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

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Overview of the Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet.

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Description¶

Carried by the elite Tenakth soldiers, this weapon is ideal for damaging and tearing into targets. Can be upgraded to inflict extra damage when firing down on enemies from higher ground.

How to Get the Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet¶

You can purchase the Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet from the Hunter who has set up camp in Tide’s Reach. You’ll need a Sunwing Circulator which is an Uncommon Drop from Sunwings and you’ll need a Large Machine Core that is a Rare Drop from Large Machines.

How to Use the Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet¶

Ripsteel 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 Advanced Shredders to deal extra damage to the exposed areas.

How to Upgrade the Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet¶

Ripsteel 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.
• Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Rank II Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Clamberjaw Tail Duster - Very Rare Drop from Calmberjaws.
• Behemoth Force Loader - Very Rare Drop from Behemoth.

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Rank III Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
• Behemoth Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Behemoth.
• Tideripper Tail Fin - Very Rare Drop from Tiderippers.

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Aloy tests out her new Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet.

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Rank IV Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
• Tideripper Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Tiderippers.
• Scorcher Scanning Ear - Legendary Drop from Scorchers.
• Clamberjaw Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Clamberjaws.

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Rank V Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
• Slitherfang Earthgrinder - Very Rare Drop from Slitherfangs.
• Scorcher Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Scorchers.
• Apex Frostclaw Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Frodtclaws.

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Stats¶

Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Impact	38	42	46	50	56	64
Tear	80	85	89	96	103	110

Tear Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Impact	23	25	27	30	34	38
Tear	112	119	125	135	144	155

Advanced Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Impact	–	–	–	80	89	102
Tear	–	–	–	154	165	177

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Perks¶

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Shocked Enemy Damage	+10%	+10%	+10%	+10%	+25%	+25%
High Ground Damage	–	–	–	+15%	+15%	+40%

• Shocked Enemy Damage - Increases Impact and Explosive Damage against enemies in the Shocked State.
• High Ground Damage - Increases damage when firing on enemies from higher ground.

Ripsteel Shredder Gauntlet Ammo Types¶

Icon	Name	Effect
	Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage
	Tear Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage
	Advanced Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage