How to Beat Dreadwing: Boss Fight Guide and Map Locations

The Dreadwing, a type of boss machine, is an enemy in the Seeds of the Past quest in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to learn more about how to beat it, its item drops, components, Cauldron Override, and map locations!

Dreadwing Basic Information

Dreadwing
Description	A large and powerful flying combat machine. Its attacks include a range of disruptive status effects, making it a dangerous and tenacious enemy.
Cauldron Override	KAPPA Overrides
Type	Combat
Class	Heavyweight
Weak Against	Fire Damage
Strong Against	Acid Damage Frost Damage Shock Damage

Variant Information

Variant	Weak Vs	Strong Vs
Apex Dreadwing	Plasma Damage	Frost Damage Fire Damage Purgewater Damage

Dreadwing Components

Component	Attributes
Body	None
Flash Blinders	Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear Damage. Ability Removal -Disables an ability if detached or destroyed. Contains Valuable Resource - Tear off component to loot valuable resoources Destroyed When Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached.
Metal Fang	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.
Metalbite Sac	Explosive - Component explodes when destroyed Attack Removal - Disables an attack 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.
Stamina Drain Container	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.
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.
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.
Bomb Launcher	Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Attack Removal - Disables an attack if detached or destroyed. Persists When Killed - Component is not destroyed when the machine is killed. Useable Weapon - Drops a usable weapon or shield if detached.
Stealth Generator	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.
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.
Damage Dampener Container	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.
Noxious Container	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.
Radar	Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Radar Removal - Disables radar abilities if detached or destroyed. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off components 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.
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.
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.

Variant Component

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.
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.

Dreadwing Item Drops

Body Loot

Item Drop Chances
Metal Shards (100%)	Metalbite (100%)	Apex Dreadwing Heart (100% - Apex Variant Only)
Braided Wire (76%)	Dreadwing Circulator (70%)	Large Machine Core (69-70%)
Dreadwing Primary Nerve (62-63%)	Volatile Sludge (50-51%)	Machine Muscle (45-46%)
Metal Bone (28%)	Crystal Braiding (28%)	Luminous Brainstem (28% - Normal Variant / 100% - Apex Variant)
Sturdy Hardplate (16%)

Flash Blinders Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided Wire (67-68%)	Crystal Braiding (50%)	Sturdy Hardplate (33-34%)

Metal Fang Loot

Item Drop Chances
Dreadwing Metal Fang (100%)

Metalbite Sac Loot

Item Drop Chances
Metalbite (100%)

Stamina Drain Container Loot

Item Drop Chances
Volatile Sludge (100%)

Sparker Loot

Item Drop Chances
Sparker (100%)

Resource Container Loot

Item Drop Chances
Blastpaste (100%)	Braided Wire (89%)	Sturdy Hardplate (55-56%)
Large Machine Core (36-37%)	Dreadwing Primary Nerve (15-16%)	Luminous Brainstem (11%)

Bomb Launcher Loot

Item Drop Chances
Useable Weapon (100%)

Stealth Generator Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided Wire (67%)	Sturdy Hardplate (34%)	Luminous Brainstem (10-11%)

Antenna Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided Wire (67%)	Sturdy Hardplate (34%)	Dreadwing Primary Nerve (11%)

Damage Dampener Container Loot

Item Drop Chances
Volatile Sludge (100%)	Purgewater (100%)

Noxious Container Loot

Item Drop Chances
Volatile Sludge (100%)

Radar Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided Wire (67%)	Sturdy Hardplate (34%)	Dreadwing Circulator (20-21%)

Purgewater Canister Loot

Item Drop Chances
Purgewater (100%)

Glowblast Canister Loot - Apex Dreadwing Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
Glowblast (100%)

Acid Canister Loot - Apex Dreadwing Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
Metalbite (100%)

How to Beat Dreadwing

Use Weapons with Burning Damage

One way to bring the Dreadwing to the ground is to put it into a Burning State. You can also use that chance to damage as much as you can before it recovers.

Destroy the Metalbite Sac

You can briefly ground Dreadwing by destroying the Metalbite Sac on its neck. It will also cause a large explosion that will deal damage to Dreadwing. A couple of hits using Precision Arrows should be able to destroy it.

Shoot the Sparkers using Shock Projectiles

Although Dreadwing has strong resistance against Shock Damage, you can still put it into a Paralyzed State by hitting the Sparkers on its shoulder using Shock projectiles. Hit it with a Critical Strike once downed to chunk off a large portion of its HP.

Detach the Bomb Launcher

Dreadwing's Bomb Launcher component lets you use it as long as you can detach it. If you're aiming for this usable weapon, hit it using weapons with high Tear Stats to remove it in just a few shots. You can remove it on Dreadwing's chest.

Remove the Stealth Generator

You can have a better view of Dreadwing once you remove its Stealth Generator, as it will let it be invisible. Removing it will also allow you to tag Dreadwing and its components using your Focus if you manage to yank the Stealth Generator out. You can find it near the leg of Dreadwing.

Dreadwing Map Locations

Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides

List of All Enemy Machines

Machine Types

List of All Machines

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Grazer	Burrower	Scrounger
Leaplasher	Scrapper	Spikesnout
Skydrifter	Plowhorn	Charger
Lancehorn	Longleg	Bristleback
Fanghorn	Redeye Watcher	Widemaw
Clawstrider	Corruptor	Bellowback
Glinthawk	Shell-walker	Stalker
Grimhorn	Ravager	Snapmaw
Sunwing	Clamberjaw	Rollerback
Rockbreaker	Behemoth	Dreadwing
Tideripper	Shellsnapper	Stormbird
Thunderjaw	Frostclaw	Scorcher
Slitherfang	Tremortusk	Fireclaw
Slaughterspine	Tallneck	Specter
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