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The Skydrifter 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
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Description | A gliding machine that easily spots and tracks potential threats. Whether in the ar or on the ground, it is fast and agile, and can lash out with its razor-sharp tail and wingtips. |
Cauldron Override | IOTA Overrides |
Type | Recon |
Class | Lightweight |
Weak Against | |
Strong Against |
Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
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Apex Skydrifter |
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. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources. Destroyed When Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
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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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Indestructible - Component cannot be destroyed. Weak Spot - Component is vulnerable to damage. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear Damage. Attack Removal -Disables an attack if detached or destroyed. Destroyed When Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. Key Upgrade Resource - Component is valuable for upgrading weapons or outfits. |
Component | Attributes |
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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. |
Item Drop Chances | ||
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Item Drop Chances | ||
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Item Drop Chances | ||
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Item Drop Chances | ||
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Item Drop Chances | ||
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Item Drop Chances | ||
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The Razor Tail is the Skydrifter's primary melee weapon. Detach it immediately to disable the Skydrifter's close-range attack. Be careful not to destroy it because this is a valuable resource material for upgrading weapons and outfits.
It is always better to approach these machines with Stealth. Destroy the scanning unit to remain undetected and take them out with Precisions Arrows from the shadows.
These machines are very agile and will out manuever you at close range. If you fail to take out its Razor Tail before it closes the distance, it makes matters worse. Get some distance between you and the Skydrifter and shoot from afar.
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Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Skydrifter: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations
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