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This guide details how to beat Cauldron CHI in Horizon Forbidden West. To learn about Cauldron CHI's location, how to beat Cauldron CHI, and which machines the CHI overrides unlock, read on!

List of Contents

How to Beat Cauldron CHI

Cauldron CHI Walkthrough

Cauldron CHI List of Objectives

Objectives
1 Find a Different EntranceFind a Different Entrance
From the triangular cauldron door, turn right and follow the side of the cliff there will be a small opening.
2 Break the Glass Panel and Use the PullcasterBreak the Glass Panel and Use the Pullcaster
Rappel down and break through the broken glass panel on the right. In the next room, use the Pullcaster to pull a handhold out of the wall. Climb up and override the cauldron door.
3 Fight the Scroungers and Use the CrateFight the Scroungers and Use the Crate
In the next room, fight off the two Scroungers. Next break the component on the inactive Shell-Walker to release the crate. Bring the crate to the center of the room and use the Pullcaster on to pull out handholds on the walls. Jump from the crate and climb the handholds.
4 Defeat the FrostclawDefeat the Frostclaw
Continue throught the corridor and rappel down. Perform silent strikes on the other enemies nearby and hide in the tall grass before the Frostclaw sees you. Get in a silent strike on the Frostclaw and aim for its weak points on its shoulders and stomach.
5 Use the Pullcaster to turn the PlatformUse the Pullcaster to turn the Platform
In the center of the room is a long mechanical arm holding a crate and another Pullcaster grapple point halfway along its length. Use the Pullcaster to pull the crate and turn it tords the platform on the left. Grapple up to proceed.
6 Search for the Core RegulatorSearch for the Core Regulator
Override the next node and ride the elevator down. You will arrive in the Core room, but it's inaccessible. Use your Focus on the missing Core Regulator and follow the tracks.
7 Get the Crate and Climb UpGet the Crate and Climb Up
The tracks lead to somewhat of a dead end, leading up a broken vent. On the left side is a set of vents that Aloy can climb but cannot reach. Left of the climable vents is a doorway leading to the crate. Push the crate through, loop back around and climb up the vent.
8 Fight the Clamberjaw and get the Core RegulatorFight the Clamberjaw and get the Core Regulator
Continue following the tracks and zipline down. Use your focus to scan for the real core regulator. As you approach it, a Clamberjaw will attack you. Defeat it to progress.
9 Activate the BridgeActivate the Bridge
Opposite the side of where you ziplined down from will be pillars you can climb. Leave the Core Regulator behind temporarily, platform across and activate the bridge. Bring the Core Regulator across the bridge.
10 Override the node to deactivate the barrierOverride the node to deactivate the barrier
Set the Core Regulator down and use the Pullcaster on the mechanical arm holding the crate again to have it line up with the platform the Core Regulator was set on. Place the Core Regulator on the crate and start turning the arm towards the next platform.
11 Defeat Two ClamberjawsDefeat Two Clamberjaws
As you start turning the mechanical arm, two Clamberjaws will attack you. Defeat them and proceed to line up the arm with the next platform. Grapple up, pick up the Core Regulator, and continue along the path.
12 Install the Core RegulatorInstall the Core Regulator
Defeat the Redeye Watchers guarding the node to the elevator. Activate the elevator and install the Core Regulator into the stand that's glowing red.
13 Defeat the SlitherfangDefeat the Slitherfang
Upon installing the Core Regulator, a Slitherfang will attack you. Defeat to gain access to the Core.
14 Override the CoreOverride the Core
Override the Core to complete Cauldron CHI.

Cauldron CHI Basic Info

Location and Rewards

Location:
Cauldron CHI Map Location
Recommended Lv.: 30
Rewards: +12500 XP
+3 Skill Points
CHI Overrides

Override CHI Machines

All Machines With CHI Overrides

By clearing Cauldron CHI, you can override the following machines:

  • Spikesnout - Requires Crafting: 2 Spikesnout Sac Webbing, 1 Spikesnout Primary Nerve
  • Redeye Watcher
  • Stalker - Requires Crafting - 3 Stalker Stealth Generators, 1 Stalker Primary Nerve
  • Clamberjaw
  • Behemoth
  • Shellsnapper - Requires Crafting: 4 Shellsnapper Shell Bolts, 1 Shellsnapper Primary Nerve
  • Frostclaw
  • Scorcher - Requires Crafting: 3 Scorcher Scanning Ears, 1 Scorcher Primary Nerve
  • Fireclaw - Requires Crafting: 2 Fireclaw Sac Webbing, 1 Fireclaw Primary Nerve

Note: Some Machine Overrides Must be Crafted at the Fabrication Terminal in the Base. Apex variants of Machines cannot be overriden.

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