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How to make Aloy the best huntress in the land
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(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
Thinking of jumping into Horizon Forbidden West? The latest blockbuster fromSonysees the return ofPlayStationmascot Aloy, as the huntress deals with a mysterious plague that’s set to destroy all life it touches. This consequently sees Aloy venture to the new Forbidden West territory.
As outlined in T3’s officialHorizon Forbidden Westreview, the new action RPG features a massive sprawling open world filled with mechanical machines to either take on or take over. It’s easily one of the most ambitious games this generation, packed with so much content that it can be hard to know exactly where to begin. This is where this handy guide comes in.
While it’s very tempting to throw yourself into the world ofHorizonwithout looking back, it’s still worth being aware of a few useful tips and tricks that I learned during my playthrough. This is the advice I wish I knew ahead of time and will hopefully make your experience that much better.
Master the machines
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla)
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla)
Sounds easy, right. All machines have specific elemental weaknesses, so those that use fire are bad against water-type weapons, and so on. This goes a long way to earning victory in battle, yet a better solution is to analyse the mechanical beasts and figure out their weak spots.
Invest in side-missions
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
Look, I get it. Time is a massive factor with video games meaning sometimes you just want to see the story and that’s it. You can definitely do that in Horizon, however, it’s much better to invest in side-missions whenever you get a chance – and not just because of the narrative bonuses it brings.
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Skill tree success
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
The skill tree in Horizon Forbidden West is much more comprehensive than the one inHorizon Zero Dawn. Players can tailor Aloy’s upgrade to their playstyle, be that Warrior, Trapper, Hunter, Survivor, Infiltrator or Machine Master. It’s probably best to focus on two skills trees out of the six at maximum to reap the most benefits.
I’d recommend Hunter, if you like getting in on the action nice and close. It unlocks a variety of different combos, making it easier to take down enemies. Survivor is another great one as the Toughened Valor Surge (special movie) see Aloys consume a special potion that regenerates health and gives resistance to status effects.
Hunt like a Huntress
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
One component of Horizon Zero Dawn is the need to hunt animal hides and bones, from the likes of foxes, peccary, racoons, owls and more. These are required to upgrade Aloy’s satchels and pouches for carrying more weapon ammo. It’s essential that you carve out a little bit of time to hunt down these animals as the earlier you do, the easier the rest of the game will be. It doesn’t even take that long either if you follow the next step.
To the Tallnecks
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
(Image credit: Sony / Guerrilla Games)
Each is a puzzle in its own way but the end goal remains the same. You simply need to climb to the top of the Tallneck and as a result, you will be gifted that portion of the map including everything that dwells within. Doing this as soon as you get the chance makes the whole journey a lot less painless – especially for any Platinum hunters out there.
Horizon Forbidden West officially launches acrossPlayStation5 and PlayStation 4 on February 18th, 2022. Make sure to read T3’sHorizon Forbidden West reviewfor our thoughts on the game – spoilers! We liked it.
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