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The Bristleback 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
Bristleback | |
---|---|
Description | A herd machine that uses its tusks to dig up resources. If provoked, it can unearth scrap and augment it with elemental material for use in ranged and melee attacks. |
Cauldron Override | TAU Overrides |
Mountable? | Yes |
Type | Acquisition |
Class | Midweight |
Weak Against | Varies |
Strong Against | Varies |
Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
---|---|---|
Acid Bristleback | ||
Fire Bristleback | ||
Apex Acid Bristleback | ||
Apex Fire Bristleback |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Body
|
None |
Tusks
|
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. |
Grinder Discs
|
Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Ability Removal - Disables an ability if detached or destroyed. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off components to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
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. |
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. |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Metalbite
(100% - Acid Variant Only) |
Metal Shards
(100%) |
Blaze
(100% - Fire Variant Only) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(68-69%) |
Volatile Sludge
(50-51% - Apex Variant Only) |
Piercing Spike
(50-51% - Apex Variant Only) |
Apex Bristleback Heart
(43-45% - Apex Variant Only) |
Machine Muscle
(30-31%) |
Bristleback Circulator
(22-23%) |
Braided Wire
(20-21%) |
Medium Machine Core
(17%) |
Bristleback Primary Nerve
(15-16%) |
Metal Bone
(10-11%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Bristleback Tusk
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(66-68%) |
Piercing Spike
(50-51%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(33-35%) |
Bristleback Circulator
(10-11%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Metalbite
(100% - Acid Variant only) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Blaze
(100% - Fire Variant Only) |
A Bristleback's Tusks are its primary offensive weapon. They can be used both for melee and ranged attacks. You can either destroy or detach these, but is highly recommended to detach them as they can be used to upgrade outfits and weapons.
After dealing with Tusks, you can disable a Bristleback's ability by taking out its Grinder Discs. After taking out these components, you can start targeting its body while dodging its charges. Alternatively you can target the canisters on its back to trigger a chain reaction.
Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Bristleback: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations
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