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How to Get the Glowblast Spike Thrower: Ammo and Stats

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The Glowblast 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.

How to Get the Glowblast Spike Thrower

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Prize Master at the Arena Hunting Medal x54

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Glowblast Spike Thrower Overview

Glowblast Spike Thrower Basic Information

Glowblast Spike Thrower Information
Horizon Forbidden West Glowblast Spike Thrower Weapon
Description Crafted with precision, this Quen weapon can launch Plasma Spikes that have a better chance of landing a Critical Hit.
Weapon Type Spike Thrower
Rarity Very Rare

Glowblast Spike Thrower Upgrade Costs

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Glowblast Spike Thrower Coils

Total No. of Coils 5
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 2
Coil 3 Unlock Level Level 5

Glowblast Spike Thrower Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Reload Speed +10% (Base), +25% (Lvl 4)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 1)
Critical Hit Chance +5% (Lvl 3), +15% (Lvl 5)

Glowblast Spike Thrower Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Plasma SpikesPlasma Spikes
Advanced Explosive SpikesAdvanced Explosive Spikes
Impact IconImpact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Spikes 119 70
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 54, Explosive: 190 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Spikes 127 73
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 58, Explosive: 204 -

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Spikes 140 77
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 64, Explosive: 224 -

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Spikes 154 83
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 70, Explosive: 246 -

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Spikes 172 89
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 78, Explosive: 274 -

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Spikes 196 95
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 90, Explosive: 314 -

How to Use the Glowblast Spike Thrower

Powerful Weapon Best Used Against Large Enemies

Spike Throwers HFW

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.

Plasma Elemental Damage

Plasma Damage HFW

This weapon inflicts Plasma damage on enemies, which causes the Plasma Blast state. The Plasma Blast state causes a time-delayed explosion on the target. Plasma elemental damage is also more effective against some enemies.

What Does Plasma Damage Do?

Explosive Spikes

Explosive Damage HFW

This weapon uses Advanced Explosive Spikes, which explodes a few seconds after impact and deals tons of damage. However, since it inflicts explosive damage, it also destroys machine components and makes them unlootable in higher difficulties.

How to Craft Advanced Explosive Spikes: Materials and Compatible Weapons

Land Critical Hits More Easily

Critical Hits HFW

This weapon has perks which make it easier to land critical hits on your enemies. You can increase the effectiveness of these perks by upgrading your weapon.

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