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Horizon Zero Dawn

How to Get Rattler: Weapon Info and Stats

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Rattler 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 Rattler, its ammo types, and more!

Rattler Overview

Rattler Weapon Info

Rattler Overview
RattlerRattler
Description: This close range bolt gun fires multiple projectiles with each shot and is best used when accuracy is not as important as landing multiple hits can be modiified.
Type Rattler
Rarity Uncommon
No. of Modification Slots 1
Base Handling
100

Rattler Ammo Info

Ammo Type Damage Tear Severity
Horizon Zero Dawn - Metal Bolts Metal Bolts 10 5 None

Is the Rattler Worth It?

Horizon Zero Dawn - C Tier Icon Weapon Class Tier Reason
The Rattler is your basic weapon. While it gets the job done in the early game, it is highly recommended that you replace the Rattler with a higher-tier weapon as soon as you can.

How to Get Rattler

Go to the nearest merchant, and exchange the necessary resources to get the Rattler.

Resources Required
Currently UnavailableMetal Shards (x130)

How to Use Rattler

Metal Bolts

Horizon Zero Dawn - Metal Bolts Ridge-Wood
(x10)
Metal Shards
(x6)

Use this ammo for close range combat. Ideally, this is better used against human enemies as they are less agile than your machine enemies.

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