Plasma Bolts are a type of Ammunition in Horizon Forbidden West compatible with certain Boltblasters. They deal low Plasma 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.
It can be used to prime a Plasma Blast on an enemy, where after a certain amount of time, they will explode. This explosion will inflict more damage if the target has taken additional damage during the countdown of the status effect.
Effective against machines with Glowblast canisters or plasma vulnerability. Hitting Glowblast canisters with this ammo type will trigger a Plasma explosion.