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Horizon Zero Dawn
How to Beat Longleg: Components and Item Drops
The Longleg is a machine enemy in Horizon Zero Dawn that uses a combination of claw attacks and sonic waves to protect itself. Read on to learn info which includes Cauldron Override and map locations, item drops, and weaknesses!
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Longleg Basic Info
| Longleg | |
|---|---|
|
|
| Description | A deafening sonic blast attack, powerful jump jets and an alarm call make it a tricky opponent. |
| Cauldron Override | RHO Overrides |
Longleg Components and Item Drops
Longleg Components
| Component | Component Description | Strengths and Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
 Body |
Hard outer casing to protect synthetic muscle and operational systems. | Strength: None Weakness: Shock |
 Concussion Sac |
Destroying this component disables ranged sonic attacks, and triggers a compressed air explosion inflicting tear damage on anything in the area. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Alarm Signal Antenna |
Destroying this component disables the ability to call in reinforcements. | Strength: None Weakness: Tear |
 Power Cell |
Sparker resource can be looted from this component. Shooting this component with Shock arrows will trigger an explosion Electrifying anything in the area. | Strength: None Weakness: Shock, Tear |
| Wing |
Destroying this component disables the charge attack. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
Longleg Item Drops
| Item | Type and Sources | Used For: |
|---|---|---|
|
Metal Shards |
Type: Other Sources: Under Construction! |
Crafting Ammunition, Crafting Items, Trading with Merchants |
|
Sparker |
Type: Resources Sources: Under Construction! |
Crafting Ammunition, Crafting Items, Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Wire |
Type: Resources Sources: Under Construction! |
Crafting Ammunition, Crafting Items, Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Machine Core - Medium |
Type: Resources Sources: Longleg Trampler Sawtooth Shell-Walker Fire Bellowback Stalker Corruptor Ravager Snapmaw Freeze Bellowback Scorcher Frostclaw |
Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Luminous Braiding |
Type: Resources Sources: Longleg Trampler Sawtooth Shell-Walker Fire Bellowback Stalker Corruptor Ravager Snapmaw Freeze Bellowback Scorcher Frostclaw |
Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Echo Shell |
Type: Resources Sources: Longleg Stalker Behemoth Thunderjaw Rockbreaker Stormbird Frostclaw Fireclaw |
Crafting Ammunition, Crafting Items, Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Longleg Heart |
Type: Resources Sources: Longleg |
Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Longleg Lens |
Type: Resources Sources: Longleg |
Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
How to Beat Longleg and Weaknesses
Attack the Chest
The Longleg has an attack that emits sonic waves, stunning Aloy and allowing it to attack freely. The best approach is to attack and destroy the chest part of the Longleg, which makes the fight more even.
Related Guides
Enemy Machine Guides
Horizon Zero Dawn
| Horizon Zero Dawn Enemies | |
|---|---|
| Watcher | Grazer |
| Scrapper | Strider |
| Redeye Watcher | Broadhead |
| Tallneck | Longleg |
| Trampler | Shell-Walker |
| Ravager | Snapmaw |
| Grazer | Scrapper |
| Lancehorn | Sawtooth |
| Fire Bellowback | Stalker |
| Glinthawk | Behemoth |
| Freeze Bellowback | Thunderjaw |
| Rockbreaker | Stormbird |
Frozen Wilds
| Horizon Zero Dawn Enemies | |
|---|---|
| Scorcher | Fireclaw |
| Frostclaw | Daemonic Machine |
| Control Tower | |
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How to Beat Longleg: Components and Item Drops
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