Although the name Abyssal Horror may sound scary, these creatures are not that dangerous. The scariest thing about Abyssal Horrors is how much time you can spend playing No Man's Sky looking for one of them.
In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know to find an Abyssal Horror in No Man's Sky as quickly and as conveniently as possible.

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How to find Abyssal Horror in No Man's Sky
Abyssal Horrors spawn underwater on almost any planetregardless of type. They look like giant stationary worms with an eye in the middle and can play on its own or together with sunken buildings.
Go to the nearest planet with a lot of water (usually lush and tropical planets). The best way is to fly to an area with an ocean. There are always some small islands you can land on and start looking for Abyssal Horror. You can spot the Abyssal Horror using the analysis visor, as it will have the red danger icon above it.
Although Abyssal Horrors can appear anywhere, finding and dealing with them can be a pain. Here are some tips to make your search easier:
- Install Underwater Oxygen Upgrades: Underwater oxygen upgrades for your Exosuit greatly increase how long you can stay underwater. Since you may have to swim longer distances to reach the Abyssal Horror and back, install at least one S-Class Underwater Oxygen Upgrade.
- Look for the yellow glow in the night: If you fly over the water during the night, you can spot the Abyssal Horror with its glowing yellow eye.
- Install the Aqua-Jets Upgrade on your starship: Aqua-Jets allow you to land the spaceship on a water surface. With them, you don't have to look for a landing spot when you find an Abyssal Horror.
- Use Nautilon: The Nautilon is an underwater Exocraft that you can use to calmly explore the depths. You can also install a powerful sonar on the Exocraft to discover points of interest.
How to defeat the Abyssal Horror in No Man's Sky
Abyssal Horror is peaceful until you get very close to it. Once you are close, it opens its eye wide and starts attacking you. It's when you should use your Boltcaster to shoot it in the eye to kill it. Upon death, the Abyssal Horror drops a hypnotic eye that you can pick up.
Abyssal Horror only takes damage when you shoot it in the eye.