New DLC, new toys to play with! At this point the Specter Gauntlet is probably the only reason why you’re visiting the Burning Shores to begin with. Just the sound of the thing going off is enough to deter any man or machine from getting too close to you, if they knew what the concept of fear is.
You can teach them that yourself by upgrading the gauntlet further, how? Well, you have an entire island to look at for answers, or you can read this Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores guide and cut your trip short, but that’s only if you’ve made enough progress around the Burning Shores. Find out more below!
How To Upgrade The Specter Gauntlet | Burning Shores DLC | Horizon Forbidden West
Getting the Specter Gauntlet is as easy as progressing through the main quest line of the Burning Shores DLC. You start with “To The Burning Shores” up until you get to “The Stars in Their Eyes” where you have to inspect one of the weapons you find lying around. This is where the beauty of useful side quests come into play next.
Go to Fleet’s End to start a new quest called “In His Wake”, follow the objectives until you’re told to loot Pirik’s weapon from his cold dead hands. You’ll get a Railgun Component later for free since the current owner is permanently unconscious at the moment to have a say in the matter.
All you have to do next is visit any workshop and upgrade the Specter Gauntlet through the Quest Item option. The upgrade installs a Zenith weapon component, which allows you to easily penetrate through armor every time you fire a charged shot towards anyone who looks at you twice.
You’ll also get an achievement for upgrading the gauntlet if you’re gunning for a completionist run, now go and get those upgrades before you think of finishing the campaign!
Conclusion
The Burning Shores DLC for Horizon Forbidden West offers players an exciting new weapon to play with – the Specter Gauntlet. While it is effective in its initial state, upgrading it with the Zenith weapon component can make it even more powerful, allowing you to vaporize your enemies with ease. So, if you’re looking to make the most out of this new DLC, don’t forget to upgrade your Specter Gauntlet and show your enemies who’s boss.
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