Stalker

Encountering a Stalker in Horizon Zero Dawn? Learn how to track these cloaking machines, exploit their shock weakness, and avoid their mines with this quick guide.

Alright, so you're going to run into a machine called the Stalker, and honestly, they're one of the more annoying ones. The biggest pain is that they can cloak themselves, making them super hard to spot until they're already attacking you. Sometimes you can catch a faint shimmer, but don't count on it.

The good news? They aren't totally invisible. Stalkers like to drop these little 'mines' on the ground. If you get too close or shoot them, they'll send up a signal. You can use this to your advantage! Try shooting one from a distance to lure the Stalker over to that spot. Just be aware, even when they're investigating their own trap, they might stay cloaked.

Stalker Loot

• Echo Shell
• Metal Vessel
• Metal Shards
• Sparker
• Wire
• Machine Core - Medium
• Luminous Braiding
• Stalker Lens
• Stalker Heart

Stalker Attacks & Weaknesses

When it comes to attacking, the Stalker has a dart gun. It'll usually fire at your last known location if it can't pinpoint you exactly. Sometimes, it'll even run away from you while dropping explosive mines – definitely be careful if you decide to chase it down. They do have some close-range attacks, but those are generally pretty easy to dodge.

Now, for its big weakness: shock! If you can figure out where it is, hitting it with enough shock damage will temporarily stun it. This is your prime opportunity to aim for its stealth generator, which is located on its side. Get that shock damage in, and you'll have a much easier time dealing with it.