How to Get Shadow Sling: Weapon Info and Stats

Shadow Sling is one of the weapons in the game Horizon Zero Dawn. Read on to learn more about how to get and how to use the Shadow Sling, its ammo types, and more!

Shadow Sling Overview

Shadow Sling Weapon Info

Shadow Sling Overview
Shadow Sling
Description: This slow firing sling lobs elemental bombs with a large area of effect. Best used to inflict elemental states on targets, making them vulnerable to follow up attacks. Can be modified.
Type	Sling
Rarity	Very Rare
No. of Modification Slots	3
Base	40

Shadow Sling Ammo Info

Ammo Type			Severity
Freeze Bomb	20	0	50
Shock Bomb	20	0	50
Fire Bomb	10	0	50

Is the Shadow Sling Worth It?

Weapon Class Tier	Reason
	The Shadow Sling offers the best offensive capabilities for its weapons class. It is easily one of the best weapons in the game. Getting this weapon as early as you can is highly recommended!

How to Get Shadow Sling

Go to the nearest Tier 3 or 4 merchant, and exchange the necessary resources to get the Shadow Sling.

Resources Required
Metal Shards (x650)	Crystal Braiding (x1)

How to Use Shadow Sling

Freeze Bomb

	Metal Shards (x4) Metal Vessel (x2) Chillwater (x3)

This ammo type is useful for immobilizing machines while also dealing a good deal of damage over a short period of time. While not ideally for direct combat, this ammo is mainly for strategic fighting when you want to plan your next move.

Shock Bomb

	Metal Shards (x4) Metal Vessel (x2) Sparker (x8)

This ammo type is useful for stunning enemy machines for a short period of time. When your enemy is stunned, it is recommended that you switch to damage-type ammo as enemies can quickly get back on their feet.

Fire Bomb

	Metal Shards (x4) Metal Vessel (x2) Blaze (x2)

This ammo type is useful in creating an area of effect that can both protect you from being approached by machines as well as dealing damage to any machine caught in the fire pool. This ammo is also useful against Corrupted machines.

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