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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 | |
|---|---|
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| 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 |
|---|---|
|
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None |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
|---|---|
|
|
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%) |
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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.
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| Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Scorcher: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations
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