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Into The Frozen Wilds
Horizon Zero Dawn

Into The Frozen Wilds

Guide to Horizon Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds DLC: Explore the Cut, find the Grave Hoard entrance, and face the new Daemonic Scorcher machine. Learn its weaknesses and strategies.

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Guide to Horizon Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds DLC: Explore the Cut, find the Grave Hoard entrance, and face the new Daemonic Scorcher machine. Learn its weaknesses and strategies.

Walkthrough
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    Travel to the northernmost part of the map, beyond the Grave Hoard, to find the Cut. If you've activated a nearby campfire earlier, fast travel there and follow the trail towards the mountain. Watch out for Glinthawks and bandits.
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    To bypass enemies, sprint towards the snowy slope directly opposite the campfire.
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    Follow the path until you reach the entrance to the Grave Hoard. Instead of going down, turn left around the rusted tank.
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    Ahead, you'll see a campfire and a rockface with blue, gleaming crystals. Use the handholds and blue crystals to climb the cliffs.
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    Halfway up, Sylens will contact you via your Focus, reminding you of your main mission against the Eclipse.
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    Upon reaching the top, you'll enter a clearing and encounter your first Daemonic machine: the Scorcher.
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    Scan the Scorcher with your Focus. It's Lv 35 and has two main components: a Power Generator (weak to hardpoint arrows) and two Blaze Canisters (weak to fire and armor break). Its body is weak to Freeze but strong against Shock, Fire, and Corruption.
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    The Scorcher is a tough opponent. Consider using the Shield Weaver armor if you have it. Aim to destroy the generator on its back with a Tearblaster to significantly damage it, as it's not at full health.
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    After defeating the Scorcher, proceed up the mountain. Follow the path and blue crystals to a cave entrance.
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    Enter the cave and make your way through until you reach the Banuk settlement of Song's Edge.
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    To your right, you'll see a volcano with black smoke. Follow the path through Song's Edge to a campfire (activate it for fast travel).
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    You'll witness a Banuk ritual and meet Burgrend, who explains their traditions.
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    Burgrend will tell you about the Daemon and suggest speaking with the shaman, Ourea, for more information. Your next task is to find her apprentice, Naltuk.
Tips
  • The Daemonic Scorcher can deplete your health quickly. Take your time, use cover, and chip away at its health.
  • The Shield Weaver armor provides temporary invincibility, which can be very helpful against the Scorcher.
  • Use Tearblaster to target the Power Generator on the Scorcher's back for a significant damage boost.

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