The Skystrike 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 Skystrike Boltblaster

Obtain from a Quest

This item can be obtained either after or during the Side Quest, The Valley of the Fallen.

Skystrike Boltblaster Overview

Skystrike Boltblaster Basic Information

Skystrike Boltblaster Information
Description	This impressive, unique Tenakth weapon is designed to deal more adamge to airborne targets with a barrage of deadly bolts.
Weapon Type	Boltblaster
Rarity	Very Rare

Skystrike Boltblaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1	・ Braided Wire x4 ・ Greenshine Sliver x1 ・ Metal Shards x127 ・ Small Machine Core x4
Level 2	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Cluster x1 ・ Greenshine Fragment x1 ・ Metal Shards x212
Level 3	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Chunk x1 ・ Greenshine Cluster x2 ・ Large Machine Core x1 ・ Metal Shards x300
Level 4	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Chunk x2 ・ Greenshine Slab x2 ・ Large Machine Core x2 ・ Metal Shards x450
Level 5	・ Braided Wire x8 ・ Greenshine Chunk x3 ・ Greenshine Slab x3 ・ Luminous Brainstem x1 ・ Metal Shards x600

Skystrike Boltblaster Coils

Skystrike Boltblaster Perks

Skystrike Boltblaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo	Damage Type
Explosive Bolts	Explosive Damage Impact Damage
Piercing Bolts	Impact Damage
Frost Bolts	Frost Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

How to Use the Skystrike 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 .

Frost Elemental Damage

This weapon inflicts Frost damage on enemies, which causes the Brittle state. The Brittle State makes enemies more vulnerable to Impact damage. Frost elemental damage is also more effective against some enemies.

What Does Frost Damage Do?

Explosive and Piercing Bolts

This Boltblaster can use both Explosive Bolts and Piercing Bolts, which make it an incredibly versatile weapon against many targets since it can inflict massive damage over a larger area and pierce through armor.

Best Used against Aerial Enemies

This weapon has perks which increase its damage when used against enemies that are airborne, which makes it great against Sunwings and Dreadings. 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