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The Shellsnapper 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
Shellsnapper | |
---|---|
Description | A large combat machine equipped with a shell that absorbs attacks, converting and storing the energy to power devastating attacks. |
Cauldron Override | CHI Overrides |
Type | Combat |
Class | Heavyweight |
Weak Against | |
Strong Against |
Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
---|---|---|
Apex Shellsnapper |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Body
|
None |
Processing Capsule
|
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. |
Energy Shield Shell
|
Indestructible - Component cannot be destroyed. 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. |
Shell Bolt
|
Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Ability Removal - Disables an ability if detached or destroyed. Key Upgrade Resource - Component is valuable for upgrading weapons or outfits. |
Frost Blaster
|
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. |
Plasma Generator
|
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. |
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. |
Refining Core
|
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. |
Kinetic Dynamo
|
Indestructible - Component cannot be destroyed. Weak Spot - Component is vulnerable to damage. |
Chillwater 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. |
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. |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
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. |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Metal Shards
(100%) |
Purgewater
(100%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(71%) |
Shellsnapper Circulator
(70%) |
Large Machine Core
(69-70%) |
Shellsnapper Primary Nerve
(62%) |
Machine Muscle
(45%) |
Braided Wire
(30-31%) |
Crystal Braiding
(28%) |
Luminous Brainstem
(28%) |
Metal Bone
(28%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(89-90%) |
Blastpaste
(75-76%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(56%) |
Luminous Brainstem
(16%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Shellsnapper Shell Bolt
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Useable Weapon
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Glowblast
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Sparker
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(89%) |
Blastpaste
(75-76%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(56%) |
Large Machine Core
(50-51%) |
Shellsnapper Primary Nerve
(15%) |
Volatile Sludge
(<1%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Chillwater
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(90%) |
Blastpaste
(75%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(55-56%) |
Large Machine Core
(31%) |
Shellsnapper Primary Nerve
(15%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Metalbite
(100%) |
The Shellsnapper is one sturdy machine, but with its Energy Shield Shell, this machine may just be the tankiest machine you can face. Target its Shell Bolts to detach its Energy Shield Shell to expose its weak spot: the Kinetic Dynamo.
Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Shellsnapper: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations
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