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The Burrower is a type of machine enemy in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to learn more about how to beat them, their item drops, components, Cauldron Override, and map locations!
List of Contents
Burrower | |
---|---|
Description | A common recon machine that emits a high-pitched sound to alert allies and stun enemies. It can tunnel underground and resurface in unexpected locations. |
Cauldron Override | MU Overrides |
Mountable? | No |
Type | Recon |
Class | Lightweight |
Weak Against | |
Strong Against | None |
Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
---|---|---|
Canister Burrower | ||
Tracker Burrower | ||
Apex Burrower | None | |
Apex Canister Burrower | None | |
Apex Tracker Burrower | None |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Body
|
None |
Eye
|
Indestructible - Component cannot be destroyed. Weak Spot - Component is vulnerable to damage. |
Soundshell
|
Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Attack Removal - Disables an attack if detached or destroyed. Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. Key Upgrade Resource - Component is valuable for upgrading weapons or outfits. |
Resource Container
|
Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off components to loot valuable resources. Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Blaze Canister
|
Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Fire Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Purgewater Canister
|
Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Purgewater Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Glowblast Canister
|
Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Purgewater Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Sparker
|
Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Shock Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Acid Canister
|
Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Acid Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Chillwater Canister
|
Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Frost Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Tracking Sprayer
|
Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear Damage. Ability Removal -Disables an ability if detached or destroyed. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources. Destroyed When Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Metal Shards
(100%) |
Apex Burrower Heart
(56% - Apex Variant Only) |
Apex Canister Burrower Heart
(56% - Apex Canister Variants Only) |
Volatile Sludge
(50% - Apex Variant Only) |
Machine Muscle
(31%) |
Burrower Circulator
(28-29%) |
Burrower Primary Nerve
(19%) |
Small Machine Core
(16-17%) |
Braided Wire
(11%) |
Metal Bone
(10%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(6%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Burrower Soundshell
(100%) |
Echo Shell
(30-31%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(67-68%) |
Blastpaste
(50-52%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(33-34%) |
Small Machine Core
(15-16%) |
Burrower Primary Nerve
(15-16%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Blaze
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Purgewater
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(67%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(34%) |
Tracker Burrower Primary Nerve
(11%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Glowblast
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Sparker
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Metalbite
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Chillwater
(100%) |
There are different variants of Burrowers, but all of them share the common weakspot: the Eye. We recommend using a Precision Arrow to shoot these from a distance and not alert the pack of your location.
Each Burrower Variant will have a different canister on its back. Be sure to match the right elemental ammo type with the enemy variant you're facing to trigger a chain reaction.
Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Burrower: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations
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