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Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet (Rare)
Horizon Forbidden West

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet (Rare)

Get the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet in horizon forbidden west for 549 Metal Shards and 1 Sunwing Circulator at The Bulwark.

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Get the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet in horizon forbidden west for 549 Metal Shards and 1 Sunwing Circulator at The Bulwark.

The Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet is an Oseram weapon that fires Acid Shredders, which deal increased damage with each successful catch and reuse. It can be upgraded to enhance its damage over time capabilities.

  • Metal Shards x549
  • Sunwing Circulator x1
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Travel to The Bulwark and locate the Hunter who has set up camp there.
  2. 2
    Purchase the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet using the required Metal Shards and Sunwing Circulator. To obtain a Sunwing Circulator, defeat Sunwings at a Sunwing Site and look for Uncommon Drops.

How to Use the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet:

  • This weapon is most effective against larger machines vulnerable to Acid Damage.
  • Start by using Acid Shredders to weaken the machine's armor.
  • Switch to Piercing Shredders to break off the weakened armor, exposing areas for increased damage.

How to Upgrade the Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet:

RankEffectCost
IIncreased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk ImprovementMetal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2
IIIncreased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk ImprovementMetal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Longleg Wing Burner x1, Leaplasher Spark Coil x1
IIIIncreased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk ImprovementMetal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Longleg Circulator x1
IVIncreased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil SlotMetal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Longleg Primary Nerve x1, Shell- Walker Lightning Gun x1

Upgrade Material Details:

  • Rank I: Metal Shards (Common drop from all machines), Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines), Small Machine Core (Uncommon Drop from small Machines like the Grazer).
  • Rank II: Metal Shards (Common drop from all machines), Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines), Longleg Wing Burner (Legendary Drop from Longlegs), Leaplasher Spark Coil (Rare Drop from Leaplashers).
  • Rank III: Metal Shards (Common drop from all machines), Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines), Medium Machine Core (Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher), Longleg Circulator (Uncommon Drop from Longlegs).
  • Rank IV: Metal Shards (Common drop from all machines), Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines), Medium Machine Core (Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher), Longleg Primary Nerve (Uncommon Drop from Longleg), Shell- Walker Lightning Gun (Very Rare Shell-Walkers).

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Stats:

Acid ShreddersBaseRank IRank IIRank IIIRank IV
Impact3843485461
Acid Buildup3234374049
Piercing ShreddersBaseRank IRank IIRank IIIRank IV
Impact3843485461
Tear73788493111

Ironeater Shredder Gauntlet Perks:

PerksBaseRank IRank IIRank IIIRank IV
Reload Speed+10%+10%+10%+10%+10%
Damage Over Time+15%+15%+15%+40%

Ammo Types:

  • Acid Shredders: Deals Impact Damage and Acid Buildup Damage.
  • Piercing Shredders: Deals Impact Damage and Tear Damage.

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