The Blast Forge

The Blast Forge
Type	Ranged weapon
Effects	Impact Damage Explosive Damage
Perks	Draw Speed Critical Hit Chance Overdraw Damage Reload Speed Instant Shocked Chance
Mod Slots	3 (5 after upgrades)
Source	Dukkah
Cost to buy	80 Arena Medals
Value when sold	1000
Base Stats
Draw Time	0.456s
Ammunition
Shot Type Group	Bolt
Shot Type	Advanced Bolt Explosive Bolt Piercing Bolt

"Like shrapnel from an exploding forge, this Oseram powerhouse specializes in firing armor-piercing bolts. Its flawless design allows for superior handling."

―Inventory description

The Blast Forge is a legendary weapon in Horizon Forbidden West. It is a variant of the Boltblaster.

By default, the Blast Forge has a 25% higher draw speed compared to other Boltblasters, as well as a 5% higher critical hit chance.

The Blast Forge can be upgraded five times.

Acquisition

Source	Cost	Sell Value
Dukkah	80 Arena Medals	1000

Ammo

	Advanced Bolts	Explosive Bolts		Piercing Bolts
	Damage	Damage	Explosive Damage	Damage
Base	37	23	21	28
Level 1	38	24	22	29
Level 2	40	25	23	31
Level 3	42	26	24	32
Level 4	45	28	25	34
Level 5	50	31	28	38

Magazine capacity of 50 Advanced/Piercing Bolts, or 30 Explosive Bolts before reloading.

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	600 1 Luminous Brainstem 5 Slitherfang Earthgrinder 2 Slitherfang Primary Nerve 2 Tideripper Circulator	Increased damage Perk: Overdraw Damage +15%
Level 2	800 2 Luminous Brainstem 2 Thunderjaw Primary Nerve 2 Tideripper Primary Nerve 3 Tideripper Tail Fin	Increased damage Fourth coil unlocked Perk: Draw Speed +65%
Level 3	1000 1 Apex Thunderjaw Heart 3 Luminous Brainstem 3 Thunderjaw Tail 10 Tremortusk Tusk	Increased damage Perk: Critical Hit Chance +15% Perk: Reload Speed +10%
Level 4	1200 1 Apex Tremortusk Heart 2 Fireclaw Sac Webbing 4 Luminous Brainstem 2 Tremortusk Circulator	Increased damage Perk: Reload Speed +25% Perk: Instant Shocked Chance +2%
Level 5	1500 2 Apex Fireclaw Heart 1 Apex Slaughterspine Heart 5 Luminous Brainstem 2 Slaughterspine Circulator	Increased damage Fifth coil unlocked Perk: Instant Shocked Chance +4%