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The Behemoth 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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Behemoth Basic Information

Behemoth
Horizon Forbidden West Behemoth
Description A large formidable transport machine that collects resources from smaller machines. When provoked, it uses its anti-gravity system to hurl massive boulders at its attackers.
Cauldron Override CHI Overrides
Type Transport
Class Heavyweight
Weak Against
Acid IconAcid Damage
Fire IconFire Damage
Strong Against
Frost IconFrost Damage
Shock IconShock Damage

Variant Information

Variant Weak Vs. Strong Vs.
Apex Behemoth
Acid IconAcid Damage
Frost IconFrost Damage
Shock IconShock Damage
Plasma IconPlasma Damage

Behemoth Components

Main Components

Component Attributes
Behemoth Body Component
Body 		None
Behemoth Force Loader Component
Force Loader 		Explosive - Component explodes when destroyed
Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage.
Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached.
Key Upgrade Resource - Component is valuable for upgrading weapons or outfits.
Behemoth Acid Canister Component
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.
Behemoth Cargo Holders Component
Cargo Holders 		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.
Behemoth Antenna Component
Antenna 		Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage.
Reinforcement Call Removal - Disables machine reinforcements if detached or destroyed.
Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off components to loot valuable resources
Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached.
Behemoth Chillwater Canister Component
Chillwater Canister 		Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Frost 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,

Variant Components

Component Attributes
Behemoth Blaze Canister Component
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.
Behemoth Glowblast Canister Component
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.

Behemoth Item Drops

Body Loot

Item Drop Chances
Crystal BraidingCrystal Braiding
(100%) 		Metal ShardsMetal Shards
(100%) 		Apex Behemoth HeartApex Behemoth Heart
(100% - Apex Variant Only)
Large Machine CoreLarge Machine Core
(70%) 		Behemoth CirculatorBehemoth Circulator
(69%) 		Behemoth Primary NerveBehemoth Primary Nerve
(62%)
Volatile SludgeVolatile Sludge
(50% - Apex Variant Only) 		Machine MuscleMachine Muscle
(46%) 		Metal BoneMetal Bone
(29%)
Luminous BrainstemLuminous Brainstem
(28%) 		Braided WireBraided Wire
(21%) 		Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(10%)

Force Loader Loot

Item Drop Chances
Behemoth Force LoaderBehemoth Force Loader
(100%)

Acid Canister Loot

Item Drop Chances
MetalbiteMetalbite
(100%)

Antenna Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided WireBraided Wire
(67%) 		Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(34%) 		Behemoth Primary NerveBehemoth Primary Nerve
(10%)

Chillwater Canister Loot

Item Drop Chances
ChillwaterChillwater
(100%)

Blaze Canister Loot - Apex Rockbreaker Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
BlazeBlaze
(100%)

Glowblast Canister Loot - Apex Rockbreaker Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
GlowblastGlowblast
(100%)

How to Beat Behemoth

Target its Force Loaders

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All six of its Force Loaders are explosive and vulnerable to impact damage. If you can target these before the Behemoth spots you, it puts you in a good position to ambush this machine before it can use its abilities on you.

Behemoth Map Locations

Behemoth Map Locations

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