Scalding Spike Thrower

Scalding Spike Thrower
Type	Ranged weapon
Effects	Impact Damage Tear Fire
Perks	High Ground Damage Overdraw Damage
Mod Slots	1 (2 after upgrades)
Source	Merchant
Cost to buy	549 1 Spikesnout Circulator
Value when sold	275 Fully upgraded 568 7 Braided Wire 1 Large Machine Core 1 Medium Machine Core
Ammunition
Shot Type Group	Spike
Shot Type	Drill Spike Fire Spike

"A fearsome Tenakth weapon designed to launch Fire Spikes and Drill Spikes, dealing damage over time. Can be upgraded to inflict extra damage when firing down on enemies from higher ground."

―Inventory description

The Scalding Spike Thrower is a rare weapon in Horizon Forbidden West. It serves as a version of the Spike Thrower.

It can be upgraded up to four times.

Acquisition details

Source	Cost	Sell Value (base)	Sell Value (fully upgraded)
Camp Nowhere Maw of the Arena	549 1 Spikesnout Circulator	275	568 7 Braided Wire 1 Large Machine Core 1 Medium Machine Core

Ammo

	Drill Spike		Fire Spike
	Damage	Tear	Fire Damage	Buildup
Base	85	100	95	50
Level 1	91	105	103	52
Level 2	100	113	116	57
Level 3	110	125	130	63
Level 4	123	138	147	75

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	75 2 Braided Wire 2 Small Machine Core	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: High Ground Damage +15%
Level 2	112 1 Bellowback Sac Webbing 2 Braided Wire 1 Spikesnout Sac Webbing	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: Overdraw Damage +15%
Level 3	150 1 Bellowback Circulator 3 Braided Wire 2 Medium Machine Core	Increased damage/tear/buildup
Level 4	250 1 Bellowback Primary Nerve 6 Braided Wire 2 Clamberjaw Tail Duster 3 Medium Machine Core	Increased damage/tear/buildup Second coil unlocked