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How to Find & Defeat the Stillsands South Rebel Outpost
Horizon Forbidden West

How to Find & Defeat the Stillsands South Rebel Outpost

Learn how to find and defeat the Stillsands South Rebel Outpost in Horizon Forbidden West. Includes tips on dealing with the shielded Rebel Leader and other soldiers.

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Learn how to find and defeat the Stillsands South Rebel Outpost in Horizon Forbidden West. Includes tips on dealing with the shielded Rebel Leader and other soldiers.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate the Stillsands South Rebel Outpost by heading southeast of the Stillsands North Outpost, below the Tallneck in the same area. It is recommended to be at least Level 25.
  2. 2
    Engage the Rebel Soldiers. Stealth is difficult due to the open desert terrain and lack of cover. It's advisable to start taking out soldiers quickly.
  3. 3
    Prioritize the mandatory objective: find and kill the Rebel Leader.
  4. 4
    The Rebel Leader is equipped with a purple shield. You have two options to deal with it:
    • Deal enough damage to break the shield, allowing you to attack the Leader directly.
  5. 5
    Dodge the Leader's attacks and strike from behind as he recovers. He is vulnerable after each attack attempt.
  6. 6
    Be aware of other Rebel Soldiers attacking while you fight the Leader. Consider taking out some of the less important soldiers first to avoid being overwhelmed.
  7. 7
    After defeating the Rebel Leader, retrieve the Rebel Key.
  8. 8
    Use the Rebel Key to open a nearby chest (indicated by a purple icon) which contains valuable loot.
  9. 9
    Optionally, defeat any remaining Rebel Soldiers. They do not have shields and their loot is less valuable than the Leader's.
  10. 10
    If you choose to leave, Aloy will note that the Rebels will abandon the outpost.
Tips
  • The Rebel Leader's shield can be broken by dealing sufficient damage or bypassed by dodging and attacking from behind.
  • Dodging the Leader's attacks leaves him vulnerable for a short period.
  • The open terrain makes stealth challenging; consider a direct approach.
  • Prioritize the Rebel Leader to complete the mandatory objective.
  • Loot the chest unlocked by the Rebel Key for good rewards.
  • Rebel Key
  • Loot from chest
  • Experience and other potential drops from defeated enemies.

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