Learn how to use Workbenches in Horizon Forbidden West to upgrade your weapons and armor, expand your pouch, and craft essential gear. Find out where to locate them in settlements.
Alright, so you've probably noticed Aloy can craft some basic stuff like arrows on the fly, but for the really good upgrades to your weapons and armor, you'll need to find a special spot: a Workbench. These are totally new to the game and weren't in the original Horizon.
You'll find Workbenches tucked away in the various Settlements you visit. Think of them like a crafting station for your gear. While you can't upgrade out in the wild, thankfully, fast travel makes hopping back to a Settlement to use one a breeze.
To get started, just walk up to a Workbench and press the Triangle button when prompted. A menu will pop up with a few options:
- Weapon Upgrades
- Outfit Upgrades
- Potion Crafting
- Pouch Upgrades
- Special Gear
The 'Pouch Upgrades' option is pretty neat – it's how you'll increase your carrying capacity for items, meaning less stuff will get sent to your stash. Keep an eye out in the menu; anything that's available for an upgrade will be clearly marked.
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