Information about the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet are.
Overview of the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet.
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Description¶
This innovative Quen weapon uses Piercing Shredders to inflict extra damage against armor before returning. Each catch charges the Shredder and increases its damage.
How to Get the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet¶
Location
Requirement
Scalding Spear Hunter
Metal Shards x632, Spikesnout Circulator x1
You can purchase the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet from the Hunter who has set up camp in the Scalding Spear. You’ll need to acquire a Spikesnout Circulator which is an Uncommon Drop from Spikesnouts before you can acquire it.
How to Use the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet¶
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet is best used when fighting larger machines that have lots of Armor, as this weapon focuses on Tear Damage which is great for destroying parts of the machine, then you can switch over to the Piercing Shredders to extra damage on the exposed areas.
How to Upgrade the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet¶
Rank
Effect
Cost
I
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2
II
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x, Bellowback Sac Webbing x1, Spikesnout Sac Webbing x1
III
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Bellowback Circulator x1
IV
Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlock Coil Slot
Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x4, Bellowback Primary Nerve x1. Rollerback Hammer Tail x1
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Rank I Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Rank II Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Bellowback Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Bellowbacks.
Spikesnout Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Spikesnouts.
Aloy tests out her new Piercing Shredder Gauntlet.
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Rank III Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
Bellowback Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Bellowbacks.
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Rank IV Upgrades¶
Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
Bellowback Primary Nerve - Uncommon Drop from Bellowbacks
Rollerback Hammer Tail - Legendary from Rollerbacks.
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Stats¶
Piercing Shredders
Base
Rank I
Rank II
Rank III
Rank IV
Impact
39
44
49
55
63
Tear
74
80
86
95
114
Tear Shredders
Base
Rank I
Rank II
Rank III
Rank IV
Impact
18
20
23
25
29
Tear
80
87
93
102
122
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Perks¶
Perks
Base
Rank I
Rank II
Rank III
Rank IV
Concentration Damage
+10%
+25%
+25%
+25%
+25%
Shocked Enemy Damage
–
+10%
+10%
+10%
+25%
Concentration Damage - Increase damage dealt while in Concentration Mode.
Shocked Enemy Damage - Increase Impact and Explosive damage against enemies in the Shocked State.
Piercing Shredder Gauntlet Ammo Types¶
Icon
Name
Effect
Piercing Shredders
Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage
Tear Shredders
Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage
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