Explore Cauldron XI in Horizon Zero Dawn

Q: How to defeat Eclipse cultists in Cauldron XI?

This section of the walkthrough covers navigating Cauldron XI, dealing with Eclipse cultists and machines, and overriding the Cauldron Core. You'll need to use stealth or combat to clear out enemies, utilize Blaze barrels for explosions, and secure an Excavation Key to enter. Inside, you'll face more cultists and eventually defend the core from a large assault of enemies and machines, including Ravagers and Deathbringers.

Q: Where to find Excavation Key in Cauldron XI?

This section of the walkthrough covers navigating Cauldron XI, dealing with Eclipse cultists and machines, and overriding the Cauldron Core. You'll need to use stealth or combat to clear out enemies, utilize Blaze barrels for explosions, and secure an Excavation Key to enter. Inside, you'll face more cultists and eventually defend the core from a large assault of enemies and machines, including Ravagers and Deathbringers.

Q: What is the reward for overriding Cauldron XI Core?

This section of the walkthrough covers navigating Cauldron XI, dealing with Eclipse cultists and machines, and overriding the Cauldron Core. You'll need to use stealth or combat to clear out enemies, utilize Blaze barrels for explosions, and secure an Excavation Key to enter. Inside, you'll face more cultists and eventually defend the core from a large assault of enemies and machines, including Ravagers and Deathbringers.

Q: How to defend the Cauldron XI Core?

This section of the walkthrough covers navigating Cauldron XI, dealing with Eclipse cultists and machines, and overriding the Cauldron Core. You'll need to use stealth or combat to clear out enemies, utilize Blaze barrels for explosions, and secure an Excavation Key to enter. Inside, you'll face more cultists and eventually defend the core from a large assault of enemies and machines, including Ravagers and Deathbringers.

Q: What machines can you override after Cauldron XI?

This section of the walkthrough covers navigating Cauldron XI, dealing with Eclipse cultists and machines, and overriding the Cauldron Core. You'll need to use stealth or combat to clear out enemies, utilize Blaze barrels for explosions, and secure an Excavation Key to enter. Inside, you'll face more cultists and eventually defend the core from a large assault of enemies and machines, including Ravagers and Deathbringers.

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Walkthrough

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Return to the campfire near the Tallneck you liberated and head west, following the path as it curves northwest then south.
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Continue south until you find a campfire and Cauldron XI.
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Engage the approximately eight Eclipse cultists outside Cauldron XI. One carries a Deathbringer Gun. Utilize scattered Blaze barrels for explosive advantages.
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After defeating the cultists, loot the Excavation Key and use the ramps to enter Cauldron XI.
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Inside, follow the path, eliminating two patrolling cultists.
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In the next open area, take out three more cultists, ideally using stealth and headshots.
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Reach the top of the scaffolding in the first large area. Mark and snipe enemies below before rappelling down using the rappel point.
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Head west, engaging a large number of enemies. Prioritize shooting canisters on enemies with them to cause explosions.
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Continue west to find the exit to the next area.
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Proceed southwest, avoiding a large hole in the ground, until you reach a cave-like area.
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Look for the ledge with yellow rope to progress further, leading to the Cauldron Core.
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Eliminate the cultists near the Cauldron Core entrance, including one with a Deathbringer Gun. Snipe them from the hallway if possible. Use Blaze containers to your advantage.
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Override the Cauldron Core. Your objective will change to defending it.
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Defend the core from waves of attacking Eclipse cultists and machines, including Scrappers, Watchers, and Ravagers. Use the Deathbringer Gun to deal with heavy threats.
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After the battle, loot the area and find the ramp to the upper area to escape the core room.
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As you backtrack to the main entrance, you will encounter more enemies, including Stalkers. Lure Stalkers by shooting their signal flares.
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Continue east, dealing with more cultists and Stalkers.
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Climb the discharge pylon to reach the ledge above.
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Engage the Scrappers, Watchers, and cultists in the upper area.
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Proceed to the exit, encountering a few more cultists on the way out.
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Once outside, you will have completed Cauldron XI. You can now override Stalkers, Behemoths, Glinthawks, and Bellowbacks.

8,000 XP
XI Overrides
+1 Skill Points

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