How does the Battery Buster work?

Jump+Attack switches between two modes. Melee hits build ammo; Attack fires ricocheting projectiles. Wiki tip: clear weak foes for ammo, then unload on tougher targets (wiki.gg).

Where do you unlock the Battery Buster?

It is one of the two unlockable main weapons (not picked at the start). Exact area is undocumented pre-launch and is being community-tracked here.

What is the Buster Bounce achievement?

Defeat 3 enemies in a row using only double-bank ricochet shots from the Battery Buster — the weapon's showcase Feat (VGTimes).

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Battery Buster

A dynamic ranged blaster. One of the two unlockable main weapons (not available from the start of the game).

Archetype blaster

Type starter

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Overview

A dynamic ranged blaster. One of the two unlockable main weapons (not available from the start of the game).

Unlock — Unlockable later in the game — not chosen at start. Exact location/quest not yet documented in public sources. [uncertain]

Mechanics

Jump + Attack switches modes. Strike foes in melee to power up / generate ammo. Fire projectiles with Attack. Wiki tip: stock up on ammo by hitting weak enemies first, then focus shots on the tough ones. Ricochet shots off walls to stay safe.

Strategy

→ Jump + Attack switches modes
→ Strike foes in melee to power up / generate ammo
→ Fire projectiles with Attack
→ Wiki tip: stock up on ammo by hitting weak enemies first, then focus shots on the tough ones
→ Ricochet shots off walls to stay safe.
→ The beginner-friendliest mindset, repeated across the PlayStation Blog launch post, JEU.VIDEO's prep guide, and Enjoy4Game's spoiler-light primer, is to slow down: observe, adjust, then move forward

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Frequently asked about Battery Buster

How does the Battery Buster work?: Jump+Attack switches between two modes. Melee hits build ammo; Attack fires ricocheting projectiles. Wiki tip: clear weak foes for ammo, then unload on tougher targets (wiki.gg).
Where do you unlock the Battery Buster?: It is one of the two unlockable main weapons (not picked at the start). Exact area is undocumented pre-launch and is being community-tracked here.
What is the Buster Bounce achievement?: Defeat 3 enemies in a row using only double-bank ricochet shots from the Battery Buster — the weapon's showcase Feat (VGTimes).

What we don't know yet

Some fields above are sourced from pre-launch demos and press materials. Expect refinements post-release. Sources tab lists what we used.