Slicing Shredder Gauntlet (Rare)

Learn how to obtain, use, and upgrade the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet in Horizon Forbidden West. Details on stats, perks, and ammo types included.

A Carja weapon that uses Tear ammo to slice enemies. Hold the weapon drawn before firing to tear into enemies longer. Each catch charges the Shredder and increases its damage.

How to Get the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet

You can purchase the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet from the Hunter in Barren Light. You’ll need to acquire a Leaplasher Circulator, which is an Uncommon Drop from Leaplashers.

• Location: Barren Light Hunter
• Requirement: Metal Shards x467, Leaplasher Circulator x1

How to Use the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet

The Slicing Shredder Gauntlet is best used against larger machines with significant Armor, as its Tear Damage excels at destroying machine parts. After removing parts, switch to Piercing Shredders for extra damage on exposed areas.

How to Upgrade the Slicing Shredder Gauntlet

Rank I

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
• Cost: Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Greenshine Sliver x1
• Materials: Metal Shards (Common drop from all machines), Braided Wire (Common Drop from all Machines), Greenshine Sliver (Found around eastern regions)

Rank II

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
• Cost: Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Greenshine Sliver x1, Greenshine Fragment x1
• Materials: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, Greenshine Sliver, Greenshine Fragment (Found around desert regions)

Rank III

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement
• Cost: Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Greenshine Sliver x1, Greenshine Fragment x2
• Materials: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, Medium Machine Core (Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher), Greenshine Sliver, Greenshine Fragment

Rank IV

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlock Coil Slot
• Cost: Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x2, Greenshine Fragment x3, Greenshine Cluster x1
• Materials: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, Medium Machine Core, Greenshine Fragment, Greenshine Cluster (Found around coastal regions)

Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Stats

Tear Shredders

Shredders

Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Perks

Component Tear

Increases Tear Damage to external resource components. No Effect on Armor.

Critical Hit Chance

Increases the chance to land a Critical Hit.

Slicing Shredder Gauntlet Ammo Types