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The Pulverizing Spike Thrower is one of the Spike Thrower 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 Pulverizing Spike Thrower
Buy from Merchants
| Merchant Location | |
|---|---|
 Enlarge |
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| Merchants | Cost |
| Hunters in Thornmarsh and near the base during the late game |
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 Metal Shards x1062・
 Large Machine Core x1・
 Sunwing Circulator x1 |
All Shop and Merchant Locations
Pulverizing Spike Thrower Overview
Pulverizing Spike Thrower Basic Information
| Pulverizing Spike Thrower Information | |
|---|---|
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| Description | This clever Oseram weapon launches Explosive Spikes that inflict more damage to targets at close-range (10m or less). Can be upgraded to deal extra damage whe hitting multiple enemies at once. |
| Weapon Type | Spike Thrower |
| Rarity | Very Rare |
Pulverizing Spike Thrower Upgrade Costs
| Level 1 |
・
 Braided Wire x4・
 Medium Machine Core x1・
Metal Shards x127・
 Small Machine Core x4 |
|---|---|
| Level 2 |
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Braided Wire x6・
Metal Shards x212 |
| Level 3 |
・
Braided Wire x10・
Large Machine Core x1・
Metal Shards x300 |
| Level 4 |
・
 Apex Stalker Heart x2・
Large Machine Core x2・
Metal Shards x450 |
| Level 5 |
・
 Apex Behemoth Heart x1・
 Luminous Brainstem x1・
Metal Shards x600 |
Pulverizing Spike Thrower Coils
| Total No. of Coils | 3 |
|---|---|
| Coil 1 Unlock Level | Base Level |
| Coil 2 Unlock Level | Level 2 |
| Coil 3 Unlock Level | Level 5 |
Pulverizing Spike Thrower Perks
| Perk | Percentage Increase |
|---|---|
| Close Range Damage | +15% (Base), +40% (Lvl 4) |
| Overdraw Damage | +15% (Lvl 1) |
| Multiple Enemy Damage | +15% (Lvl 3), +40% (Lvl 5) |
Pulverizing Spike Thrower Ammo and Damage
Ammo and Damage Type
| Ammo | Damage Type |
|---|---|
 Explosive Spikes
|
 Impact Damage |
 Impact Spikes
|
Impact Damage |
 Advanced Explosive Spikes
|
Impact Damage |
Ammo Stat Upgrades
Base Level
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 32, Explosive: 112 | - |
| Impact Spikes | 104 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Locked | |
Level 1
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 33, Explosive: 116 | - |
| Impact Spikes | 107 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Locked | |
Level 2
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 36, Explosive: 127 | - |
| Impact Spikes | 118 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Locked | |
Level 3
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 40, Explosive: 141 | - |
| Impact Spikes | 131 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 64, Explosive: 225 | - |
Level 4
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 45, Explosive: 158 | - |
| Impact Spikes | 146 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 72, Explosive: 252 | - |
Level 5
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 51, Explosive: 180 | - |
| Impact Spikes | 167 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 82, Explosive: 288 | - |
How to Use the Pulverizing Spike Thrower
Powerful Weapon Best Used Against Large Enemies
The Spikethrower is a powerful weapon that delivers massive amounts of damage, especially when using Explosive ammo. They are best used against larger targets due to their high ammo cost. To penetrate armor, they must be thrown at full draw.
Explosive Spikes
This weapon uses Explosive Spikes and Advanced Explosive Spikes, which explode a few seconds after impact and deal tons of damage. However, since it inflicts explosive damage, it also destroys machine components and makes them unlootable in higher difficulties.
Best Used at Close-Range against Multiple Enemies
This weapon has a perk which increases its damage against enemies that are close to Aloy, and when upgraded, it also does more damage when hitting multiple enemies at once. These perks make it a great Spike Thrower for close-quarters combat. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.
Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides
List of All Weapon Types
| Hunter Bows | Warrior Bows | Sharpshot Bows |
| Spears | Blastslings | Tripcasters |
| Ropecasters | Shredder Gauntlets | Boltblasters |
| Spike Throwers | - | - |
Other Weapon Lists
| Legendary Weapons | Fire Ammo Weapons |
| Frost Ammo Weapons | Shock Ammo Weapons |
| Purgewater Ammo Weapons | Acid Ammo Weapons |
| Plasma Ammo Weapons | Explosive Ammo Weapons |
| Adhesive Ammo Weapons |
List of All Spike Thrower Weapons
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