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How to Get the Puncturing Boltblaster: Ammo and Stats

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The Puncturing 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 Puncturing Boltblaster

Complete the Speedy Lancehorns Salvage Contract

This weapon is obtained after completing the Speedy Lancehorns Salvage Contract Quests given by Handa in The Greenswell. This is the fourth Salvage Contract given by Handa, but the 11th overall Salvage Contract quest.

All Salvage Contracts Camp Locations, Rewards, and Quests

Puncturing Boltblaster Overview

Puncturing Boltblaster Basic Information

Puncturing Boltblaster Information
Horizon Forbidden West Puncturing Boltblaster Weapon
Description Forged in the Claim, this weapon uses Piercing Bolts to punch through armor and deal extra damage to parts underneath.
Weapon Type Boltblaster
Rarity Rare

Puncturing Boltblaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Puncturing Boltblaster Coils

Total No. of Coils 2
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 4

Puncturing Boltblaster Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Knockdown Damage +15% (Base), +40% (Lvl 4)
Overdraw Damage +30% (Lvl 2), +55% (Lvl 4)

Puncturing Boltblaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Piercing BoltsPiercing Bolts
Impact IconImpact Damage
BoltsBolts
Impact IconImpact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Piercing Bolts 19 -
Bolts 16 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Piercing Bolts 22 -
Bolts 18 -

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Piercing Bolts 24 -
Bolts 20 -

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Piercing Bolts 27 -
Bolts 22 -

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Piercing Bolts 31 -
Bolts 25 -

How to Use the Puncturing Boltblaster

Large Rapid-Fire Weapon

Boltblasters HFW

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 Squaresize:20x20 while holding L2.

Piercing Bolts

Piercing Ammo HFW

Piercing Bolts are a type of piercing ammo that can be used to penetrate through enemy armor and deal damage to components underneath. However, they do little to no damage to the armor itself.

How to Craft Piercing Bolts: Materials and Compatible Weapons

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