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"The lesson will be taught in due time, Aloy. Until then, we wait." This article contains heavy spoilers. Read ahead with caution.
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- "Wouldn't want to take a hit from a Lancehorn's antlers."
- ―Aloy
The Lancehorn is a machine in Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. A small Acquisition Class machine, its function is the gathering and recycling of natural resources. Herds of Lancehorns are found in the various tribal lands, particularly in snowy climates.
History[]
Lancehorns were one of the machines first encountered by humans when they settled in their various tribal lands. Their main purpose seems to be to gather and process minerals from soil for use in manufacturing new machines. These resources are presumably collected for transport to Cauldrons by transport machines such as Shell-Walkers and Behemoths.
Appearance[]
The Lancehorn bears a resemblance to a very large antelope or gazelle, possessing a pair of parallel horns, four slender legs, and a long neck. The horns are corkscrewed in appearance and rotate longitudinally like drill bits, to channel soil up into the machine for processing and mining of minerals. There is a single optical sensor at the end of the snout. Twin Chillwater canisters are positioned atop the lower back; this likely helps cool the drill bits on the machine's head. Twin containers are positioned above these, likely to store processed materials. A Lancehorn's chassis is nearly identical to that of a Grazer.
Behavior[]
Lancehorns are always found in herds. With heads down they work, busily drilling and processing soil, stopping only to quietly change to another spot. The presence of patrolling recon and combat machines allows them to work without having to stop and look out for perceived threats. Lancehorns are skittish; if a perceived threat is identified, a herd breaks and flees. However, if the threat is very close, the closest Lancehorns will attack rather than flee.
Abilities[]
Lancehorns employ melee attacks, making use of their horns, legs and chassis. They will charge and kick, and also employ a stabbing attack in which they charge at an enemy with their horns, inflicting heavy damage.
Attacks[]
Horizon Zero Dawn[]
| Name | Damage Type | Primary Damage | Trigger Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge | Melee | 150 | 0m - 50m | Lowers head and horns, then charges at target |
| Front Leg Kick | Melee | 120 | 1.5m - 3.5m | Kicks at target with front legs, knocking them over |
| Gore and Flip | Melee | 200 | 1.5m - 6.5m | Bounds at target horn first, embedding them in the ground for a short time |
| Hind Leg Kick | Melee | 120 | 1.5m - 3.5m | Kicks backwards, knocking target over |
| Leaping Front Kick | Melee | 90 | 2m - 6m | Leaps at target, kicking with front legs |
| Leaping Horn Stab | Melee | 200 | 7.5m - 12.5m | Bounces at target, stabbing with horns |
| Upward Stab | Melee | 130 | 1m - 3.5m | Lowers and raises head, impaling with horns |
Horizon Forbidden West[]
| Name | Windup Time | Damage | Trigger Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Leg Kick | Short | 120 Melee | 1.5m - 5m | Rears up and kicks at target |
| Leaping Front Kick | Medium | 120 Melee | 2m - 8m | Bounds and kicks at target |
| Hind Leg Kick | Very Short | 120 Melee | 1.5m - 5m | Kicks backward at target |
| Skyward Stab | Short | 130 Melee | 1m - 4.5m | Stabs upward with horns |
| Charge | Medium | 150 Melee | 0m - 50m | Lowers head and charges at target with horns.
Attack disabled when Slowed. |
| Leaping Horn Stab | Medium | 200 Melee | 0m - 20m | Leaps toward target with horns pointed downward.
Attack disabled when Slowed. |
| Gore and Flip | Medium | 200 Melee | 1.5m - 8m | Runs towards target with Drill Horns pointed forward before stabbing with a flipping motion |
Components[]
Horizon Zero Dawn[]
| Image | Component | Information | Weakness | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | 
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Hard outer casing to protect synthetic muscle and operational systems. | None | None |
| Drill Horns | 
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Destroy these components to disable Drill Horn attacks. |  Tear
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None |
| Freeze Canister | 
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Shooting this canister with Freeze arrows will trigger an explosion. Shoot off this component to collect the Chillwater inside. |  Freeze Tear
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None |
Horizon Forbidden West[]
| Name | Image | Description | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | Hard outer casing to protect synthetic muscle and operational systems. | None | |
| Drill Horns | Serrated, prong-like horns used to drill for resources or provide protection. Detach or destroy to disable its Drill Horn attacks |
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| Resource Canister | Storage container for valuable resources. Tear off to collect its contents. |
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| Chillwater Canister | Chillwater storage. Tear off to collect this resource or shoot with a Frost Arrow to detonate. |
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Loot[]
Horizon Zero Dawn[]
Horizon Forbidden West[]
Body
- Metal Shards (100%)
- Chillwater (100%)
- Machine Muscle (30%)
- Lancehorn Circulator (22%)
- Small Machine Core (17%)
- Lancehorn Circulator (15%)
- Braided Wire (11%)
- Metal Bone (10%)
- Sturdy Hardplate (6)
Drill Horns
- Lancehorn Drill Horn (100%)
Resource Canister
- Braided Wire (90%)
- Sturdy Hardplate (55%)
- Blastpaste (26%)
- Lancehorn Primary Nerve (16%)
- Small Machine Core (15%)
Chillwater Canister
- Chillwater (100%)
Trivia[]
- On occasion, while attacking an enemy horn first, Lancehorns will get their horns stuck in the ground for a few seconds.
- Lance horns are unique in that they're found neither Corrupted nor Daemonic.
- In Forbidden West, it is possible to find Apex Lancehorn Hearts, despite there not being any Apex Lancehorns.
| Machines | |
|---|---|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | |
| Acquisition Class | Broadhead - Charger - Fireclaw - Frostclaw - Glinthawk - Grazer - Lancehorn - Rockbreaker - Scrapper - Snapmaw - Strider - Trampler |
| Chariot Class | Corruptor - Deathbringer - Metal Devil |
| Combat Class | Ravager - Sawtooth - Scorcher - Stalker - Stormbird - Thunderjaw |
| Communication Class | Tallneck |
| Recon Class | Longleg - Watcher (Redeye Watcher) |
| Transport Class | Behemoth - Bellowback - Shell-Walker |
| Unknown Class | Control Tower |
| Horizon Forbidden West | |
| Acquisition Class | Bilegut - Bristleback - Clamberjaw - Fanghorn - Plowhorn - Scrounger - Spikesnout - Stingspawn - Sunwing - Tideripper - Waterwing - Widemaw |
| Combat Class | Clawstrider - Dreadwing - Grimhorn - Shellsnapper - Slaughterspine - Slitherfang - Specter - Specter Prime - Tremortusk |
| Recon Class | Burrower - Skydrifter |
| Transport Class | Leaplasher - Rollerback |
| Unknown Class | Defense Drone |