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The Scorcher 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
Scorcher | |
---|---|
Description | An uncompromising combat machine. It uses devastating Fire attacks and can launch across the battlefield with its powerful melee attacks. |
Cauldron Override | CHI Overrides |
Mountable? | No |
Type | Combat |
Class | Midweight |
Weak Against | |
Strong Against |
Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
---|---|---|
Apex Scorcher |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Body
|
None |
Scanning Ear
|
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. |
Mine Launcher
|
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. |
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. |
Power Generator
|
Explosive - Component explodes when 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. |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Glowblast Canister
|
Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Plasma 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 | ||
---|---|---|
Blaze
(100%) |
Piercing Spike
(100%) |
Crystal Braiding
(100%) |
Metal Shards
(100%) |
Sparker
(100%) |
Braided Wire
(77%) |
Apex Scorcher Heart
(51% - Apex Variant Only) |
Volatile Sludge
(50% - Apex Variant Only) |
Scorcher Circulator
(49-50%) |
Medium Machine Core
(46-48%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(44%) |
Machine Muscle
(30-31%) |
Scorcher Primary Nerve
(17-30%) |
Luminous Brainstem
(15-16%) |
Metal Bone
(10-11%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Scorcher Scanning Ear
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Useable Weapon
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Purgewater
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Sparker
(100%) |
Crystal Braiding
(100%) |
Luminous Brainstem
(16%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Glowblast
(100%) |
Scorchers are formidable close- to mid-range machines. Their Fire melee attacks paired with their agility make them a difficult machine at close quarters. Instead, switch to your Precision Arrows, and aim at their Power Generator and Canister.
Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Scorcher: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations
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