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The Heart of the Nora
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

The Heart of the Nora

Follow this walkthrough to defeat the Eclipse detachment and secure the Nora's safety in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Includes steps, tips, and rewards.

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Follow this walkthrough to defeat the Eclipse detachment and secure the Nora's safety in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Includes steps, tips, and rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After talking with Sylens, stock up on medicine from the local plants.
  2. 2
    Fast travel to the Nora Hunting Grounds (you cannot fast travel directly into the Embrace).
  3. 3
    Take the path down from the Hunting Grounds towards the Main Embrace Gate.
  4. 4
    Talk to the wounded Nora Brave along the path for information.
  5. 5
    At the Main Embrace Gate, defeat the Corruptor and Watcher.
  6. 6
    Continue through the gate.
  7. 7
    To reach Mother's Watch, stick to the river and trees to sneak past patrolling Machines and Cultists.
  8. 8
    Inside Mother's Watch, two Corrupters and about a dozen Cultists await. Climb the mountain to the right of the settlement for a vantage point.
  9. 9
    Deal with the enemies in Mother's Watch or bypass them and proceed to the entrance of the sacred mountain.
  10. 10
    At the mountain entrance, six Cultists and a Thunderjaw are present. Use stealth shots to take out some Cultists.
  11. 11
    Attack the Thunderjaw; surviving Braves will emerge to assist.
  12. 12
    Eliminate the remaining Cultists and the Thunderjaw.
  13. 13
    Speak with Varl.
  14. 14
    After the conversation, enter the mountain and descend to the main chamber.
  15. 15
    Optionally, speak with Teb and Resh for extra dialogue.
  16. 16
    Approach the Matriarchs to talk to Teersa and Sona, who will defend you against Lansra.
  17. 17
    Aloy will approach the door and restore the alpha registry to open the cradle.
  18. 18
    Enter Eulithia Cradle-9. The door will close behind you.
  19. 19
    Scan the Servitor robot on the floor.
  20. 20
    Head through the open door and down the stairs.
  21. 21
    Grab the Stranded Figure under the stairs.
  22. 22
    Continue down the hallway to the first room on the left.
  23. 23
    Inside this room, collect [TD-Q35] Chamber B1-001 and [TD-Q36] [Gestation-39B1].
  24. 24
    Return to the hallway and proceed to the next room.
  25. 25
    Pick up [TD-Q38] [Nursery-E9B1] from the terminal inside.
  26. 26
    Return to the hallway again and pick up [HD15] E9B1 Incident Log A from under the Servitor.
  27. 27
    Continue to the next room and grab [AD49] [Lesson 57-6-A] from the terminal to the left upon entering.
  28. 28
    Pick up [TD-Q39] [Kindergarten-E9B1] from the terminal inside.
  29. 29
    Grab [HD16] E9B1 Incident Log B from the Servitor to the left and [HD18] E9B1 Incident Log C from the Servitor to the right.
  30. 30
    Return to the hallway and pick up [HD17] E9B1 Incident Log D from the Servitor.
  31. 31
    Activate a scan at the door and proceed down into the APOLLO learning area.
  32. 32
    Head halfway around the terminals to find [HD19] Welcome to the Lyceum.
  33. 33
    Continue around the room and up the stairs through the next door.
  34. 34
    In the next room, scan the terminal by the window to get [TD-Q37] Operations Log.
  35. 35
    Scan the main terminal to trigger a cutscene of [HD20] Gaia's Dying Plea.
  36. 36
    Through the door at the back of the room, climb up the elevator shaft.
  37. 37
    Through the next door, you will be back in the starting lobby.
  38. 38
    Head back out to the mountain. Aloy will state her purpose to the Nora.
  39. 39
    Agree to meet the others at Meridian. This concludes the main quest.
Tips
  • Stock your medicine pouch from the plants in the area before proceeding.
  • Use stealth to bypass machines and cultists when heading to Mother's Watch.
  • Climb the mountain to the right of Mother's Watch for a tactical advantage.
  • Talk to Teersa before leaving to learn why Rost was an outcast.
  • Be prepared for emotional dialogue with Teersa.
  • Main Quest: The Mountain that Fell unlocked.
  • Trophy: Broke the Siege of All-Mother unlocked.

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