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Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Mobomu (6)
Horizon: Steel Frontiers

Guide and Walkthrough (PC) by Mobomu (6)

Complete Horizon: Steel Frontiers guide and walkthrough covering gameplay, activities like Bandit Camps, and collectibles.

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Complete Horizon: Steel Frontiers guide and walkthrough covering gameplay, activities like Bandit Camps, and collectibles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Horizon: Zero Dawn (Introduction to the game world and mechanics)
  2. 2
    Introduction to the game's narrative and setting.
  3. 3
    Version History (Details on updates and previous versions)
  4. 4
    Gameplay:
  5. 5
    Controls: Understanding the input methods for PC.
  6. 6
    Basics: Fundamental mechanics and systems.
  7. 7
    Battle Basics: Core combat strategies and techniques.
  • Video Walkthrough: Links to visual guides for specific sections.
  • Walkthrough (Main Story Quests):
    1. Young Beginnings
    2. The Point of the Spear
    3. The Journey Begins
    4. Leaving Home
    5. The War Chief's Trail
    6. Revenge of the Nora
    7. A Seeker at the Gates
    8. Journey to Meridian
    9. The City of the Sun
    10. The Field of the Fallen
    11. Into the Borderlands
    12. An Act of Mercy
    13. The Sun Shall Fall
    14. Maker's End
    15. The Grave-Hoard
    16. To Curse the Darkness
    17. Deep Secrets of the Earth
    18. The Terror of the Sun
    19. The Heart of the Nora
    20. The Mountain That Fell
    21. _show more..._
    22. The Looming Shadow
    23. The Face of Extinction
  • The Frozen Wilds (Expansion Content):
    1. Into the Frozen Wilds
    2. Waterlogged
    3. The Shaman's Path
    4. The Survivor
    5. The Hunters Three
    6. For the Werak
    7. Firebreak
    8. The Forge of Winter
    9. Wrapping Up
  • Side Quests: Optional missions offering additional story and rewards.
  • Errands: Shorter, less complex optional tasks.
  • Activities: Special challenges and objectives scattered throughout the world.
    1. Bandit Camps: Clearing enemy encampments.
    2. Tallnecks: Climbing giant machines to reveal map sections.
    3. Hunting Grounds: Testing combat skills against specific machines.
    4. Cauldrons: Dungeon-like areas with unique challenges and machine overrides.
    5. Corrupted Zones: Areas filled with dangerous corrupted machines.
  • Collectibles: Items to find and gather across the world.
    1. Vantage Points: Discovering scenic overlooks.
    2. Ancient Vessels: Locating ancient artifacts.
    3. Metal Flowers: Finding hidden mechanical flora.
    4. Banuk Figures: Discovering Banuk tribal artifacts.
    5. Animal Figurines (FW): Collecting small animal statues in The Frozen Wilds.
    6. Pigments (FW): Gathering rare pigments in The Frozen Wilds.
  • Datapoints: Lore entries and information scattered throughout the game.
    1. Audio Datapoints: Audio logs providing narrative context.
    2. Hologram Datapoints: Holographic recordings.
    3. Text Datapoints (Quests): Text logs related to specific quests.
    4. Text Datapoints (World): Text logs providing world-building information.
    5. Text Datapoints (Machines): Text logs detailing machine information.
    6. Scanned Glyphs: Discovering ancient symbols.
    7. Frozen Wilds Datapoints: Lore entries specific to The Frozen Wilds expansion.
  • Appendix: Reference material for advanced players.
    1. Trophies: List of achievements and how to unlock them.
    2. Machine Catalogue: Detailed information on all machines.
    3. Skill Tree: Overview of available skills and their effects.
    4. Weapons: Information on all available weapons.
    5. Outfits: Details on obtainable outfits and their bonuses.
    6. Unique Mods (FW): Special modifications found in The Frozen Wilds.
    7. Consumables: List of usable items.
    8. Crafting Recipes: Information on crafting items.
    9. Status Effects: Explanations of various status effects.
    10. Damage Thresholds: Information on machine weak points.
    11. Components: Details on machine components.
  • Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to common player queries.
  • Closing: Contact information, copyright details, and acknowledgments.
    • Tips
    • Familiarize yourself with the controls and battle basics early on.
    • Prioritize clearing Bandit Camps for resources and experience.
    • Use the minimap (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) to navigate and locate objectives.
    • Tallnecks are crucial for revealing large portions of the map.
    • Hunting Grounds offer a good way to practice combat against specific machines.
    • Cauldrons often contain valuable machine overrides and lore.
    • Collect all datapoints to fully understand the world's story.
    • Refer to the Appendix for detailed information on machines, weapons, and skills.

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