The Impact 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 Impact Spike Thrower

Complete the 4 Salvage Contracts in Barren Light

This weapon is obtained after completing all 4 of the Salvage Contract Quests given by Larent in Barren Light. You can complete all four of these quests before returning to Larend to immediately receive the reward.

All Salvage Contracts Locations, Rewards, and Quests

Impact Spike Thrower Overview

Impact Spike Thrower Basic Information

Impact Spike Thrower Information
Description	This balanced Tenakth weapon can launch powerful non-explosive spikes. Spikes must be thrown at full draw in order to penetrate armor.
Weapon Type	Spike Thrower
Rarity	Uncommon

Impact Spike Thrower Upgrade Costs

Level 1	・ Braided Wire x1 ・ Metal Shards x50
Level 2	・ Braided Wire x1 ・ Metal Shards x75 ・ Skydrifter Circulator x1
Level 3	・ Braided Wire x2 ・ Metal Shards x95 ・ Skydrifter Razor Tail x1 ・ Small Machine Core x1

Impact Spike Thrower Coils

Impact Spike Thrower Perks

Impact Spike Thrower Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo	Damage Type
Impact Spikes	Impact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

How to Use the Impact 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.

Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides

List of All Weapons

List of All Weapon Types

Other Weapon Lists

List of All Spike Thrower Weapons

Prototype Spike Thrower	Impact Spike Thrower	Scalding Spike Thrower
Bellowblast Spike Thrower	Spinthorn Spike Thrower	Vindicator Spike Thrower
Pulverizing Spike Thrower	The Skykiller	Glowblast Spike Thrower
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