Horizon Forbidden West: Cauldron IOTA (Salt Bite) - location, walkthrough Horizon Forbidden West guide, walkthrough
On this page of the Horizon Forbidden West guide, you will find the location of the IOTA Cauldron, available in the Salt Bite region.
Last update: 10 March 2022
This page of the Horizon Forbidden West game guide provides the location of Cauldron IOTA, which is available in the Salt Bite region. These are special activities allowing you to explore the mysteries of the ancient world. They are not limited by plot, although you will get to two of them while completing main quests.
Quest rewards
- 10000 XP
- 3 skill points
Walkthrough
This cauldron can be found in the mountains in the northern part of this region. You will reach it without any problem, you just have to follow the path near that area shown in the screenshot above.
To enter it, you need to run between the snowy mountains. At the end, you will find a small tunnel that you need to enter. As soon as you pass the narrow corridor, you will see a huge, open cauldron.
Your task will be to jump to the next platform. While Aloy will eventually use the Shieldwing automatically, it's a good idea to do it yourself to maintain your flight level and reach your destination without issues.
On the platform, you will be attacked by mechanical beasts. Dispose of them as quickly as possible to avoid taking too much damage.
After defeating the enemies, you will notice the mechanism. Overriding it will activate the climbing section.
As you continue forward, you will come across mechanical elements that are constantly moving. You need to walk on top of them to proceed. This isn't a difficult task. All you have to do is keep an eye out for the yellow elements. Aloy might end up falling down if you tell her to jump from the wrong place. The hardest part may be finding the smallest points. We've marked them on the screenshot above.
Adjust your steps to the movement of the machines. Wait for the right moment to ensure that Aloy grabs the intended ledge.
Jump ahead and go straight towards the mechanism that you need to override. It will allow you to head further into the cauldron.
Your path will be blocked by opponents. This time, you don't have to kill them, so leave them be if you don't care about points and resources.
Keep walking and jump on the next glowing elements that will allow you to continue climbing. This way, you will reach the next floor.
Override the next element to access the largest section of the cauldron. There you will see a Tallneck being built. It will be a critical part of this side activity. You will have to override it in order to exit the location.
Jump off using the Shieldwing. You will see an arena containing a core. Before activating the core, however, you need to connect to another device, which will summon the boss.
This opponent shouldn't pose much of a problem. Its weak points are set in very visible places - aim for its belly, tail and back. This way you can easily wipe it from the arena.
After defeating the enemy, override the core to complete this section of the cauldron. If this is your last cauldron, you'll get a special achievement, even though you haven't gone outside yet.
When the Tallneck's core is activated, it will come to life. Your task is to jump into the gap between it and the arena. We've marked it on the screenshot above.
When you get to the next location, you will need to show off your skills. You need to jump over several moving platforms. It's nothing too difficult, but you should wait for the right moment and avoid jumping when the platforms are already retracting or are extended too far.
On the other side, you can expect some enemies. Either kill them or run straight across the bridge and avoid the fight. They won't follow you or get in your business later.
It's time for another climbing section. This time around, it should be quite easy and obvious. You simply need to continue heading up and to the left. There is no other way from here. Repeat this until you reach a stable platform.
Your next task is to get even higher. To do this, use your grappling hook on the right element. At the top, you'll see the mechanisms that you need to grab onto. Grab onto them and let them take you further.
This mechanism will take you straight over the arm, from where you can jump to the top of the Tallneck. All you have to do is let go of it the moment you are directly above the arm. This way, Aloy will land in the right spot.
Travel on the Tallneck's head for a while. It won't be a pleasant journey without interruptions, though. Eventually, there will be a shield in your path that you won't be able to pass through. You will have to jump off and find another way.
It's really not that difficult. All you have to do is override the two mechanisms that are blocking the door and go through the corridor made out of cables. This will get you past the shield.
Afterwards, simply stand on the edge and jump on the Tallneck when it reaches the area. You will land on its back, but Aloy will have no problem climbing back up. Once you override the Tallneck, you will complete this activity. As a reward, you will receive 10000 XP and 3 skill points.
A large area around the Tallneck will be revealed to you. However, note that you have to discover these question marks and check what they represent yourself.