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Strider
Horizon Zero Dawn

Strider

Learn how to override Striders in Horizon Zero Dawn. This guide covers their behavior, weaknesses, and how to use them as mounts.

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Learn how to override Striders in Horizon Zero Dawn. This guide covers their behavior, weaknesses, and how to use them as mounts.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Encounter Striders, which are among the first machines encountered and are generally not dangerous.
  2. 2
    Observe that Striders often flee when startled and spend most of their time grazing.
  3. 3
    If attacked, note that Striders primarily use wild bucking motions with their hind legs or body.
  4. 4
    Target the Blaze Canister on a Strider's back with fire arrows to cause an explosion that damages nearby machines.
  5. 5
    Override a Strider to be able to ride it, as it is one of the few machines that can be ridden.
Tips
  • Striders are classified as grazing animals and are not typically aggressive.
  • When spooked, Striders will often run away.
  • The Blaze Canister on their back is a weak point exploitable with fire arrows.
  • Exploding a Strider's Blaze Canister can damage other machines in the vicinity.
  • Overridden Striders can be used as mounts.

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