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An Act of Mercy
Horizon: Steel Frontiers

An Act of Mercy

Complete the 'Death from the Skies', 'Deadliest Game', and 'Redmaw' quests in Horizon: Steel Frontiers. Includes Stormbird and Thunderjaw tips.

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Complete the 'Death from the Skies', 'Deadliest Game', and 'Redmaw' quests in Horizon: Steel Frontiers. Includes Stormbird and Thunderjaw tips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Fast travel to the campfire north of Free Heap near the twin bridges and head north to find Hakurt by the west bridge.
  2. 2
    Accept the Side Quest: Death from the Skies.
  3. 3
    Fast travel to the campfire east of Pitchcliff and fight the attacking Glinthawks.
  4. 4
    Enter Pitchcliff and speak with Ralert atop a building to the right.
  5. 5
    Hop down and use Focus (a tool to highlight interactive elements) to find a signal at the back of the camp.
  6. 6
    Investigate the signal to find Shahavad and destroy the lure device.
  7. 7
    Follow Shahavad's clue to an old workshop on the Eastern Ridge.
  8. 8
    Leave Pitchcliff, follow the path north across a bridge, take the right path across a second bridge, and head north to a campsite with Glinthawks.
  9. 9
    Kill or sneak past the Glinthawks to reach a campfire, then continue to a cliff face with climb holds.
  10. 10
    Climb up to a snow-covered area and follow the path, dealing with Watchers and a Bellowback.
  11. 11
    Find the area with three lure machines and a Stormbird.
  12. 12
    Focus attacks on the Stormbird's lightning gun (chest) and engines (wings) using Tearblast arrows. Shoot Blaze canisters near its tail for an explosion. Use the cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) of bushes to avoid detection.
  13. 13
    Kill the Stormbird and loot it for a trophy.
  14. 14
    Turn off the three lure devices and use Focus to investigate the workshop.
  15. 15
    Inspect the notes on the table to get [TD-Q50] Tattered Letter.
  16. 16
    Return to Pitchcliff and speak with Ralert.
  17. 17
    Fast travel to the campfire by the path leading to Dervahl's camp.
  18. 18
    Cross the river and follow the path north to a Stormbird site. Avoid the Stormbird unless you need a trophy.
  19. 19
    Head to the end of the path to a small Oseram building.
  20. 20
    Turn southeast from the building and find Metal Flower - Mark II (G) on a ledge.
  21. 21
    Return to Pitchcliff and speak with Ralert to complete the quest.
  22. 22
    For the Deadliest Game errand, kill a Thunderjaw (sites include north of Free Heap, the valley with Kendert, and north of Lone Light).
  23. 23
    Loot the Thunderjaw for a trophy.
  24. 24
    Fast travel to Meridian and go to the Hunter's Lodge.
  25. 25
    Speak with Ligan, who will hold your trophies and inform you that Ahsis and Talanah went to hunt Redmaw. This starts Side Quest: Redmaw.
  26. 26
    Stock up on potions, ammo, and medicine. Head to Meridian Village and exit through the southwest gate, crossing the bridge.
  27. 27
    Approach the sign for Sunstone Rock to find [TD-W28] Greece is Calling.
  28. 28
    Follow the path south around to the southern side of the mesa.
  29. 29
    Kill one of the three Stalkers here and get the trophy.
  30. 30
    On the south side of the mesa, climb the climb holds.
  31. 31
    Head towards the center at the top to find Metal Flower - Mark III (E).
  32. 32
    Follow the path south, passing Bandit Camp Blackwing Snag (ignore it).
  33. 33
    Continue south across the river, then again (there will be a Charger site on your left).
  34. 34
    Follow the path southeast and across the river again.
  35. 35
    Follow the path straight up the wall of the tall mesa to find climb holds.
  36. 36
    Kill the Glinthawks at the top and head to the north side of the mesa to find Metal Flower - Mark III (F).
  37. 37
    Loot the campfire to the east and pick up the signal for the Tallneck.
  38. 38
    Rappel down from the campsite and find the path.
  39. 39
    Follow it south to find Talanah being attacked by Outlanders. Kill the Outlanders.
  40. 40
    Talk to Talanah and follow her east until she stops.
  41. 41
    Use Focus to pick up the Redmaw's tracks.
  42. 42
    Follow the tracks to find Ahsis fighting the Redmaw.
  43. 43
    Kill the Thunderjaw (Redmaw).
  44. 44
    Talk to Talanah, then find Ahsis.
  45. 45
    Meet Talanah back at the Hunter's Lodge to complete the quest.
  46. 46
    For the Spearshafsts Tallneck, head north of the current area.
  47. 47
    The Tallneck patrols around a short mesa patrolled by Longlegs and Watchers.
  48. 48
    Jump to the Tallneck from most areas of the low mesa.
Tips
  • Finishing Shadow Weapon tutorials aids in leveling up faster.
  • Use Focus to locate objectives and track enemies.
  • Tearblast arrows are effective against the Stormbird's weak points.
  • Blaze canisters on the Stormbird's tail can cause large explosions.
  • Use bushes for cover when fighting the Stormbird to avoid detection.
  • Looting defeated machines provides valuable trophies and components.
  • Ahsis is untrustworthy.
  • Be prepared with ample potions, ammo, and medicine before engaging in combat.
  • Climb holds allow access to higher areas.
  • Rappelling down can be used to descend from elevated positions.
  • [TD-Q50] Tattered Letter
  • [TD-W28] Greece is Calling
  • Metal Flower - Mark II (G)
  • Metal Flower - Mark III (E)
  • Metal Flower - Mark III (F)
  • Stormbird trophy
  • Thunderjaw trophy
  • Completion of Side Quest: Death from the Skies
  • Completion of Errand: Deadliest Game
  • Completion of Side Quest: Redmaw

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