Spinthorn Spike Thrower

Spinthorn Spike Thrower
Type	Ranged weapon
Effects	Impact Damage Tear Explosive Damage
Perks	Knockdown Power Damage Over Time Overdraw Damage
Mod Slots	1 (2 after upgrades)
Source	Complete Signal Spike
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 Explosive Spike

"Crafted from Old World technology, this weapon launches Drill Spikes, which cause damage over time and excel at tearing off armor or machine parts."

―Inventory description

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

By default, it has 10% increased knockdown power compared to other Spike Throwers.

It can be upgraded up to four times.

Acquisition details

This weapon is automatically obtained by completing Signal Spike.

Ammo

	Drill Spike		Explosive Spike
	Damage	Tear	Damage	Explosive Damage
Base	69	102	28	97
Level 1	76	108	30	106
Level 2	86	117	34	120
Level 3	96	129	38	134
Level 4	109	154	43	151

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	75 2 Braided Wire 1 Greenshine Sliver	Increased damage/tear Perk: Damage Over Time +15%
Level 2	112 2 Braided Wire 1 Greenshine Fragment 1 Greenshine Sliver	Increased damage/tear Perk: Overdraw Damage +15%
Level 3	150 3 Braided Wire 2 Greenshine Fragment 1 Greenshine Sliver 2 Medium Machine Core	Increased damage/tear
Level 4	250 6 Braided Wire 1 Greenshine Cluster 3 Greenshine Fragment 2 Medium Machine Core	Increased damage/tear Second coil unlocked Perk: Knockdown Power +25% Perk: Damage Over Time +40%