Walkthrough for the Mass Effect Horizon mission. Learn how to defeat Collectors, find items like the Collector Particle Beam, and complete objectives.
Walkthrough
- 1After completing all recruit missions and speaking with the Illusive Man, you will be sent to Horizon to investigate.
- 2You will encounter your first Collectors. Drones can be possessed by Harbinger, granting them Shields and Armor. Killing Harbinger causes him to possess another Drone. A strategy is to eliminate as many Drones as possible before focusing on Harbinger, or to attack Harbinger during his possession animation.
- 3You will face several Collectors. They use a harmful particle beam. The colony provides ample cover; use it to your advantage against groups of 4-5 Collectors.
- 4The map is linear, with items often hidden inside residence units. Horizon is a large colony, requiring significant walking. Continue clearing areas of Collectors and moving forward. Collectors typically fly in from above.
- 5You will encounter frozen colonists and more items before the next fight. Pick up the Collector Particle Beam, a decent laser weapon with more ammo, great accuracy, no recoil, and no need for reloading. It's recommended to keep it equipped until Heavy Weapon upgrades are acquired.
- 6Further ahead, you will encounter the Collector General, Harbinger. Collector pods can be used for cover, but Harbinger's missile-seeking weapon can dislodge you if it hits nearby.
- 7After clearing the area, check residences for items and bypass the door to proceed.
- 8Beyond the door, you will find an unfrozen human survivor. Talking to him provides a new objective: fix the defense tower targeting systems.
Items Found:
- Power Cells
- Med kit
- Datapad (6000)
- Datapad (4200)
- Dead Collector (unlocks Heavy Skin Weave)
- Safe (4800)
- Computer (3000)
- Particle Beam (Collector Particle Beam)
- Computer (3000)
- Med kit
- Power Cells
Tips
- Use the abundant cover on Horizon to your advantage against Collector attacks.
- Focus on eliminating Drones before engaging Harbinger, or exploit his possession animation.
- The Collector Particle Beam is a powerful early-game weapon due to its unlimited ammo and accuracy.
- Explore residence units to find hidden items.
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