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How to Get the Defiance: Ammo and Stats
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The Defiance 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 Defiance
Buy from Merchants
| Merchants | Cost |
|---|---|
| Purchase from any merchant with Champion's Tokens (NG+ only). |
・Champion's Token x10 |
All Shop and Merchant Locations
Available From All Merchants in New Game Plus
During a New Game Plus Playthrough, you can purchase the new Legendary weapons from all Merchants as early as Chainscrape!
Each weapon will cost 10 Champion's Tokens, a new reward for completing quests!
Defiance Overview
Defiance Basic Information
| Defiance Information | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Description | An exceptional weapon for the boldest of warriors. Coveted by Tenakth soldiers, it was used during the Rout to knock down scores of Carja kestrels from the walls of Barren Light. |
| Weapon Type | Spike Thrower |
| Rarity | Legendary |
Defiance Upgrade Costs
| Level 1 | Currently unavailable |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Currently unavailable |
| Level 3 | Currently unavailable |
| Level 4 | Currently unavailable |
| Level 5 | Currently unavailable |
Defiance Coils
| Total No. of Coils | 5 |
|---|---|
| Coil 1 Unlock Level | Base Level |
| Coil 2 Unlock Level | Base Level |
| Coil 3 Unlock Level | Base Level |
Defiance Perks
| Perk | Percentage Increase |
|---|---|
| Knockdown Damage | +15 (Base), +40% (Lvl 5) |
| Corroding Enemy Damage | +10% (Base), +25% (Lvl 5) |
| Overdraw Damage | +15% (Base), +25% (Lvl 5) |
| Instant Corroding Chance | +2% (Base), +6% (Lvl 5) |
Defiance Ammo and Damage
Ammo and Damage Type
| Ammo | Damage Type |
|---|---|
 Impact Spikes
|
 Impact Damage |
 Explosive Spikes
|
|
 Advanced Explosive Spikes
|
Ammo Stat Upgrades
Base Level
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Spikes | 149 | |
| Explosive Spikes | 46 | 160 |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | 73 | 256 |
Level 1
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Spike | ||
| Explosive Spikes | ||
| Advanced Explosive Spikes |
Level 2
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Spike | ||
| Explosive Spikes | ||
| Advanced Explosive Spikes |
Level 3
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Spike | ||
| Explosive Spikes | ||
| Advanced Explosive Spikes |
Level 4
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Spike | ||
| Explosive Spikes | ||
| Advanced Explosive Spikes |
Level 5
| Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Spike | 205 | |
| Explosive Spikes | 63 | 221 |
| Advanced Explosive Spikes | 101 | 354 |
How to Use the Defiance
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 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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