Information about the Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Ancestor’s Return are.

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Description¶

This elite weapon was claimed by the Tenakth from a group of outlands on the Long Coast. It requires finesse and accuracy to make the most of its incredible power.

How to Get the Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet¶

Head to the Hidden Ember and speak with Stemmur to begin the Nights of Lights Errand, then once you’ve completed it you’ll need to collect eight ornaments which can be found in Relic Ruins throughout the Forbidden West.

After you’ve acquired all the ornamnets, return to Stemmur at Hidden Ember, then he’ll give you access to the nearby Chest to find the Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet.

How to Use the Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet¶

The Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Shock or Acid Damage. A great way to use this weapon is to start off shooting Shock Shredders at the machine until the gauge fills up, then switch off to Acid Shredders and fill that gauge up to weaken the machine’s armor. This will allow you to switch over to Tear Shredders and easily break off the armor which will cause you to deal more damage.

How to Upgrade the Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet¶

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Rank I Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Frostclaw Circulator: Uncommon drop from Frostclaws
• Tideripper Tail Fin: Very Rare drop from Tideriper’s
• Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper
• Tideripper Primary Nerv: Rare drop from Tideripper’s

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Rank II Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Apex Stalker Heart:
• Frostclaw Sac Webbing: Rare drop from Frostclaws
• Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper
• Stormbird Primary Nerve: Rare drop from Stormbirds

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Rank III Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Apex Stormbird Heart: Very rare drop from Stormbirds
• Fireclaw Sac Webbing: Rare drop from Fireclaws.
• Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper
• Stormbird Storm Cannon: Ledendary drop from Stormbirds.

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Rank IV Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Apex Fireclaw Heart: Very Rare drop from Apex Fireclaws
• Fireclaw Circulator: Uncommon drop from Fireclaws
• Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper
• Slaughterspine Circulator: Uncommon drop from Slaughterspines

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Rank V Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Apex Slaughterspine Heart: Very Rare drop from Apex Slaughterspines
• Apex Tremortusk Heart: Very Rare drop from Apex Tremortusks
• Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper
• Slaughterspine Circulator: Uncommon drop from Slaughterspines

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Stats¶

Ancestor’s Return Shredder Gauntlet Perks¶

• Tear Shredders - Tear Shredders allows you to deal both Impact and Tear damage which is best used for long range combat and stripping off armour.
• Acid Shredders: - Acid Damage is best used for weakening the Machines Armour, then switching over to the Tear Shredders to deal more damage.
• Shock Shredders: - Shock Damage has the ability to stun the Machines, so it’s best used against Machines that are constantly on the move.