Boomer's Shredder Gauntlet (Rare): Boomers Rare

Learn how to obtain and upgrade the Boomer's Shredder Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West. Discover its stats, perks, and ammo types for taking down tough machines.

Alright, let's talk about the Boomer's Shredder Gauntlet, a rare weapon you can snag in Horizon Forbidden West. It's a pretty unique invention, and the more you catch its projectiles, the more damage they deal. It's especially handy against enemies that are weak to fire.

How to Get the Boomer’s Shredder Gauntlet

So, how do you get your hands on this bad boy? It's tied to a few quests. First, you'll need to finish the main quest called 'Death's Door'. After that, head over to Stone's Echo and find Mian to start the side quest 'The Burning Blooms'. Once that's done, make your way to Stillsands and talk to Porguf to kick off the 'Breaking Even' side quest. Finally, after you've wrapped up 'Breaking Even', you can head to Hidden Ember and find Delah and Abadund. Completing their main quest, 'Boom or Bust', is what will finally reward you with the Boomer's Shredder Gauntlet.

How to Use the Boomer’s Shredder Gauntlet

This Shredder Gauntlet really shines against bigger machines, especially those that don't like Acid damage. A solid strategy is to start off with the Acid Shredders to chew through any armor. Once their defenses are weakened, switch over to the regular Shredders to really hammer on those exposed weak spots. It's all about that tactical approach!

How to Upgrade the Boomer’s Shredder Gauntlet

Like most of your gear, this gauntlet can be upgraded to make it even more powerful. Here's what you'll need for Rank IV, which is the final upgrade:

Rank	Effect	Cost
I	–	–
II	–	–
III	–	–
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Snapmaw Primary Nerve x1, Shellsnapper Shell Bolt x6

To get those upgrade materials, you'll be hunting down various machines:

• Metal Shards: These are pretty common drops from most machines you fight.
• Braided Wire: Another common drop, you'll get this from a variety of machines.
• Medium Machine Core: You'll need to take down medium-sized machines like the Scorcher for these. They're a rarer drop.
• Snapmaw Primary Nerve: Keep an eye out for Snapmaws; this is a rare drop from them.
• Shellsnapper Shell Bolt: These are tough to come by, as they're a very rare drop from Shellsnappers.

Boomer’s Shredder Gauntlet Stats

Here's a look at how the stats improve as you upgrade:

Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Impact	40	–	–	–	46
Tear	58	–	–	–	72

Acid Shredders	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Impact	52	–	–	–	59
Acid Buildup	42	–	–	–	50

Boomer’s Shredder Gauntlet Perks

The perks on this weapon also get a boost:

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Burning Enemy Damage	+25%	–	–	–	–
Long-Range Damage	+15%	–	–	–	+40%

Boomer’s Shredder Gauntlet Ammo Types

You've got two types of ammo to play with:

Icon	Name	Effect
	Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage
	Acid Shredders	Deals Impact Damage and Acid Buildup