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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!

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Sunwing Basic Information

Sunwing
Horizon Forbidden West 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 IconPurgewater Damage
Strong Against
Plasma IconPlasma Damage

Sunwing Components

Component Attributes
Sunwing Body Component
Body 		None
Sunwing Plasma Fin Component
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.
Sunwing Shield Caster Component
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.
Sunwing Resource Container Component
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.
Sunwing Sparker Component
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 ShardsMetal Shards
(100%) 		GlowblastGlowblast
(100%) 		Crystal BraidingCrystal Braiding
(100%)
Braided WireBraided Wire
(74%) 		Sunwing CirculatorSunwing Circulator
(50%) 		Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(40%)
Machine MuscleMachine Muscle
(30%) 		Medium Machine CoreMedium Machine Core
(26%) 		Sunwing Primary NerveSunwing Primary Nerve
(25%)
Volatile SludgeVolatile Sludge
(15%) 		Metal BoneMetal Bone
(11%)

Plasma Fin Loot

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

Shield Caster Loot

Item Drop Chances
Sunwing Shield CasterSunwing Shield Caster
(100%)

Resource Container Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided WireBraided Wire
(89%) 		Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(56%) 		BlastpasteBlastpaste
(26%)
Medium Machine CoreMedium Machine Core
(25%) 		Sunwing Primary NerveSunwing Primary Nerve
(15%)

Sparker Loot

Item Drop Chances
SparkerSparker
(100%)

How to Beat Sunwing

Target the Shield Generator First

Sunwing Shield Caster

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

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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

Sunwing Map Locations

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