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Sunwing: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations

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The Sunwing 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

Basic Information
Components
Item Drops
How to Beat Sunwing
Map Locations
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Sunwing Basic Information

Sunwing

Description	A flying machine that absorbs solar energy and is often found in groups. It has a variety of Plasma attacks, while its energy shields and maneuverability make it hard to hit.
Cauldron Override	GEMINI Overrides
Mountable?	Yes
Type	Acquisition
Class	Midweight
Weak Against	Purgewater Damage
Strong Against	Plasma Damage

Sunwing Components

Component	Attributes
Body	None
Plasma Fin	Explosive - Component explodes when destroyed Ability Removal - Disables an ability if detached or destroyed. Persists When Killed - Component is not destroyed when the machine is killed. Contains Resources if Intact - Leave components on the machine to gain valuable resources.
Shield Caster	Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Ability Removal - Disables an ability 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.
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.

Sunwing Item Drops

Body Loot

Item Drop Chances
Metal Shards (100%)	Glowblast (100%)	Crystal Braiding (100%)
Braided Wire (74%)	Sunwing Circulator (50%)	Sturdy Hardplate (40%)
Machine Muscle (30%)	Medium Machine Core (26%)	Sunwing Primary Nerve (25%)
Volatile Sludge (15%)	Metal Bone (11%)

Plasma Fin Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided Wire (67%)	Crystal Braiding (51%)	Sturdy Hardplate (34%)

Shield Caster Loot

Item Drop Chances
Sunwing Shield Caster (100%)

Resource Container Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided Wire (89%)	Sturdy Hardplate (56%)	Blastpaste (26%)
Medium Machine Core (25%)	Sunwing Primary Nerve (15%)

Sparker Loot

Item Drop Chances
Sparker (100%)

How to Beat Sunwing

Target the Shield Generator First

Sunwings have the ability to cast a shield that will dampen and render regular attacks ineffective. It is highly recommended that you target these components from afar before engaging the Sunwing in direct combat.

Take out the Plasma Fin

The Plasma Fin is an explosive component that you would be wise to exploit. Target it with a high impact arror to set it off dealing considerable damage to the Sunwing.

Sunwing Map Locations

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