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Horizon Zero Dawn
How to Beat Deathbringer: Components and Item Drops
The Deathbringer is a machine enemy in Horizon Zero Dawn that possesses multiple ranged weapons that can cause massive damage. Read on to learn info which includes Cauldron Override and map locations, item drops, and weaknesses!
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Deathbringer Basic Info
| Deathbringer | |
|---|---|
|
|
| Description | Unearthed ancient weapon platform, built to deliver overwhelming force. Prone to overheating. |
| Cauldron Override | None |
Deathbringer Components and Item Drops
Deathbringer Components
| Component | Component Description | Strengths and Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
 Body |
Hard outer casing to protect synthetic muscle and operational systems. | Strength: Corruption Weakness: Fire, Shock |
 Repeater Cannon Turret |
Destroying this component disables the Repeater Cannon attacks. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
 Cooling Rods |
This component is exposed when the machine overheats. Destroying this component causes high damage and the machine overheats faster. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Core |
This component is exposed when the machine overheats. Hitting it when exposed causes massive damage. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Flame Thrower |
Destroying this component disables the Flame Thrower attack. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Grenade Launcher |
Destroying this component disables the Grenade Launcher attack. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Heat Vents |
This component is exposed when the machine overheats. Destroying this component causes high damage and the machine overheats faster. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Gun Turret |
Hitting this component deals greater damage to the machine. This heavy weapon can be picked up and used after it has been detached from the machine. | Strength: None Weakness: Tear |
| Swarm Launcher |
Destroying this component disables the Swarm Launcher attack. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Stabilizer |
Hitting this component deals greater damage to the machine and can cause the machine to fall on its side. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
| Heavy Cannon Turret |
Destroying this component disables the Cannon Turret attack. | Strength: None Weakness: All |
Deathbringer Item Drops
| Item | Type and Sources | Used For: |
|---|---|---|
|
Metal Shards |
Type: Other Sources: Under Construction! |
Crafting Ammunition, Crafting Items, Trading with Merchants |
|
Machine Core - Large |
Type: Resources Sources: Behemoth Thunderjaw Deathbringer Rockbreaker Stormbird Fireclaw |
Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Deathbringer Lens |
Type: Resources Sources: Deathbringer |
Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Metalburn |
Type: Resources Sources: Corruptor Deathbringer Corrupted Machine |
Crafting Ammunition, Crafting Items, Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Metal Vessel |
Type: Resources Sources: Scrapper Broadhead Lancehorn Trampler Shell-Walker Stalker Deathbringer Fireclaw |
Crafting Ammunition, Crafting Items, Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
|
Crystal Braiding |
Type: Resources Sources: Behemoth Thunderjaw Deathbringer Rockbreaker Stormbird Fireclaw |
Trading with Merchants, Selling for Metal Shards |
How to Beat Deathbringer and Weaknesses
Destroy its Weapons
The Deathbringer is a machine that has a lot of ranged weapons that can bombard Aloy very quickly. To slow down the Deathbringer, destroying some of its weapons is the best approach. This reduces the amount of projectiles going at you, and give you more time to attack other weaknesses.
Attack Exposed Parts
The Deathbringer has multiple weapons that require it to reload or cool down,. This exposes its heat vents and cooling rods, which you can attack to deal high damage. The machine core can also be exposed at times, which is the machine's main weakpoint that can be used to destroy it.
Related Guides
Enemy Machine Guides
Horizon Zero Dawn
Frozen Wilds
| Horizon Zero Dawn Enemies | |
|---|---|
| Scorcher | Fireclaw |
| Frostclaw | Daemonic Machine |
| Control Tower | |
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