Shock Bolts are a type of Ammunition in Horizon Forbidden West compatible with certain Boltblasters. They deal low Shock damage and buildup on impact.
While individual bolts deal little damage compared to arrows, they are fired in bursts of six bolts, potentially allowing for a higher damage output. All Boltblasters are capable of overdrawn shots, which can also increase their potential damage output.
These can be used to shock enemies, which temporarily immobilizes them and renders them vulnerable to additional attacks, critical hits, or overrides. Shock Bolts will also detonate exposed Power Cells or Sparkers, triggering a Shock explosion shocking anything in its radius.
Effective against machines with shock vulnerability or exposed Power Cells or Sparkers.