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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!
List of Contents
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 | |
Strong Against |
Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
---|---|---|
Apex Shell-walker |
Component | Attributes |
---|---|
Body
|
None |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Sparker
(100%) |
Metal Shards
(100%) |
Crystal Braiding
(100%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(69%) |
Apex Shell-Walker Heart
(53% - Apex Variant Only) |
Volatile Sludge
(50% - Apex Variant Only) |
Machine Muscle
(30-31%) |
Medium Machine Core
(27%) |
Shell-Walker Circulator
(27%) |
Braided Wire
(20%) |
Shell-Walker Primary Nerve
(18%) |
Metal Bone
(10%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Shell-Walker Lightning Gun
(100%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(67%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(34%) |
Shell-Walker Primary Nerve
(10-11%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Crystal Braiding
(100%) |
Sparker
(10%) |
Item Drop Chances | ||
---|---|---|
Braided Wire
(67-68%) |
Crystal Braiding
(51%) |
Sturdy Hardplate
(33-34%) |
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.
Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
Shell-walker: Item Drops and Components
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