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How to Get Sling: Weapon Info and Stats

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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 Sling, its ammo types, and more!

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Sling Overview

Sling Weapon Info

Sling Overview
SlingSling
Description: This slow firing sling lobs elemental bombs with a large are of effect. Best used to inflict elemental states on targets, making them vulnerable to follow-up attacks. Can be modified.
Type Sling
Rarity Uncommon
No. of Modification Slots 1
Base Handling
40

Sling Ammo Info

Ammo Type Damage Tear Severity
Horizon Zero Dawn - Freeze Bomb Freeze Bomb 20 0
Freeze 50

Is the Sling Worth It?

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

How to Get Sling

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

Resources Required
Currently UnavailableMetal Shards (x70)

How to Use Sling

Freeze Bomb

Horizon Zero Dawn - 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.

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