Horizon Forbidden West: Apex Thunderjaw - boss from the Faro's Tomb quest, how to defeat? Horizon Forbidden West guide, walkthrough
This page of the Horizon Forbidden West guide contains a description of the duel with the boss Apex Thuderjaw - it's a big machine from the mission Tomb of Faro.
Last update: 09 March 2022
This page of the Horizon 2 Forbidden West game guide contains a walkthrough of the boss fight against Apex Thunderjaw, a huge walking machine encountered during the Faro's Tomb main quest. The following guide explains, among other things, the Thunderjaw's weaknesses, how to stop the boss from using ranged attacks and how to defeat the Apex Thunderjaw.
Location of the fight with Thunderjaw
Apex Thunderjaw is the boss you need to face during the Faro's Tomb main quest. You will have to confront this giant machine shortly after going to the San Francisco ruins, specifically when trying to reach the excavation site located at the entrance to Thebes.
Boss fight description
At the start of the Thunderjaw boss fight, you should scan it. This is mainly to establish that you are facing a strong Apex variant of Thunderjaw that is at level 48. Thankfully, the Thunderjaw has already been partially weakened by the time you arrive and it will "only" have half of its health points.
The Thunderjaw's only weakness is the acid element - if possible, try to use this ammo type against it. You can also quickly place acid traps around the area, especially if you have unlocked their stronger versions. Don't forget to go through the machine catalogue to find out, among other things, where the components necessary for the boss to use different types of attacks are located.
We recommend keeping a safe distance from the Thunderjaw throughout the battle, although remember that this elite machine can also launch effective ranged attacks.
You should prioritize destroying the cannons on the Thunderjaw's back to prevent it from using some of its ranged attacks. Use a weapon that deals a lot of damage or one that specializes in detaching components from machines.
Next, focus on hitting the weak points surrounding the machine's mouth, which will not only detach more of its components (e.g. the cannon that is continuously firing at you), but you will also weaken it more effectively.
React to Thunderjaw's attempts to charge or strike you with its tails - dodge and quickly run away to some other section of the arena to create some distance between you again. You can and should also use the ruins as cover. Positioning yourself next to them can make it even harder for the Thunderjaw to get close to Aloy, giving you more time to comfortably attack the boss from a distance.
After you defeat the Thunderjaw, don't forget to examine it and search the area for its detached parts to obtain a lot of valuable loot.