Where are Tallneck Locations in Horizon Dawn Zero

Horizon Dawn Zero, an action role-playing game by Sony offers a huge map to explore and uncover machines’ hunting grounds. Moreover, you can earn XP from side quests and discover new lands free from enemies. But all these exciting activities are hidden in the map. To uncover these gems, you will need Tallneck. Tallneck are machines that gather information and transfer it with another machine. If you want to discover these gems from the map, this Horizon Dawn Zero Tallneck locations guide will guide you on how and where to get your information.

Horizon Dawn Zero: Tallneck & Why You Need It?

Tallneck is an information-gathering machine. This is the only machine that you don’t have to worry about. But don’t let them stomp on you. They have their own path in different regions in-game. Their job is to collect information about what they see and transfer it to other machines of the same kind. This is why you need to override them. By overriding them, you can discover the hidden areas from their collected data.

Once you override it, you will see new markers and pointers on different sites and zones. The information from Tallneck will help you through the regions. But overriding Tallneck requires effort to climb top of it after you solve a series of puzzles. Following are the details of each Tallneck location and how to override it.

#1 Tallneck: Devil’s Thirst

Level: 7

Location: East of Devil’s Thirst

Activate your Focus by triggering Aloy in the specific area and the indicator will guide you in the right direction. You will see a see giraffe-like icon once you get closer. Your Focus will scan and properly read the machine when close to it. You will know it when land shakes and a distinctive loud noise. Flow the purple glowing path by using R1 by tagging it. Your Focus will deactivate once you see it.

Follow the path to reach the isolated building. 3 Watchers will guard the building. The best option is to defeat them (you will know soon why this step is important). After getting rid of Watchers, reach the second level of the building. Wait patiently on the edge for the Tallneck to get closer. Once it’s close enough, jump on it by following the light purple path. Once you are on top, your Focus will scan it and press a triangle to override it.

#2 Tallneck: Sun Steps

Level: 17

Location: North of Greatrun Hunting Grounds

Players should be stocked with ammunition and should have full health capacity. This area is filled with Cultists so you have to fight them. You can use the single Corrupter but it will soon out as it aligns with fire-type arrows.

Follow the purple path to reach the outskirts of the area. You will know when you will see the desert structures. Climb the structures by using a ladder to reach the center area. Wait till you see the Tallneck reach closer. Jump on it and reach the head by following the purple path. Once to read the end of this purple trail, approach the head and press the triangle. Now, you can override the Tallneck.

#3 Tallneck: Copper Deeps

Level: 13

Location: East of Gatelands Bandit Camp/Settlement

Take ammunition and battle several machines to reach Tallneck. You will see Glinthawks, Snapmaws, and Watchers in this area so have enough to get rid of them. next move to an area with three Islands. Reach the small Island with a Watcher and Snapmaw on it and have an edge. Stay patient till the Tallneck approaches. Follow the purple path and read the head to press the triangle to override.

#4 Tallneck: Spearshafts

Level: 21

Location: Southwestern of Spurflints Hunting Grounds

Follow the purple path and reach the top of a large rock formation guarded by machines. You have to defeat the machines like Longlegs and Watchers and reach the edges. Jump on the Tallneck by following the purple neck .

#5 Tallneck: Rustwatch

Level: 23

Location: North West of Blazon Arch

Reach the ruins of the old world and defeat the machines. Get rid of Fire Bellowbacks first and then destroy the other machines before overriding Tallneck. Reach the high spots and wait for it to jump on.

This Horizon Dawn Zero Tallneck locations guide concludes with the locations of Tallneck and how to override them. If you are interested in other game guides, make sure to follow the Guides of Kaizen’s Den.