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How to Get the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet: Ammo and Stats

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The Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet is one of the Shredder Gauntlet Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to find out how to get the weapon, how to use it in combat, how to upgrade it, the types of ammo it uses, and its stats, including damage, perks, and rarity.

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How to Get the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet

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Horizon Forbidden West Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet LocationEnlarge
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Hunters in Salt Bite, The Bulwark, and Scalding Spear
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x549
・Sunwing Circulator Sunwing Circulator x1

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Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Overview

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Basic Information

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Information
Horizon Forbidden West Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Weapon
Description This Oseram weapon excels at launching Acid Shredders that deal more damage with each catch and reuse. Can be upgraded to deal more damage over time.
Weapon Type Shredder Gauntlet
Rarity Rare

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x75
・Small Machine Core Small Machine Core x2
Level 2
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Leaplasher Spark Coil Leaplasher Spark Coil x1
・Longleg Wing Burner Longleg Wing Burner x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x112
Level 3
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x3
・Longleg Circulator Longleg Circulator x1
・Medium Machine Core Medium Machine Core x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x150
Level 4
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x6
・Longleg Primary Nerve Longleg Primary Nerve x1
・Medium Machine Core Medium Machine Core x3
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x250
・Shell-Walker Lightning Gun Shell-Walker Lightning Gun x1

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Coils

Total No. of Coils 2
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 4

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Reload Speed +10% (Base), +10% (Lvl 2)
Damage Over Time +15% (Lvl 1), +40% (Lvl 4)

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Acid ShreddersAcid Shredders
Acid IconAcid Damage
Impact IconImpact Damage
Piercing ShreddersPiercing Shredders
Impact IconImpact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Shredders 38 32
Piercing Shredders 38 73

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Shredders 43 34
Piercing Shredders 43 78

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Shredders 48 37
Piercing Shredders 48 84

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Shredders 54 40
Piercing Shredders 54 93

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Shredders 61 49
Piercing Shredders 61 111

How to Use the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet

Throw and Catch the Shredder Repeatedly at Enemies

Shredder Gauntlets HFW

The Shredder Gauntlet is a unique type of weapon that uses Shredder ammo, which continuously slices into enemies for a short time before returning. As it returns, you can catch and release it again with increased damage, but it explodes after unleashing it for the fourth time.

How to Use a Shredder Gauntlet
1 Hold L2 to aim, and press and hold R2 to charge the Shredder Gauntlet.
The more you charge it, the longer it will slice into enemies.
2 Release R2 to unleash the Shredder at an enemy.
3 When it hits an enemy, wait for a couple of seconds while it inflicts continuous damage.
4 When you see the Shredder return, head towards it and run into the Shredder to catch it.

Acid Elemental Damage

Acid Damage HFW

This weapon can inflict Acid damage on enemies, which causes the Corroding state. The Corroding State inflicts additional damage to enemies over time and weakens their armor. Acid elemental damage is also more effective against some enemies.

You can upgrade this weapon so it deals more damage over time, which works well with the Corrosing State caused by Acid damage.

What Does Acid Damage Do?

Piercing Shredders

Piercing Ammo HFW

Piercing Shredders are a type of piercing ammo that can be used to penetrate through enemy armor and deal damage to components underneath. However, they do little to no damage to the armor itself.

How to Craft Piercing Shredders: Materials and Compatible Weapons

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