Where do you find an apex Thunderjaw?

To find an apex Thunderjaw, you can locate them in specific areas of the map, such as north of Memorial Grove, east of Memorial Grove, or south of Stone’s Echo, and they tend to spawn at night time, increasing the chance of encountering one as the number of standard Thunderjaw casualties rises. The apex Thunderjaw can be found in areas like The Shining Wastes and Jagged Deep, and it’s also possible to obtain an Apex Thunderjaw Heart as a reward for completing the Underwater Salvage Salvage Contract.

Introduction to Apex Thunderjaw

The apex Thunderjaw is a highly powerful machine in Horizon Forbidden West, with tougher armor and a significant increase in health and damage output compared to its standard counterpart. Understanding where to find and how to defeat these machines is crucial for progress and resource gathering in the game.

Locating Apex Thunderjaw

Apex Thunderjaw Locations

• The first location is north of Memorial Grove, just west of Rebel Outpost: Shining Wastes North.
• The second location is east of Memorial Grove, slightly south of Tallneck: The Shining Wastes.
• The third location is south of Stone’s Echo, just east of Rebel Outpost: Jagged Deep.

FAQs

1. What is an Apex Thunderjaw Heart? An Apex Thunderjaw Heart is a very rare resource in Horizon Forbidden West, obtained only from the exceptionally powerful Apex Thunderjaws or as a reward! for completing the Underwater Salvage Salvage Contract.
2. How do you get Apex Hearts in Forbidden West? You can obtain Apex Hearts by defeating Apex machines like the Apex Stalker or Apex Thunderjaw, with strategies including using a double notched sharpshot bow and exploiting their weaknesses.
3. Can you buy an Apex Thunderjaw Heart? No, an Apex Thunderjaw Heart cannot be bought; it is obtained through defeating Apex Thunderjaws or completing specific contracts like the Underwater Salvage Salvage Contract.
4. What is the rarest thing in Horizon Forbidden West? Of all the aerial machines introduced in Horizon Forbidden West, the Dreadwing is considered the rarest and most challenging, especially the Apex Dreadwing.
5. How do I make Apex machines appear? Apex machines tend to spawn at night time; progressing the time to night at a shelter and then traveling to their potential spawn sites can increase the likelihood of encountering one.
6. Do Apex machines spawn at night? Yes, Apex machines appear more often at night, and their spawn rate increases with the number of casualties of their standard counterparts.
7. What is the hardest machine in Horizon Forbidden West? Several machines are considered very difficult, including the Shellsnapper, Thunderjaw, Rockbreaker, Tremortusk, Slitherfang, Frostclaw, Ravager, and Widemaw, each with unique challenges and strategies required to defeat them.
8. How do I get my drone near Thunderjaw? The Survey Drone can be found at the Thunderjaw Site in No Man’s Land, directly east of the Jagged Deep Rebel Outpost, accessible by navigating the rock formations without necessarily killing the Thunderjaw.
9. How do you hunt Thunderjaw? Hunting a Thunderjaw involves targeting its canisters and attempting to detach its weapons when possible, and utilizing additional firepower like a Ravager Cannon if needed.
10. Can you use a Ropecaster on Thunderjaw? Yes, the Ropecaster can be used to temporarily immobilize a Thunderjaw, making it easier to target its weaknesses, especially effective against larger machines.
11. How do I get to Apex Dreadwing? To find an Apex Dreadwing, head to The Maw of the Arena or locations northeast of Latopolis or in the mountains west of Memorial Grove, as these areas have a higher chance of spawning an Apex Dreadwing.
12. Where is the Apex Dreadwing location? The Apex Dreadwing can be found in two main locations: just northeast of Latopolis and in the mountains to the west of Memorial Grove, with the latter being more likely to spawn an Apex variant.
13. Can Apex machines be overridden? No, Apex machines cannot be overridden; they are encountered fully armored and have different weaknesses or none at all compared to their standard versions.
14. What are Apex machines in Horizon Forbidden West? Apex machines are the latest iteration of HEPHAESTUS’s “hunter-killers,” characterized by tougher armor, more health, and increased damage output, making them formidable opponents.
15. How do you spawn an Apex Stormbird? To spawn an Apex Stormbird, increase the chance by advancing the time to night at a shelter and then fast traveling to a known Stormbird spawn site, as Apex machines have a higher spawn rate at night.

Conclusion

Finding and defeating an apex Thunderjaw requires knowledge of their spawn locations and times, as well as effective strategies for combat, including the use of specific weapons and exploiting their weaknesses. Understanding the characteristics of Apex machines and how they differ from their standard counterparts is key to success in Horizon Forbidden West.