Horizon Zero Dawn: All Cauldron Locations

As a seasoned player who has braved the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon Zero Dawn multiple times, I can confidently say that uncovering and conquering the elusive Cauldrons is one of the most thrilling experiences this game offers. These underground facilities are like hidden treasure chests filled with challenges, puzzles, and epic boss battles.


In Horizon Zero Dawn, gamers will discover various contemporary sites scattered throughout the game, with Cauldrons being one such location. These underground complexes function as mini-dungeons, challenging players to solve a sequence of movement puzzles and vanquish a mechanical boss at the culmination. Despite the attractive prizes within these Cauldrons, completing each one grants players the power to commandeer new machines.

All Cauldron Locations in Horizon Zero Dawn

In the game Horizon Zero Dawn, a total of 5 Cauldrons can be found, one of which is located in the Frozen Wilds DLC expansion. To discover a Cauldron entrance, players must thoroughly explore. Upon locating an entryway, they’ll need to employ their platforming abilities to make progress through intricate machinery within. At the culmination of each Cauldron, players will encounter a machine boss that must be defeated before interacting with a core to unlock new overrides.

In the game, there’s a sixth area called Cauldron PSI, but players are unable to explore it directly. Instead, after defeating the Corrupter early in the game, they receive modifications or upgrades from Cauldron PSI. These enhancements consist of Broadheads, Chargers, Control Towers, Watchers, Redeye Watchers, Striders, and Tallnecks.

Here are all the locations of Cauldrons in Horizon Zero Dawn.

Cauldron Level Requirement Location How To Access Final Machine Boss Unlockable Machine Overrides
Base Game Cauldron SIGMA Level 8 The northern area of Mother’s Crown Override the entrance door. Fire Bellowback
  • Sawtooth
  • Scrapper
  • Grazer
  • Lancehorn
Cauldron RHO Level 12 The southern area of Daytower. After approaching the door, start climbing down the Chasm ahead. Snapmaw
  • Shell-walker
  • Snapmaw
  • Longleg
  • Ravager
Cauldron XI Level 18 The southern area of Meridian. Take down the cultists near the entrance to get the Excavation Key. Reach the top of the scaffolding and use the key on a wooden door to access the Cauldron. Stalker
  • Glinthawk
  • Stalker
  • Behemoth
  • Bellowbacks
Cauldron ZETA Level 20 The northern area of Cut-Cliffs. Climb up the stone pillars and follow the ledge to open a secret door to access the Cauldron. Thunderjaw
  • Stormbird
  • Thunderjaw
  • Rockbreaker
The Frozen Wilds DLC Cauldron EPSILON Level 50 The eastern area of the Cut. Start the “Forge of Winter” quest in the Frozen Wilds. Fireclaw
  • Fireclaw
  • Frostclaw
  • Scorcher

In short, this is a list of all the Cauldrons that players can discover and finish in both the main game, Horizon Zero Dawn, and its DLC, The Frozen Wilds.

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2024-11-12 12:13