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Boltblaster Master Class | Horizon Forbidden West
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
- How to use Bolt Blasters? Boltblasters are brand new in Horizon Forbidden West. Boltblasters can be tricky to learn, but once you get the hang of them they're very fun and quite useful! In this video I'll show you everything there is to know about Boltblasters and how to master them!
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0:00 - Getting Started
0:32 - Boltblaster Overview
1:03 - Boltblaster Mechanics
5:00 - Proper Technique
9:05 - How To Quick Draw
10:28 - Avoid Awkward Dodge
11:31 - Cancel & Faster Reloading
12:10 - Additional Reloading Tips
12:51 - Bolt Ammo Types
14:23 - Best Boltblasters
15:47 - Best Boltblaster Coils
16:51 - Best Boltblaster Weapon Techniques
17:43 - Best Boltblaster Valor Surges
18:13 - Wrapping Up
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It is incredible, how you managed to make a 18 minute video about boltblasters that isnt boring and in addition it even gave me quite a new perspective on the boltblaster. Very good Video!
Thanks 4rteku! I was worried it was a little long 😅 lol. Glad to hear you thought it was still entertaining! Hope you picked up a few tips 👍
Great Video, Tbh I didn't know how to use a boltblaster because of the loss of movement you get from it but the moment I watched this video it changed the way I play as a stealth and melee player it's so useful using a boltblaster with the crit build and spread shot weapon technique, Excellent keep up the good work and effort you put in your videos
Thank you! Glad you were able to pick up some tips from this 😄 That’s cool your a Spread Shot user! I feel like most people default to Sustained Burst and don’t realize how strong spread shot can be.
If you like Melee you can get even more power out of it. Instead of Full Crit, go full Melee Follow UP. Since MFU works on nearly everything, it´s also useful for Elemental Build Up. It also Boost Knockdown Power.
I just taught myself how to use a boltblaster last week! I mostly only use it with the sustained burst technique, but maybe now I'll try using it normally too. Thanks for all of your videos!
Nice! Yeah give it a try with normal bursts and maybe the spread blast technique too. I also mainly use it with Sustained Burst, but it’s a little more versatile than you might think! And I’m glad you’re enjoying my content 😄 Thanks for your comment!
I'd love to see a masterclass on both Ropecasters and Warrior bows! What is the point of elemental ammo on ropecasters? I have a fully upgraded Elite Ropecaster and the shock ropes won't tie machines down and it won't stun them with shock damage. Actually confused as to why this ammo type exists.
Elemental Ropes aren´t very strong but to do clear some things up: They do have weak binding, see it more as an assist. The Damage over Time Effect is more or less an assist too, base ammo is 1 elemental damage per second, elite may get up to 6-7 or so per second. The biggest Elemental Damage/ Build is the Anchor Point, the Point where the ropes sticks into the ground, if you can place/move a machine there, should be drastically more effectful. Nothing to write home about, but workable, if you want to try it out, i suggest a Tideripper, which is weak to shock and mobile enough that it can be lured over it.
Good to know! They’re on my list 👍 Good question on the elemental ropes. They’re meant to help apply elemental states and deal some elemental damage, but, unfortunately, they’re pretty weak and kind of useless in my opinion. I wouldn’t bother messing around with them much.
@Arktix let's be honest since you are able to breakdown each weapon type so thoroughly if you made a masterclass video for every single weapon type then I'm sure we'd all love it especially since a lot of are not as smart as you lol
@@ArktixOfficial will you do all weapons I personally would want to see a sharpshot bow and spear vid
O and Meaby a vid on each enemy hunting guide
As always, a fantastic seminar on technique, technicalities, technology, Tenakth, and tenacity. Thank you so much for your hard work, please tell the folk you work with that we're all extremely grateful for you all sharing so much with us.
I've loved the boltblaster right off the bat, definitely something an Oseram would come up with. Although I swear I've seen stuff like this on Jörg Sprave's Slingshot Channel AH HA HA HA! Oh oh wanted to tell you I started Ultra Hard and I'm getting ready to head to Gemini! It's all thanks to you! I'm going to be taking a break from gaming for a long while due to my chronic illness stuff, so just wanted to make sure I thanked you and everyone again.
I wish you guys all the best, thanks so very much! Take care Arktix, best wishes always
Don´t know if Arktix knows him, but i´ll make sure he does :) "Let me show you it´s features!"
I wish you best of luck and get well soon.
Hi Wren! That’s for your kinda words as always 🙂 Glad to hear you jumped into Ultra Hard and my tips helped give you conscience 😄 You got this! 👍 I have not heard of this Slingshot Channel, but I’ll have to check it out. Sounds like Paris knows what it is. Sorry to hear you’re not well. I hope you get better soon!
By far the best videos for Forbidden West on the web. You’re a legend, man. Thank you!
Hey thanks a lot! Glad you like my content 😄
Every single one of your videos are amazing. Boltblasters have always been a part of my loadout, but I never felt like i was fully utilizing them, but now I do. Seriously one of the best channels out there keep it up 🔥🔥🔥
Hey thanks! Glad you found this helpful 😄 I hope you’re boltblaster is a bit more useful to you now! Thanks for your support! 🤜🤛
The developers really put a great deal of thought into this new weapon. It just makes sense that a weapon like this will be cumbersome to use. It's bigger than all her other weapons, and it just looks like it would be heavy. Aloys animations while taking it off her back and putting it away look very realistic. And then the fact that dodging while holding this thing would also be a chore really brings it home. No, this weapon is not the easiest to use. And honestly, it's one I used the least in my 1st playthrough, but after I started using it more, and learning how to use it and when to use it, I'm having fun with it. It really adds another level to the combat that forces you to be more strategic. For me, that adds depth to the game.
This was a phenomenal video!
Thank you! And yeah I agree the thought they put into the boltblaster and other weapons is really awesome!
@@ArktixOfficial hello arktix Big fan but i am pretty sure that there where boltblasters in HZD correct me if im wrong
I'm enjoying it more and more. When i first started using it it was because of this video and I was exclusively using it with the weapon techniques. I kept finding myself out of stamina though and still in position, so I started using the actual shots more and more. When I picked up boltblasters I never thought I'd be sprinting into melee range with them and then firing overdrawn charged shots at point blank but here I am.
@@sverreerstadjrgensen7393 there definitely were although they were called rattlers not bolt blasters they were also completely useless in zero Dawn because they did practically no damage.
The boltblaster it's basically a "this is what could have been" for the rattler
Just wanna mention that you're doing great work on your thumbnails utilizing the different facial expressions accessible in the photo mode. Also, your content is the bomb! Keep up the good work :)
Hey thanks a lot Mocorn! It’s funny because a lot of the facial expressions are kinda weird, so I feel like I can’t use most of them, but I’m glad you feel I’m picking good ones 😄 Glad to hear you’re enjoying my content too 🙂 Thanks for your support! 🤜🤛
@@ArktixOfficial dude, your different guides for mid-game weapon and gear etc has been absolutely priceless. Also the different guides on more specific things like weapon skills and the new things in this game has been really helpful.
Awesome! Glad you’re finding those helpful 😄 It’s always my goal to help people enjoy the game more!
The way you wrapped up all the videos for this game have been extremely informative, it made me return to the game which I dropped the second I got to plainsong 🤣 the subtext, new elements, weapons were kinda overwhelmed for me, but you make it dense and simple which Im grateful for. Love the contents so far, 100k subs will be an easy climb
Hey thanks! Glad you’re finding my content helpful, and I’m really happy to hear you jumped back into the game 😄 Hope you’re enjoying it! And thanks to your support!
Boltblaster are my second favourite weapon aside from shredder gauntlets , something satisfying with mowing down machines with a auto blaster
Totally! Yeah it’s fun using Sustained Burst 😁Glad to hear you like Shredders too 😄
@@ArktixOfficial Yeah , I saw your video on it and I tried them out , never looked back .
Awesome! Glad that video helped you 😄
Your the man. Your videos have made this game significantly easier and fun for me. Thanks
Hey thanks! That’s great to hear my content has helped you enjoy the game more 😄 That’s always my goal!
More fun for sure!
Your second tutorial, after the shredder, that's made me reconsider a neglected weapon in my arsenal.
I loathed farming the scary bears for sac webbing - now it's freeze or shock, boltblaster to the arse, job done. Thanks a million.
Hey thanks! Glad to hear you're finding these videos helpful! 😁
Yes please do both. Even though I’d played through this game multiple times I always enjoy your videos and always learn new things.
Thanks! Glad to hear an experienced player like yourself can still enjoy my content and pick up some tips 😄 Thanks for letting me know you’re interested in those videos!
Really enjoy these videos. A masterclass on both warrior bows and rope casters would be great! And unless I missed it on your channel already, an armor breakdown video would be great too. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Glad you like this series 😄 And good to know you’re interested in those videos. They’re on my list! I don’t have a video dedicated to outfits/armors, but I did work them into my gear series. I’m curious, what exactly would you be looking for in a video like that?
Revisting your videos when I start struggling in the game, preparing for dlc, awaiting when I can buy a ps5 and the dlc; I truly appreciate you, Artix, and your channel and its amazingly helpful videos. Thank you 💜
Hey thanks! Glad you’re enjoying my content and finding it helpful 😁 I hope you’re able to get a PS5 and play Burning Shores soon!
@@ArktixOfficial me too!
What I enjoy about the bolt blaster is it is a more mobile Ravager cannon when you use sustained fire. That was my favorite machine weapon from HZD.
1. Smoke bomb
2. Sustained fire to trigger an elemental state
3. Blast bombs and spike throwers to finish
Rinse/repeat as necessary. Takes down the big ones quickly.
The blast forge makes some of the hardest machines so much easier. If you aren't farming for parts, just put them in the brittle state and valour surge up. A sustained burst will kill or at least do most of the work in one go. All good things I've learnt from watching your videos.
Totally! Yeah you can really knock down a machine’s health fast with a Sustained Burst. It’s kinda OP when you know how to use it properly lol
Damn every single video has great info!
Glad you're finding my content helpful!
One of the best horizon UA-camrs I’ve seen and it would be lovely if you make a masterclass for sharpshot bows
Thank you! I'd be curious to know what you'd want to see in a sharpshot bow master class. I've thought about doing one, but sharpshot bows aren't too complicated.
This is hands down THE BEST master class for boltblasters. Now I know there's no gain to mashing square button and looking like an idiot to try to reload faster. Thanks!
Thanks deemon! Glad you liked this 😄
Such incredible and detailed videos! Thank you. How about some arena challenge guides? On the highest difficulty of course. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you! I’ve been getting a lot of requests for an Arena guide lately, so it’s in my list! 👍
Great video thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Hope you find these tips helpful 😁
Great video. You touched on this topic briefly so to add to it... I feel elemental bolt blasters are the best way to trigger an elemental canister. They are quick and if you use concentration you can hit the canister on your first try. I have wasted too many elemental arrows trying to hit those swinging canisters. The inaccuracy of quick firing bolts actually helps to hit the swinging canister. some sort of happy random coincidence
Good point! I assume you mean the canisters form the canister ropecaster? If so, then yeah I agree they’re really hard to hit.
Woo yeah baby! That's what's I've been waiting for, that's what's it all about WOOOOO 🙌
Haha glad you’re excited for this one 😄
interesting video, i need to look more closely at the weapons i got and get the right coils to match what i want, i unlocked the ultra shot but i really like the sustained burst the most
Sustained Burst is my favorite as well! Although with the new Burning Shores coils I have been gravitating more towards Spread Blast lately.
I've been enjoying these master classes! I could use one on doing arena and maybe hunter challenges to get the requirements to buy some of the end game equipment!
Glad to hear it! Hope they’ve been helpful 😄 And I’m planning to do an Arena guide for the locked loadout challenges at least. Lots of people have been asking for that lately 👍
Love your videos man, been waiting for bolt blaster even though I'm long done with NG+ Ultra Hard play throughs, your videos got me through!
Awesome! Glad you find my content helpful 😄 And enjoy it even after finishing the game! Thanks for your support 👍
I'd love to see a warrior bow guide I suck with them
Good to know! Thanks!
Also video idea what if you make a video of tips for machine strike
Anything specific you want to know / learn about? What are your detailed experience with them?
@@abdallahyassine965 Naa no one cares about that trash board game
@@yashsoni7614 no its honestly fun after you get the best strike piece the slaugtherspine obviously it's not close to being the best aspect of the game but a nice change of pace and it will be cool if arktix coverd everything in the game
As always, love your content!! These tips always save my butt and help me understand so much more! Keep up the great work!!
Hey thanks! Glad to hear my content helps you and you enjoy it 😄
Was going to sleep but saw this immediately and clicked
Haha thanks! 😄
I’ve been using the sustained burst as a mass damage skill and i’ve found quite a lot of success using it with a ropecaster, frozen state (shooting the ice arrows at armour to reduce impact dealt), and then 5 +25% close range coils. It’s insane the amount if damage you can deal.
Nice! Yeah I use the same strat. It’s super strong!
@@ArktixOfficial It really is. May have also accidentally max levelled myself while farming the materials to fully upgrade my gear and accidentally made the final mission way too easy even on VH 💀. Hoping NG+ UH fixes that lmao.
Very useful video! I've always wanted to use this weapon properly and now you helped me with this! Next time in the game i will do it right way. Thank you!
I also like how Aloy rising eyebrow on the video preview. )
You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful 😄
Thanks for this. I’ve never used one but it seems the only way to get through ultra hard. Guess I need to get to it then lol
Thanks! Hope you found this helpful. They do help with ultra hard! But certainly not necessary. Sharpshot bows and warrior bows can be good for damage, too.
Great video. The rope caster master class would be cool. I was actually thinking about that today.
Thanks! And good to know. It’s on my list!
PARIS!!! *smiles, shakes her head, hugs* Paris. Random question friend, (thank you for working so hard to share your knowledge with the rest of us) do you guys in the crew know if boltblaster's multi-shot increases the percentage-chance of effect arrows/bolts? For example, I'm finally braving Ultra Hard (Thanks Arktix and crew!) and I'm sort of having random success using my hunter bows with all four percent instant freeze as opposed to the more obviously versatile and useful overdraw and frost build up coils...
...does the multishot burst of regular bolt blasters engage each "chance" every bolt or or or (typed "or" on accident so going to go with it, discaculia be damned) or does the game reset with each "fire attempt."
Question mark.
Love you guys. Thanks for answering so many comments, too, Paris.
Hey Wren! Very good question. I really should have mentioned this in the video actually, but basically each burst, or “fire attempt”, as you put it, has a chance to trigger the instant coils. It’s not each individual bolt. This is true with Weapon techniques too. So Sustained Burst only has one chance to trigger the instants. Unfortunately, this means a boltblaster isn’t as good for the instant coils as you’d hope. The only weapon I’d really recommend using instants on would be the Warrior Bow. How that helps!
*smiles* Arktix already gave you the answer for the Boltblaster. The Game seems to work genereally that way, that it count as per Burst and since a few hours i´m pretty certain it counts for Warrior Bow Spread Shot and Burst Fire too.
I am suprised you have a bad experience with a Hunter Bow and instant frost coils. I have my Death Seeker Bow with all instant freeze coils also, and works wonders to freeze enemies, it fires more slowly compared to a warrior bow, but the extra range and precision often makes up for it.
What could happen could be an overcommiting to Overdrawn shots maybe? I use all 3 draw "ranges" on the Bow, tapping, i.e just pressing the fire button to fire quickly as possible and just ignore the damage penalty ( i fish for the Brittle state) or use full draw if i need the accuracy and sometimes overdraw too, if i need the extra damage (sometimes i also aim for the blaz sac on the tremortusk at the beginning). So if you haven´t, try it out, not always Overdraw your Bow.
Overdraw is usually a DPS (as in Damage per second los), while Full Draw is the best DPS. Overdraw is better for Damage per Shot (more resource friendly, weapon has extra boni like the +50% knockdown power from Spike Throwers, or you have extra time before the shot you turn into damage).
When the Freeze happens i switch to my Damage Dealing Weapon ( Another Hunter Bow coiled for damage and using High Volley, Warrior Bow with Spreadshot, The Final Chapter or for really big machines, Drillspikes/Boltblasters with Powershots).
Hope that is helpful for you. Cheers!
Thanks for your analysis, teaching and hard work. I think boltblasters are broken once you understand how to use them. Some of the machines have gotten harder, so it's a good equalizer. I'm glad it's an option, and having said that I played HZD the other day and missed how it was just you and your bows, and all the other weapons were tools to help those.
I vote for warrior bows next. I don't use them, but I'm sure you could make me a believer.
Hey thanks Furious! I agree, boltblasters are kinda OP once you know what to do with them lol. I also miss HZD combat though sometimes. The greater focus on bows was nice. Glad to know you’d be interested in a warrior bow vid. To be honest, I don’t really use them regularly myself, but they can be really strong and the ammo is super cheap, so it’s worth considering them!
Great production and tutorial as always. Would love to see you do a masterclass on the 'set load out' arena challenges on very hard.
Thanks! Good to know you’d like to see an Arena guide. I’ve had a number of requests for that actually. It’s on my list! In the meantime though, my friend Slazenger has an excellent guide and video series for Al other Arena challenges. You candied it linked in my resource database: docs.google.com/document/d/1kqnT60Mwbo5RQDuR7HConIp2bVEKw07KmakupoiZ8oY/edit
I wouldn't mind a video on Warrior Bows tbh. I havn't used them at all so it would be interesting to see how they work and what there capable of
Good to know! Yeah I think a lot of us (myself included) ignore Warrior bows a bit, but they can be very strong!
Another great one. Appreciate all your dedication to the game. I started replaying Horizon Zero Dawn last week for Platinum.
Thanks! And nice! Hope you’re having fun in HZD. I sunk many happy hours into that game 🙂
@@ArktixOfficial you're welcome, I'm actually streaming it twice a week on the channel working on platinum. Playing New Game+ for the first time.
Nice! Enjoy!
I do also enjoy Critical Boost as a valor surge for a crit-built boltblaster. Its consistent and flexible with a decent duration for how cheap it is, and it seems to create knockdowns with some regularity even though its not a stated bonus in the surge's description. Especially on Low-Health that makes the damage output very decent without the drawback of Ranged Master healing you for every hit or Powershots not being able to crit.
Another great video. Informative, concise and professional
Thank you! Glad you found it to be good quality 😁
I'm finding Strikethru ammo cuts the heavy-armored Rebels to ribbons. Their armor's no good against shots that just go right through them anyway. If you have the cover to do so, nailing their head through their helmet with a Strikethru Sharpshot bow will do, but if the hair's already flying, hose 'em with a strikethru-capable boltblaster.
Great video and I'll definitely use these tips. Personally I like to use smoke bombs to confuse enemies as they lose sight of aloy for a moment giving time for those annoying reloads
I use the sustain burst after I freeze the machines. Know the quick swap for movement will help me in the battle with the Slaughterspine. Thanks for letting know about the critical not working on the sustain burst. I thought about building that way. I'm building the Brawlerbreak with concentration coils since I like using concentration and 25% close range.
Thanks for the tips. ;)
Nice! Sounds like you'll have a strong build. And no problem! Glad you found these tips helpful 😄
Ropecaster, for sure! Would love to see that👍🏻
Good to know! Thanks!
Another great video.. bolt blasters are great fun.. I use them on random machines just for kick... It's like using a minigun. 😃
Thanks! And yeah totally, they’re a lot of fun!
Love your videos bro🔥 Btw can you make more machine hunting guides for machines like Tideripper, Stormbird, Frostclaw?
Thanks! And yes definitely. Those are on my list!
In my experience, i like elemental boltblasters, emptying my entire clip on a machine in the beginning that is weak to or has an exposed canister to either freeze or shock them before shooting off critical points or get the upgrade materials
After a bit of fiddling, I feel like the circumstance where the Brawl Breaker really shines is in fighting groups of machines, especially with the chain burst valor surge. It’s the one circumstance, at least that I can think of, where the instant slowed state is actually useful. So it has a use, but just a niche use.
I love using it on Claw-strider packs and I’m going to try using on that Apex Stormbird and Apex Dreadwing duo in the mountains to see if it scales up well. Wish me luck y’all.
Oh interesting. I can't say I've tried that. Thanks for sharing that tip!
@@ArktixOfficial No problemo. As an update, I can’t say that it’s scaled up well so far 😅
Honestly seeing guides on all weapon classes would be fantastic
Good to know! Even Hunter and Sharpshot Bows? Maybe I could do those in one video…
@@ArktixOfficial Honestly yessl, you always surprise me with information even if I thought I knew everything beforehand. Plus with weapon techniques involved some newer players might need some guidance on how to use them in the most optimal situations etc. Honestly I didn't realize how good spread shot was with the bolt blaster, after this video I can't stop using it
Ok yeah good points. I’ll add a Hunter+Sharpshot Bow master class to my list 👍 Thanks for the suggestion!
Great job on the video, can't wait for the next one
Hey thanks!
Awesome video, I was unable to figure out how to use bolt blaster properly and end up never using it because I find the cost of ammon to high.
Thanks! Yeah they can be a little weird to figure out at first. Hope this helped!
The new elite critical hit coils utterly break the blast forge. I was able to casually jog through UH in about 3 hours with this.
Great video as always. Have you tried other armors ? I see you always using the NTW but imo its the weakest legendary armor. You really dont need al that concentration perks trust me. And stamina perks? You got weaves for that. Experiment with the survival legendary armor and I guarantee you will fall in love with it. Just keep this in mind: 1. If you fall below 25% health you gain 70 % dmg reduction, and if you do the math -its like having around 600 hp. 2. You can always use overshield valor surge.
Thanks! And yup, I’ve tried other armors, including the low health build. You’re right, it’s definitely powerful. I guess I just don’t prefer to play that way, but maybe I should give it a try for a long period of time to see if I can get used to it. There’s absolutely advantages. I just like having the concentration perks. Also, I do use the low health ranged coil on my NTW so I can get the full low health damage bonus. I just don’t get the health regen or damage reduction.
Can't wait to see your other videos.
Awesome! Glad to hear that 😄
just equip the blast forge, use only higher critical chance coils and drink an overdraw potion before every encounter 👍🏻
the one that surprised me was the one i saw Elkjaer use with bolt blaster and shooting the disc launcher as it fired at the Ted Faro mission so he killed it with its own disc launcher firing.
Great video ArkTix. Thanks again for the discord invite.
Thanks! And you’re very welcome. Glad to have you on Discord 😄
I love spears, explosive ones, also no resistance drawback
1 thing ive found very usefull or QoL i should say is level 4 Potion Proficiency. I know its benefits apply to all gameplay but it rly shines when using with Boltcaster. The ability to instantly drink potions is amazing since every second counts when spacing with the Boltcaster. I replaced the Valor weave from the Legendary Hunter outfit with Potion Proficiency. Would highly recommend you guys give it a go escpecially on harder difficulties.
Good point! I haven’t played around with potion proficient lvl 4 too much. I swap the Valor weave for the low health ranged one, but I’ll have to give potion proficiency a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
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On PC the same button for reload is consumable use. So at one point I wanted to reload a bolt blaster, but nothing was happening... turned out I just ate 3 food items one after another. And it was the good shit too.
Apply Frost. Apply Boltblaster. Machine dead.
Jokes aside... I, like many others, kind of dismissed this weapon at first because the Rattler in HZD was so mediocre. Once you get the hang of it and can identify when to use one, the Boltblaster is a goddamn destroyer. Once I got the Blast Forge I never looked back.
Lol yeah I could have made about a 30 second vid instead huh? 😂 But yeah it was the same for me. The boltblasters weren't really on my radar for a while at first.
Very nice video!
Thank you!
IF you have time. Ive been doing ultra hard with only melee and shredder gauntlets. I think people sleep on melee. Using resonator blasts critical hits and the r2 charged knkockdown power can be really effective for killing most machines using no resources. In ultra hard you can knockdown a enemy hit with a critical strike then hit a r2 resonator blast (dont detonate) us r1 three times get another R2 resonator blast do a SECOND critical hit strike then once the machine wakes up hit both your resonator blasts for 800 + damage. =P
Nice! Sounds like you’re doing a great job leveraging the melee mechanics 👍 I agree that most people don’t realize how strong resonator blasts can be. They’re really essential for making melee viable.
Super helpful video, thanks!!
You’re very welcome! Glad you found it helpful 😄
Yes definitely warrior bows and tripcasters.
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I had no interest in using boltblasters until this video. Thanks!
Also, your fashion game is top tier. Which armor is this?
Glad you found this helpful! 😄 And thanks! I'm using the look of the Utaru Winterweave for most of this video.
Very informative, but I'm still not sure Boltblasters will ever be my style as I'm just too addicted to mobility. Then again, I do enjoy setting up ambushes too, so maybe I could work one into my opening setup.
Something to at least keep in mind whenever I eventually get around to my NG+ playthrough on Ultra Hard, so maybe I should practice a little while pre-farming upgrade materials.
Interesting idea! Yeah you might be able to work it in that way. But you’re right, if you don’t want to give up mobility boltblasters are a pretty hard sell lol
This helps a lot.
Glad to hear it! 😄
Good video. Thanks for the info
Thanks! Hope it’s helpful!
Great video
Thanks!
Shock bolts vs tideripper is lethal.
These are very helpful
Thanks! Glad you found this helpful 😄
Warrior Bow master class next! 🙌🏻
Good to know you’re interested in it! It’s on my list 👍
The ultrashot with on the brawl breaker can be equipped with knockdown power coil to easily get knockdowns states
I’ll have to give that a try! I really don’t use Ultra Shot much.
@Arktix I have found your videos so helpful. Thank you.
I would be really interested to see videos on the best ways to start and advance through the game when you have different play throughs in mind. I love Horizon and am the type of person who will play it many times but with different goals/styles each time. For example, I have never gone down the machine master route, but think it's the one I might try next time. I would love to have a clearer idea of the 'path' I should take to make my play through more efficient for that style. Obviously, you would prioritise the machine master skill tree, but which other skills would you use to complement it? And which weapons/armour/upgrades/side quests to go for first? Again, I would want to focus on efficiency and not discovery. Thanks again 🙏😀👊
Hey thanks AJ! Glad you’re finding my content helpful 😄 This is an interesting idea for a video series. Kinda tough to do since there’s so many possibilities, but I have thought about doing “ultimate build” videos showing the best skills, weapons, armor, tactics, etc for different playstyles. For example, ultimate machine master, ultimate stealth, etc. Maybe I could work in more if a progressive guide like you’re saying.
@@ArktixOfficial Yep, I realise it's a big idea :) But I like your idea of 'ultimate stealth' etc. I think that would be a big help towards the kind of thing I'm talking about, and through doing it, I'm sure the Horizon community would have heaps of tips to contribute too :)
Cool yeah I agree they would! The ultimate build videos are on my list. My very long list…lol 😅
@@ArktixOfficial Definitely a long list, but we know you'll do a great job 👍 Your vids are soooo good :)
Thanks AJ! I appreciate that 🙏
Great vid
Thanks!
Good video! I'd like to see warrior bows master class)
Thanks! And good to know you’d like to see that. It’s on my list 👍
Great video. Thanks
Thank you!
So... I'm _pretty_ sure we're working with partitioned box mags, that would explain why the default fires like it does... but question is, how to get the strings synced up...
So a little tip for anyone who gets Annoyed by the reload. If you start a reload while in concentration the reload will be significantly faster.
U figured out a good way to dodge attacks while reloading so if the enemy attacks you cAn roll dodge while reloading then after that it will be loaded
I not u
Can instant shock on the blast forge override the frozen state? Thank you
For some reason I just can't get my self to use anything besides the Sharpshoot bow and some slingshot grenades
Ok so if you had unlimited copy’s of all coils in the game what coils would you put on the bolt blaster to make it op? 5x 15% concentration, 5x 12% impact? Thoughts?
Well..we actually CAN get unlimited copies now with the duplication exploit 😄 So I now use 5x 15% concentration on my Boltblaster. Easy to trigger and reliable in any situation 👍
Man! These master classes are great! Yes, I'd like to know more about Ropecasters.🏹
Thanks! Glad you like them 😄 And good to know. It's on my list!
I know it's not related to the video and yes I would love to see a ropecaster masterclass but what shredder gauntlet would you definitively recommend the ancestors return or the new game plus one? I'm about to start a new game plus save and wanted to k wo if should make the upgrade.Love your videos and all the hard work you put in.
Thanks Rush! Glad to hear you’re enjoying my videos 😄 I do put a lot of work into them. Between the Ancestor’s Return and Final Chapter, I’d pick the AR every time. It has elemental shredders, which are the best all around ammo type for Shredder Gauntlets. Check out my Shredder Gauntlet Master Class if you want to learn more about Shredders:
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@@ArktixOfficial OK thanks so much i didn't want to upgrade the AR all the way then just replace it later so this really helps 😀
No problem! I gotcha. It’s totally worth upgrading your AR all the way. That thing is kinda OP 😉
@@ArktixOfficial True 😆 And they are really fun to use
Yes!
I like the bolt casters south more than the rattlers in zero dawn, they just didn't do any damage
Totally! Yeah the rattlers were a little under powered and not super useful. Glad they upgraded them for HFW!
Love this
Thanks!
Next video I suggest is how to harvest key upgrade resource. Best boltblaster is blast forge but they take up so much shards
That’s for the video suggestion! I try to address getting the key resources in my machine hunting guides, but maybe I dedicated video would be good too. Might be long though…there’s a lot of key upgrade resources lol.
@@ArktixOfficial Just do the important ones starting mid game like the ones after daunt like plowhorn horns, clawstrider tails, skydrifter tails and so on to end game
I see. Ok yeah I’ll think about doing a video like that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Is there any good reason to ourchase instant status coils? Id prefer using purple coils
Boltblaster often empties it's clip all of a sudden even without shooting or switching weapon.
Confirmed clip is fully reloaded and press L2 to try to shoot then clip gets empty.
Wonder if it's just a bug or some unknown mechanics causing this.
Are you trying to use Sustained Burst when this happens?
@@ArktixOfficial Sustained Burst is selected as weapon technique but not when I try to use it.
It happens just by aiming.
I uploaded the footage as the latest video on my channel now. Hopefully this would help to see what's going on.
I watched your clip. That does seem weird...Are you trying to fire with R1 or R2? Or you're just aiming with L2 and nothing else?
@@ArktixOfficial I didn't press R1 or R2. Just pressing L2 and this happens.
I really hope this will be fixed soon.
That is really strange. Are you on the most recent patch (1.18)? Maybe make a manual save and then force quite the game and then of your console, then start everything back up again. It definitely shouldn’t do that. Sorry, that’s frustrating.
How do you get 5 shocked enemy damage coils? 😯
Ah ok so if you do multiple New Game+ playthroughs you can get more copies of coils although I think shocked enemy damage might be a farmable one, so some of the copies I have may have just come from hunting machines.
@7:28 wtf was that!? Dude, it was so fast I had to 0.25x the video to see it. It looks like you activated the glider for a split second to avoid fall damage then immediately started aiming as you fell which slowed time. I've never been able to flip the glider like that. Please explain!
Ah I was wondering if anyone would notice that 😉 Yeah that was me practicing a trick show I’ve been trying to perfect. There’s an auto-deploy glider setting you can turn on to make the glider deploy right before you hit the ground (to prevent you from falling to your death during normal gameplay). I had that turned on and if you draw immediately after that triggers it will cancel the glider. So you can drop from really high, have the glider catch you, and then nail a shot right afterwards.
Great stuff thanks! I really feel stupid asking this but I fire 6 arrows max when in concentration mode and I see you unload your whole charger non stop. Am I missing something? 🤔
Nevermind I just understood it's a weapon technique!
Thank you! And yes you got it, it’s the Sustained Burst weapon technique!
Dude what bow are you using that does 4k damage. At 0:50
hello arktix.....just wanted to ask why doesnt the thunderjaw's radar work as it used to in horizon zero dawn...its a useless component in HFW...and far less challenging as it used to.
Good question! They will use the radar to find you if they lose track of you, but I agree they see to do it a lot less than in ZD.