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Faro’s Tomb
Horizon Forbidden West

Faro’s Tomb

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Horizon Forbidden West's Faro's Tomb quest. Learn how to defeat the Apex Thunderjaw and find the alternate entrance to Thebes.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Horizon Forbidden West's Faro's Tomb quest. Learn how to defeat the Apex Thunderjaw and find the alternate entrance to Thebes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Thornmarsh, head west to the coast, then follow the path northwest-west to a trail leading down to a beach.
  2. 2
    Enter the Quen Outpost hut, then go back outside and use the boat at the end to travel to the Isle of Spires.
  3. 3
    Upon arrival, head northeast to find Legacy’s Landfall.
  4. 4
    Talk to the guards and then the leader of the expedition. You’ll learn that a machine is attacking the Thebes team.
  5. 5
    Leave Legacy’s Landfall and head northwest to find Thebes.
  6. 6
    Defeat the Apex Thunderjaw. Focus on shooting off its Disc Launcher and blaster first. Aim for the tail for exclusive loot.
  7. 7
    Loot the Apex Thunderjaw, then return to the wooden gates to enter The Digsite.
  8. 8
    Speak with Alva to trigger a scene.
  9. 9
    After the scene, jump into the water in front of the entrance to Thebes and swim through the tunnel.
  10. 10
    Continue swimming straight, then enter the ruptured pipe at the end.
  11. 11
    Swim through the tunnel and wait for the first turbine to stop spinning before passing through.
  12. 12
    Find the doorway off to the side of the second turbine, enter the room, and shut off the turbine using the panel.
  13. 13
    Swim back to the tunnel, past the now-stopped turbine, and find the next hallway to surface.
  14. 14
    Explore the recreational area for Datapoints or chests.
  15. 15
    Pry open the door in the initial room to reach the main area.
  16. 16
    Take either hallway on the northern end to reach a large room.
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    Hit the control on one end of the large room to open the main door, letting the Quen inside.
Tips
  • Be mindful of the Slaughterspine in the distance when approaching the coast.
  • You can ignore most machines and the Stormbird you see on the way to Legacy’s Landfall.
  • Explore Legacy’s Landfall for basic merchants to stock up on potions.
  • If you know how to dismantle a Thunderjaw, the Apex variant is a manageable fight.
  • The Disc Launcher from the Apex Thunderjaw can be used against it for explosive damage.
  • Look for Datapoints and chests in the recreational area after shutting off the second turbine.

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