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Horizon Forbidden West

Tenakth Vanquisher (Legendary)

By
Shane Williams

Information about the Tenakth Vanquisher in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Tenakth Vanquisher are.

Overview of the Tenakth Vanquisher.

Tenakth Vanquisher Description

The ultimate reaver armor. The more you bleed, the more your enemies do.

How to Get the Tenakth Vanquisher

Location Cost
The Maw of the Arena 54 Arena Medals

The Tenakth Vanquisher outfit can be purchased from Dukkah, at The Maw of the Arena. In order to gain access to this NPC, you will need to have finished The Kulrut story mission. Once you have done this, you can find a pair of NPCs at The Maw of the Arena that give you an errand to reopen the Arena itself. You only need to speak with the NPCs, named Kalla and Dukkah, to gain access to Dukkah’s wares, so you don’t need to actually complete the errand to reopen the Arena. She will be marked on the map with a medal icon and is close to where you first encountered her. Speak to her, then select the option to Trade Medals to see the list of weapons and armor she has, one of which will be the Tenakth Vanquisher outfit.

How to Upgrade the Tenakth Vanquisher

Rank Effect Cost
I Increased Resistances Metal Shards x600, Luminous Brainstem x1, Dreadwing Primary Nerve x2, Dreadwing Metal Fang x5, Slitherfang Circulator x2
II Increased Resistances, Improves Low Health Melee, Unlocks Low Health Ranged Metal Shards x800, Luminous Brainstem x2, Slitherfang Primary Nerve x2, Slitherfang Earthgrinder x5, Thunderjaw Primary Nerve x2
III Increased Resistances, Improves Low Health Melee and Low Health Defense, Unlocks Both Weaves Metal Shards x1000, Luminous Brainstem x3, Apex Thunderjaw Heart x1, Thunderjaw Tail x3, Tremortusk Tusk x10
IV Increased Resistances, Improves Low Health Melee, Low Health Defense and Evader, Unlocks Valor Surge Master Metal Shards x1200, Luminous Brainstem x4, Tremortusk Circulator x2, Apex Tremortusk Heart x1, Apex Frostclaw Heart x2
V Increased Resistances, Improves All Skills. Metal Shards x1500, Luminous Brainstem x5, Slaughterspine Circulator x2, Apex Stormbird Heart x2, Apex Slaughterspine Heart x1

Tenakth Vanquisher Rank I Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
  • Dreadwing Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Dreadwings.
  • Dreadwing Metal Fang - Very Rare Drop from Dreadwings.
  • Slitherfang Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Slitherfangs.

Tenakth Vanquisher Rank II Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
  • Slitherfang Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Slitherfangs.
  • Slitherfang Earthgrinder - Very Rare Drop from Slitherfangs.
  • Thunderjaw Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Thunderjaws.

Fully upgraded Tenakth Vanquisher Stats.

Tenakth Vanquisher Rank III Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
  • Apex Thunderjaw Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Thunderjaws.
  • Thunderjaw Tail - Legendary Drop from Thunderjaws.
  • Tremortusk Tusk - Legendary drop from Tremortusks.

Tenakth Vanquisher Rank IV Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
  • Tremortusk Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Tremortusks.
  • Apex Tremortusk Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Tremortusks.
  • Apex Frostclaw Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Frostclaws.

Tenakth Vanquisher Rank V Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
  • Slaughterspine Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Slaughterspine.
  • Apex Stormbird Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Stormbirds.
  • Apex Slaughterspine Heart - Very Rare Drop from Slaughterspines.

Tenakth Vanquisher Stats

Resistances Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Melee 31 37 43 46 51 56
Impact 32 38 44 44 52 57
Fire -40 -35 -30 -20 -10 -5
Frost 36 40 44 44 50 56
Shock 42 47 52 57 62
Purgewater 30 34 38 44 50 55
Acid 50 55 55 65 70 75
Plasma -40 -35 -30 -20 -10 -5

Tenakth Vanquisher Skills

Skills Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV Rank V
Low Health Valor +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2
Low Health Melee +1 +1 +2 +2 +2 +2
Low Health Defense +1 +1 +1 +2 +2 +2
Evader +1 +1 +1 +1 +2 +2
Low Health Ranged +1 +1 +1 +2
Valor Surge Master +1 +2
  • Low Health Valor - Earn more valor when in the critical health state (25% Health)
  • Low Health Melee - Melee attacks deal more damage when you are dangerously wounded.
  • Low Health Defense - Resist more damage when in the critical health state (25% Health)
  • Evader - Dodge roll more times before stumbling.
  • Low Health Ranged - Ranged attacks deal more damage when you are dangerously wounded.
  • Valor Surge Master - Build up valor faster.
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    16 February 2022
  • Last Updated
    31 March 2022
    Version History
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This guide for Horizon Forbidden West includes the following:

  • A Walkthrough for Main Quest
  • A Guide for all Errands, Side Quests and Cauldrons
  • An in depth analysis for Weapons and Armor.
  • Information on all new and returning Machines
  • How to find and complete all four Melee Pits
  • How to unlock and complete all stages of the Arena
  • How to find and override all five Tallnecks
  • Locations on all Collectibles
    • Ornaments
    • War Totems
    • Vista Points
    • Survey Drones
    • Signal Towers
    • Black Boxe

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