Bastion Proving Grounds guide: weapon trials and rewards
Read Bastion’s trial conditions and prepare the weapon for the score that matters.
Edition covered
The 2011 Bastion campaign, using Supergiant’s PC Steam promotional pictures. Later ports share the main campaign; Score Attack and No-Sweat availability follows the updated release.
Read the displayed objective
Each Proving Ground tests a particular weapon under its own rules. A survival tactic that works in the campaign may lose time or waste shots in a trial.
| Trial focus | Weapon example | What to practise |
|---|---|---|
| Charge and aim | Breaker’s Bow | Release timing and lined-up targets |
| Fast engagement | Fang Repeater | Controlling bursts and downtime |
| Heavy impact | Cael Hammer | Reach and attack recovery |
| Wide spread | Scrap Musket | Positioning before each blast |
| Thrown attacks | War Machete | Distance and retrieval rhythm |
Use the Forge before retrying
A firing-speed, reload or damage choice can change a trial more than repeated attempts with the same setup. Match the upgrade to the stated metric.
| Problem | Adjustment | Check on next attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Too much time between attacks | Inspect reload or speed options | Does downtime fall? |
| Targets survive one hit | Inspect damage options | Does the required hit count fall? |
| Shots miss groups | Change firing position | Are targets inside the attack shape? |
| Late-run mistakes | Practise the difficult segment | Can you repeat it without rushing? |
Practise the weapon’s special behavior
The bow rewards deliberate charge timing, the machete can be thrown, and the musket rewards positioning a group inside its spread. Practise that property before a full scoring attempt.
Collect earned prizes
Trials award prizes by placement. Take available rewards and return later when the weapon is stronger instead of assuming first prize must be won on the first visit.
The score rule displayed in the trial is the priority; build for that rule.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Bastion publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Supergiant Bastion page | www.supergiantgames.com |