Prototype Spike Thrower (Uncommon)

Learn how to get the Prototype Spike Thrower in Horizon Forbidden West, including required parts and its stats. Your guide to mastering this Uncommon weapon!

Alright, let's talk about the Prototype Spike Thrower! This is an Uncommon weapon built by those Oseram tinkers, Delah and Boomer. It's pretty neat because it launches Explosive Spikes that go boom after a short delay. Just remember, to really get through tough armor, you'll need to throw those spikes at full draw. It's a solid choice for taking down bigger, slower machines.

How to Get It:

To snag this weapon, you first need to unlock an errand in Chainscrape called A Bigger Boom. Chat with a couple of Oseram tinkers there, and they'll offer to build Aloy a new weapon, but you'll need to gather some specific machine parts for them. You're looking for 3x Charger Horn and 1x Fanghorn Rib. You can get these by taking down Chargers and Fanghorns, respectively. Happy hunting!

Ammo Types

This Spike Thrower uses Explosive Spikes, which deal both Impact and Explosive damage.

Weapon Stats

The Prototype Spike Thrower dishes out two types of damage:

Impact Damage

• Base Level: 20
• Level One: 22
• Level Two: 26
• Level Three: 30

Explosive Damage

• Base Level: 70
• Level One: 78
• Level Two: 91
• Level Three: 105

Upgrades

You can upgrade this weapon to make it even more powerful. Here's what you'll need:

Upgrade I: Increased Weapon Stats

• 50 Metal Shards (you'll find these mostly in crates)
• 1x Braided Wire (dropped by machines)

Upgrade II: Increased Weapon Stats

• 75 Metal Shards
• 1x Braided Wire
• 1x Scrounger Circulator (you can get this by fighting Scroungers or shooting it off them)

Upgrade III: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocked Coil

• 95 Metal Shards
• 2x Braided Wire
• 1x Scrounger Spark Coil
• 1x Small Machine Core

Perks

This particular weapon doesn't come with any special perks, but its raw damage output makes up for it.

Best Use

Spike Throwers, including this one, are fantastic for dealing with slow-moving, larger machines. They hit like a truck, but be warned: loading them up takes a bit of time. So, if you're facing really fast enemies, they might just zip past you before you can get a shot off. Your best bet is to find some cover or keep a bit of distance. That way, even the quickest machines will give you a moment to line up your shot.