Scrapper

Scrapper
A scavenger that can utilize its cutting maw and laser to put up a formidable defense.
Size	Small
Origin	GAIA
Class	Acquisition
Override	Cauldron SIGMA
Combat
Challenge Level	8 15 (Corrupted) 17 (Daemonic)
Weakness	None
Strength	None
Weak Points	Eyes Radar Power Cell

The Scrapper is a machine in Horizon Zero Dawn. It is the smallest of the Acquisition Class machines, whose function is the gathering and recycling of resources. However, it is also equipped with offensive weaponry that can be employed against perceived threats, such as encountered humans.

History

The original function of Scrappers was to recycle the bodies of destroyed or otherwise non-functional machines, so that the materials could be used in the construction of more machines. Originally Scrappers were docile, posing no threat to humans. However, their behavior became more hostile as a result of the Derangement.

Appearance

The chassis of a Scrapper bears some resemblance to the body shape of a hyena. It is quadrupedal, with a humped posture, clawed feet, no tail, and a thick, ridged neck. The machine’s mouth assembly is composed of 3 circular grinders, primarily used for grinding machine parts as part of their recycling function. However they are also used by the Scrapper in melee attacks. Two optical sensor arrays, each composed of four sensors, are located on its head, in the same positions as a hyena’s eyes. A radar scanner is located on its dorsal side between its shoulders, and a power cell is located between its haunches. An energy weapon capable of firing both pulse bursts and continuous blasts is located in mouth assembly; this weapon cannot be disabled.

Behavior

Scrappers are invariably found in packs of at least two, roaming areas in search of machine chassis to recycle. Occasionally a Scrapper will stop and use its radar scanner. The Scrapper appears programmed to ignore any radar signature from the presence of a stationary object, machine or moving object that is less than the size of a human. If it detects a moving object that is at least the size of a human, the Scrapper immediately runs to the vicinity of the signature and investigates. However, if the signature is from a machine or from a moving object that is smaller than a human, such as wildlife, the Scrapper ignores it.

Abilities

Scrappers are agile, and attack in the manner in which they work: in packs. If a threat is identified, the pack of Scrappers attacks it aggressively, employing both ranged and melee attacks. Ranged attacks are employed using the energy weapon located in the Scrapper’s mouth assembly; from it a Scrapper can fire bursts of energy and continuous blasts. Melee attacks include jumping at the enemy and slashing with its claws or swiping with its jaw grinders.

Attacks

Name	Damage Type	Primary Damage	Secondary Damage	Trigger Range	Description
Laser Burst	Laser	40	-	8m - 29m	Series of pulse blasts fired at enemy
Laser Lead Up	Laser	105	12 per second	8m - 25m	Beam aimed at ground then along ground longditudinally toward enemy
Laser Sweep	Laser	90	50 per second	8m - 20m	Beam aimed at ground, then along ground transversely toward enemy
Claw Swipe	Melee	85	-	5m - 12m	Lunging claw slash
Grinder Jaw Swipe	Melee	85	-	8m - 12m	Lunging swipe with mouth assembly grinders

Components

Image:	Component:	Information:	Weakness:	Strength:
	Body	Hard outer casing to protect synthetic muscle and operational systems.	None	None
	Power Cell	Shooting these components with Shock will trigger an explosion. Shoot off this component to collect the Sparker inside.	Shock Tear	None
	Radar	Destroying this component disables the scanning ability.	Tear	None

Loot

Sparker

1

Metal Vessel

4

Metal Shards

1

Wire

1

Machine Core - Small

20

Scrapper Lens

12

Scrapper Heart

25

Trivia

• They are attracted to destroyed machines, similar to the Glinthawk.
• If allowed to do so, a Scrapper will strip all of the valuable/useful resource from the chassis of a destroyed machine; Aloy, therefore, gets nothing from the chassis.

Gallery

Early concept art of a Scrapper facing down a Deathbringer, by Miguel Angel Martinez

Concept art

References

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