Location of the first Slitherfang fight
The Slitherfangis agiant mechanical snakeand the first boss.
You face this mechanical beast in the final part of the first main quest -Reach for the Stars.
During this quest, Aloy will topple down a large space ship.
before you kick off attacking it, you shouldscan the snakeand open its entry in the Machine Catalogue.
attempt to destroy them with ranged weapons.
The first punch in isspitting venom.
Hide behind rocks for the duration of this attack to avoid it.
Aloy will be safe there.
The second of the boss’s attacks is very dangerous - it isa powerful charge.
This attack is signaled, so you will have some time tododge to the sideto avoid damage.
When attacking the boss, give a shot to target the yellow parts of its armor - itsweak points.
The Slitherfang’s section below its maw highlighted in the image is especially vulnerable.
Once weakened, the boss canfall to the ground.
This is the perfect opportunity to run up to it and attack withthe spear.
First of all, verify if you could perform aCritical Strikewith the spear.
If not, use your normal attacks until the boss stands up again.
The second stage of the fight
The second phase of the fightis signaled by a short cut-scene.
The boss will become more mobile.
You will also lose some of the cover that Aloy was able to use in the first phase.
Use them primarily to avoid the boss’selectrified tail attacks.
The boss canhide undergroundand then attack you from somewhere else.
You must stay on the move to avoid being attacked suddenly.
Unfortunately, some of these types of attacks can destroy boulders meaning you will gradually lose more cover.
Keepreplenishing your ammoby using the weapons radial menu.
you’re free to also find ablasterin the area.
you’re free to use this firearm to shoot the giant snake.
You must fight until the Slitherfang loses its entire health bar.
Watch a cut-scene during which the boss will be defeated.
Don’t forget to search the remains of the machine to collect valuable loot.
You may also spend the first skill point you got.
Consider checking out its page in themachine catalogue.
The Slitherfang is weak to the elements offire,frost, andplasma.
As with the battle from the prologue, damaging the boss may cause theSlitherfang to crash to the ground.
Be sure to run up to the boss to land one or morecritical strikes.
Dodge and sprint to safely reach other spots in the arena.
This site is not associated with and/or endorsed by the Sony Interactive Entertainment or Guerrilla Games.
All logos and images are copyrighted by their respective owners.
