The Clawstrider is a type of machine enemy in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to learn more about how to beat them, their item drops, components, Cauldron Override, and map locations!
List of Contents
- Basic Information
- Components
- Item Drops
- How to Beat Clawstrider
- Map Locations
- Related Guides
Clawstrider Basic Information
| Clawstrider | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Description | A fast and agile combat machine often encountered in packs. It is capable of deadly melee attacks, while its elemental variants can lob powerful elemental bombs. |
| Cauldron Override | IOTA Overrides |
| Mountable? | Yes |
| Type | Combat |
| Class | Midweight |
| Weak Against | Shock Damage |
| Strong Against | Acid Damage |
Variant Information
| Variant | Weak Vs. | Strong Vs. |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Clawstrider | Purgewater Damage | Fire Damage |
| Acid Clawstrider | Plasma Damage | Acid Damage Fire Damage |
| Apex Clawstrider | Shock Damage | Acid Damage Plasma Damage |
| Apex Fire Clawstrider | Purgewater Damage | Fire Damage |
| Apex Acid Clawstrider | Plasma Damage | Acid Damage Fire Damage |
Clawstrider Components
Main Components
| Component | Attributes |
|---|---|
| None |
| Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Shock Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
| Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off components to loot valuable resources. Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
| Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear Damage. Attack Removal -Disables an attack if detached or destroyed. Destroyed When Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. Key Upgrade Resource - Component is valuable for upgrading weapons or outfits. |
Variant Components
| Component | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Explosive - Component explodes when destroyed Persists When Killed - Component is not destroyed when the machine is killed. Contains Resources if Intact - Leave components on the machine to gain valuable resources. Key Upgrade Resource - Component is valuable for upgrading weapons or outfits. |
| Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Ability Removal - Disables an ability if detached or destroyed. Persists When Killed - Component is not destroyed when the machine is killed. Useable Weapon - Drops a usable weapon or shield if detached. |
| Explosive - Component explodes when destroyed Persists When Killed - Component is not destroyed when the machine is killed. Contains Resources if Intact - Leave components on the machine to gain valuable resources. Key Upgrade Resource - Component is valuable for upgrading weapons or outfits. |
| Chain Reaction - Triggers an elemental explosion if shot with Plasma Damage. Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Contains Valuable Resources - Tear off component to loot valuable resources Destroyed when Killed - Component is destroyed if not detached. |
| Detachable - Component can be detached with Tear damage. Ability Removal - Disables an ability if detached or destroyed. Persists When Killed - Component is not destroyed when the machine is killed. Useable Weapon - Drops a usable weapon or shield if detached. |
Clawstrider Item Drops
Body Loot
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blaze (100% - Fire Variants Only) | Metalbite (100% - Acid Variants Only) | Metal Shards (100%) |
| Braided Wire (72-73%) | Piercing Spike (51% - Normal Variant / 100% - Elemental Variants) | Volatile Sludge (50-51% - Acid and Apex Variants Only) |
| Medium Machine Core (37%) | Clawstrider Circulator (32-33%) | Machine Muscle (30-31%) |
| Clawstrider Primary Nerve (23%) | Elemental Clawstrider Primary Nerve (21-22% - Elemental Variant Only) | Sturdy Hardplate (10-11%) |
| Metal Bone (10-11%) | ||
Sparker Loot
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sparker (100%) | ||
Resource Canister Loot
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Braided Wire (89-90%) | Sturdy Hardplate (55-56%) | Blastpaste (25-26%) |
| Medium Machine Core (25-26%) | Elemental Clawstrider Primary Nerve (15-16% - Elemental Variant Only) | Clawstrider Primary Nerve (15% - Normal Variant Only) |
Razor Tail Loot
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clawstrider Razor Tail (100%) | ||
Blaze Sac Loot - Fire Clawstrider Exclusive
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blaze (100% - Fire Variant Only) | Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing (100% - Elemental Variant Only) | |
Blaze Bomb Launcher Loot - Fire Clawstrider Exclusive
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
 Useable Weapon (100%) | ||
Metalbite Sac Loot - Acid Clawstrider Exclusive
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing (100% - Elemental Variant Only) | Metalbite (100%) | |
Glowblast Canister Loot - Apex Clawstrider Exclusive
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Glowblast (100%) | ||
Acid Bomb Launcher Loot - Acid Clawstrider Exclusive
| Item Drop Chances | ||
|---|---|---|
| Useable Weapon (100%) | ||
How to Beat Clawstrider
Look for Canisters
Each Clawstrider variant will have a different canister on its back. These are weak spots that you can exploit to deal decent amount of damage. Use the right arrow type to trigger a chain reaction and use the Clawstriders advantage against it. These machines are extremely agile so it would always be a good strategy to stun then before doing heavy damage.
Clawstrider Map Locations
Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides
List of All Enemy Machines
Machine Types
| Acquisition | Combat | Recon | Transport |
List of All Machines
| List of Enemy Machines | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grazer | Burrower | Scrounger |
| Leaplasher | Scrapper | Spikesnout |
| Skydrifter | Plowhorn | Charger |
| Lancehorn | Longleg | Bristleback |
| Fanghorn | Redeye Watcher | Widemaw |
 Clawstrider | Corruptor | Bellowback |
| Glinthawk | Shell-walker | Stalker |
| Grimhorn | Ravager | Snapmaw |
| Sunwing | Clamberjaw | Rollerback |
| Rockbreaker | Behemoth | Dreadwing |
| Tideripper | Shellsnapper | Stormbird |
| Thunderjaw | Frostclaw | Scorcher |
| Slitherfang | Tremortusk | Fireclaw |
| Slaughterspine | Tallneck | Specter |
| Specter Prime |
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