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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