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The Leaplasher 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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Leaplasher Basic Information

Leaplasher
Horizon Forbidden West Leaplasher
Description An acrobatic transport machine often seen in packs. Its cargo can be deployed mid-combat to aid allies or weaponized for its melee attacks.
Cauldron Override IOTA Overrides
Mountable? No
Type Transport
Class Lightweight
Weak Against
Purgewater IconPurgewater Damage
Strong Against
Shock IconShock Damage

Leaplasher Components

Main Components

Component Attributes
Leaplasher Body Component
Body 		None
Leaplasher Cargo Claw Component
Cargo Claw 		Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage.
Attack Removal - Disables an attack if detached or destroyed.
Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources.
Destroyed When Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached.
Leaplasher Power Cell Component
Power Cell 		Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Shock 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.

Variant Components

Component Attributes
Leaplasher 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.
Leaplasher 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.
Leaplasher 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.
Leaplasher 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.

Leaplasher Item Drops

Body Loot

Item Drop Chances
Metal ShardsMetal Shards
(100%) 		SparkerSparker
(100%) 		Apex Leaplasher HeartApex Leaplasher Heart
(60% - Apex Variant Only)
Volatile SludgeVolatile Sludge
(50% - Apex Variant Only) 		Machine MuscleMachine Muscle
(31%) 		Leaplasher CirculatorLeaplasher Circulator
(29-31%)
Leaplasher Primary NerveLeaplasher Primary Nerve
(20%) 		Small Machine CoreSmall Machine Core
(16-17%) 		Braided WireBraided Wire
(11%)
Metal BoneMetal Bone
(10-11%) 		Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(5-6%)

Power Cell Loot

Item Drop Chances
SparkerSparker
(100%) 		Leaplasher Spark CoilLeaplasher Spark Coil
(20-21%)

Acid Canister Loot - Acid Canister Leaplasher Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
MetalbiteMetalbite
(100%)

Blaze Canister Loot - Fire Canister Leaplasher Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
BlazeBlaze
(100%)

Chillwater Canister Loot - Frost Canister Leaplasher Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
ChillwaterChillwater
(100%)

Glowblast Canister Loot - Apex Leaplasher Exclusive

Item Drop Chances
GlowblastGlowblast
(100%)

How to Beat Leaplasher

Aim at the Canisters

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Aim at the canisters at the backs of Leaplashers to trigger a chain reaction and leave them vulnerable to other attacks. Each variant will have a different elemental weakness, be sure to equip the right Ammo type to deal the most damage.

Leaplasher Map Locations

Leaplasher Map Locations

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