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Collateral
Horizon Zero Dawn

Collateral

Follow this walkthrough to complete the Collateral errand in Horizon Zero Dawn, including how to find Olin's family and defeat the cultists.

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Follow this walkthrough to complete the Collateral errand in Horizon Zero Dawn, including how to find Olin's family and defeat the cultists.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After speaking with Olin and choosing whether to kill or spare him, the errand 'Collateral' will be added to your log.
  2. 2
    Follow 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.
  3. 3
    Follow the road south until you reach a split in the path. Your log will update, offering to investigate the Spurflints or talk to Olin.
  4. 4
    Talk to Olin (optional, but recommended). He is on the other side of the rock formation.
  5. 5
    Olin will lead you to where his family is held captive. You will be presented with a choice: bring Olin along or go alone.
  6. 6
    If you choose to bring Olin, he will act as a distraction, allowing you to pick off enemies with ranged attacks.
  7. 7
    If you go alone, be stealthy to avoid detection.
  8. 8
    Before engaging, use your Focus to tag all enemies, noting the tougher leader.
  9. 9
    Target the archer on the southern cliff first with a headshot.
  10. 10
    Use the archer's position as a vantage point, utilizing the tall grass for cover, to eliminate the remaining cultists.
  11. 11
    Be cautious of the elite cultist with the Deathbringer Gun.
  12. 12
    Loot the cultists' bodies to find a key.
  13. 13
    Use the key to unlock the basement doors on the side of the building.
  14. 14
    Speak 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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