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The Shaman's Path
Horizon Zero Dawn

The Shaman's Path

Follow our comprehensive guide to The Shaman's Path quest in Horizon Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds DLC. Learn how to find Naltuk, destroy or override the Control Tower, and navigate the Shaman's Path cave.

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Follow our comprehensive guide to The Shaman's Path quest in Horizon Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds DLC. Learn how to find Naltuk, destroy or override the Control Tower, and navigate the Shaman's Path cave.

Walkthrough
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    Talk to Aratak (Optional): Speak with Aratak near Burgrend in Song's Edge for additional lore. Two new side quests may appear from Burgrend and Laulai.
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    Find Naltuk: Head north from Song's Edge, following the waypoint. At a fork, light the campfire to the left and continue until you find Naltuk observing a new machine.
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    Talk to Naltuk: Speak with Naltuk to learn about Daemonic Towers. Aloy offers to destroy a Tower for information on Ourea.
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    Destroy or Override the Tower:
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    The Control Tower emits a damaging pulse that can regenerate nearby machines. It is surrounded by Daemonic Scrappers and a Daemonic Longlegs.
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    Destroying the Tower: Shoot the power cell on its side to disable it, then kill the remaining machines.
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    Overriding the Tower: Sneak to the Tower, avoiding other machines. Override it, then defeat the Scrappers and Longlegs.
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    Return to Naltuk: After dealing with the Tower, Naltuk will believe Aloy can help Ourea. Gather information and proceed.
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    Find the Shaman’s Path: Follow the main path north towards the Icerasp Mountains. Find a burnt-out car with the Text Datapoint – Return to Singapore.
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    Navigate the Cave: Cross a wooden bridge to a campfire and merchant. Follow the waypoint up the hill and around the cliff. Traverse a wall with handholds, cross another wooden bridge, and enter the cave entrance marked by a blue glow. Save at the campfire outside.
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    Activate the Ritualistic Marker (Optional): Inside the cave, activate ritualistic markers by pulling a rope (triangle button) to reveal the path forward.
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    Follow the Shaman’s Path: Use your Focus to locate wind chimes hanging from the ceiling, which guide the way.
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    At the first corner, there's a fork. A chime is to the right; going straight leads to a tunnel with loot.
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    Follow the second wind chime. At the top of a slope, use a yellow rope to cross.
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    The next chime is behind stalactites. Stand under it, turn around, and head towards a tunnel with another chime.
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    Climb a ledge, jump to a second handhold behind you, and proceed to find a path to the left leading to Daemonic Stalkers (avoid for now).
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    Go forward from the ledge instead of left, towards another yellow rope.
Tips
  • Activating ritualistic markers can help guide you through the cave if you get lost.
  • Use your Focus frequently to locate the wind chimes, especially in confusing sections of the cave.
  • The Control Tower's pulse can damage Aloy and regenerate nearby machines. Prioritize disabling or overriding it.
  • When dealing with the machines around the Control Tower, consider overriding it to make the fight easier, or destroying it first if you prefer a direct approach.
  • Experience Points
  • Scrap Metal
  • Shard
  • Various crafting materials

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