Horizon Forbidden West Machine List [All 43]

Learn about strengths, weaknesses, attack patterns & loot drops for all 47 Machines in Horizon Forbidden West.

Horizon Forbidden West machine list contains 43 base game machines and 4 Burning Shores new machines. To get information about machines, such as strengths, weaknesses, loot drops, & more, I scanned each & every single machine in the game & you are expected to do the same. Overriding all Cauldrons in Horizon Forbidden West is equally important if you want to speed up the process of killing these machines or making a few of them your allies. 

Key Takeaways
  • The complete Horizon Forbidden West machine list includes a total of 47 machines.
  • Out of these 47 machines, 43 are available in the base game, and 4 new machines were introduced in the Burning Shores DLC.
  • 22 out of these 47 machines are new additions in Forbidden West, and the rest were carried from the first game into the sequel.
  • Aloy can mount 4 machines from the base game and one from the Burning Shores DLC, making total 5 mountable machines. 
  • Strengths, weaknesses, loot drops, Horizon Forbidden West machine parts list & other useful information about the machines can be acquired after Aloy scans them.
  • The best ways to defeat machines are to attack the weak parts, override them, and bring other machines as allies after overriding them.

Here’s a complete summarized comparison of all the Machines in Horizon Forbidden West:

MachineSizeClassChallenge LevelHP
GrazerSmallAcquisition8.0150.0
BurrowerMediumReconnaissance16.0550.0
ScroungerSmallReconnaissance16.0500.0
LeaplasherMediumCombat18.01300.0
ScrapperSmallAcquisition8.0220.0
SpikesnoutMediumAcquisition16.0700.0
SkydrifterLargeTransport20.01700.0
PlowhornLargeCombat18.02000.0
ChargerSmallAcquisition8.0220.0
LancehornSmallCombat12.0400.0
LonglegMediumAcquisition13.0350.0
BristlebackMidweightAcquisition13.0320.0
FanghornLargeCombat21.02500.0
Redeye WatcherSmallReconnaissance10.0200.0
WidemawMidweightCombat18.02000.0
ClawstriderMidweightCombat16.0700.0
CorruptorMediumCombat18.01900.0
BellowbackMediumTransport18.01600.0
GlinthawkSmallAcquisition18.0240.0
Shell-WalkerMediumTransport18.0800.0
StalkerMediumAcquisition18.0240.0
GrimhornMediumCombat21.02800.0
RavagerLargeCombat26.04500.0
SnapmawLargeCombat20.03500.0
SunwingLargeCombat25.06000.0
ClamberjawLargeCombat24.05000.0
RollerbackLargeCombat25.06000.0
RockbreakerLargeCombat28.07000.0
BehemothLargeTransport25.02700.0
DreadwingLargeCombat28.07500.0
TideripperLargeCombat27.08000.0
ShellsnapperLargeCombat32.010000.0
StormbirdLargeCombat27.03500.0
ThunderjawLargeCombat27.08000.0
FrostclawLargeCombat30.011000.0
ScorcherLargeCombat30.011000.0
SlitherfangLargeCombat32.012000.0
TremortuskLargeCombat36.014000.0
FireclawLargeCombat38.016000.0
SlaughterspineLargeCombat42.018000.0
TallneckLargeReconnaissance12.02000.0
SpecterLargeReconnaissance14.04000.0
Specter PrimeLargeReconnaissance20.08000.0
WaterwingLargeCombat32.016000.0
BilegutLargeCombat36.018000.0
StingspawnLargeCombat42.020000.0
HorusLargeCombat48.024000.0

Grazer

Grazer

The Grazer is a lightweight, acquisition-type machine designed for digging up natural resources and converting them into biofuel. As a herd machine, it relies on speed and evasiveness to escape danger but will not hesitate to engage hostiles if it means ensuring the herd’s safe retreat.

Attack NameDescription
Front Leg StrikeRears up, delivering a powerful kick at the target
Leap and KickJumps forward, extending a kick toward the target
Rear Leg ThrustKicks back at a target using their hind legs
Antler SkewerExecutes a swift upward stab with antlers
Antler ChargeCharges at target with lowered head and antlers

Loot Drop

  • Metal shards
  • Blaze
  • Grazer circulator
  • Machine muscle
  • Grazer primary nerve
  • Small machine core
  • Braided wire
  • Metal bone
  • Sturdy hardplate
  • Grazer rotor horn

Strengths

  • Resistant to acid damage

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to shock damage

Body Parts

  • Main body
  • Rotor horns
  • Blaze canister

Burrower

Burrower

Under the small-sized Horizon Forbidden West machine names is the Burrower, which is a lightweight, recon-type machine known for its ability to emit high-pitched sounds, alerting allies and stunning enemies. It can also tunnel underground and resurface in unpredictable locations.

Attack NameDescription
Sonic BlastUnleashes rapid, deafening sound waves at the target
Boulder FlingHurls a rock at the target with a claw
Plasma BurstFires a high-speed plasma projectile from its eye
Arcing Bite AssaultLeaps and bites at target, followed with a rising bite
Tail Spin StrikeJumps and strikes the target with tail in mid-air
Ground Slam PounceLunges and slams ground with tail near the target
Whirling Tail SmackJumps and spins, whipping tail in a full circle
Spiral Swim BiteBites while swimming in a corkscrew pattern

Burrower Variants

  • Regular Burrower
  • Fire Canister, Frost Canister, Shock Canister, Acid Canister, Purgewater Canister, and Plasma Canister Burrowers
    Tracker Burrower
  • Apex versions of all listed variants

Loot Drops

  • Metal shards
  • Machine muscle
  • Burrower circulator
  • Burrower primary nerve
  • Small machine core
  • Braided wire
  • Metal bone
  • Sturdy hardplate
  • Burrower soundshell
  • Echo shell
  • Blaze

Weakness

  • Susceptible to fire damage

Body Parts

  • Main body
  • Eye
  • Soundshell
  • Resource container

Scrounger

Scrounger

The Scrounger machine is an acquisition-based, lightweight creature in our Horizon Forbidden West machine list known for its agility and scavenging prowess. Often found in packs, it quickly consumes machine parts and can either bite enemies or launch Shock attacks from a distance. The Scrounger can be overridden using the MU Cauldron override. Its body comprises a body, resource container, and power cell.

Attack NameDescription
Omni BiteSwift bite with spherical shockwave at close range
Snap Lunge BiteBiting lunge with shockwave around jaws
Leaping Jaw CrushLeaps and bites with shockwave turns upon landing
Ascending ChompRising uppercut jump with multiple shockwave bites
Shock BarrageFires rapid bursts of shock projectiles at a target
Arcing Shock BombLaunches a tracking shock projectile with the explosion

Scrounger Variants

  • Scrounger
  • Sentry Scrounger
  • Apex Scrounger
  • Apex Sentry Scrounger

Loot Drops

  • Sparker
  • Metal Shards
  • Machine Muscle
  • Scrounger Circulator
  • Small Machine Core
  • Scrounger Primary Nerve
  • Metal Bone
  • Braided Wire
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Blastpaste
  • Scrounger Spark Coil

Strengths

  • Agile and swift, making it difficult to target.
  • Performs various shock-based attacks, keeping enemies at bay.
  • Often found in packs, increasing the overall threat.

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Frost and Acid Damage.
  • Attack delays provide opportunities for counterattacks.
  • Lacks strong defenses against particular damage types.

Leaplasher

Leaplasher

The Leaplasher machine, a lightweight transport type, is known for its acrobatic abilities and comes equipped with an Acid Canister. This versatile machine can deploy its cargo to support allies or utilize it as a weapon. It can be overridden using the IOTA Cauldron override. Leaplasher’s body includes a body, cargo claw, acid canister, and power cell.

Attack NameDescription
Shock Rock FlingScrapes tail, launching 3 shock-infused rocks
Electric Pod LaunchFires pod from the claw, causing shock explosion
Electrified Axe KickLeaps and delivers a horizontal flying kick
Shockwave StompJumps and creates shock explosion on landing
Shock Tail SlamLeaps back, slamming their tail to create a shock explosion
Jolt Claw SlamLeaps with spinning claw, causing shock on impact
Charged Spin AttackSpins vertically with cargo claw, adding shock damage
Electrified Reel-KickGrabs the target with claw, reeling in an electric kick

Leaplasher Variants

  • Acid Canister Leaplasher
  • Fire Canister Leaplasher
  • Frost Canister Leaplasher
  • Apex Leaplasher

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Sparker
  • Machine Muscle
  • Leaplasher Circulator
  • Leaplasher Primary Nerve
  • Small Machine Core
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metalbite
  • Leaplasher Spark Coil

Strengths

  • Resistant to Shock Damage.

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Purgewater Damage.

Scrapper

Scrapper

The Scrapper machine is a nimble, acquisition-based lightweight robot known for dismantling fallen machines to recycle their parts. It frequently roams in groups, constantly scanning for threats and safeguarding its gathered resources from interlopers. The Scrapper can be overridden using an MU Cauldron. Its body consists of several key components, including the main body, radar, and plasma cell.

Attack NameDescription
Swift BiteFast bite at close range for self-defense
Lunge and ChompBiting lunge aimed at the target
Claw SlashSwipes at the target with a claw during a lunge
Plasma SweepFires a side-to-side sweeping plasma beam
Ground-to-TargetFires plasma beam, sweeping from ground to target
Plasma BarrageRapid-fire burst of six plasma projectiles

Variants

  • Scrapper
  • Apex Scrapper

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Glowblast
  • Machine Muscle
  • Scrapper Circulator
  • Braided Wire
  • Scrapper Primary Nerve
  • Small Machine Core
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Scrapper Radar
  • Scrapper Spark Coil

Strengths

  • Resistant to Plasma Damage

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Shock Damage

Spikesnout

Spikesnout

Next in this Horizon Forbidden West machine list is the Spikesnout, which is an acquisition-focused lightweight robot designed to extract ground resources by liquefying them. When threatened, it withdraws, releasing clouds of vapor that can either empower allies or debilitate enemies. The Spikesnout can be overridden using a CHI Cauldron. Its body is composed of several parts, including the main body, acid canister, amplifying sac, damage dampener sac, stamina drain sac, and resource container.

Attack NameDescription
Debuffing Mist SpraySprays mist that dampens damage and drains stamina
Acidic Rock BurstLaunches corrosive projectiles at target
Snout Energy ShotFires energy shot that drains stamina and dampens damage
Slashing AttackClose-range melee slashing attack
Overhead Slash & SprayCombines overhead slash with debuffing mist
Mist Ground SlamGround slam that releases debuffing mist shockwave
Mist-Infused PerimeterCreates a close-range misty barrier with debuffs
Defensive Tail SweepTail sweep attack that releases debuffing mist

Variants

  • Spikesnout
  • Apex Spikesnout

Loot Drops

  • Metalbite
  • Metal Shards
  • Machine Muscle
  • Spikesnout Circulator
  • Small Machine Core
  • Spikesnout Primary Nerve
  • Metal Bone
  • Braided Wire
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Puregewater
  • Spikesnout Sac Webbing
  • Blastpaste

Strengths

  • Resistant to Shock Damage

Weaknesses

  • Susceptible to Fire Damage
  • Vulnerable to Purewater Damage

Skydrifter

Skydrifter

Among the Horizon Forbidden West all machine names, the Skydrifter machine falls under the lightweight recon robot known for its agility and keen tracking abilities. It glides effortlessly through the air, swiftly identifying potential threats and striking with its razor-sharp tail and wingtips. The Skydrifter can be overridden using an IOTA Cauldron. Its body is composed of several parts, including the main body, scanning unit, tracking container, booster, antenna, sparker, and razor tail.

Attack NameDescription
Tracking DartFires a dart that tracks the target and deals damage over time
Razor QuillsShoots 8 quills in a tight horizontal spread
Claw DiveDives and slashes with claws, leaving a trail of fire
Wing SlasherGlides and slashes with wings may follow up if missed
Spin BlastSpins and slashes with wings creates fire on takeoff/landing
Razor SwipeHops and spins, striking with razor tail
Blast LaunchUses boosters to blast into the air
Razor SwoopSwoops in a corkscrew pattern, leaving fire trail
Landing Air BurstCreates wind blast before landing, deals damage

Variants

  • Skydrifter
  • Apex Skydrifter

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Echo Shell
  • Skydrifter Circulator
  • Piercing Spike
  • Skydrifter Primary Nerve
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Small Machine Core
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metal Bone
  • Skydrifter Razor Tail

Strengths

  • Resistant to Fire Damage

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Frost Damage

Plowhorn

Plowhorn

The Plowhorn machine is a midweight acquisition robot that specializes in tilling the earth and dispersing seeds and fertilizer. As it works, it leaves behind a path of rapidly growing plants and a dust cloud that can be utilized for stealth purposes. The Plowhorn can be overridden using a TAU Cauldron. Its body is composed of several parts, including the main body, horns, adhesive sac, seed dispenser, purgewater sac, fertilizer sac, tail clamp, and tail capsule.

Attack NameDescription
Adhesive VolleyLaunches adhesive glob from horns, tracking target
Gravel BarrageFires adhesive-covered rocks, tracking target
Viscous SlamSlams ground with adhesive-coated horns
Piercing ChargeCharges, leaving an adhesive trail, create a wave of adhesive
Impaling SlashWhips tail, lunging forward and rotating to face the target
Impaling DredgerDives and slams horns into the ground, skids on landing

Variants

  • Plowhorn
  • Apex Plowhorn

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Stickpaste
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Machine Muscle
  • Plowhorn Circulator
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Braided Wire
  • Plowhorn Primary Nerve
  • Metal Bone
  • Plowhorn Horn
  • Medicinal Berry
  • Vigorstem
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Fiberzest
  • Purgewater
  • Blastpaste

Strengths

  • Resistant to Frost Damage
  • Resistant to Purgewater Damage

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Acid Damage

Charger

Charger

The Charger machine is a lightweight acquisition robot that functions as a herd machine in this Horizon Forbidden West machine list, excavating natural resources to transform them into biofuel. Though skittish by nature, it will retaliate if threatened before ultimately escaping. Notably, the Charger can be mounted for transportation purposes. It can be overridden using a PSI Override, which is automatically unlocked. Its body is composed of several parts, including the main body, horns, and blaze canister.

Attack NameDescription
Front KickRears up and lunges forward with a double front kick
Back KickDelivers a quick, powerful backward kick
Spin KickSpins 180° and performs a roundhouse kick
Rodeo KickRotates 360° while kicking with hind legs
ChargeAssumes aggressive posture and charges at the target

Loot Drops

  • Blaze
  • Metal Shards
  • Charger Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Charger Primary Nerve
  • Small Machine Core
  • Metal Bone
  • Braided Wire
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Charger Horn

Weaknesses

Vulnerable to Shock Damage

Lancehorn

Lancehorn

The Lancehorn machine is a lightweight acquisition robot that operates as a herd machine, drilling for natural resources to convert into usable materials. Though it typically flees from danger, it may engage hostiles to ensure the herd’s safe retreat. The Lancehorn can be overridden using an IOTA Cauldron. Its body is composed of several parts, including the main body, drill horns, resource canister, and chillwater canister.

Attack NameDescription
Front Leg KickRears up and delivers a front kick
Leaping Front KickJumps and kicks at the target
Hind Leg KickKicks backward at the target
Skyward StabStabs upward with antlers
ChargeCharges at target with lowered antlers
Leaping Horn StabLeaps and stabs with antlers
Gore and FlipGores and flips target with antlers

Loot Drops

  1. Metal Shards
  2. Chillwater
  3. Machine Muscle
  4. Lancehorn Circulator
  5. Small Machine Core
  6. Lancehorn Primary Nerve
  7. Braided Wire
  8. Metal Bone
  9. Sturdy Hardplate
  10. Lancehorn Drill Horn
  11. Blastpaste

Strengths

  • Resistant to Frost Damage

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Fire Damage

Longleg

Longleg

The Longleg machine is a midweight recon robot that excels in speed and scanning capabilities. It can detect enemies hiding in tall grass, and its robust legs enable it to leap to impressive heights. The Longleg also possesses a sound-based attack that stuns its targets. It can be overridden using an IOTA Cauldron. Its body is composed of several parts, including the main body, antenna, concussion sac, wing burner, and sparker.

Attack NameDescription
Sonic StunEmits a sonic projectile causing Deafened
Ranged Heat BlastLaunches fireball from heated Wing Burners
Beak ThrustJumps and slams ground with beak
Dashing Claw JumpHops and slashes with claws; creates shockwave
Hovering Chicken ScratchLeaps and scratches in mid-air
360° Burning Wing FlapCreates Fire explosion with Wing Burners
Jumping Wing BlastJumps and creates a large shockwave on impact

Variants

  1. Longleg
  2. Apex Longleg

Loot Drops

  1. Metal Shards
  2. Echo Shell
  3. Longleg Circulator
  4. Machine Muscle
  5. Medium Machine Core
  6. Longleg Primary Nerve
  7. Braided Wire
  8. Metal Bone
  9. Sturdy Hardplate
  10. Longleg Wing Burner

Strengths

  • Resistant to Acid Damage

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Shock Damage

Bristleback

Bristleback

The Bristleback machine is a midweight acquisition robot that operates in herds and employs its tusks to dig up resources. When threatened, it can excavate scrap and imbue it with acid for use in both ranged and melee attacks. This is one of the five mountable machines in our Horizon Forbidden West machine list that can be overridden with a TAU Cauldron. The Bristleback’s body comprises the main body, tusks, grinder discs, and an acid canister.

Attack NameDescription
Tusk SmashLeaps and smashes snout; may follow up with infused rocks
Hoof ThrustHops backward and delivers a swift kick
Reverse Snout SwingSwings snout in 180º motion, often followed by Snout Swing
Snout SwingSwings snout while lunging diagonally
Snout Bash ComboLunges and bashes with snout
Spewing Twist KickSpins and kicks while spewing Acid/Fire
Wreckage RushCharges with Acid/Fire infused scrap
ChargeWeaker charge when both Tusks are removed

Variants

  1. Acid Bristleback
  2. Fire Bristleback
  3. Apex Acid Bristleback
  4. Apex Fire Bristleback

Loot Drops

  1. Metal Shards
  2. Metalbite
  3. Sturdy Hardbone
  4. Machine Muscle
  5. Bristleback Circulator
  6. Braided Wire
  7. Medium Machine Core
  8. Bristleback Primary Nerve
  9. Metal Bone
  10. Bristleback Tusk
  11. Piercing Spike

Strengths

  • Resistant to Acid Damage

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to Shock Damage

Fanghorn

Fanghorn

The Fanghorn machine is a lightweight acquisition robot that roams in herds, dissolving natural resources for biofuel conversion. Its horns can snap together powerfully, enabling it to launch long-range fire attacks. The Fanghorn can be overridden using an MU Cauldron. Its body is composed of the main body, antlers, a blaze canister, a purgewater canister, and a resource container.

Attack NameDescription
Front Leg KickLeans on hind legs and kicks at the target 
Leaping Front KickLeans on hind legs, steps forward, and kicks at the target
Hind Leg KickKicks backward at the target 
Skyward StabStabs upward with antlers
ChargeLowers head and charges at the target with antlers
Flame BurstShoots a series of 3 fireballs at the target, which explode on contact and leave residual fire damage areas
Antler StrikeCoats antlers in flames leap at the target, clap them shut, and create a small fire explosion in front of its head when landing

Variants

  1. Fanghorn
  2. Apex Fanghorn

Loot Drops

  1. Blaze
  2. Metal Shards
  3. Fanghorn Circulator
  4. Machine Muscle
  5. Fanghorn Primary Nerve
  6. Small Machine Core
  7. Apex Fanghorn Heart
  8. Braided Wire
  9. Metal Bone
  10. Sturdy Hardplate
  11. Fanghorn Antler
  12. Purgewater
  13. Blastpaste

Strengths

  • Resistant to Fire Damage

Weaknesses

  • Susceptible to Frost Damage

Redeye Watcher

Redeye Watcher

The Redeye Watcher is a lightweight recon machine that detects threats and alerts its allies. This machine can be overridden with CHI Cauldron access. Although it has limited melee and ranged attacks, it becomes dangerous when encountered in larger groups.

Attack NameDescription
Blinding FlashEmits a bright flash of light to blind and disorient human enemies, ineffective against machines.
Plasma BlastFires a plasma projectile at the enemy, tracking the target during windup; disabled when drenched
Spinning Tail StrikePerforms a short-range spinning bludgeon attack with its tail
Rising Head BashJumps at the enemy, using its head as a bludgeon, may lead to an immediate counter-attack if missed
Jumping SmashJumps at the enemy, using its body as a bludgeon; may lead to immediate counter-attack if missed; disabled when slowed

Variants

  • Redeye Watcher
  • Apex Redeye Watcher

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Machine Muscle
  • Redeye Watcher Circulator
  • Braided Wire
  • Redeye Watcher Primary Nerve
  • Small Machine Core
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Shock Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Plasma Damage

Widemaw

Widemaw

The Widemaw is an amphibious acquisition machine that vacuums resources into its jaws for processing. In the Horizon Forbidden West machine list, this midweight machine becomes a formidable opponent in combat, utilizing its vacuum ability in various dangerous attacks. It can be overridden with access to the MU Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Cyclone DragSucks the target into melee range, followed by a Slosh Chomp; vacuums nearby Metal Fertilizer Pods to enter an Overcharged state
Slosh ChompBites while sweeping left to right, releasing a blast of Purgewater; disabled when drenched
Hurricane HaulPulls the target within melee range with vacuum turbines
Sludge SpewSpits a series of mud projectiles coated in Purgewater, creating residual damage areas; disabled when drenched.
Sludge BombForms a large mud ball coated in Purgewater and spits it at the target; disabled when drenched.
Splatter BlasterReleases a wide blast of Purgewater, creating residual damage areas; disabled when drenched
Turbine LeapPulls the target in before leaping backward and stomping, disabled when slowed.
Tusk ChargeCharges at full speed to ram the target; disabled when slowed
Turbine Sludge ChargeBoosts towards the target while scooping up mud, creating residual Purgewater damage areas; disabled when drenched.
Sludge VacuumInhales and releases compressed air and Purgewater, leaving lingering pools; disabled when drenched
Emergency RollPerforms an evasive barrel roll to reposition
Pod ClusterEjects a cluster of Metal Fertilizer Pods around the Widemaw

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Tusks
  • Vacuum Unit
  • Purgewater Sac
  • Sparker
  • Vacuum Turbine
  • Resource Container

Variants

  • Widemaw
  • Apex Widemaw

Loot Drops

  • Purgewater
  • Metal Shards
  • Machine Muscle
  • Widemaw Circulator
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Braided Wire
  • Widemaw Primary Nerve
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metal Bone
  • Widemaw Tusk
  • Sparker
  • Blastpaste

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Purgewater Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Frost Damage, Shock Damage, Acid Damage, Plasma Damage

Clawstrider

Clawstrider

If we have to rank Clawstrider in a Horizon Forbidden West machine tier list, then this one will come at the top for being a ruthless machine in the game. The Clawstrider is a swift and agile midweight combat machine, often found in small packs. Covered in razor-sharp blades, this mountable machine is capable of various deadly melee attacks. It can be overridden with access to the IOTA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Deafening ShriekEmits a loud shriek that can deafen enemies
Winding SlashPerforms a quick, powerful slashing attack
Leaping Claw SlashLeaps and slashes with claws, with added elemental damage for elemental variants
Relentless MaulContinuously mauls the target, with added elemental damage for elemental variants
Twisting BiteBites the target while twisting, with added elemental damage for elemental variants
Reverse Tail ThrashDelivers a powerful tail attack to the rear
Leaping Tail SwipeLeaps and swipes with its tail
Twisting Tail SwipePerforms a swift tail swipe at close range

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Sparker
  • Resource Container
  • Razor Tail

Variants

  • Clawstrider
  • Fire Clawstrider
  • Acid Clawstrider
  • Apex Clawstrider
  • Apex Fire Clawstrider
  • Apex Acid Clawstrider

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Braided Wire
  • Piercing Spike
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Clawstrider Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Clawstrider Primary Nerve
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metal Bone
  • Sparker
  • Blastpaste
  • Clawstrider Razor Tail (detach tail)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Shock Damage
  • Strong Against: Acid Damage

Corruptor

Corruptor

The Corruptor is an agile midweight combat machine from the Old World, known for its powerful ranged attacks and lethal tail. Corruptor is one of the few robots in Horizon Forbidden West machine list that cannot be overridden.

Attack NameDescription
Explosive SpikesLaunches three explosive spikes at the target, avoiding friendly fire
Grenade LauncherFires a grenade that scatters before impact, leaving a wide area of fire
Rock ThrowGrabs and hurls a boulder at the target, predicting their movement
Tail Swipe 180Lunges and rotates its torso 180°, whipping its tail around
Tail Swipe 360Spins in place while whipping its tail, targeting enemies at its sides or behind
Tail StrikeStrikes overhead with its tail, stabbing the ground in front
Dirt BlastWhips its tail diagonally into the ground
Jump AttackLeaps high and lands on top of the target; disabled when slowed

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Spike Launcher
  • Heat Core
  • Grenade Launcher

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Piercing Spike
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Corruptor Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Corruptor Primary Nerve
  • Braided Wire
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metal Bone
  • Blastpaste

Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage
  • Strong Against: Berserk Damage

Bellowback

Bellowback

The Bellowback is a medium-sized transport machine that carries large quantities of volatile liquid on its back, which it uses for powerful elemental attacks. It can be overridden after unlocking the IOTA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Elemental ProjectilesLaunches explosive projectiles that create residual elemental damage areas
Elemental SpraySprays a continuous stream of elemental liquid at the target
Elemental Circular SprayRotates while spraying elemental fluid, leaving residual elemental damage areas
Shoulder BargeCharges and barges into the target, skidding a short distance
Tail SwipeRotates 180° while swiping with its tail
Leaping SmashHops and leaps at the target, smashing its head into the ground

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Gullet
  • Cargo Refining Sac
  • Sparker
  • Antenna

Variants

  • Fire Bellowback
  • Acid Bellowback
  • Frost Bellowback
  • Apex Bellowback

Loot Drops

  • Blaze
  • Metal Shards
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Bellowback Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Bellowback Primary Nerve
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Volatile Sludge (refining sac)
  • Bellowback Sac Webbing (refining sac)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Frost Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage

Glinthawk

Glinthawk

The Glinthawk is a lightweight flying scavenger machine often seen in small groups, known for recycling small machine carcasses and launching long-range frost attacks. It can be overridden once the IOTA Cauldron is unlocked.

Attack NameDescription
Elemental SpitFires exploding elemental projectiles, leaving damaging residual pools of the same element.
Bombing RunFlies in a straight trajectory, dropping elemental bombs that create residual damage areas
Claw SlashSwoops down to slash multiple times with its talons

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Beak
  • Chillwater Sac

Variants

  • Frost Glinthawk
  • Fire Glinthawk
  • Apex Glinthawk

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Chillwater
  • Glinthawk Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Glinthawk Primary Nerve
  • Braided Wire
  • Small Machine Core
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Glinthawk Beak (beak only)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage, Shock Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage

Shell-Walker

Shell-Walker

The Shell-Walker is a resilient, midweight transport machine that defends its cargo with a combination of energy shields and shock attacks. It can be overridden after unlocking the CHI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Shield Claw SwipeLeaps forward and swipes with its Shield Claw
Multi Clap SnapJumps 3 times in quick succession, snapping with its Lightning Gun claw
Claw ComboPerforms a three-hit lunging combo with both claws, stopping if a hit lands
Advancing Electric ShotFires a shock orb while advancing, creating a residual shock damage area on impact
Electric Shot HomingLaunches a homing shock orb that tracks the target and generates a residual shock damage area upon impact
Electric Shot VolleyShoots 3 arcing shock orbs, each creating a residual shock damage area upon impact
360 Electric DischargeUnleashes a 360° shock blast in a large area surrounding its body

Variants

  • Shell-Walker
  • Apex Shell-Walker

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Sparker
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Machine Muscle
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Shell-Walker Circulator
  • Braided Wire
  • Shell-Walker Primary Nerve
  • Metal Bone
  • Shell-Walker Lightning Gun (lightning gun only)

Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Shock Damage

Stalker

Stalker

The Stalker is a lightweight combat machine that excels in stealth, using its cloaking abilities to ambush enemies with mines and alarm flares before launching into ranged and melee attacks. Override access is granted after unlocking the CHI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Dart Gun ShotFires up to 3 shots at the enemy with its dart gun
Mine LaunchDeploys proximity mines
Mandible StabSwipes with its jaw after pouncing
Jumping Mandible StabPerforms a jumping swipe with its jaw
Claw SwipeExecutes a single claw slash
Back SwipeStrikes with a rear claw swipe
Claw FuryDelivers multiple claw slashes
Tail Swipe/360Swings its tail in a 360-degree bludgeon attack

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Dart Gun
  • Stealth Generator
  • Antenna
  • Mine Launcher

Variants

Loot Drops

  • Crystal Braiding
  • Metal Shards
  • Braided Wire
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Stalker Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Stalker Primary Nerve
  • Small Machine Core
  • Metal Bone
  • Useable Weapon (detach Dart Gun)
  • Stalker Stealth Generator (detach stealth generator)
  • Stalker Mine Launcher (detach mine launcher)
  • Blastpaste (detach mine launcher)
  • Medium Machine Core (detach mine launcher)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Shock Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Acid Damage

Grimhorn

Grimhorn

The Grimhorn is a midweight combat machine modified from a Plowhorn for battle. It is equipped with potent ranged weapons and fire attacks and shouldn’t be taken lightly in our Horizon Forbidden West machine list. The machine can be overridden after unlocking the TAU Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Piercing ChargeCharges at high speed to ram target or transition into Impaling Slash (disabled when slowed)
Impaling SlashWhips tail in a 270° spinning motion, lunging forward and rotating to face the target
Impaling DredgerDives at the target, slamming both horns into the ground, causing damage to its body
Scorching Meteor ShowerLaunches two flaming projectiles from horns, tracking target’s movements (disabled when drenched)
Scorching StreamSprays a continuous stream of flames while advancing (disabled when drenched)
Scorching SlamCoats horns in flames, then rises and slams the ground, creating a fire explosion (disabled when drenched)
Cluster StrikeFires two discs that hover and split into multiple explosives, detonating on impact

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Horns
  • Blaze Sac
  • Cluster Launcher
  • Tail Clamp
  • Tail Capsule

Variants

  • Grimhorn
  • Apex Grimhorn

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Blaze
  • Piercing Spike
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Braided Wire
  • Machine Muscle
  • Plowhorn Circulator
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Plowhorn Primary Nerve
  • Metal Bone
  • Plowhorn Horn (detach horns)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Cluster Launcher)
  • Blastpaste (detach Tail Capsule)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Purgewater Damage, Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Shock Damage

Ravager

Ravager

The Ravager is a midweight combat machine known for its lethal melee and ranged attacks. Often found alone or in small groups, it aggressively guards locations or other machines. Ravager contains some interesting Horizon Forbidden West machine parts list that could be acquired after destroying this machine type. The Ravager can be overridden after unlocking the IOTA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Claw SwipePerforms a single lunging claw swipe
Berserker FuryExecutes multiple lunging claw slashes
Jaw SmashDelivers a lunging bite
Shock Jaw SmashPerforms an electrically charged lunging bite (disabled when drenched)
Leaping Jaw SmashSwipes with jaw after pouncing (disabled when slowed)
Cannon BurstFires rapid shots from cannon
Shock CocoonCreates a defensive radial electric cocoon (disabled when drenched)
Shock WaveElectrifies jaws, smashing them into the ground, unleashing a shockwave

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Ravager Cannon
  • Sparker
  • Glowblast Canister
  • Antenna

Variants

  • Ravager
  • Apex Ravager

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Piercing Spike
  • Sparker
  • Braided Wire
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Ravager Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Ravager Primary Nerve
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Useable Weapon (detach Ravager Cannon)
  • Glowblast (detach Glowblast Canister)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Purgewater Damage, Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage

Snapmaw

Snapmaw

Another fast-moving robot in this Horizon Forbidden West complete machine list is the Snapmaw. This machine is a midweight acquisition machine that processes resources from bodies of water and deposits them on land. This amphibious machine is fast and territorial, employing its jaws, tail, and elemental materials to attack. The Snapmaw can be overridden after unlocking the IOTA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Spin AttackLunges forward, spinning 180° with tail in a sweeping motion
Spin on SpotQuickly spins in place, swinging its tail
Frost MortarSpits 5 Frost projectiles in an arc (disabled when drenched)
Jump AttackWinds up at a distance before leaping at the target
Jump BitePerforms a short-range jump and bites once
Snap BiteQuickly snaps at the target with its jaws
Lunging Jaw SnapDives underwater emerge biting twice or surges forward, snapping jaw

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Chillwater Sac
  • Purgewater Canister
  • Dispersal Tank
  • Resource Container

Variants

  • Snapmaw
  • Apex Snapmaw

Loot Drops

  • Purgewater
  • Piercing Spike
  • Metal Shards
  • Machine Muscle
  • Snapmaw Circulator
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Braided Wire
  • Snapmaw Primary Nerve
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metal Bone
  • Snapmaw Sac Webbing (detach Snapmaw Sac)
  • Chillwater (detach Snapmaw Sac)
  • Blastpaste (detach Dispersal Tank)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage, Shock Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Purgewater Damage

Sunwing

Sunwing

The Sunwing is a midweight acquisition flying mount machine that soars through the skies, absorbing solar energy, and is often found in groups. Equipped with a variety of plasma attacks, energy shields, and excellent maneuverability, the Sunwing is difficult to hit. It can be overridden after unlocking the GEMINI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Burst DefenderFortifies with wings outstretched and fires plasma bursts (disabled when drenched)
Air BurstHovers and strafes while firing plasma bursts (disabled when drenched)
Power FlingThrows plasma-infused boulder at target (plasma damage disabled when drenched)
Aerial Plasma SweepCleaves the ground with a plasma beam (disabled when drenched)
Ground BreakerPlows beak into the ground, generating a plasma trail (plasma damage disabled when drenched)
Crashing TearSwoops down and slams beak into the ground (plasma damage disabled when drenched)
Wing SwipeHops and swipes with a wing, followed by another swipe if the first misses
Ascending BursterTakes off vertically, generating a wind blast and firing a plasma beam (disabled when drenched)

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Plasma Fin
  • Shield Caster
  • Resource Container
  • Sparker

Variants

  • Sunwing
  • Apex Sunwing

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Glowblast
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Braided Wire
  • Sunwing Circulator
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Machine Muscle
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Sunwing Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Metal Bone
  • Sunwing Shield Caster (detach Shield Caster)
  • Blastpaste (detach Resource Container)
  • Sparker (detach Sparker)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Purgewater Damage
  • Strong Against: Plasma Damage

Clamberjaw

Clamberjaw

The Clamberjaw is a midweight acquisition machine known for its agility and fierce scavenging abilities. Utilizing its claws and tail to salvage scrap, this is a unique enemy type in the Horizon Forbidden West machine list that can cling to walls with ease and employs powerful Fire attacks against enemies. Override is possible after unlocking the CHI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Fist Slam FrenzyThree-hit claw combo follows up only if the target is in range
Tearing TackleLeaps and bites with powerful jaws (disabled when slowed)
Noxious Tail SlashWhips Tail Duster, releasing a cloud of noxious fumes
Seismic SlamLeaps and slams the ground, causing a Tremor effect (disabled when slowed)
Table Flip GrabGrabs target with claws and tosses them
Sacred LungeDismounts the wall in a leaping smash
Elemental Shrapnel SpitSpits Fire-infused shrapnel (fire damage disabled when drenched)
Snatch and HurlLaunches scrap held by Tail Duster (consumables blocked disabled when drenched)
Flash BurstReleases a dazzling flash of light
Terror ScreechInflates Concussion Sacs and emits a deafening scream

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Resource Scanner
  • Concussion Sac
  • Resource Container
  • Sparker
  • Blaze Sac
  • Tail Duster

Variants

  • Clamberjaw
  • Apex Clamberjaw

Loot Drops

  • Blaze
  • Metal Shards
  • Echo Shell
  • Machine Muscle
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Clamberjaw Circulator
  • Braided Wire
  • Clamberjaw Primary Nerve
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Blastpaste (detach Resource Container)
  • Sparker (detach Sparker)
  • Clamberjaw Tail Duster (detach Tail Duster)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Purgewater Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Plasma Damage

Rollerback

Rollerback

The Rollerback is a midweight transport machine known for its heavy armor and ability to launch into rolling attacks. Equipped with a Gravity Generator, it can reattach armor plates after being torn off. Override can be performed once the IOTA Cauldron is unlocked.

Attack NameDescription
BurndozerRolls at high speed, generating a trail of residual Fire damage areas
Mega-Crush HammerRaises and slams tail, creating a shockwave and Tremor effect
Sweep and LaunchTumbles and swipes with tail
Hammer SwingSpins while swinging Hammer Tail
Blast OffBlasts upwards and slams down, generating massive blasts and shockwaves
Adhesive ShotSpits globs of adhesive
Gravel SpraySpins in place, kicking up debris toward the target
Thruster BurstIgnites thrusters, unleashing a flaming blast

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Adhesive Sac
  • Resource Core
  • Cargo Holders
  • Cooling Block
  • Gravity Generator
  • Thruster
  • Acid Canister
  • Hammer Tail

Variants

  • Rollerback
  • Apex Rollerback

Loot Drops

  • Metalbite
  • Metal Shards
  • Blastpaste
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Rollerback Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Rollerback Primary Nerve
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Stickpaste (detach Adhesive Sac)
  • Rollerback Hammer Tail (detach tail)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage

Rockbreaker

Rockbreaker

The Rockbreaker is a heavyweight acquisition machine that specializes in mining underground resources and storing them in aboveground mounds. Known for its swift underground movement, it can ambush enemies from below. Override is possible once the KAPPA Cauldron is unlocked.

Attack NameDescription
Dirt JetShoots rocks and debris in an arc
Dirt VolcanoErupts and spits out burning rocks, creating Fire explosions and damaging areas
Snap BitePerforms a fast lunging bite
Lunge BiteLunges towards the target while biting along the surface
Spin AttackSpins while swiping with its tail
Jump AttackDives at the target when emerging from the ground
Shark BiteEmerges below target while biting, repeating up to three times

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Mining Claw
  • Blaze Sac
  • Resource Canister
  • Exhaust Port

Variants

  • Rockbreaker
  • Apex Rockbreaker

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Blaze
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Apex Rockbreaker Heart (Apex Variant Body)
  • Luminous Brainstem (Apex Variant Body)
  • Rockbreaker Circulator
  • Large Machine Core
  • Rockbreaker Primary Nerve
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Rockbreaker Mining Claw (detach Apex Variant Mining Claw)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage

Behemoth

Behemoth

The Behemoth is a heavyweight transport machine that gathers resources from smaller robots of Horizon Forbidden West machine list. Equipped with an anti-gravity system, it hurls massive boulders at attackers when threatened. Override is possible after accessing the CHI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Grinding Shrapnel BlastFires rock shrapnel by spinning grinder jaws in the ground
Gravity Boulder ThrowForms and hurls a boulder at the target using Force Loaders
Gravity PurgeSurrounds itself with rocks and blasts them in all directions
ChargeCharges towards the target, swinging head side to side
Quake SmashRises and smashes down with ram, creating a Tremor effect

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Force Loader
  • Acid Canister
  • Cargo Holders
  • Antenna
  • Chillwater Canister

Variants

  • Behemoth
  • Apex Behemoth

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Behemoth Circulator
  • Large Machine Core
  • Behemoth Primary Nerve
  • Machine Muscle
  • Metal Bone
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Braided Wire
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Behemoth Force Loader (detach Force Loader)
  • Metalbite (detach Acid Canister)
  • Chillwater (detach Chillwater Canister)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage, Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage

Dreadwing

Dreadwing

The Dreadwing comes under the Horizon Forbidden West machine names that are formidable, heavyweight, and flying combat machines known for their disruptive status effect attacks. It can be overridden after accessing the KAPPA Cauldron.

Corrosive OnslaughtGrounded attack with corrosive effects
Corrosive BurstFlying attack with corrosive effects
Retreating BarrageGrounded and flying attack with bombs and wing flap
Leaping BombardmentGrounded attack with bombs
Flash BlastGrounded and flying attack that blinds
Wing StrikerGrounded attack with wing and plague state effects
Fang StrikeGrounded attack with bite, shockwave, and plague state effects
Rampaging BiteGrounded attack with bite and plague state effects
Spin StrikeGrounded attack with wings, wind blast, and plague state effects
Hook CrusherGrounded attack with stomp, shockwave, and plague state effects
Swooping SlashFlying attack with melee and plague state effects
Rampaging SmashFlying attack with body crush, shockwave, and plague state effects
Comet BarrageFlying attack with body and bombs, and plague state effects
Rising StrikeGrounded attack with melee and plague state effects

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Flash Blinders
  • Metal Fang
  • Metalbite Sac
  • Stamina Drain Container
  • Sparker
  • Resource Container
  • Bomb Launcher
  • Stealth Generator
  • Antenna
  • Damage Dampener Container
  • Noxious Container
  • Radar
  • Purgewater Canistes

Variants

  • Dreadwing
  • Apex Dreadwing

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Metalbite
  • Braided Wire
  • Dreadwing Circulator
  • Large Machine Core
  • Dreadwing Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Machine Muscle
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Metal Bone
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Dreadwing Metal Fang (detach Metal Fang)
  • Sparker (detach Sparker)
  • Blastpaste (detach Resource Container)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Bomb Launcher)
  • Purgewater (detach Damaged Dampener Container / Purgewater Canister)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage, Acid Damage

Tideripper

Tideripper

The Tideripper is a massive heavyweight acquisition machine that filters sediment for resources, employing Purgewater for lethal attacks on land and in water. Among the Horizon Forbidden West machine override list, this one can be overridden by accessing the KAPPA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Drill StabGrounded melee attack
Neck SweepGrounded melee attack
Purging SmashGrounded melee attack with Purgewater
Shore SlamMelee attack with Purgewater for all terrains
Hydro CrushGrounded melee attack with Purgewater and crushing effect
Mud WreckerGrounded melee attack with crushing effect
Sliding Hydro CrashGrounded melee attack with Purgewater and crushing effect
Twist RipperShort-range melee attack
Torpedo RushMedium-range melee attack over and underwater
Jet StreamGrounded Purgewater attack
Jet Stream SweepGrounded and overwater Purgewater attack
Tidal WaveGrounded Purgewater projectile attack
Mud SpitGrounded Purgewater projectile attack

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Processing Capsule
  • Purgewater Cannon
  • Purgewater Pouch
  • Heart
  • Tail Canister
  • Chillwater Canister
  • Tail
  • Antenna
  • Tidal Disc
  • Exhaust Port
  • Sparker
  • Glowblast Canister
  • Purgewater Sac

Variants

  • Tideripper
  • Apex Tideripper

Loot Drops

  • Purgewater
  • Metal Shards
  • Large Machine Core
  • Tideripper Circulator
  • Tideripper Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Blastpaste (detach Processing Capsule)
  • Chillwater (detach Chillwater Canister)
  • Tideripper Tail Fin (detach fin)
  • Glowblast (detach Glowblast Canister)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Purgewater Damage

Shellsnapper

Shell-Snapper

The Tideripper is a massive heavyweight acquisition machine that filters sediment for resources, employing Purgewater for lethal attacks on land and in water. It can be overridden by accessing the KAPPA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Snap BiteGrounded melee attack with Frost damage
Forward SlashGrounded melee attack with icicles, Frost damage
Backward SlashGrounded melee attack with icicles, Frost damage
Tail CrackGrounded melee attack with Frost explosion
Springing Belly FlopGrounded/Burrowed melee attack with Tremor effect
Freeze BlasterGrounded/Burrowed ranged Frost attack with icicles
Tracking Cryo BlastGrounded Frost attack with residual damage areas
Tracking BurstGrounded ranged attack
Deafening RoarGrounded attack causing Deafened status
Belly Flop/Power Belly FlopGrounded melee attack with shockwave
Power BlasterGrounded ranged laser attack with explosion

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Processing Capsule
  • Energy Shield Shell
  • Shell Bolt
  • Frost Blaster
  • Plasma Generator
  • Sparker
  • Refining Core
  • Kinetic Dynamo
  • Chillwater Sac
  • Resource Container

Variants

  • Shellsnapper
  • Apex Shellsnapper

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Purgewater
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Large Machine Core
  • Shellsnapper Circulator
  • Shellsnapper Primary Nerve
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Metal Bone
  • Blastpaste (detach Processing Capsule)
  • Shellsnapper Shell Bolt (detach Shell Bolt)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Frost Blaster)
  • Glowblast (detach Plasma Generator)
  • Sparker (detach Sparker)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage, Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Plasma Damage

Stormbird

Stormbird

The Stormbird is a powerful heavyweight combat machine, soaring high and diving with incredible speed to deliver devastating melee and Shock attacks in the Horizon Forbidden West machine list. It can be overridden using the KAPPA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Storm Cannon BlasterFlying Shock attack with large explosion and residual damage
Storm Cannon ShotsFlying Shock attack with a series of orbs
Carpet BombFlying Shock attacks with dropped bombs
Wing FlapGrounded/Flying wind blast attack
Beak BiteGrounded Shock attack with a pecking motion
Claw SlashGrounded melee attack with talons
Thunder WalkGrounded Shock attack with electrical energy bubble
Quick LandFlying Shock attack with ground smash
Tail SwipeGrounded Shock attack with a tail whip
Thunder DiveFlying Shock attack with dive bomb

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Wing Thrusters
  • Chillwater Canister
  • Storm Cannon
  • Purgewater Canister

Variants

  • Stormbird
  • Apex Stormbird

Loot Drops

  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sparker
  • Metal Shards
  • Stormbird Circulator
  • Large Machine Core
  • Stormbird Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Chillwater (detach Chillwater Canister)
  • Stormbird Storm Cannon (detach Storm Cannon under its belly)
  • Purgewater (detach Purgewater Canister on its tail)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Plasma Damage

Thunderjaw

The Thunderjaw is a massive, heavily armed, and armored combat machine that moves with agility and strikes ferociously, deploying an array of powerful weapons. It can be overridden using the KAPPA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Cannon Burst (Lead Up)Rapidfire Cannons firing projectiles starting at the ground
Cannon Burst (Side)Rapidfire Cannons sweeping horizontally
Disc Launcher HomingHoming disc projectiles launched from Disc Launchers
Disc Launcher BarrageA sequential barrage of discs from Disc Launchers
Disc Launcher 360Defensive 360-degree formation of discs
Laser SweepFan-shaped spread of laser beams (below 40% HP)
Laser BlastFiring an orb-shaped laser blast
ChargeCharging at full speed toward the target
Bite AttackBiting attack with head thrust
Rushing Bite AttackLunging bite attack at a 45-degree angle
Foot StompSeries of stomps with alternating legs, causing Tremor effect
Tail Swipe180-degree tail swipe
Tail SlamThe tail slams on the ground, causing a Tremor effect

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Data Nexus
  • Rapidfire Cannon
  • Radar
  • Antenna
  • Heart
  • Acid Canister
  • Disc Launcher
  • Blaze Canister
  • Ammo Drum
  • Purgewater Canister
  • Tail

Variants

  • Thunderjaw
  • Apex Thunderjaw

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Glowblast
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Apex Thunderjaw Heart
  • Braided Wire
  • Thunderjaw Circulator
  • Large Machine Core
  • Thunderjaw Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Piercing Spike
  • Machine Muscle
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Useable Weapon (detach Disc Launcher on its back)
  • Thunderjaw Tail (detach tail)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Acid Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Frost Damage, Shock Damage, Purgewater Damage, Plasma Damage

Frostclaw

Frostclaw

The Frostclaw is an agile and fierce midweight acquisition machine known for its astonishing speed and potent Chillwater-fueled Frost attacks. This robot deserves special attention in this Horizon Forbidden West complete machine list, and it can be overridden using the CHI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Ice SpikesLaunches ice spikes at the target
Backhand SlashSwipes with its claws
Fury SlashDelivers a swift claw attack
Back CrushCrushes the target with its back
Lunging DiveDives at the target
Lunging UppercutStrikes with an uppercut
Hail StormHurls a storm of ice at the target
Frost BlastUnleashes a close-range frosty explosion
Grinder ScrapeScrapes the ground, flinging ice
Claw SlashSlashes target with its claws
Frost DiveDives and causes an icy explosion
Frost GrabGrabs and crushes the target
Frost SlamSlams the ground, causing an icy explosion

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Chillwater Sac
  • Glowblast Canister
  • Chillwater Unit
  • Resource Container

Variants

  • Frostclaw
  • Apex Frostclaw

Loot Drops

  • Chillwater
  • Metal Shards
  • Piercing Spike
  • Apex Frostclaw Heart (Apex Variant Body)
  • Frostclaw Primary Nerve
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Frostclaw Circulator
  • Machine Muscle
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Braided Wire
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metal Bone
  • Glowblast (detach Glowblast Canister)
  • Frostclaw Sac Webbing (detach Chillwater Unit)
  • Blastpaste (detach Resource Container)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage
  • Strong Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage

Scorcher

Scorcher

The Scorcher is a relentless midweight combat machine, notorious for its fierce Fire attacks and impressive agility during melee assaults. It can be overridden using the CHI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Scorching FangBites while spewing flames from its mouth
Quick Scorching FangFaster variant of Scorching Fang
Cinder ClawsLunges and slashes with fire-augmented claws
Ignition BoostCharges with ignited leg thrusters, leaving fire trails
Furnace BlastDefensive 360° heat blast
Heat WaveSlams jaws, releasing a wave of flames along the surface
Mine Launcher (Row)Launches three rows of mines
Mine Launcher (Area)Blankets an area with multiple mines

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Scanning Ear
  • Mine Launcher
  • Purgewater Canister
  • Power Generator

Variants

  • Scorcher
  • Apex Scorcher

Loot Drops

  • Blaze
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sparker
  • Metal Shards
  • Piercing Spike
  • Braided Wire
  • Scorcher Circulator
  • Medium Machine Core
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Machine Muscle
  • Scorcher Primary Nerve
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Metal Bone
  • Scorcher Scanning Ear (detach Scanning Ear on its head)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Mine Launcher on its back)
  • Purgewater (detach Purgewater Canister on its back)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Frost Damage, Shock Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage

Slitherfang

Slitherfang

The Slitherfang is a massive, swift heavyweight combat machine known for its long-range attacks and versatile arsenal when in a coiled stance. This formidable robot of Horizon Forbidden West machine list can be overridden using the KAPPA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Fang StrikeLunges forward for a vicious bite attack
Slither ChargeCharges at target with great speed
Fang DozerBurrows and rams target
Toxic StreamSpews a stream of poisonous liquid
Fang RipperGrapples and tears at target
ExcavatorUnleashes a powerful ground-based attack
Loop DivesDives in and out of the ground to strike from range
Hood VibrationsGenerates deafening sound waves
Tail-BoltLaunches an electrified projectile
Thunderbolt SmashSlams tail with electrified trail
Thunderbolt SwipeSwipes with electrified tail
Shock ConstrictorConstricts target with electrified coils

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Sonic Hood
  • Earthgrinder
  • Glowblaster Canister
  • Metalbite Sac
  • Sparker
  • Purgewater Canister
  • Acid Canister
  • Resource Container
  • Data Nexus
  • Purgewater Sac
  • Shock Orb

Variants

  • Slitherfang
  • Apex Slitherfang

Loot Drops

  • Metalbite
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Metal Shards
  • Braided Wire
  • Slitherfang Circulator
  • Large Machine Core
  • Slitherfang Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Machine Muscle
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Slitherfang Earthgrinder (detach Earthgrinder on its front)
  • Glowblast (detach Glowblast Canister on its front)
  • Sparker (detach Sparker)
  • Purgewater Canister (detach Purgewater Canister on its lower body)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Shock Orb on the end of its tail)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Fire Damage, Frost Damage, Plasma Damage
  • Strong Against: Shock Damage, Purgewater Damage, Acid Damage

Tremortusk

Tremortusk

The Tremortusk is a colossal heavyweight combat machine that compensates for its slow pace with its heavily armored exterior and various ranged weapons. The machine can be overridden using the KAPPA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Tusk Multi-StabRapid stabbing motion with tusks
Tusk PincerClamping attack using tusks
Shatter SwingWide arcing swing with tusks
Terror ReaperCharging attack with tusks
Raging Terror ReaperFrenzied charging attack with tusks
Thunder StomperStomps with shockwave and shock ring
Seismic Thunder SlamPowerful slam with concussion explosion and shock
Homing Shock SwarmLaunches homing shock projectiles
Plasma Splinter-BlitzFires a barrage of plasma projectiles
Plasma Splinter-BarrageLong-range plasma projectile attack
IncineratorSpews fire in a wide arc
Blazing BarrierCreates a barrier of fire
Blazing Rock ThrowHurls fiery rocks at target
Cannon BlitzRapid-fire cannon attack
Cannon BarrageUnleashes a barrage of cannon fire
Terror TrumpetEmits a deafening sound

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Tusks
  • Plasma Cannon
  • Processing Capsule
  • Sparker
  • Blaze Sac
  • Shock Cannon
  • Antenna
  • Amplifying Sac
  • Salvo Cannon
  • Heat Sink
  • Ammo Drum

Variants

  • Tremortusk
  • Apex Tremortusk

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Sparker
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Piercing Spike
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Large Machine Core
  • Tremortusk Circulator
  • Tremortusk Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Tremortusk Tusk (detach tusk on its front)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Plasma Cannon on its side)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Shock Cannon on its back)
  • Blastpaste (detach Ammo Drum)
  • Chill water (detach Ammo Drum)
  • Glowblast (detach Ammo Drum)
  • Purgewater (detach Ammo Drum)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Frost Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage

Fireclaw

Fireclaw

The Fireclaw is a formidable heavyweight acquisition machine known for refining resources with its internal furnace. Its immense Blaze reserves fuel its lethal fire attacks. The machine can be overridden with the CHI Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Lava BurstErupts with lava, affecting a medium range
Volcanic Meteor ShowerShowers area with molten rocks
Backhand SlashSwipes with claws at close range
Lunging DiveLeaps forward, claws extended
Back CrushSlams body backward onto opponents
Fury SlashSwift, aggressive claw swipe
Fire SpraySprays fire in a cone shape
Flame BlastReleases a powerful blast of flames
Grinder ScrapeDrags claws across the ground, producing sparks
Claw SlashQuick claw swipe at close range
Inferno DiveLeaps forward with a fiery explosion
Inferno SlamSlams the ground, causing a fiery shockwave
Rock Shield ChargeCharges with a rock shield in front
Rock Shield ThrowHurls rock shield at target
Rock Shield SmashSmashes rock shield into the ground

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Blaze Sac
  • Blaze Unit
  • Purgewater Canister
  • Sparker

Variants

  • Fireclaw
  • Apex Fireclaw

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Blaze
  • Braided Wire
  • Fireclaw Circulator
  • Large Machine Core
  • Fireclaw Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Machine Muscle
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Metal Bone
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Fireclaw Sac Webbing (detach Blaze Unit in the middle of its body)
  • Purgewater (detach Purgewater Canister on its back)
  • Sparker (detach Sparker on its back)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Frost Damage, Purgewater Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage

Slaughterspine

Slaughterspine

The Slaughterspine is a fearsome heavyweight combat machine that becomes even more dangerous when its Plasma Energizers are charged, enabling it to perform powerful plasma-enhanced attacks. If we’re to rank all machines in a Horizon Forbidden West machine tier list, then I’d place Slaughterspine at the highest position for being the most dangerous machine. This machine can be overridden using the KAPPA Cauldron.

Attack NameDescription
Enraged Plasma BlastShort-range plasma explosion
Raging Breath (Lead Up)Prepares for a powerful breath attack
Raging Breath (Wave)Releases a wave of destructive breath
Enraged Atomic BreathUnleashes a long-range plasma beam
Spine BarrageFires multiple spines at medium range
Precision Spine StrikeTargets a single enemy with a spine at long range
Lancer WaveSweeps the Spinetail Lancer horizontally
Lancer EruptionThrusts the Spinetail Lancer upward
Core EarthblasterReleases a shockwave from the Plasma Core
Thundering RoarEmits a deafening roar at very close range
Raging Plasma DischargeSends a short-range plasma burst
Slaughter BiteBites at enemies in close range
Rampage RushCharges forward, attacking with force
Dragging Plasma SweepSweeps the ground with plasma energy
Slaughter Sweep 180Performs a 180-degree sweep attack
Slaughter Sweep 360Executes a 360-degree sweep attack
Double MaulAttacks with two powerful swipes
Rampage StompStomps the ground, causing damage nearby
Slaughter CrushCrushes enemies beneath its massive body

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Processing Capsule
  • Purgewater Canister
  • Metalbite Sac
  • Plasma Core
  • Plasma Earthblaster
  • Plasma Energizer
  • Plasma Spine Launcher
  • Capacitor Capsule
  • Antenna
  • Chillwater Canister
  • Tail Canister
  • Spinetail Lancer

Variants

  • Slaughterspine
  • Apex Slaughterspine

Loot Drops

  • Metal Shards
  • Piercing Spike
  • Glowblast
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Large Machine Core
  • Slaughterspine Circulator
  • Slaughterspine Primary Nerve
  • Volatile Sludge
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Luminous Brainstem
  • Blastpaste (detach Processing Capsule or Capacitor Capsule)
  • Purgewater (detach Purgewater Canister)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Plasma Spine Launcher on its back)
  • Useable Weapon (detach Spinetail Lancer on its tail)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Frost Damage, Purgewater Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Shock Damage, Acid Damage, Plasma Damage

Tallneck

Tallneck

The Tallneck is a heavyweight recon machine that diligently surveys a vast region, gathering data and monitoring other machines without being disturbed. It can be overridden using the PSI Override, but you do need All Tallneck locations first.

Important: Tallneck in Horizon Forbidden West are non-hostile machines. They serve only one purpose to show you every point of interest in a certain area of the map after you climb on top of them and Override.

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Radar
  • Climb Holds

Specter

Specter

The Specter machine is an advanced mobile combat drone featuring gold armor-like plates that transform into deadly weapons and can reattach using gravitational forces if detached. If you’re looking for a Horizon Forbidden West machine override list for Specter, then you’d be disappointed becasue this one is not available for an override.

Attack NameDescription
Phalanx TurretDeploys Nano Plates to form a shield while firing Pulse Cannons
Pulse Cannon BurstFires a continuous stream of projectiles while tracking target
Phalanx BarrageFires a sweeping horizontal stream of shots from Pulse Cannons
Serrated FlailSpins in place with outstretched tentacle
Sweeping BanishmentLunges and spins, attacking with tentacles and spikes
Sacred OnslaughtLunges and swipes horizontally with tentacles
Longinus Lance ThrustDives and slams horn into the ground, lifting them in an uppercut motion
Burning Longinus DiveIgnites thrusters and jumps, leaving a trail of fire and explosive spikes
Sacred LungeDismounts the wall and leaps, slashing with tentacles

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Pulse Cannon
  • Shock Unit
  • Resource Depository
  • Regeneration Unit
  • Vector Thrusters
  • Plasma Unit
  • Nano Plate
  • Control Nexus

Loot Drops

  • Glowblast
  • Sparker
  • Blastpaste
  • Metal Shards
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Piercing Spike
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Metal Bone
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Usable Weapon (detach Pulse Cannon)
  • Volatile Sludge (detach Resource Depository)
  • Luminous Brainstem (detach Resource Depository)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Acid Damage, Plasma Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Shock Damage, Purgewater Damage

Specter Prime

Specter Prime

The Specter Prime machine is the ultimate Far Zenith exoframe in Horizon Forbidden West machine list that is capable of morphing into various forms. Its gold armor-like plates can transform into devastating weapons and reattach gravitationally if removed. Overrides are not available for this machine.

Attack NameDescription
Pulse Cannon Burst (Lead Up)Fires an initial barrage of projectiles
Pulse Cannon Burst (Sweep)Sweeps the area with a stream of projectiles
Hellfire StrikeLaunches a powerful projectile attack
Pulsar StrikeUnleashes a mid-to-long-range energy blast
Progenitor WrathEngages a medium-range area-of-effect attack
Vengeful FuryExecutes a long-range precision strike
Divine WrathUnleashes a very long-range, powerful attack
Cross StrikePerforms a short-range melee attack
Divine ThrustThrusts forward with immense force
Vengeful Impaler (Triple)Launches three short-to-medium-range impaling attacks
Vengeful Impaler (Single)Performs a single impaling attack at short-to-medium range
Siege SlamDelivers a medium-range ground slam
Sludge StrikeHurls sludge at a short-range target
Annihilating AscentLaunches upward in a short-range aerial assault
Total RecallFires a long-range projectile salvo

Body Parts

  • Body
  • Plasma Unit
  • Siege Mortar
  • Pulse Cannon
  • Resource Repository
  • Nano Plate
  • Shock Unit
  • Regeneration Unit
  • Control Nexus
  • Lancer Prime
  • Vector Thruster

Loot Drops

  • Blasterpaste
  • Crystal Braiding
  • Sparker
  • Metal Shards
  • Glowblast
  • Piercing Spike
  • Machine Muscle
  • Braided Wire
  • Sturdy Hardplate
  • Metal Bone
  • Luminous Brainsteam (detach Siege Mortar)
  • Usable Weapon (detach Pulse Cannon)
  • Volatile Sludge (detach Resource Repository)

Strengths And Weaknesses

  • Weak Against: Acid Damage, Plasma Damage
  • Strong Against: Fire Damage, Shock Damage, Purgewater Damage

All Burning Shores Machines

The above-mentioned 43 Horizon Forbidden West all machine names are part of the base game. However, the Burning Shores DLC adds 3 new standard machines & 1 boss-type machine. 

Waterwing

waterwing machine information

The Waterwing machine is a medium-sized, highly maneuverable flying machine with the ability to dive deep underwater. As an acquisition-class machine, it becomes a tenacious adversary when disturbed. Its override feature is unlocked during the main story progression.

Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Strong against: Shock, Purgewater
  • Weak against: Fire

Bilegut

Bilegut Machine information

The Bilegut machine is a large, hazardous acquisition machine adept at launching acid to uncover Old World scrap and producing Stingspawn swarms for resource collection. Overriding this machine becomes possible after completing Cauldron THETA. Its body parts include the main body, acid launcher, and Stingspawn hives.

Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Strong against: Purgewater, Acid
  • Weak against: Fire, Frost

Stingspawn

Stingspawn information – Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores DLC

The Stingspawn machine is a small acquisition-class machine created by the Bilegut to assist in resource gathering. Its main purpose is to collect and transport resources. This machine is not eligible for an override.

Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Strong against: Acid
  • Weak against: Shock

Horus

Hours Machine

The Horus machine is the ultimate destructive force from the Old World, a Chariot-class machine capable of delivering devastating attacks and producing other machines. However, its ancient systems are susceptible to overheating. This machine cannot be overridden.

Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Strong against: All elemental attacks
  • Weak against: None

Final Remarks

This brings us to the end of the Horizon Forbidden West Machine list guide, where I have entailed all 43 base game machines and four new machines of the recently launched Burning Shores DLC. To take down the machines in the list above, I used the best bows, new Burning Shores weapons and equipped Alloy with the best armor in Horizon Forbidden West. Otherwise, most machines like Fireclaw and Dreadwing will kill you very quickly. 

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