How to Find Apex Machines

Learn how to find Apex Machines in Horizon Forbidden West. Discover why they're important for experience and Apex Hearts, and strategies to encounter them more often.

Apex Machines in Horizon Forbidden West are more powerful versions of regular machines that offer greater rewards. They are crucial for gaining experience points faster and for obtaining Apex Hearts, a vital component for upgrading your weapons and armor.

Why Apex Machines Matter:

• Increased Experience: Apex Variants grant significantly more Experience Points (EXP) than their normal counterparts. For instance, an Apex machine might yield 3,000 EXP compared to a normal machine's 800 EXP.
• Exclusive Loot: Apex machines drop unique items, most notably Apex Hearts. These are essential for enhancing your gear and cannot be acquired from regular machines.

How to Find Apex Machines:

While Apex Machines can sometimes appear to randomly replace normal machines at sites, there are methods to increase your chances of encountering them:

1. Hunt Specific Machines: Ensure the machine you are targeting has an Apex variant. As you hunt more of a particular machine type, the likelihood of encountering its Apex version increases.
2. Hunt at Night: Time of day plays a role. If you find Shelters (marked with the campfire icon), you can interact with the log near the campfire to pass time. Setting the time to night significantly boosts the appearance rate of Apex Machines.

By combining these strategies, you'll find yourself facing these formidable Apex Variants more frequently.