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How to Get the Impact Spike Thrower: Ammo and Stats

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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.

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Impact Spike Thrower Overview

Impact Spike Thrower Basic Information

Impact Spike Thrower Information
Horizon Forbidden West Impact Spike Thrower Weapon
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
Level 2
Level 3

Impact Spike Thrower Coils

Total No. of Coils 1
Coil 1 Unlock Level Level 3

Impact Spike Thrower Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Knockdown Power +10% (Lvl 2)

Impact Spike Thrower Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Impact SpikesImpact Spikes
Impact IconImpact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Impact Spikes 65 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Impact Spikes 73 -

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Impact Spikes 85 -

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Impact Spikes 98 -

How to Use the Impact 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.

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