Piercing Shredder Gauntlet (Rare)

Learn how to acquire the Piercing Shredder Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West. Find out its location, requirements, and how to use this rare Quen weapon effectively.

The Piercing Shredder Gauntlet is a rare Quen weapon in Horizon Forbidden West that excels at inflicting Tear Damage, making it ideal for stripping armor off larger machines. Its unique Piercing Shredders deal extra damage to armored areas before returning, and each successful catch increases their damage.

How to Get:

• Location: Scalding Spear Hunter
• Requirements: Metal Shards x632, Spikesnout Circulator x1

You can purchase this weapon from the Hunter at the Scalding Spear. To obtain it, you'll first need to acquire a Spikesnout Circulator, which is an uncommon drop from Spikesnouts.

How to Use:

This gauntlet is most effective against large machines with significant armor. Its high Tear Damage is perfect for destroying machine parts, exposing weak points for subsequent attacks with the Piercing Shredders.

Upgrade Costs and Materials:

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 x1, 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

Upgrade Material Sources:

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire: Common drop from all machines.
• Small Machine Core: Uncommon drop from small machines (e.g., Grazer).
• Bellowback Sac Webbing: Rare drop from Bellowbacks.
• Spikesnout Sac Webbing: Rare drop from Spikesnouts.
• Medium Machine Core: Rare drop from medium machines (e.g., Scorcher).
• Bellowback Circulator: Uncommon drop from Bellowbacks.
• Bellowback Primary Nerve: Uncommon drop from Bellowbacks.
• Rollerback Hammer Tail: Legendary drop from Rollerbacks.

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

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%

Ammo Types:

• Piercing Shredders: Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage.
• Tear Shredders: Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage.