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How to Get the The Skykiller: Ammo and Stats
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The The Skykiller 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 The Skykiller
Obtain from a Quest
This item can be obtained either after or during the Side Quest, The Way Home.
| Quest Name | Description | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| The Way Home | Harriem and Kristia, two Quen navigators, require a gyrocompass to guide their fleet on the return journey home. They need Aloy to retrieve it from the wreckage of one of their ships. |
・10400 XP ・2 Skill Points ・1 The Skykiller |
The Skykiller Overview
The Skykiller Basic Information
| The Skykiller Information | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Description | A prized weapon saved from a Quen shipwreck. When it strikes, enemies fall out of the sky likes streaks of burning light. |
| Weapon Type | Spike Thrower |
| Rarity | Legendary |
The Skykiller Upgrade Costs
| Level 1 |
・
 Apex Stalker Heart x3・
 Luminous Brainstem x1・
 Metal Shards x600 |
|---|---|
| Level 2 |
・
Luminous Brainstem x2・
Metal Shards x800 |
| Level 3 |
・
Luminous Brainstem x3・
Metal Shards x1000・
 Thunderjaw Tail x3 |
| Level 4 |
・
 Fireclaw Sac Webbing x2・
Luminous Brainstem x4・
Metal Shards x1200 |
| Level 5 |
・
 Apex Dreadwing Heart x2・
Luminous Brainstem x5・
Metal Shards x1500 |
The Skykiller Coils
| Total No. of Coils | 5 |
|---|---|
| Coil 1 Unlock Level | Base Level |
| Coil 2 Unlock Level | Base Level |
| Coil 3 Unlock Level | Base Level |
| Coil 4 Unlock Level | Level 2 |
| Coil 5 Unlock Level | Level 5 |
The Skykiller Perks
| Perk | Percentage Increase |
|---|---|
| Reload Speed | +10% (Base), +25% (Lvl 2) |
| Aerial Enemy Damage | +15% (Base), +40% (Lvl 3) |
| Overdraw Damage | +15% (Lvl 1) |
| Draw Speed | +25% (Lvl 3), +65% (Lvl 4) |
| Burning Enemy Damage | +10% (Lvl 4), +25% (Lvl 5) |
The Skykiller Ammo and Damage
Ammo and Damage Type
| Ammo | Damage Type |
|---|---|
 Explosive Spikes
|
 Impact Damage |
 Advanced Explosive Spikes
|
Impact Damage |
 Fire Spikes
|
Ammo Stat Upgrades
Base Level
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 43, Explosive: 151 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 69, Explosive: 242 | - |
| Fire Spikes | 151 | 108 |
Level 1
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 45, Explosive: 157 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 72, Explosive: 251 | - |
| Fire Spikes | 157 | 112 |
Level 2
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 47, Explosive: 164 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 75, Explosive: 262 | - |
| Fire Spikes | 164 | 118 |
Level 3
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 49, Explosive: 171 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 78, Explosive: 273 | - |
| Fire Spikes | 170 | 127 |
Level 4
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 53, Explosive: 184 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 84, Explosive: 295 | - |
| Fire Spikes | 184 | 136 |
Level 5
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive Spikes | Impact: 58, Explosive: 204 | - |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | Impact: 93, Explosive: 327 | - |
| Fire Spikes | 204 | 146 |
How to Use the The Skykiller
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.
This legendary weapon deals significantly more damage than most other Spike Throwers in the game, and has several perks which grant many benefits in combat.
Fire Elemental Damage
This weapon inflicts Fire damage on enemies, which causes the Burning state. The Burning State inflicts additional damage to enemies over time. Fire elemental damage is also more effective against some enemies.
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.
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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