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How to Get the Skyhammer: Ammo and Stats

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The Skyhammer is one of the Blastsling 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.

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How to Get the Skyhammer

Inside a Supply Cache in Starlight Rise

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Skyhammer Walkthrough Heaven and Earth Main Quest Location
The Skyhammer will be located at Starlight Rise, in the north area of the map. Players can claim the weapon during or after the Heaven and Earth main quest.
2
Skyhammer Walkthrough Go Up the Stairs Heaven and Earth Main Quest
During the main quest, there will be an area where you have to head up the stairs.
3
Skyhammer Walkthrough Top of the Stairs Heaven and Earth Main Quest
At the top of the stairs, head to the right.
4
Skyhammer Walkthrough Inside the Cache Heaven and Earth Main Quest
The Skyhammer will be inside a cache underneath the Heaven logo. The next part of the main quest of Heaven and Earth will be right next to where you entered so you can claim it after completing the quest.

Skyhammer Overview

Skyhammer Basic Information

Skyhammer Information
Horizon Forbidden West Skyhammer Weapon
Description This powerful weapon shows off the Oseram's renowned spark of ingenuity. Its elemental bombs strike like a sudden storm, smashing enemies out of the sky and leveling the battlefield.
Weapon Type Blastsling
Rarity Legendary

Skyhammer Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
Level 2
・Bilegut Sac Webbing Bilegut Sac Webbing x2
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x800
Level 3
・Bilegut Primary Nerve Bilegut Primary Nerve x2
・Brimshine Brimshine x1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1000
Level 4
・Apex Waterwing Heart Apex Waterwing Heart x2
・Brimshine Brimshine x2
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1200
Level 5
・Apex Thunderjaw Heart Apex Thunderjaw Heart x1
・Brimshine Brimshine x3
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x3
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1500

Skyhammer Coils

Total No. of Coils 5
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 3 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 4 Unlock Level Level 2
Coil 5 Unlock Level Level 5

Skyhammer Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Draw Speed +25% (Base), +65% (Lvl 1)
Stealth Damage +15% (Base), +40% (Lvl 3)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 1)
Aerial Enemy Damage +15% (Lvl 3), +40% (Lvl 4)
Multiple Enemy Damage +15% (Lvl 4), +40% (Lvl 5)

Skyhammer Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Purgewater BombsPurgewater Bombs
Purgewater IconPurgewater Damage
Fire BombsFire Bombs
Fire IconFire Damage
Frost BombsFrost Bombs
Frost IconFrost Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Purgewater Bombs 53 220
Fire Bombs 54 224
Frost Bombs 52 216

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Purgewater Bombs 55 230
Fire Bombs 57 236
Frost Bombs 54 224

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Purgewater Bombs 58 243
Fire Bombs 59 248
Frost Bombs 56 237

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Purgewater Bombs 60 260
Fire Bombs 62 267
Frost Bombs 58 253

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Purgewater Bombs 65 278
Fire Bombs 66 284
Frost Bombs 63 271

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Purgewater Bombs 72 300
Fire Bombs 74 307
Frost Bombs 70 293

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