How to Get Shadow Blast Sling: Weapon Info and Stats

Shadow Blast 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 Blast Sling , its ammo types, and more!

Shadow Blast Sling Overview

Shadow Blast Sling Weapon Info

Shadow Blast Sling Overview
Shadow Blast Sling
Description: This slow firing sling lobs explosive bombs with various trigger mechanisms that are best used for dealing high impact and area damage. Can be modified.
Type	Sling
Rarity	Very Rare
No. of Modification Slots	3
Base	40

Shadow Blast Sling Ammo Info

Ammo Type			Severity
Blast Bomb	100	0	None
Sticky Bomb	150	0	None
Proximity Bomb	75	0	None

Is the Shadow Blast Sling Worth It?

Weapon Class Tier	Reason
	The Shadow Blast Sling is a great weapon if you are aiming to beat the game as fast as possible, but the game offers more powerful Slings if you are looking to make the best build.

How to Get Shadow Blast Sling

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

Resources Required
Metal Shards (x1400)	Lancehorn Heart (x1)

How to Use Shadow Blast Sling

Blast Bomb

	Metal Vessel (x2) Blaze (x4)

This explosive can deal a lot of damage on impact. It's recommended against larger enemies and even groups of smaller enemies that are close to each other.

Sticky Bomb

	Metal Vessel (x2) Blaze (x6)

This explosive variant has a delay of 5 seconds after sticking to whichever surface it lands on. Because of the 5-second delay, you can place multiple bombs before detonation.

Proximity Bomb

	Metal Vessel (x2) Blaze (x3)

This variant is useful in creating traps and planning ambushes. These bombs won't go off until it detects an enemy in close proximity allowing you to place multiple bombs on the ground and lure your enemies in.

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