Learn how to take down the Behemoth in Horizon Zero Dawn. Discover its attacks, weaknesses, and the best strategies to defeat this dangerous transport machine.
Alright, let's talk about the Behemoth. This big guy looks like a souped-up warthog and, yeah, it can definitely pack a punch, especially since you'll likely run into it later in the game. They hang out more on the western side of the map, and since they're transport machines, you might stumble upon them in convoys. Don't let the 'transport' label fool you, though – they're surprisingly powerful and can end you pretty quickly if you're not careful.
When it comes to its attacks, the Behemoth has a few nasty tricks. It can dig its head into the ground and start shoveling smaller rocks at you, kind of like a Rockbreaker but less intense. Get too close, and it might charge up a shockwave attack that sends rocks flying. It also likes to rear up and slam the ground in front of it, creating another shockwave. Oh, and it'll grab a big rock and hurl it your way, or just do a straight-up bull-like charge.
You'll notice it has a cargo container, but honestly, trying to break that off is probably more trouble than it's worth. You'd have to hit the crate holders on the sides, which is tough when it's busy pelting you with rocks. The absolute best way to take this thing down? Aim for its Freeze Canisters with a freeze arrow. Once it's frozen, switch to normal or precision arrows and blast its Force Loaders near its head. Just be aware, those Force Loaders explode with some serious force, a bit like the Longleg's sac, so watch out for that blast radius.
Loot Drops:
- Chillwater
- Echo Shell
- Sparker
- Metal Shards
- Crystal Braiding
- Behemoth Lens
- Behemoth Heart
- Machine Core - Large
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