharpshot BowGlowblast Sharpshot Bow Plasma Precision Arrows
Precision Arrows
Tear Precision Arrows 		High Ground Damage
Overdraw Damage
Component Tear
HFW Glowblast Sharpshot Bow Map LocationEnlarge
Hunters in The Raintrace, Thornmarsh, and near the base during the late game
Elite RopecasterElite Ropecaster Advanced Binding Ropes
Shock Ropes
Plasma Ropes 		Overdraw Damage
Damage Over Time
HFW Elite Ropecaster Map LocationEnlarge
Hunters in Thornmarsh and near the base during the late game
Glowblast TripcasterGlowblast Tripcaster Plasma Tripwires
Staggerbeams
Advanced Explosive Tripwires 		Multiple Enemy Damage
HFW Glowblast Tripcaster Map LocationEnlarge
Hunters and Traveling Peddlers in Tide's Reach and near the base during the late game.
Elite Canister RopecasterElite Canister Ropecaster Acid Canister Harpoons
Frost Canister Harpoons
Plasma Canister Harpoons 		Overdraw Damage
Multiple Enemy Damage 		Reward from Errand Quest 16: The Souvenir
Glowblast Spike ThrowerGlowblast Spike Thrower Plasma Spikes
Advanced Explosive Spikes 		Reload Speed
Overdraw Damage
Critical Hit Chance
HFW Glowblast Spike Thrower Map LocationEnlarge
Prize Master at the Arena

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