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How to Craft Bolts: Materials and Compatible Weapons

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Bolts are an ammunition item in Horizon Zero Dawn that can be used with compatible weapons. Read on to find out how to craft this ammo and how to use it in combat, as well as its base stats, including damage, tear, and severity.

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How to Get Bolts

Can Be Crafted

Workbench Crafting Recipe
Item Crafted Materials
BoltsBolts
x60
・ Metal ShardsMetal Shards x12
・ Metal BoneMetal Bone x2
Field Crafting Recipe
Item Crafted Materials
BoltsBolts Pack
x60
Metal ShardsMetal Shards x 15
Metal BoneMetal Bone x 2

Compatible Weapons with Bolts

Weapons that Use this Ammo
Shock BoltblasterShock Boltblaster Hammerburst BoltblasterHammerburst Boltblaster Relentless BoltblasterRelentless Boltblaster
Puncturing BoltblasterPuncturing Boltblaster

Bolts Stats and Information

Bolts
Bolts
Category Ammo
Type Bolt
Rarity Rare
Description A short, heavy bolt with a sharp tip, used by most Boltblasters.

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