Boltcaster

The subject of this article is from the SentinelUp update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 12 April, 2022.

Boltcaster

A powerful defensive weapon.
Category	Multi-tool - Weapons
Type	Energy Projectile Weapon
Recharged with	Projectile Ammunition
Updated	SentinelUp

This article is about the current version of the Boltcaster. For the Atlas Rises version, see Boltcaster (Atlas).

The Boltcaster is a projectile technology upgrade for the multi-tool.

Summary[ | ]

The Boltcaster is an attachment for the multi-tool which uses Projectile Ammunition to shoot damaging energy bolts at threats. It's perfect for defending against hostile lifeforms and Sentinels.

To activate, switch from the Mining Beam by pressing the triangle button (PS4) or the 'G' key (PC).
To reload, press the square button (PS4) or the 'R' key (PC).

Game description[ | ]

Generalist weapon attachment for the Multi-Tool. Access fire mode by pressing [Triangle/G] and fire weapon with [R2/Left Mouse Button].

The Boltcaster reconfigures the Multi-Tool to supercharge Metallic Elements, firing them as high-velocity projectiles capable of causing extreme damage.

Crafting[ | ]

Boltcaster can be built using the following ingredients:

Chromatic Metal x100 + Carbon Nanotubes x3 → Boltcaster

Boltcaster can be repaired using the following ingredients:

Chromatic Metal x50 + Carbon Nanotubes x2

Boltcaster can be dismantled after construction, returning the following ingredients:

Boltcaster → Chromatic Metal x50 + Carbon Nanotubes x1

Upgrades[ | ]

Additional information[ | ]

The Boltcaster begins with a 60-round magazine and consumes 1 round per shot.
The spread is quadratic and not circular like in most games.

Release history[ | ]

Release - Added as a technology.
Pathfinder - Shortburst Adaptor and Wideshot Adaptor independent upgrades were replaced by Pulse Spitter and Scatter Blaster, respectively.
NEXT - Blueprint changed, formerly used Iron and Plutonium. Barrel Ioniser and procedurally generated Boltcaster Upgrades added, while Homingbolt Adaptor and Sigma/Tau/Theta upgrades removed.
Desolation - Base damage increased. Boltcaster now fires in bursts, added tracer lines to Boltcaster projectiles and increased projectile speed.