Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet (Very Rare)

Learn how to acquire the Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West, including its location, cost, and the materials needed for purchase and upgrades.

The Thunderbolt Shredder Gauntlet is a very rare Quen Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West that excels at long-range combat, dealing Shock and Piercing damage. It can be upgraded to utilize Advanced Shredders.

How to Get:

• Purchase from the Hunter in Thornmarsh.
• Cost: Metal Shards x1249, Behemoth Circulator x1, Large Machine Core x1.
• Behemoth Circulators are Uncommon Drops from Behemoths, and Large Machine Cores are Rare Drops from Large Machines.

How to Use:

• Ideal for fast-moving machines. Start with Shock Shredders to stun, then switch to Piercing or Advanced Shredders for high damage.

Upgrade Costs and Materials:

Rank	Effect	Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x127, Braided Wire x4, Small Machine Core x4, Medium Machine Core x1
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x219, Braided Wire x6, Slitherfang Earthgrinder x2, Behemoth Force Loader x1
III	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks New Ammo	Metal Shards x300, Braided Wire x10, Large Machine Core x1, Slitherfang Circulator x1, Frostclaw Sac Webbing x2
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x450, Large Machine Core x2, Frostclaw Circulator x1, Scorcher Scanning Ear x3, Behemoth Primary Nerve x1
V	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x600, Luminous Brainstem x1, Scorcher Primary Nerve x1, Tremortusk Tusk x8, Apex Thunderjaw Heart x1

Upgrade Material Sources:

• Small Machine Core: Uncommon Drop from small Machines (e.g., Grazer).
• Medium Machine Core: Rare Drop from medium Machines (e.g., Scorcher).
• Large Machine Core: Rare Drop from large Machines (e.g., Fireclaw).
• Slitherfang Earthgrinder: Very Rare Drop from Slitherfangs.
• Behemoth Force Loader: Very Rare Drop from Behemoths.
• Slitherfang Circulator: Uncommon Drop from Slitherfangs.
• Frostclaw Sac Webbing: Rare Drop from Frostclaws.
• Frostclaw Circulator: Uncommon Drop from Frostclaws.
• Scorcher Scanning Ear: Legendary Drop from Scorchers.
• Behemoth Primary Nerve: Rare Drop from Behemoths.
• Luminous Brainstem: Very Rare Drop from tough Machines (e.g., Behemoths, Tideripper).
• Scorcher Primary Nerve: Rare Drop from Scorchers.
• Tremortusk Tusk: Legendary Drop from Tremortusks.
• Apex Thunderjaw Heart: Very Rare Drop from Apex Thunderjaws.

Stats:

Ammo Type	Stat	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Shock Shredders	Impact	46	50	55	60	67	76
	Shock	44	46	48	52	56	60
Piercing Shredders	Impact	46	50	55	60	67	76
	Tear	98	102	107	116	124	133
Advanced Shredders	Impact	–	–	–	74	82	94
	Tear	–	–	–	143	153	164

Perks:

Perk	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Long-Range Damage	+15%	+15%	+15%	+15%	+40%	+40%
Knockdown Damage	–	–	–	+15%	+15%	+40%

Ammo Types:

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