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Valleymeet Hunting Grounds: Leaving The Sacred Lands
Horizon Zero Dawn

Valleymeet Hunting Grounds: Leaving The Sacred Lands

Complete the Valleymeet Hunting Grounds trials in Horizon Zero Dawn. Learn strategies for the Fire Fight, Shock, and Freeze trials to earn Blazing Sun ranks and rewards.

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Complete the Valleymeet Hunting Grounds trials in Horizon Zero Dawn. Learn strategies for the Fire Fight, Shock, and Freeze trials to earn Blazing Sun ranks and rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Descend west using a rappel point, then return to Mother’s Crown and speak with Lut. He will direct you northwest to the Valleymeet Hunting Grounds.
  2. 2
    Exit Mother’s Crown via the north gate, travel northwest past a Campfire, and continue through the first fork.
  3. 3
    At the second fork, head north to find a path to ascend the mountain. Use hand-holds to reach the Keeper.
  4. 4
    The Hunting Grounds feature a Campfire and a merchant. Speak with the Keeper to participate in the trials.
  5. 5
    For the Fire Fight Trial: Your goal is to damage enemies via Blaze Canister explosions. Tag Striders with your Focus before descending the zipline. Shoot as many Blaze Canisters as possible.
  6. 6
    For the Shock Trial: Stun the Bellowbacks with Shock damage. Once stunned, shoot their components (Blaze or Freeze Canisters) with a Sharpshot Bow, preferably using Tearblast Arrows and skills like Double Shot or Triple Shot.
  7. 7
    For the Freeze Trial: Freeze machines and kill them while frozen. Focus on Striders, as Bellowbacks take too long. Use Freeze Bombs from your Sling to freeze multiple Striders if they bunch up, then dispatch them quickly with your spear. Silent Strikes are an option but not essential.
Tips
  • Always take the easternmost zipline down, as the targets (Striders) are located near its landing point.
  • Use your Focus near the zipline before descending to mark the locations of Striders and Bellowbacks.
  • The Striders are protected by one fire Bellowback and one freeze Bellowback, which are the targets for the Shock Trial.
  • If you have already completed the Nora Hunting Grounds trials, you are not required to earn more medals here, but the XP and potential Skill Point reward make it worthwhile.
  • Earning a Blazing Sun Rank in all three trials: 52,500+ XP / +1 Skill Point
  • Individual trial rewards include Half Sun Box, Full Sun Box, and Blazing Sun Box based on completion time.

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