The Prototype 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 Prototype Spike Thrower

Obtain from a Quest

This item can be obtained either after or during the Errand Quest, A Bigger Boom.

Prototype Spike Thrower Overview

Prototype Spike Thrower Basic Information

Prototype Spike Thrower Information
Description	Built by Delah and Boomer, this weaon can launch Explosive Spikes that detonate after a short delay. Spikes must be thrown at full draw in order to penetrate armor.
Weapon Type	Spike Thrower
Rarity	Uncommon

Prototype Spike Thrower Upgrade Costs

Level 1	・ Braided Wire x1 ・ Metal Shards x50
Level 2	・ Braided Wire x1 ・ Metal Shards x75 ・ Scrounger Circulator x1
Level 3	・ Braided Wire x2 ・ Metal Shards x95 ・ Scrounger Spark Coil x1 ・ Small Machine Core x1

Prototype Spike Thrower Coils

Prototype Spike Thrower Perks

Prototype Spike Thrower Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo	Damage Type
Explosive Spikes	Explosive Damage Impact Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

How to Use the Prototype 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, 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 Explosive Spikes: Materials and Compatible Weapons

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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