Spike Thrower Master Class | Horizon Forbidden West

[@teedubb71]

Honestly, watching your videos inspired me to pick the game up again. And I must say, I enjoy the game way more. You've helped me to understand the mechanics and nuances of this game. I can't thank you enough for your videos. They honestly should sponsor you and your videos!

[@ArktixOfficial]

So glad to hear this! 😄 That’s awesome you’re enjoying the game more and that my videos could help you a bit with that. And lol I WISH I could get a sponsorship from Guerrilla. That would be amazing! Maybe someday 😊

[@avennoronha7081]

@@ArktixOfficial maybe one day! Keep it up

[@ArktixOfficial]

I will! Thanks! 😄

[@nerdoutreachprogram5358]

It’s so Fucking insane to me that the drill spikes are animated to spin after they hit the machine. The detail in this game blows my mind every day. I’m only 36% complete on my first playthrough and I’ve been absolutely addicted since I first started playing.

[@DP-wf8ws]

The effort and quality put in these videos is amazing and comparable to bigger, millionaire channels. You deserve more attention than you receive!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks DP! That’s very kind 😄 I will keep putting in the work and hopefully someday I’ll get there!

[@Baughmau52018]

@@ArktixOfficial you most definitely got this! New sub here.!

[@deemon710]

Eeeeexellent master class. I never thought of using drill spikes on the turtle machine so I could split spike it's belly and do MAXIMUM DAMANGE! lol Thanks for the tips and knowledge!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Glad you could pick up some tips! Yeah the drill spike knockdowns are pretty useful on those Shellsnappers 😄 They do roll back over pretty fast though, so you have to be quick!

[@franciscoandres4907]

I love how the Spike Thrower is basically an Atlatl. This is the first time I've seen that in a video game.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Totally! I've thought about how it would be cool to find a datapoint or some dialogue with an NPC that explains how Spike Thrower's were invented based on some Old World information about Atlatls or something. I guess Boomer just figured it out on her own though. Just wanted to Boom Stick 😂

[@paristeta5483]

Shredder Gauntlets are hidden Boomerangs!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Totally XD

[@mitchevett5051]

I just finished upgrading my Vindicator Spike Thrower and have never clicked on a video so fast!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha awesome! I hope you liked it 😄

[@JBNVZ]

This masterclasses are AMAZING! Please keep em coming

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! I plan to do one for Boltblasters as well!

[@aronjasperdavid6606]

@@ArktixOfficial Can't wait for this hehe. I'm a Boltblaster user. This is my main DPS for Big Machines.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Yeah I rely pretty heavily on my Blast Forge and/or Brawlbreaker for Ultra Hard. Nothing beats it for DPS!

[@greggtownsend6744]

@@ArktixOfficial When you do, will you tell Aloy to stop crouching and reload already?! SHEESH.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Lol yeah I know that can be pretty annoying 😂

[@k.kuzziah6384]

Thank you for this, I appreciate all the research especially with all the numbers. I never bothered to check the values while in active combat because I was too busy trying not to die XD And also I'm very bad at math so it helps to have someone explain the numbers for me hahaha Your channel has been so helpful and all your masterclass videos are so well-done! I love watching them!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thank you K! I’m glad you found this helpful and think my videos are well done 😄 Thanks for your kind words as always 😊

[@patrickmoore7358]

This, and your shredder gauntlet video have completely revolutionised the way I play the game, thank you!

[@ArktixOfficial]

That’s awesome! I glad these videos helped you find a new way to play 😄

[@DanSilverhound]

Just got the game on PC and your videos are the best I've seen in any game community. Straight to the point with enough insight to give necessary context. Subscribed!

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Its nice to see you put so much info in these videos with no bull, right on point with no wasted time

[@mikehumes1483]

You have the best and most informative videos for this game.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! That’s very kind 😄

[@gr33nyplayz60]

I have never considered using the drill spikes until now as I feel they will benefit my play style alot thank you for these tips I love the spike throwers I have been using the high explosive ones since my first play though

[@ArktixOfficial]

Cool! Glad to hear you think drill spikes will work for your playstyle 😄

[@DarkSuo1]

As someone who started the game's first playtrough on Ultra Hard i'm loving your advanced mehcanics videos. It really helps me to understand each weapons specialized use and choose and plan better my so my encounters don't take 40-50 deaths to beat xDD

[@maxwellbeaulne8095]

Second playthrough for me but I know the pain. No NG+ with Ultra Hard is both fun and cancer.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Glad to hear that 😄

[@GreyMan216]

Best Horizon guides on KZbin, hands down. Thank you for improving my gameplay.

[@wesleywilliams5581]

All of your tutorials have been perfect! Everything we want to know and nothing that we don’t. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks a lot! 😄 Glad you’re enjoying my videos 🙂

[@idrisokere8096]

Definitely been waiting for this. Would love the knockdown deep dive. Keep up the great work

[@SlowBeetle]

I second the request for a knockdown video!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! And thanks for letting my know you’d like to see a knockdown video!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Great! Thanks for letting me know!

[@PluslePlayzYT]

Woohoo spikes! And my strategy for powershots is in here, thats amazing!!! An extra little note on that, you could also use the ropecaster to immobolize and freeze, then activate powershots just for maximum damage, or you could also do this neat little thing: Soooo in NG+ you get multiple of some weapons, one example is the Vindicator. You can coil one vindicator with knockdown power, and one with knockdown damage. in order to do a nice one-two punch!

[@SlowBeetle]

Unfortunately, NG+ in Forbidden West doesn't allow you to get multiples of weapons or armors. Too bad as it could save time from going into the menu and recoiling weapons.

[@PluslePlayzYT]

@@SlowBeetle Thats for shops, however certain weapons can be douped last I checked

[@sembohle265]

@Slow Beetle Weapons that are given to you by missions, but the reward must be shown in the mission tab as a reward. From what I know the wings of the ten, legendary oseram armor and vindicator spike thrower are all dupe-able. There are more, but I don't remember them

[@ArktixOfficial]

Oh yeah thanks for sharing the double Vindicator trick Plusle! I forgot about that. Definitely cool to do builds like that with the dupe-able weapons!

[@SlowBeetle]

@@sembohle265 Thanks for the clarification! I was disappointed when I couldn't take from all the chests with free weapons & armor that show up during various quests.

[@judegrey9416]

Love your content! Perhaps you could have a stealth masterclass! Stealth mechanics seems inconsistent so its quite unreliable. Like some machines wont detect you if you use volley skill even in point blank range but others will know your location straight away. Or if you use spike trap, when they trigger the trap, enemies instantly know your location. I would love to see you cover this topic. Keep at it man! Great work

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Jude! Glad to hear you’re enjoying my content 😄 A Stealth Master Class is a great idea! I was thinking about doing “Ultimate Build” videos for different playstyles like Stealth, Melee, Machine Master, etc, but I like the idea of framing them as Master Class videos better actually. Thanks for the idea!

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I honestly dont think these videos could get any better. no notes. thank youuuu

[@Daihmon823]

I've learned so much from your videos. Leaving a comment as well as a like to push algorithm because you deserve it.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks a lot! I really appreciate that. And glad you’re finding my videos helpful!

[@andrewmacneil8626]

I just started playing a couple months ago, and the Spike Thrower is one I really like to use against bigger machines to bring down the health a lot faster. awesome info and video over all

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And nice yeah glad you enjoy the spike thrower. Hopefully you were able to pick up some tips here!

[@roxasflores6797]

YES!!!! I’ve been waiting for this one!!!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Cool! I hope you liked it!

[@enerjustics]

Love this! As others have mentioned, your videos have made me pick up the game again many times. The deepened understanding of the mechanics immensely increased my enjoyment of the game as well. Thank you for another excellent video

[@ArktixOfficial]

Love to hear that! 😄 It’s always my goal to help people enjoy the game more! Glad that has been true for you 😊

[@jasonglashower4466]

Thank you. A true master class. At first glance it seemed long but it turned out it was worth every second. Thanks.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you found it worth your time 😄

[@emmyobinna]

Another brilliant and insightful video by Artix. Great way to roundup a weekend.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Emeka! I’m glad you liked it 😄

[@capitanrimarimus3472]

Hey thx. U are the best Horizon KZbinr I’ve found. Just wanted to thank u for ur good content.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Wow thanks! That’s very kind 😊 Glad you’re enjoying my content! 😄

[@iveyyewitt1621]

The Spike Thrower is probably my favorite weapon type in the game, along with the Sharpshot Bows with Tearblast Arrows.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Cool! Yeah I like tearblast arrows as well! Just wish it was a little easier to get echo shells lol 😂

[@garryblack764]

Another great video! Thank you.

[@ArktixOfficial]

You’re very welcome! Glad you liked it 😄

[@tvlajinic]

Great video as always! I tried using spike throwers once I got stuck with Arena challenges and I must say it was a revelation for me! It made a huuge difference!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! And oh yes, they're excellent in the Arena!

[@sembohle265]

Wouldn't it be better to call knockdown power (or knockdown damage) knockdown buildup instead? As always, great video. I never knew that the splitting spike dealt THAT much damage. I ought to use it more! Also, another option for coiling a spike thrower: concentration coils. Boosts impact, tear, Damage over time, knockdown power and explosive damage. This includes the weapon technique! I am happy you were able to use Paris' data. It was totally worth collecting the data. c:

[@paristeta5483]

KD Power and KD Damage are the terms from the Devs, but i agree. I also "like" that the game has critical strike(i.e. the Melee attack to a KDéd enemy) and critical hit (a hit which does more damage).

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yeah I agree it should be knockdown buildup! That would be more clear. I also didn’t realize Splitting Spike was that strong until I tested it. I had to test it many times to convince myself I was getting it right lol. And yes, I probably should have mentioned concentration coils…and oversight on my part 😕 Thanks for compiling Paris’s data as well! That was very helpful!

[@NoOneWasFoundEXE]

Thank you so much with this video i was really trying master the spike thrower and you made it SO much more easier

[@ArktixOfficial]

You’re very welcome! Happy to hear this helped you 😄

[@DanielLeeJones]

Good stuff. I watched a couple of ur other videos and was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks I Subscribed

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad your liking my videos 😄 And thanks a lot for your sub! 🙏🤜🤛

[@DanielLeeJones]

@@ArktixOfficial Sorry to ask this. How do you change the tips on ur spears and bow? You have a cool one that drills!! If you don’t have time i understand.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ah well you don’t change the tips. I’m just changing ammo types via the weapon wheel. The spikes that drill are called drill spikes and certain spike throwers have them (Vindicator and Spinthorn for example)

[@jiangalang4]

Incredible info didn't realize this game's mechanics were so deep.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Glad you found this helpful! Yeah a lot of the mechanics are pretty hidden/subtle for sure.

[@sonialeonard9066]

Thank you. I was sleeping on these until you explained them.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Glad this was helpful to you 😄

[@johnburt6719]

Just found your channel and the content is A+! I am learning much about the game and already have changed my play style!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Welcome John! Happy to have you here and glad to hear you're finding my content helpful!

[@geffres]

Spike Throwers are my favorite weapon, love this video and the tips you’re providing for the community

[@ArktixOfficial]

Cool! And thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed this 😄 I do try to bring useful info to the community!

[@elcangridelanime]

the way you edit your video is soo good. it makes them so fun to watch.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Leo! I'm glad to hear you think so! I do try to make them both informative and entertaining.

[@akanthony100]

Your videos helped me get through some of the harder machines! Keep up the good work!!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! I’m happy to hear that 😄 Thanks!

[@jarretcapozzi]

Your videos are the manual the game should have come with. Thanks so much!

[@stz03]

Thank you so much for this! Didn’t even know that machine master had the spike thrower skills! This video and your video of mid game weapons improved my game enjoyment immensely. I really didn’t know how to properly play this game till now!

[@ArktixOfficial]

You’re very welcome! Glad you found it helpful 😄 And the mid game weapons one too! Thanks for your comment!

[@ariesadajony]

Thanks So much for this video cuz i really love spike throwers

[@ArktixOfficial]

Cool! Glad you liked it 😄

[@ariesadajony]

@@ArktixOfficial So Yeah i Thought proppelled spike does the same amount of damage with splitting spike, and i thought spike mine was the weakest soo yeah thanks. But i still ike proppelled spike because i don't know if it's just a glitch or it's just for me but sometimes with proppelled spike it inflicts the drenched state, your guide is very useful but i watched it and you Didn't mention that so yeah i still use proppelled spike.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Oh interesting. I don’t think any of the spike throwers have and instant drenched perk, so you must just be exploding a purgewater sacs with the explosion.

[@7strings1voice88]

The Spike Thrower is surprisingly good. I used it to take down down a Slaughterspine comboed with my favorite heavy weapon the Boltblaster. Another helpful and well-made video.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And yeah Spike Throwers are very strong!

[@kaleb_barbour3]

Love your guides! They are well done and informative!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! I’m glad to hear you like them and think they’re well done 😄

[@santosfigueroa4230]

Thank you so glad that I could actually understand you

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Glad you found these tips helpful 😁

[@TheMoonIsCheesyBacon]

Javelin go brrrrrrrrr

[@ArktixOfficial]

😂

[@נועםסיידה]

definitely want a video about how knockdown works. Thank you so much man!

[@ArktixOfficial]

You’re very welcome! Glad you liked this 😄 I covered knockdown in my most recent vid on types! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6SzhaGZZrCho7c

[@hefty8876]

This man deserves WAY more than 43k subs. Amazing content, man. ❤

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! 😄 Glad you’re enjoying my content. I appreciate your support!

[@ShortThe1st]

I've been using the spinthorn even in the endgame since I saw it in one of your machine guides, arguably the best blue rarity weapon in the game because of the knockdown perk. I was always a guy who crutched on the ropecaster in ZD, with it not penetrating armour normally knockdown is an easy way to create some breathing room in a fight. Spikes are just more fun to use too. Great video as always.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! An oh yeah I love the Spinthorn! I kinda like that it’s a blue weapon too. One of those nice little gems you don’t find right away. Glad to hear you’re enjoying using it for knockdowns! I agree it’s a great way to create some breathing room.

[@jomyd6903]

You are WAAAAYYY to underrated you deserve more subs, and in fact you just earned a new one

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha thanks Jomy! I really appreciate your sub! 😄

[@DrewCDoll]

Excellent! Thank you for these master class videos.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! I hope these tips were helpful!

[@Drtschrdr123]

Amazing tips, as always! Thank you. Especially the aiming part was super helpful for me.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you found the aiming tips helpful 😄

[@cruzan187]

Thank you for all your work bud I wish I found them when I first started playing lol your videos makes the game alot more enjoyable for me. Thank you

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad to hear you find the videos helpful!

[@normajean7687]

This video was So Helpful! Thank you for all the work you put into this!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Glad to hear you found it helpful!

[@wren7195]

As always, a fantastic instructional guide! Your very thorough but concise videos have helped me become a much better player, and I'm gearing up to give Ultra Duper Hard Mode a try soon. Still working up the courage lol! *shakes her head smiling* Again, I really appreciate your hard work and detail. Learned a LOT about how to better coil my equipment from your videos, day and night difference. I'd love to see your other possible videos that you were considering. Great videos as always, your style is very fun to watch, matches the narrative, is EXTREMELY detailed while being brief and to-the-point. Glad to see your channel growing, I'll keep spreading the word. Just can't say enough good about you and your work. Thank you again, so very much for your time and effort. Be safe and well Arktix!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Wow thank you Wren! 😄 You are always so kind 😊 I’m glad my content has helped you become a better player and given you the confidence to try Ultra Duper Hard Mode! Thanks again for your kind words 😊

[@avennoronha7081]

Bro you are so freaking smart! I didn't realize the damage over time was based on the initial impact damage. Increasing the impact damage with coils is so freaking smart! Keep up the amazing work. This channel finna blow up soon! 😎😎😎

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha thanks Aven! Glad you’re finding my content helpful 😄 I appreciate your support!

[@avennoronha7081]

@@ArktixOfficial always fam

[@ArktixOfficial]

🙂🤜🤛

[@Sometypeofscarab]

This is great! you should totally do a video on the machine master playstyle (my personal faviroute) and how badly its slept on, the tenakth tactician can have the highest damage value in the game with the right weaves, and the skills on the armor at max buff overidden machines to a frankly ludicrous degree (i've seen clawstriders take tremortusk's with some help from the player) not to mention it makes any overriden machine permanent allowing you to keep it on your side for the entire duration of the battle, meaning in places like the double tremortusk site you're atleast going to get a free kill, and an overidden machine can give you up to 3-5 hits without going hostile which lets you get freebie hits on important parts, i think you could teach alot about what types of machines make for the best overrides (some machine ai utterly breaks like the glinthawks are practically useless when overriden) and what element of machine is the most useful for combat

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! I actually have a machine master playstyle video on my list of videos to make (my very long list lol 😅). But I have to admit, I don’t really play with the Machine Master tactics myself, so that one will be a bit more challenging for me to make. I’ll need to explore it more myself. Thanks for sharing some tips you think should be included 👍

[@Sometypeofscarab]

@@ArktixOfficial Np! Looking forward to it!

[@Stadno]

Awesome content and help. Thank you. Loved the photos at the end.. I love taking a great screenshot in games. They have inspired me with great concepts and better angles.

[@Coolguy98765]

The Prototype Spike Thrower you get in Chainscrape saved me a lot of times on my fresh Ultra Hard playthrough.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! Yeah that’s a great weapon to pick up early on.

[@reyas111]

Fantastic work my friend. Good luck with the channel

[@inperspective]

You are an excellent youtuber. Truly. Your communication and video direction skills are top notch. If you apply these valuable skills to include other games - your channel would be one of the best for gamers on youtube. 🏆

[@ArktixOfficial]

Wow thank you! That is a very nice compliment 😊 I appreciate that! I’m definitely planning to cover other games in the future. The next one will be God of War: Ragnarok in November. After that I’m SUPER pumped to make content for Hogwarts Legacy (I’m a big HP fan 😄). In early 2023 we’ve got Forespoken and eventually Starfield and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. I’d love to know if there’s other games you’re looking forward to!

[@RedOrm68]

Never occurred to me to use the spike thrower mine weapons technique in impact mode. Have to try that. The Spine Thorne is my favourite as well, though my reasons for using it are more roleplay driven. Aloy found the components and crafted the weapon herself, after all. Doesn't hurt it is great to trigger knock-downs of even the biggest machines. Now that I understand the mechanics of knock-downs I can be less wasteful with my drill spikes. Thank you Arktix.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! Glad you found this helpful 😄 Yeah the Spinthorn is cool for RPG reasons as well. That’s a good point! And yes, using Spike Trap as a direct shot is a pretty neat trick. It’s stronger than you’d think!

[@RedOrm68]

@@ArktixOfficial it is also why I prefer the Seeker bow over the Scourge to deliver frost build up: for me it's thematic.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Gotcha yeah. The Seeker name does fit Aloy better

[@loverofviolet9430]

I waited this video like my own birthday😏😏

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha awesome! I hope you liked it!

[@jmgcg]

Great. Thank you, splikes are the weapons I use more

[@ArktixOfficial]

That’s great to hear! Thanks!

[@matthewpiercy6740]

More quality content from Arktix. Thank-you my guy.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Matthew! Glad you think so 😄

[@LukeJT22]

Love your content. Your deffinately the best channel I've seen for explaining in game tactics and strategies for HFW. I tried searching for a video on strategies for beating a dreadwing and couldn't find anything but people posting their boss fight with one. Nothing with clear instructions like you give. This is deffinately a top notch channel. Keep making these great videos, you'll get the subs for sure. I would like to make a request for a video on how to defeat a dreadwing. I keep struggling to get those damn metal fangs lol. I barely ever used drill spikes. Then I watched your video on how to defeat a Slitherfang using drill spikes to get a knockdown, which was very helpful. Drill Spikes are now one of my favorite and most used weapons. Got 3 knockdown power coils on my Vindicator spike thrower. Works great.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thank you! Glad you’re finding my content helpful and that you like the drill spike knockdowns 😄 A Dreadwing hunting guide is on my list of videos to make!

[@elchar9363]

Nice one, just a comment though. For Stormbirds, you can also hit them on the legs and wings for a knockdown. Works particularly easy with drill spikes, as you mentioned. Great video!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And yes good tip! 👍

[@virginialistanti3721]

Awesome video as usual :) Thanks to you I am becoming a better player.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! And that’s awesome to hear 😄 Glad my videos are helpful!

[@felberich]

Thank you, that is extremely helpful!

[@ArktixOfficial]

You’re very welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful 😄

I started using spikes only once I got the drill spikes and had no idea it is good for knocking them over. I just noticed they stagger quite a bit when getting drilled which gives me time to shoot more. I stayed away from spikes for so long cuz I play VH without reticle and it seemed to be time consuming and expensive to keep missing the throws. Once I started fighting bigger machines, it was harder to miss and I started getting the hang of it. Vindicator is my favorite! Thx for the tips. Gotta start aiming at those legs. I just started practicing jumping concentration throws with gauntlet today, thx to your gauntlet video! 🙂

[@DaPhenomAce]

This has me hyped to finish off the skill tree. I'm half way through the game now and spikes are definitely my fave new weapon but haven't unlocked any skills for it yet

[@ArktixOfficial]

Cool! Hope you were able to pick up some tips!

[@CaptKart97]

Knockdown masterclass? Yes, please! 🔥

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha ok sounds good!

[@collin3038]

Sweet, can’t wait to try these out

[@ArktixOfficial]

Great! I hope these tips helped!

[@sophia.a8314]

Would LOVE to see a video exclusively about knock down! And fantastic video as always. Btw, I am Sophie from Reddit (the one who discussed damage multipliers with you) 😁

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hi Sophie! Good to see you here 😄 Glad you liked this video and thanks for letting me know you’d like to see a knockdown video! And thanks for your help over on Reddit, I still need to dive back into testing those damage multipliers…

[@ornerybuddha1]

Really informative! I've become a huge fan of this weapon type. I like to use the propelled spikes to hit something very far away. Great for bringing down a storm bird for instance so you can move in and hammer it with arrows. Keep up the good work. How about a blastslings masterclass?

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Glad to hear you found it helpful 😄 And that’s an interesting strat to knock down flying machines with a Propelled Spike. I’ll have to give that trick a try. Thanks for sharing it!

[@FaithHope21]

Please do more weapon master classes! They are amazing!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! I certainly plan to do more. Boltblasters are next for that series!

[@p1psychoticprankster]

I'm loving your videos, the shredder gauntlet master class video got me to try the shredder gauntlet and I am loving it. Ive actually always used drill spike to knock down big machines like thunderjaws and slaughterspines. But man this video is making me wanna play with it more lol. Can't wait for the other weapons master class videos.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Love to hear that! I ❤️ shredders 😄 That’s cool you’ve been using drill spike knockdowns already! My next video for this series will be Boltblasters!

[@p1psychoticprankster]

@@ArktixOfficial oh I can't wait! Ive been using the blast forge a lot on rebel camps, moving through them like the terminator lol

[@ArktixOfficial]

Lol nice!

[@capcom9089]

Great channel mate! You deserve a milly subs.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! I really appreciate that 🙏🏼😁 Hope you found the video helpful!

[@Enderl4ne]

The spike thrower from burning shores (last argument) has advanced explosive spikes, drill spikes, and plasma spikes. Its been my favorite spike thrower to use

[@SantoValentino]

Your channel is helpful and fun. Thanks bro

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks!

[@arcticwolf8313]

A little trick for weapon techniques that use more than one ammo is that if you only have one ammo of that type, it will still work and only use the one. When i use weapons techniques that use multiple, i intentionally only craft one bundle of ammo at a time for this specific reason.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yes! That’s definitely a good tip. Thanks or sharing it! 👍 I don’t think I’ve mentioned it in a video actually…probably should lol 😅

[@PukusKLB]

I love these masterclass videos

[@ArktixOfficial]

Cool! Glad to hear you like them 😄

[@asantehunter]

Silver of the best videos on KZbin

[@Macrochenia]

Drill spikes work especially well against frozen enemies. Since the drill's damage over time isn't a status effect, it won't override the Brittle status, and hitting a Brittle enemy with with one or two drill spikes will really eat through their health.

[@dartheastman1599]

These are great guides keep it up 👍

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! I will keep them going! Boltblasters are next for this series! 😄

[@coling3957]

great to see you have 8.8k subs now.. i remember when it was 500-something... :D nice, clear videos where you don't have to endure some kind of rocket science voiced by a Dutch DJ .. :D keep it up.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Colin! I really appreciate having you here all this time 😄🤜🤛

[@Angatyr34]

Great vids, mate. One point I noticed that wasn't mentioned, but probably needs further research and checking. Using drill spikes on Frostclaws and Fireclaws when farming them for Sac webbing, they seemed to detonate their belly sacs, even when I hit them in the side or back. Not sure what caused this, but it's good to note for damage dealing, but really bad for harvesting the sac webbing.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ah yeah so what's going on there is the drill spikes deal damage over a large area, so they aren't good for farming sac webbing.

[@paristeta5483]

Now i´m famous :-)! Enough of brittle? Want to try something else? Be defiant! Use Defiance, coil it with corrode enemy damage, apply acid, corrode the enemy they way you like, being low health ranged rank 4 and mounted archer rank 4, and throw explosive and adv explosive spikes w/o overdrawing at the target. So, 115% damage increase for both, impact and explosion, you don´t need to overdraw to stick it into the armor, and you get another +15% crit on top. Also it seems that most coils probably effect the initial impact knockdown of drill spikes (120 /180 overdraw) and not necessarly the DoT part, concentration seems to to do it if that´s true your looking for 15% coils 210+225=425 vs 270+225=495 vs 210+393,75 = 603,75.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha yes 😄 That’s a cool build with Defiance. Thanks for sharing it Paris! Also, did you mean to post this comment twice?

[@paristeta5483]

@@ArktixOfficial Of course, double the fun! Nah system fluke, just deleted the other

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha ok yeah I figured =)

[@M3ntalVib3z]

I love the spikethrowers, my only gripe with them is that neither the 1st or 2nd legendary get drill spikes

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ah yeah, that’s my grip too. I’m hoping for legendary drill spikes in the DLC!

[@paristeta5483]

Maybe it´s a little comfort to know, that due better scaling of impact damage (LHRange, Brittle) the Purple One can do little more damage then the Defiance with Adv Explosive Spike (Powershot, Frost, LHR, MA).

[@CharlesBurleigh]

I used an explosive spike thrower almost exclusively in the final fight! It seems to have made the fight a whole lot easier and I didn't use any weapon techniques! I also only use spike throwers on those nasty Slitherfangs!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! Yeah Spike Throwers are very powerful!

[@charliek4real]

My dude back at it again! Great shit as usual my guy. Can’t wait to save up for a new VRR compatible TV and hit a new game + with all the master classes at my back lol! ❤️ from Miami

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha thanks Charlie! I hope you get your new TV soon! That will be sweet to play on! Thanks for your support ❤️🤜🤛

[@MartinSauer-pb3jc]

I just love spikethrowers! I used the skykiller spikethrower to beat the game and some diffucult challenges and its (not ng+) in my opinion the best spikethrower for damage.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! Glad you enjoy spikethrowers 😁

[@raghuscsa316]

Love your videos, man! You are an absolute MVP.

[@IftimescuVlad]

Drill spikes are my favorite, they are relatively cheap to make, and I usually freeze the machine before, not sure if that does anything extra to it, but it must.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! And freezing them first is totally a good move. All your drill spike damage is doubled while the machine is frozen!

[@sunboshan]

please have a rope caster master class! I find them are very useful for learning the hunting techniques! Also thanks for the video great channel!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Boshan! A ropecaster master class is a good idea. I’ll add it to my list! Glad to hear you’re enjoying my vids 😄

[@JDEdwards2331]

I hope you have a play through already on your page- i would love to watch you play this game.

[@ArktixOfficial]

I do actually! I put it on pause a while ago so I could focus on making my other content, but I’m looking to pick the playthrough up again via a stream soon 👍

[@footballasylum6239]

Please people could we press the like button as these videos takes a lot of hard work from Arktix and he's the HFW legend thank you 👍😁

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha thanks Football Asylum 😄

[@footballasylum6239]

Your very welcome my friend 👍💪😎🇬🇧

[@duveysgamingacademia6587]

Definitely do the in depth knockdown power video 👌🏾, probably do an updated loadout and coil vid too 🙏🏾.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Sounds good! Thanks for letting me know you’d like to see it! And for a coil video, do you mean like an update on the “how to coil every weapon video”?

[@duveysgamingacademia6587]

@@ArktixOfficial That or just a showcase of your usual loadout and coil set if you have all of the NG+ weapons fully upgraded. Interested to see the difference especially considering the new tips that were hidden in the guidebook it could further expand some people's approach on coiling 👌🏾.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ok gotcha. Yeah I’m planning to do a video on my updated loadout and I’ll make sure to show all my coils and stuff. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@duveysgamingacademia6587]

@@ArktixOfficial No prob fam it's good to see people who actually understand and dive deep into the combat mechanics of Horizon it's really slept on and I personally think it's the best and most unique combat in open world games right now 👌🏾. Keep up the good content and we'll keep coming back 🙏🏾💯.

[@ArktixOfficial]

I appreciate your support 😄🤜🤛

[@Jonathan.Wishbone1987]

I've been running spike throwers since my first playthrough. I like the pulverizing spikethrower, but I'm gonna be honest; after using the pulverizing spikethrower for some time now, I recently went back to my trusty heartshatter spike thrower. I have it fully upgraded and the only way it looses to its stringer counterparts is coil slots. Idk... it feels a lot stronger

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! Interesting you like the Heartshatter more than the higher level Spike Throwers. Do you have the Skykiller or Defiance? I bet you’d like those if you got them upgraded!

[@Jonathan.Wishbone1987]

@@ArktixOfficial I'll be honest with you buddy, I have neither. Defiance is on my list however. And to be forthcoming, I suppose that some of my apprehension stems from my brief escapade with the wings of ten blastsling. My style of combat (full pressure medium to close range 8-10 minute engagements) had me burning through blastpaste and other resources like CRAZY!!! and I fear it will be no less resource-hungry in this instance

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ah ok gotcha. Yeah I can see how the higher rarity spike throwers would be less appealing to you then. The ammo is pretty resource intensive to craft, so I can see how you’d burn through a lot!

[@BrianSkinny-n5f]

New game plus. Ok. Need to brush up, been a few months lol. thanks bro!