Deathbringer

Learn how to take down the fearsome Deathbringer in Horizon Zero Dawn. Discover its weaknesses, targetable parts, and effective strategies to survive its onslaught.

Alright, let's talk about the Deathbringer. As the name implies, this machine is a serious threat, built for combat. You won't stumble upon these out in the wild; they only show up during specific quests. The first time you encounter one, it'll be a bit weakened, but don't let that fool you – it's still packing some serious heat.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Points: Guns on the sides, Swarm Launcher on top, cooling rods (revealed by overheating), Stabilizers on legs.
• Resistances: None explicitly stated, but it's a tough enemy.
• Damage Types: Main body weak to Fire and Shock.
• Cannot be Overridden.

Strategy:

• Focus fire on the guns attached to its sides and the Swarm Launcher on its back. Precision arrows are your best bet here for maximum damage.
• Keep an eye out for spots on its legs – these are called Stabilizers. If you manage to destroy one, the Deathbringer will topple over, giving you a precious window to attack its other weak points without much resistance.
• It often plants itself to use its Swarm Launcher, which is a good time to try and hit those leg Stabilizers.
• The main body is susceptible to fire. Using fire attacks can cause it to overheat, similar to the Corruptor, which will expose additional weak points: the cooling rods. Aim for these once they're revealed!
• If you're skilled enough, you might even be able to knock off the infamous Deathbringer Gun from its chest and potentially pick it up.

Loot:

• Metal Shards
• Metal Vessel
• Metalburn
• Crystal Braiding
• Machine Core - Large
• Deathbringer Lens
• Deathbringer Heart