Ravager

Learn how to take down the Ravager in Horizon Zero Dawn. Discover its weaknesses, attack patterns, and the best strategies to defeat this powerful machine.

Alright, let's talk about the Ravager in Horizon Zero Dawn. Think of it as a bigger, meaner Sawtooth – it's got some similar moves but brings its own nasty surprises to the fight, most notably that cannon on its back.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Point: Power Cell (back)
• Weak Point: Freeze Canister (belly)
• Elemental Weakness: Fire
• Loot: Chillwater, Sparker, Metal Shards, Wire, Machine Core - Medium, Luminous Braiding, Ravager Lens, Ravager Heart

Abilities:

• Fires machine-gun fire from its back cannon (similar to Thunderjaw's front cannons, but single).
• Close-range ground slam that releases a shockwave.

Strategy:

• The Ravager's back cannon is a significant threat, firing rapid machine-gun rounds. You can actually target and break this cannon off! It's a powerful weapon that you can then use against other enemies, and it has plenty of ammo.
• Watch out for its close-quarters attack where it winds up and slams the ground, creating a shockwave. Dodge this by rolling away as soon as you see it preparing the move.
• Like many machines, fire arrows are highly effective against the Ravager. Focus your attacks on its weak points: the Power Cell on its back and the Freeze Canister on its belly.
• If you manage to detach the cannon, pick it up and use it! It's incredibly useful for dealing damage to the Ravager itself or any other machines that happen to be around.
• Remember, it shares some moves with the Sawtooth, so if you've handled those effectively, you'll have a good idea of how to approach some of its attacks.