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

Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet Description¶

This versatile Quen Gauntlet can launch Shock and Piercing Shredders that inflict extra damage to targets at long range (30m or more). Can be upgraded to use Advanced Shredders.

How to Get the Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet¶

You can purchase the Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet from the Hunter who has set up camp in Thornmash. You’ll need both a Behemoth Circulator and a Large Machine Core. Behemoth Circulator is an Uncommon Drop from a Behemoth and Large Machine Cores which is a Rare Drop from Large Machines.

How to Use the Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet¶

Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet is best used when fighting Machines that move very quickly, as you can start firing Shock Shredders at them to stun them for a short amount of time, then switch over to the Piercing or Advanced Shredders to deal as much damage as you can.

How to Upgrade the Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet¶

Thunderbolt 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.

Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet Rank II Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Slitherfang Earthgrinder - Very Rare Drop from Slitherfangs.
• Behemoth Force Loader - Very Rare Drop from Behemoths.

Thunderbolt 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.
• Slitherfang Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Slitherfangs.
• Frostclaw Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Frostclaws.

Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet Rank IV Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
• Frostclaw Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Frostclaws.
• Scorcher Scanning Ear - Legendary Drop from Scorchers.
• Behemoth Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Behemoths.

Thunderbolt 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.
• Scorcher Primary Nerve - Rare Drop form Scorchers.
• Tremortusk Tusk - Legendary Drop from Tremortusks.
• Apex Thunderjaw Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Thunderjaws.

Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet Stats¶

Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet Perks¶

• Long-Range Damage - Increases damage against enemies at long-range (30m or more)
• Knockdown Damage - Increases damage against knocked down enemies.

Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet Ammo Types¶