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The Spikesnout 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
Spikesnout | |
---|---|
Description | An acquisition machine that liquifies resources in the soil to extract them. It retreats if provoked, leaving clouds of vapor that strengthen allies or weaken enemies. |
Cauldron Override | CHI Overrides |
Mountable? | No |
Type | Acquisition |
Class | Lightweight |
Weak Against | |
Strong Against |
Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
---|---|---|
Apex Spikesnout |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Body
|
None |
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. |
Amplifying Sac
|
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. |
Damage Dampener Sac
|
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. |
Stamina Drain Sac
|
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. |
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. |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Blaze
(100% - Apex Variant Only) |
Metalbite
(100%) |
Metal Shards
(100%) |
Volatile Sludge
(51% - Apex Variant Only) |
Apex Spikesnout Heart
(44% - Apex Variant Only) |
Machine Muscle
(30-31%) |
Spikesnout Circulator
(22-23%) |
Small Machine Core
(17%) |
Spikesnout Primary Nerve
(15-16%) |
Metal Bone
(11%) |
Braided Wire
(10%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(5-6%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Metalbite
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Volatile Sludge
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Volatile Sludge
(100% - Apex Variant Only) |
Purgewater
(100% - Normal Variant Only) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Spikesnout Sac Webbing
(100%) |
Volatile Sludge
(100 - Apex Variant Only) |
Purgewater
(100% - Normal Variant Only) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(89-90%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(56-57%) |
Blastpaste
(25-26%) |
Small Machine Core
(16%) |
Spikesnout Primary Nerve
(15%) |
Spikesnouts are better engaged away from its allies. The best approach to killing these machines is to set off an explosion by targeting any of its 3 sacs. Alternatively you can also target the Acid Canister on its back and set off a chain reaction.
Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Spikesnout: Item Drops, Components, and Map Locations
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