Information about the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet are.
Overview of the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet.
Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Description
A Carja weapon that uses Tear ammo to slice enemies. Hold the weapon drawn before firing to tear into enemies longer. Each catch charges the Shredder and increases its damage.
How to Get the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet
| Location | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Barren Light Hunter | Metal Shards x467, Leaplasher Circulator x1 |
You can purchase the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet from the Hunter who has set up camp in the Barren Light. You’ll need to acquire a Leaplasher Circulator which is an Uncommon Drop from Leaplashers.
How to Use the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet
Slicing 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 Slicing Shredder Gauntlet
| Rank | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| I | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Greenshine Sliver x1 |
| II | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Greenshine Sliver x1, Greenshine Fragment x1 |
| III | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Greenshine Sliver x1, Greenshine Fragment x2, |
| IV | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlock Coil Slot | Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x2, Greenshine Fragment x3. Greenshine Cluster x1 |
Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Rank I Upgrades
- Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
- Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
- Greenshine Sliver - Greenshine Sliver can be found around the eastern regions.
Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Rank II Upgrades
- Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
- Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
- Greenshine Sliver - Greenshine Sliver can be found around the eastern regions.
- Greenshine Fragment - Greenshine Fragments can be found around the desert regions.
Aloy tests out her new Slicing Shredder Gauntlet.
Slicing 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.
- Greenshine Sliver - Greenshine Sliver can be found around the eastern regions.
- Greenshine Fragment - Greenshine Fragments can be found around the desert regions.
Slicing 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.
- Greenshine Fragment - Greenshine Fragments can be found around the desert regions.
- Greenshine Cluster - Greenshine Cluster can be found around the coastal regions.
Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Stats
| Tear Shredders | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Impact |
17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 |
 Tear |
60 | 64 | 70 | 79 | 98 |
| Shredders | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact |
28 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 44 |
| Tear |
43 | 46 | 50 | 57 | 70 |
Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Perks
| Perks | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Component Tear |
+10% | +25% | +25% | +25% | +25% |
 Critical Hit Chance |
– | +5% | +5% | +5% | +15% |
- Component Tear - Increases Tear Damage to external resource components. No Effect on Armor.
- Critical Hit Chance - Increase the chance to land a Critical Hit.
Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Ammo Types
| Icon | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 |
Tear Shredders | Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage |
 |
Shredders | Damage and Tear Damage |
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