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How to Get the Last Argument: Ammo and Stats

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The Last Argument is one of the Spike Thrower Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. 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 Last Argument

Obtain from a Quest

This item can be obtained either after or during the Side Quest, A Friend in the Dark.

Quest Name Description Rewards
A Friend in the Dark Gildun wants to reunite with his delving partner. Together, he and Aloy must search an ancient ruin to find him. ・13650 XP
・2 Skill Points

Last Argument Overview

Last Argument Basic Information

Last Argument Information
Horizon Forbidden West Last Argument Weapon
Description From Stormbirds to Thunderjaws, let no threat go unchallenged with this mighty Oseram weapon. Reserved for only the greatest of machine hunters.
Weapon Type Spike Thrower
Rarity Legendary

Last Argument Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
Level 2
・Clamberjaw Circulator Clamberjaw Circulator x2
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x800
Level 3
・Brimshine Brimshine x1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1000
・Waterwing Circulator Waterwing Circulator x2
Level 4
・Brimshine Brimshine x2
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1200
・Widemaw Circulator Widemaw Circulator x2
Level 5
・Apex Slitherfang Heart Apex Slitherfang Heart x1
・Brimshine Brimshine x3
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x3
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1500

Last Argument 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

Last Argument Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Damage Over Time +15% (Base), +40% (Lvl 2)
Instant Brittle Chance +2% (Base), +4% (Lvl 3)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 1)
Knockdown Power +10% (Lvl 3), +25% (Lvl 4)
Stealth Damage +15% (Lvl 4), +25% (Lvl 5)

Last Argument Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Advanced Explosive SpikesAdvanced Explosive Spikes
Explosive IconExplosive Damage
Impact IconImpact Damage
Drill SpikesDrill Spikes
Impact IconImpact Damage
Plasma SpikesPlasma Spikes
Plasma IconPlasma Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 77, Explosive: 271 -
Drill Spikes 121 220
Plasma Spikes 154 110

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 81, Explosive: 282 -
Drill Spikes 126 230
Plasma Spikes 161 115

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 84, Explosive: 293 -
Drill Spikes 131 243
Plasma Spikes 168 121

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 87, Explosive: 305 -
Drill Spikes 136 260
Plasma Spikes 175 130

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 93, Explosive: 327 -
Drill Spikes 146 278
Plasma Spikes 189 139

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Explosive Spikes Impact: 103, Explosive: 361 -
Drill Spikes 161 300
Plasma Spikes 210 150

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