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List of Cauldrons

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Cauldrons are special hidden locations where Machine Overrides can be obtained. This is a guide to all Cauldrons in the game Horizon Zero Dawn. Read on to learn more about the location, enemies encountered, and Machine Overrides for each Cauldron!

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What are Cauldrons?

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Cauldrons are underground factories that create Machines. Every cauldron is responsible for the creation of a certain type of Machine Override. Once the Cauldron core is overridden, it grants Aloy the ability to override the Machines created from that Cauldron.

All Cauldron Locations

Cauldron SIGMA

Cauldron SIGMA Map Location
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(Recommended Level: 8)
Enemies Encountered Watcher
Shell-Walker
Fire Bellowback
Machine Overrides Grazer
Lancehorn
Sawtooth
Scrapper
Rewards +1 Skill Point
4000 XP

How to Clear Cauldron SIGMA : Video Walkthrough and Tips

Cauldron RHO

Cauldron RHO Map Location
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(Recommended Level: 11)
Enemies Encountered Snapmaw
Ravager
Longleg
Watcher
Machine Overrides Longleg
Ravager
Shell-Walker
Snapmaw
Trampler
Rewards +1 Skill Point
6000 XP

How to Clear Cauldron RHO: Video Walkthrough and Tips

Cauldron XI

Cauldron XI Map Location
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(Recommended Level: 18)
Enemies Encountered Eclipse Cultists
Stalker
Ravager
Scrapper
Watcher
Machine Overrides Behemoth
Fire Bellowback
Freeze Bellowback
Glinthawk
Stalker
Rewards +1 Skill Point
8000 XP

How to Clear Cauldron XI: Video Walkthrough and Tips

Cauldron ZETA

Cauldron ZETA Map Location
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(Recommended Level: 20)
Enemies Encountered Thunderjaw
Watcher
Machine Overrides Rockbreaker
Stormbird
Thunderjaw
Rewards +1 Skill Point
8000 XP

How to Clear Cauldron ZETA: Video Walkthrough and Tips

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Main Quests Side Quests Cauldron
Tallnecks Hunting Grounds Errands
Corrupted Zones Tutorial Quests Bandit Camps

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