Machines in Horizon Zero Dawn can be very dangerous.
Remember: machines have weak points!
Each of the machines are described in separate sections.
Strider
The container on its backis the weak point of this machine.
When you hit it with a fire arrow the machine will explode.
If you use a regular one then you might tear it off and take it.
In both cases the machine will sustain a lot of damage.
Broadhead
In the case of this machine things are easier because it has two weak points.
One of them is thecontainer on the back, it works the same as with Strider.
Besides that the machine also has gianthornsthat can be torn off by using weapons.
The machine’s torso reduces all types of damage.
Charger
Another machine that can serve as a mount.
Again, we have acontainer on the backandhorns, just like a Broadhead.
Usually you oughta use a few strong attacks aimed at its torso to eliminate this machine.
Tallneck
This machine iscompletely invulnerable to any kind of damage.
It’s not harmful and it won’t even notice Aloy.
However, it can trample you if you get under its legs.
Grazer
At first glance you could easily notice a rather well-exposedcontaineron its backside.
It works in big groups but it can be easily scared.
If you override it then it will use its horns against other machines.
Scrapper
The easies target is theradaron the top of its back.
You only need a few shots from a bow to tear it off.
Thanks to that you have more chances to stay hidden.
Besides that the most important target on a Scrapper is thepower celllocated on its backside.
Use regular or shock arrows to quickly eliminate this machine.
Lancehorn
This machine resembles Grazer.
If you want to destroy it you mustfreeze or tear off the container on its backside.
Sawtooth
It should be noted that this machine is especiallyvulnerable to fire.
Its weakest point is thecontainer with a flammable substance located on its belly.
If you manage to set it on fire then the machine explodes and loses most of its health points.
Longleg
Every part of this machine is vulnerable to damage.
First, you should destroy itsconcussion sackwhich will release an airwave.
Trampler
Another machine where almost every element is its weakness.
Another weak point is theprocessorlocated on its belly.
Destroying it causes and explosion.
Shell-Walker
Fighting against this machine can be rather troublesome mainly because of its special energy shield.
However, the weakest point of the Shell-Walker defense is thepower generator.
When you destroy it the machine is almost completely defenseless.
Ravager
Very vulnerable toall elements, especially to fire.
The machine can quickly heat up and set on fire.
Watch out for itscannonlocated on the back.
make a run at tear it off from the torso.
Then, you might pick it up and use against the machine.
Snapmaw
Just like with the previous one, this machine is also veryvulnerable to fire.
Fire Bellowback | Freeze Bellowback
you’re free to deal with those machines in the same way.
Aim at its biggest weak point which is theircargo sac.
Destroying it causes an explosion and greatly weakens the machine.
Stalker
Itstorsois very vulnerable tofire damage.
Remember to destroy itslauncheron the top of its back.
After that the rest of the fight should go smoothly.
Watch out for the melee attacks when the machine uses its tail.
Glinthawk
Just like with the previous machine, this one isvulnerable to fire.
If you don’t have fire arrows you’ve got the option to destroy thefreeze sacon its torso.
By doing that you cause a freezing explosion.
Behemoth
Here the things are getting complicated.
Keep your distance and shoot theforce loaderon its face.
You must do a lot of dodges.
Thunderjaw
The first thing that you must do during a fight with this machine is to destroy itsdisc launcher.
The weakest point of this rather big machine is thedata nexus located on its mouth.
However, you’ve got the option to’t access it directly.
First, you must destroy the armor that protects that part.
Stormbird
This machine is the hardest one to fight because it can fly.
Stormbird can still attempt to dive and deal damage but those attacks will be more telegraphed.
After that you have to set it on fire or freeze it so that eliminate this machine.
give a shot to freeze it which slows it down and then give a shot to destroy its arms.
When the machine is unable to dive into the ground the fight becomes much easier.
Corruptor
You have to keep setting it on fire until the machine overheats.
Theheat corebecomes exposed during the cooling down process.
By shooting it you might deal the biggest amount of damage to the machine.
Repeat this process until the machine is destroyed.
Deathbringer
One of the most powerful machines that you will face.
However, this doesn’t mean that those fights have to be difficult.
Remember that themachine’s torso is vulnerable to fireso focus on setting it on fire.
When this happens you could notice that the machine overheats inside.
When the bar fills up the machine willopen cooling rodsin order to cool down.
You must destroy as many as you’ve got the option to.
Thanks to that the machine will overheat quicker.
Also, the attacks aimed at cooling rods deals the biggest amount of damage.
Of course, you should alsodestroy its armamentsbut this won’t be easy.
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