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Horizon Forbidden West - How to Beat Shell-Walker

The Shell-walker 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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Shell-walker Basic Information

Shell-walker
Horizon Forbidden West Shell-walker
Description A resilient transport machine. It prioritizes defending the cargo on its back by activating an energy shield with one claw while firing Shock attacks with the other.
Cauldron Override CHI Overrides
Type Transport
Class Midweight
Weak Against
Acid IconAcid Damage
Strong Against
Shock IconShock Damage
Fire IconFire Damage

Variant Information

Variant Weak Vs. Strong Vs.
Apex Shell-walker
Acid IconAcid Damage
Shock IconShock Damage
Fire IconFire Damage

Shell-walker Components

Component Attributes
Shell-walker Body Component
Body 		None
Shell-walker Lightning Gun Component
Lightning Gun 		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.
Shell-walker Antenna Component
Antenna 		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.
Shell-walker Power Generator Component
Power Generator 		Explosive - Component explodes when 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.
Shell-walker Shield Claw Component
Shield Claw 		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.
Shell-walker Cargo Holders Component
Cargo Holders 		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.

Shell-walker Item Drops

Body Loot

Item Drop Chances
SparkerSparker
(100%) 		Metal ShardsMetal Shards
(100%) 		Crystal BraidingCrystal Braiding
(100%)
Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(69%) 		Apex Shell-Walker HeartApex Shell-Walker Heart
(53% - Apex Variant Only) 		Volatile SludgeVolatile Sludge
(50% - Apex Variant Only)
Machine MuscleMachine Muscle
(30-31%) 		Medium Machine CoreMedium Machine Core
(27%) 		Shell-Walker CirculatorShell-Walker Circulator
(27%)
Braided WireBraided Wire
(20%) 		Shell-Walker Primary NerveShell-Walker Primary Nerve
(18%) 		Metal BoneMetal Bone
(10%)

Lightning Gun Loot

Item Drop Chances
Shell-Walker Lightning GunShell-Walker Lightning Gun
(100%)

Antenna Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided WireBraided Wire
(67%) 		Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(34%) 		Shell-Walker Primary NerveShell-Walker Primary Nerve
(10-11%)

Power Generator Loot

Item Drop Chances
Crystal BraidingCrystal Braiding
(100%) 		SparkerSparker
(10%)

Shield Claw Loot

Item Drop Chances
Braided WireBraided Wire
(67-68%) 		Crystal BraidingCrystal Braiding
(51%) 		Sturdy HardplateSturdy Hardplate
(33-34%)

How to Beat Shell-walker

Take out the Lightning Gun and Shield Claw

Shellwalker

The Shell-walker has two claws that it uses for both offense and defense. Taking out both claws before it has a chance to use them puts you in a good position to end the encounter before it even begins.

Shell-walker Map Locations

Shell-Walker Map Locations

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