Vindicator Spike Thrower

Vindicator Spike Thrower
Type	Ranged weapon
Effects	Impact Damage Tear Explosive Damage Fire
Perks	Long-Range Damage Overdraw Damage Critical Hit Damage
Mod Slots	1 (3 after upgrades)
Source	Complete Reinforced Components Salvage Contract
Cost to buy	N/A
Value when sold	625 Fully upgraded 1469 11 Braided Wire 2 Large Machine Core 1 Luminous Brainstem 1 Medium Machine Core
Ammunition
Shot Type Group	Spike
Shot Type	Advanced Explosive Spike Drill Spike Fire Spike

"This devastating Tenakth weapon is ideal for hitting targets at long range (30m or more) with its Drill and Advanced Explosive Spikes. Can be upgraded to increase Critical Hit damage."

―Inventory description

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

By default, it deals 15% more damage against enemies at 30 meters or beyond.

It can be upgraded up to five times.

Acquisition

This weapon is obtained by completing the Reinforced Components contract from Salvage Contractor: The Raintrace.

Ammo

	Drill Spike		Advanced Explosive Spike		Fire Spike
	Damage	Tear	Damage	Explosive Damage	Fire Damage	Buildup
Base	90	149	58	202	126	74
Level 1	100	158	64	223	139	79
Level 2	109	164	70	244	153	83
Level 3	119	178	76	268	167	89
Level 4	133	191	85	298	186	95
Level 5	152	205	97	339	212	102

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	127 4 Braided Wire 1 Medium Machine Core 4 Small Machine Core	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: Overdraw Damage +15%
Level 2	212 1 Behemoth Force Loader 6 Braided Wire 2 Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing	Increased damage/tear/buildup Second coil unlocked
Level 3	300 10 Braided Wire 1 Elemental Clawstrider Circulator 1 Large Machine Core 2 Stalker Stealth Generator	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: Critical Hit Damage +15%
Level 4	450 1 Behemoth Primary Nerve 2 Large Machine Core 4 Slitherfang Earthgrinder 1 Stalker Circulator	Increased damage/tear/buildup Perk: Long Range Damage +40%
Level 5	600 3 Apex Clamberjaw Heart 1 Apex Frostclaw Heart 1 Luminous Brainstem 1 Slitherfang Primary Nerve	Increased damage/tear/buildup Third coil unlocked Perk: Critical Hit Damage +40%