Follow this walkthrough to complete the Collateral errand in Horizon Zero Dawn, including how to find Olin's family and defeat the cultists.
Walkthrough
- 1After speaking with Olin and choosing whether to kill or spare him, the errand 'Collateral' will be added to your log.
- 2Follow your log's directions to the Spurflints, south of the Tallneck in Copper Deeps (southwest of Daytower). Start from the campfire directly south of the Tallneck icon on your map.
- 3Follow the road south until you reach a split in the path. Your log will update, offering to investigate the Spurflints or talk to Olin.
- 4Talk to Olin (optional, but recommended). He is on the other side of the rock formation.
- 5Olin will lead you to where his family is held captive. You will be presented with a choice: bring Olin along or go alone.
- 6If you choose to bring Olin, he will act as a distraction, allowing you to pick off enemies with ranged attacks.
- 7If you go alone, be stealthy to avoid detection.
- 8Before engaging, use your Focus to tag all enemies, noting the tougher leader.
- 9Target the archer on the southern cliff first with a headshot.
- 10Use the archer's position as a vantage point, utilizing the tall grass for cover, to eliminate the remaining cultists.
- 11Be cautious of the elite cultist with the Deathbringer Gun.
- 12Loot the cultists' bodies to find a key.
- 13Use the key to unlock the basement doors on the side of the building.
- 14Speak with Olin's wife and child inside to complete the errand.
Tips
- Use your Focus to tag all enemies, including the leader, before initiating combat.
- Prioritize eliminating the archer on the cliff for a strategic advantage.
- The area near the archer offers tall grass for cover, ideal for ranged attacks.
- If Olin accompanies you, he can serve as a useful distraction.
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