Boltcaster (Atlas)

The subject of this article is from the Atlas Rises update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 23 July, 2018.

Boltcaster (Atlas)

A powerful defensive weapon.
Category	Multi-tool - Projectile
Type	Energy Projectile Weapon
Recharged with	Isotope elements
Updated	Atlas Rises

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

The Boltcaster is a multi-tool upgrade.

Summary[]

The Boltcaster is an attachment for the multi-tool, and is considered a very powerful weapon. 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[]

Combat-focused weapon. User is advised that Isotope elements, such as Carbon, are required to recharge device.

Use can result in targeted entity death.

Crafting[]

Boltcaster (Atlas) cannot be crafted.

Original formula:

Iron x25 +

Plutonium x25 →

Boltcaster (Atlas)

Upgrades[]

Upgrades with multiple levels[]

Single level Upgrades[]

Boltcaster SM
Homingbolt Adaptor
Pulse Spitter - available staring with Pathfinder
Scatter Blaster - available starting with Pathfinder
Shortburst Adaptor - available up through the Foundation release
Wideshot Adaptor - available up through the Foundation release

Recharge[]

The Boltcaster is rechargeable using following items:

1x Carbon by 0.5%
1x Thamium9 by 1%
1x Plutonium by 1.5%
1x Power Gel by 25%
1x Power Canister by 37%
1x Power Reservoir by 50%

Additional information[]

The spread is quadratic and not circular like in most games.
The "Shortburst Adaptor" and "Wideshot Adaptor" have been replaced by the "Pulse Spitter" and "Scatter Blaster" respectively

Gallery[]

Blueprint
(Release)
Repair costs
(Pathfinder)
Dismantle returns
(Pathfinder)
Boltcaster Icon
(Pre-release)