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

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Overview of the Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet .

Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet Description¶

A remnant of battles past, this Carja weapon inflicts extra damage when fired while sliding or in mid-air. Can be upgraded to tear off machine parts faster.

How to Get the Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet¶

Once you’ve completed the Main Story Quest, The Eye of the Earth. Head to Tide’s Reach and speak with Fenirra to begin the Side Quest In the Fog, then after you’ve completed it you’ll be given the Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet as the reward.

How to Use the Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet¶

The Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Acid Damage. A great way to use this weapon is to start with the Acid Shredders to weaken the armor, then switch over to the Tear Shredders to tear off the armor which will allow you to deal more damage on the exposed areas.

How to Upgrade the Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet¶

Sunhawk 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.

Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet Rank II Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Rockbreaker Mining Claw - Very Rare Drop from Rockbreakers.
• Stalker Stealth Generator - Legendary Drop from Stalkers.

Sunhawk 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.
• Stalker Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Stalkers.
• Behemoth Force Loader - Very Rare Drop from Behemoth.

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Aloy tests out her new Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet .

Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet Rank IV Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
• Behemoth Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Behemoth.
• Stormbird Storm Cannon - Legendary Drop from Stormbirds
• Rockbreaker Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Rockbreakers.

Sunhawk 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.
• Stormbird Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Stormbirds.
• Apex Snapmaw Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Snapmaws.
• Apex Slitherfang Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Slitherfangs.

Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet Stats¶

Tear Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Impact	22	24	26	28	32	36
Tear	108	113	119	128	137	147

Acid Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Impact	47	51	56	62	69	78
Acid Buildup	46	48	51	55	59	63

Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Impact	–	–	–	76	85	96
Tear	–	–	–	146	157	168

Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet Perks¶

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Agility Damage	+10%	+10%	+10%	+10%	+25%	+25%
Component Tear	–	–	–	+10%	+10%	+25%

• Agility Damage - Increases damage dealt while falling or sliding.
• Component Tear - Increases Tear damage to external resource components. No effect on armor.

Sunhawk Shredder Gauntlet Ammo Types¶

Icon	Name	Effect
	Tear Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage
	Acid Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Acid Buildup
	Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage