The hotly anticipated project from Guerrilla Games, which the players had high hopes for, finally got to the release. But the excitement that arose around her is not surprising: the developers, inspired by the successful "", created an excellent game that absorbed and interesting story, and great next-gen graphics, and an RPG system with access to character upgrades.
The action of a fascinating plot originates in a post-apocalyptic world in which humanity has plunged with my own hands. By creating incredibly smart robots, people doomed their kind to destruction.
Soon civilization disappeared, and the last human representatives had to take refuge in the forests, returning to a prehistoric way of life. Opposing them directly are mechanical creatures that have seized power.
quite understandable in mastering and gives the player a lot of hints. However, given the size of the game, the gamer still runs the risk of missing out on something interesting or making the wrong choice. In this guide, beginners will be able to get acquainted with the basic rules that will help them avoid mistakes in the early stages.
#1: Get out of the way as often as possible
Horizon Zero Dawn is dotted with both key and secondary tasks, the last of which are usually skipped in games. But in this world, you will always need supplies and valuable resources to replenish supplies for further action. You can get them through normal gathering and completing additional quests that provide very useful rewards.
So often be distracted by the call of nondescript people who, at first glance, have nothing to offer. By completing side objectives, you will make Aloy such a strong hero that you will not encounter difficulty problems in the finale.
No. 2: decide right away how you will develop the heroine
Horizon Zero Dawn features a branched skill tree that is conceptually almost the same as the accepted standards of the genre. And if you are familiar with RPGs, then you probably know that the difficulty of passing depends on the leveling of the hero: incorrectly chosen skills will create problems, and a competent distribution of talents, on the contrary, will simplify the task.
First of all, don't try to buy back all the cheap skills in the early stages of the game, trying to get mini-bonuses quickly.
In the future, a powerful perk will be much more useful to you, for which you will have to save up for some time.
Taking the same “Concentration” skill that slows down time is not a weak advantage, don't you think? Now, compare it to the first talents, which gave nondescript percentage bonuses to damage and armor, and guess what you will need more in a fast-paced game like Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Silent Attack ability will also come in handy. This skill allows you to pounce on opponents from an ambush. A surprise attack will give you a big advantage, as compared to a regular attack, it will take away much more enemy health.
Not only that, a silent kill will allow you to avoid the alarm raised by opponents during an open encounter.
"Critical Hit" is another valuable skill from a dozen high-level ones that will come in handy for you. With it, you will be able to finish off enemies defeated on the shoulder blades.
No. 3: choose a priority type of resource for you
Horizon Zero Dawn has an incredible amount of resources that you will have to collect throughout your playthrough. But to simplify your task, the developers have introduced an interesting feature that allows you to concentrate on one specific resource.
To enable it, go to the menu and select the "Create Job" option. Then a list of resources will open, where you can select the one you need. As a result, the game will automatically set for you the path along which you can most quickly collect the necessary ingredients.
#4: Never Forget Focus
You have to play for the people of the primitive system, who use spears and live in communities. However, against this background, a wall of contrast is built - the past human race in the form of future technologies that robots have captured. Aloy, the main character, does not hesitate to use the achievements of her ancestors, to take at least a device attached to her head.
The game will tell you about it at the very beginning, but then it will not offer to use it. Because of this, there is a chance that you will simply forget about Focus, which allows you to look out for weaknesses in opponents. Remember that this is an invaluable advantage in battles with robots!
#5: Dodge and Counterattack
Enemies in Horizon Zero Dawn use specific tactics, using their own list of moves in various sequences. Their abilities cannot be learned in any way other than in a direct encounter.
That is why you will have to probe each new enemy in order to identify his strengths and weak sides. Only after that you will have to develop tactics and finally defeat the adversary.
But the game will not always give you the opportunity to hide from the enemy and wait in ambush to lick your wounds and think through the strategy. Often you will have to solve the problem here and right away, for which you will have to use rolls. With their help, you will be able to dodge blows and carve out precious time for reflection. Moreover, the roll will allow you to make a counterattack.
#6: Shoot far and straight
Aloy, being agile and smart, always acts stealthily and detects enemies from a distance, like a predator. Having noticed a group of opponents on the horizon, don't look for trouble, but try to equalize the chances with the help of the coolest weapon in this game - a mechanical bow.
Mark all adversaries before the attack so as not to lose them in the thick of battles, aim well and hit only in the head.
No. 7: sometimes you have to replace stealth with open combat
Horizon Zero Dawn is not a stealth game where you have to ambush enemies. Be sure that you will often have to leave cover to fight the enemy in the open field.
The same applies to those situations when you can use stealth advantages before a big fight. When the final target is a boss, you don't have to attack him immediately. Before the battle, you can reduce the number of his henchmen by dealing with them quietly.
#8: Hunting is in your blood
In Horizon Zero Dawn, you'll have to kill small animals, giant mechanical rhinoceroses and dinosaurs larger than school buses to get resources. Ordinary meat and wool will fall from them, as well as all sorts of microcircuits and boards, if we are talking about animal robots.
The collected resources can be used for your own benefit, using in crafting. They can also be sold by exchanging with merchants. Remember that you will have to do hunting often - without it, you simply cannot survive in this harsh world.
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Overloading things is a pandemic in the world role playing with open world. Horizon Zero Dawn hasn't been spared from this problem, so prepare yourself for the fact that you will have to constantly monitor the status of your luggage.
You can deal with overload different ways, the first of which is the usual dumping of unnecessary trash. If literally all the things in your bag are valuable, then get to the merchant and sell them, or craft and transfer them.
Inventory expansion is also available in Horizon Zero Dawn using the same craft. For the sale of certain items, you will receive metal fragments, which can then be converted into money.
However, do not rush to sell all things, as some of them are suitable for combination. Things sold to merchants can be returned by redeeming them for the same cost.
The most unnecessary items are marked in white - you will get almost nothing for them. Blue are rare items that have good characteristics and are sold at average prices. The purple ones are the most valuable ones, which you would ideally have to wear and use rather than sell.
No. 10: Your goal is the city of Meridian
You need to get to this place as quickly as possible, since this city is the largest, most interesting and important place in Horizon Zero Dawn.
In Meridian, you will meet many merchants, each of whom sells rare goods that you will not find anywhere else in the wild. There you can also purchase maps of areas that will allow you to better navigate in space, machine hearts and other valuable items.
No. 11: a fire is life
In Horizon Zero Dawn, campfires are not only fast travel points, but also points to save progress.
If you notice a fire, and a serious fight awaits you around the next corner, then it’s better not to risk it and save once more so as not to regret it later.
#12: Robot Allies
The heroine Aloy, stuffed with high-tech devices at the very least, is also able to subdue enemy robots in order to use them as allies.
Not only that, you can ride the recruited tin cans to quickly cover the huge distances of the world of Horizon Zero Dawn. But the main advantage of this ability is revealed only in battle, where metal friends are simply irreplaceable.
No. 13 : fight against bandits
In the post-apocalyptic expanses, many villages and cities are scattered, where civilians live. However, other cells of society are hidden in the forests - bandits who erect entire camps. From there, raids are often made on peaceful territories, which, in principle, is not so important for Aloy - an outcast of society.
But if you still want to save the innocent, as well as earn a mountain of experience and collect valuable things, then get ready to clean up these criminal points. It is worth noting that the destruction of such camps will open up new bonfires and tasks for you.
#14: Remember Enemies Die Gradually
Your main opponents are mechanical robots, consisting of thousands of different parts. Given the limitations of game mechanics, you won't see thousands of details, but a few dozen - easily.
In battle, you will gradually wear down the enemy, knocking plates off him, tearing out valuable microcircuits and cutting wires. And using "Focus", you will know exactly where the weak point of the new enemy is. It is there that you will need to hit, "taking apart" the robot in parts.
No. 15: Politeness is the key to big gains
Horizon Zero Dawn has a minimal dialogue system, varying by degrees emotional reactions Eloy. Being an aggressive heroine, you will act on your own, do not let anyone near you and communicate with everyone suspiciously and aggressively.
However, there is another option: try to get rid of the past "Outcast", becoming an open and kind character. By speaking politely, you will win over NPCs, who will sometimes give you various gifts as a reward. The same applies to merchants who will start offering discounts.
Video: Gromozev fight guide in Horizon Zero Dawn
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Today we will talk about all types of robots, their habits, vulnerabilities and tactics of battles with them.
But first I want to touch on a few important elements. gameplay, which can greatly simplify the battle with enemies. Yes, it’s not so difficult to figure them out on your own, but judging by the numerous questions from the Internet, not everyone can do this, or rather, not only everyone ... well, you understand.
Why do we need traps
Having learned how to correctly set traps, you can inflict serious damage on enemies without any problems, just luring them to devices installed in the right places. All traps, like ranged weapons, have their own elemental effects: explosive, fire, and electrical.Why do you need a rope launcher
Rope launcher - great choice for those situations when the attack of the beast is inevitable, but it is quite difficult to hit a rapidly moving target with a bow. In this regard, kites, hunters, petrels and other enemies, on which it is difficult to fix the sight due to their agility, cause serious inconvenience. But it is enough to get a rope launcher from the inventory, nail the car to the ground with cables, and you can safely shoot the lassoed enemy with the most effective ammunition.How to find weaknesses in robots
The main character of the game Horizon Zero Dawn has a visor in her arsenal, with which you can scan the area, find valuable items, read encrypted notes ancient civilization etc. Among other things, the visor allows you to scan enemies and find weaknesses in their design. All you need to do is get close to the enemy, point the camera at him and press R3. The visor will take a few seconds to determine the target's vulnerabilities, after which it will indicate yellow where to shoot.Also, after the scan occurs, you should pay attention to other information that will appear on the screen, because the visor can tell you which of the elements the machine is vulnerable to the effects of. When you realize that, for example, the target in front of you cannot stand fire, pick up fire ammunition and mercilessly punish the “piece of iron”.
And now about what weaknesses each of the machines presented in the game has:
Watcher Vulnerabilities
The weakest representative of the robotic fauna. It can only cause problems in the early stages of the game. His role in the world of Horizon is to observe and security function. As a rule, watchers live next to a herd of other robots in order to warn everyone about the danger when they see the enemy.
Vulnerability: the knights have one single eye, which is precisely their “Achilles heel”. It is enough just to drive a couple of arrows into the luminous element and the enemy is finished. In addition, the knight is easily killed with an ordinary spear in close combat.
Runner Vulnerabilities
Another car that can not boast of serious performance. There is exactly one problem in the battle with the runner - these creatures do not walk alone, they are pack machines that react in unison to the enemy and together try to trample the enemy. The value of runners lies in the fact that, upon obtaining the appropriate equipment, you can easily lure one of the individuals to your side and later use it as a horse for more convenient movement across unexplored lands.
Vulnerability: To kill a runner, you need to aim at the fireflame canister in the back of the hull. It is enough to shoot down these cylinders, after which, it remains to shoot one or two arrows at her head.
How to kill a ruminant
Another animal that looks quite dangerous on the outside, but in reality, ruminants are not so scary. Curiously, in a flock, these robots pose little to no danger to you. A pack of ruminants would rather run away than attack the enemy. Another thing is loners. A lonely wandering ruminant will surely want to destroy the enemy at all costs.
Vulnerability: On the back of this machine's body, there are four canisters of firefire, which are easily knocked down by ordinary arrows, which causes serious damage to the ruminant. Horns are also a weak point of this individual, they can also be shot down with arrows.
Carrion Vulnerabilities
As the name suggests, these machines collect useful parts from the remains of the deceased “piece of iron”. They have in their arsenal a module for detecting a hidden enemy, so approaching them close is with extreme caution.
Vulnerability: To destroy the machine, it is worth knocking down the radar on the back and the reactor on the back of the carrion's body. If there is only one individual, then melee combat can be practiced on it. In this case, it is worth using the tactic Dark Souls: hit until the car is ready to attack, dodge the blow and hit again.
Redeye Watcher Vulnerabilities
This is just a variation of the good old knight with improved armor. It should be noted that this model also has improved armor around the eye, so when encountering this machine, it is worthwhile to carefully target the vulnerability.
Archer Vulnerabilities
Also a variation, but already a runner. Distinctive feature of this model are the horns with which the robot can strike.
Vulnerability: the horns are also the weak point of the arcuate. By shooting off the horns, you will not only damage the car, but also deprive it of the ability to ram. Also vulnerable to this model are containers with firefire on the back of the body.
Weaknesses of the spear
Spearhorns look like ruminants, but instead of deer antlers, they have drill spears on their heads. Spearhorns behave similarly to ruminants, so there is no need to reinvent the wheel in hunting these animals.
Vulnerability: As well as the horns of the ruminant, the weak point of the spearhorn is the horn itself (what a surprise). In addition, containers are located on the back of their bodies, but not with fire, but with refrigerant.
Strider Weaknesses
A very nasty enemy. First of all, it causes problems with its persistence, because, having noticed you, it will not only follow your heels for a long time, but can also call for reinforcements from several similar individuals. However, in a fight, the long-legged one is able to ruffle the nerves. It throws the player away with a stream of air and fire from the wings, rams and at the same time causes quite significant damage.
Vulnerability: on the back of the Strider there are containers vulnerable to hit by arrows, knocking down such a container will deprive the robot of fire attacks. To prevent the Strider from calling for help, it is better to shoot a couple of antennas from its head. You should also break through the shields on his chest to open yourself up to the most important weak point.
Bison Vulnerabilities
The bison looks big and scary, but in reality it can be sent to a landfill without much difficulty. The main thing is to constantly keep at a significant distance, trying not to fall under his ramming and other melee attacks.
Vulnerability: On the head of a buffalo there are rather large horns that just ask to be shot at. Well, how can you say no... Having lost the horns, the bison will stop using the battering ram, and its total damage will become somewhat lower. On the back of this car you can see antennas and containers, which are also not a sin to bring down. The main vulnerability of the bison can be considered a large container on the belly, inside of which there is a fire.
Sawtooth Vulnerabilities
A large, fast and rather strong enemy, which at first is better to bypass. The most disgusting thing about the battle with the sawtooth is that there is very little time between his attacks to aim and shoot. A rope launcher and traps will come to the rescue here.
Vulnerability: first of all, it is better to immobilize the enemy with a rope launcher, and only after that try to shoot weak structural elements. These elements include antennas, a yellow device in the back, and a container on the stomach.
Scarab Vulnerabilities
A rather slow, simple, but at the same time annoying enemy. The scarab has a shield and an energy weapon in its arsenal. Luckily, scarabs don't jump or run like crazy, so it's pretty easy to punish them.
Vulnerability: The left claw of the robot is responsible for the shield, which recharges from time to time. At this moment, you need to shoot off the right claw and transfer your sight to the left one, in which the energy weapon is located. If, after shooting the claws, the car does not fall apart, then at least it will become practically harmless. It remains to shoot a couple of times in any place on her body.
Weaknesses of the fireskin
Even in the late stages of the game, an encounter with a fireskin can be fatal for the heroine of the game, so you should approach the battle with this creature with extreme caution. As you might guess, the fireskin uses fire to attack. However, the waterskin does not disdain melee attacks, so do not stand in his way and get confused under his paws.
Vulnerability: on the back of the fireskin there is a rather large tank with a fireflame, a container with the same fireflame is located on the neck of the machine. It is at these points that the power of all your attacks should be directed. It is advisable to use projectiles with a freezing effect in battle. If, after the destruction of the containers, the waterskin can still survive, then it is worth moving the sight to the belly of the robot, because somewhere there is a small cylinder.
Freezer waterskin vulnerabilities
All key features A fire-skin is also characteristic of a freezer, except that instead of fire, this machine uses a refrigerant.
Vulnerability: The freezer skin's weak points are identical to its fire counterpart, only instead of cold, this machine is vulnerable to fire.
Vulnerabilities
Another variation of riding robots. For the lentorog, everything is true that is characteristic of the arcuate.
Vulnerability: we shoot at the cylinders in the back of the car and the horns.
Seeker Vulnerabilities
A machine that can take one position for a long time to track down the victim. The hunters place signal traps on the location, and they themselves climb rocks or other hills in order to observe from a height the territory where the victim may appear. The problem is that it's not so easy to spot the hunter, because these machines have a cloaking system. In addition, these creatures can emit a summoning roar, which attracts other machines.
Vulnerability: On the back of the Seeker's body is a pair of antennas and a protruding yellow device. A similar device for hunting is located near the head of the car. We shoot down antennas - we deprive the opportunity to call for help, we shoot down yellow devices - we turn off camouflage and the trap spread system.
Vulnerabilities of the kite
These animals rarely fly alone, so when you see at least one kite in the sky, you should remember that somewhere nearby there are at least a couple of his friends. Attacking in a group, kites can cause a lot of problems, because they are not so easy to hit, and they themselves can fly an impressive distance, use rockets and ice attacks. In a word, it’s worth getting involved in battle with them only with decent weapons and a decent supply of trash for making ammunition.
Vulnerability: The “Achilles heel” of the kite is the compartment on the chest, which is closed by armor by default. We knock down the armor, open access to the reactor, after which we shoot with all our urine into the luminous spot on the chest. It is best to first lasso the kite with a rope thrower.
Invader Vulnerabilities
A very strong and agile representative of the mechanized fauna. His attacks will make you remember the main mechanics of combat in Dark Souls once again.
Vulnerability: On either side of the invader's head are cannons that are vulnerable to attacks from your weapons. The first thing to do is to shoot them. If desired, the machine can be overheated with fire projectiles and at the moment when it opens the cooling compartments, inflict crushing damage on vulnerabilities.
How to kill a villain
The Rogue is just a more serious version of the Sawtooth, so if you have already defeated the latter, then there will be no problems with the Rogue.
Vulnerability: the set of weaknesses of the villain is almost identical to the sawtooth, except that in the arsenal of this machine there is a cannon that can be easily shot down and later used as a heavy weapon. In this case, it will be even easier to defeat the villain.
Clicktooth Vulnerabilities
Snaptooths live near water bodies. It is often difficult to spot this machine without a scanner, as the Clicktooths are very effective at camouflaging themselves by diving underwater.
Vulnerability: On the body of a snaptooth, you can see canisters with firefire, as well as a lot of yellow elements. The latter are both on the body of the robot and on its tail. It is necessary to aim precisely at these parts of the structure.
Rockbiter Vulnerabilities
Rockbiters are very large creatures, but this does not prevent them from making passages underground and thus getting close to the victim.
Vulnerability: in a fight with a Stonebiter, it is highly recommended not to stand in one place, because the robot will appear at your feet and cause heavy damage. Hiding somewhere on stones or rocks is also not an option, because in their arsenal, stone-biters have small arms, which, when hit, not only cause damage, but also discard. The only thing correct solution in a battle with this creature - run, waiting for the rockbiter to crawl out of the ground to the surface, and then shoot at the green container on the belly of the beast with explosive shells.
Hippo Vulnerabilities
Quite a large and not the most pleasant enemy. Outwardly, the hippopotamus resembles a bison, only there are no horns on its head, which, however, does not prevent it from famously knocking down the heroine's health bar.
Vulnerability: First of all, you need to shoot at the tank on the belly of the behemoth, however, you can cause serious damage by destroying the refrigerant tanks on the back of the car and the yellow devices on both sides of the beast's body.
Gromozev vulnerabilities
This comrade has a really impressive size, and his attacks can send even experienced players to the next world. It is worth going into battle with him only if you have good equipment. If other robots roam next to this giant, then the first step is to stealthily eliminate them, because otherwise all this trifle will get under your feet and complicate your life in every possible way.
Vulnerability: there are cannons on both sides of the Gromozev's body, which at first it is worth shooting down. This is important because one of these guns is a disk launcher that can be used as a heavy weapon. Taking the disk launcher in hand, we shoot while there are shells at the cannons on the sides of the Gromozev's muzzle and on the back, at the cylinders on the back, at the tail and at the antennas.
How to kill a petrel
Another enemy, which is better to bypass once again. The problem here is not only that it is quite difficult to defeat him, but also that it is difficult to escape from the petrel. Seeing the heroine, the petrel follows her through the air, while periodically releasing electric projectiles, which in most cases overtake the victim and cause serious damage.
Vulnerability: to make it easier for yourself, it's better to knock off the nozzles on the wings of the robot. In this case, the machine will not be able to fly and the chances of a successful outcome of the battle will increase. Next, it is worth destroying the containers in the area of \u200b\u200bthe petrel's tail, as well as knocking down the protection from the bird's chest. When the protection is removed and a vulnerability opens up, you need to direct all your strength, the power of arrows, to this particular element. In this case, it will turn out to cause the most serious damage to the car.
How to kill a fighter
The fighter does not look like an animal at all. It's more like a tank on legs. The battle with him is not so much difficult as long, because the fighter has a fairly serious damage resistance.
Vulnerability: its arsenal is rich, so everything that this tank shoots from is worth destroying. Don't miss an opportunity to deal damage to Molten Elements when the Fighter cools down from overheating. Otherwise, circle around him and shoot at the cannons.
How to kill long neck
If you suddenly decide to voluntarily go and kill these stately and graceful creatures, then we have two news for you:
1. you are a heartless bastard
2. you can’t kill a long neck
These machines are invulnerable, but they can be scanned, for this you need to jump on the neck and get on it to the highest point. Scanning will reveal part of the map.
Vulnerabilities of infected machines
Absolutely any car can be infected, so the approach to each of the enemies must be chosen based on its breed. It is important to remember that the infected can transfer the detrimental effect to the heroine of the game, though not forever. For a while, the effect of the infection will stick to Aloy and will gradually take away part of her health.
Good day, dear readers SIMHOST! Today in our guide we will tell you how to get the best armor in Horizon Zero Dawn. The process will be a little tricky, but this armor is really the best in the game, because it makes you almost invulnerable. It activates a shield that absorbs all the damage against you, of course, it has a cooldown, but it is damn small and literally 5 seconds of dodging makes up for the capabilities of this armor.
So, how to get Shield Weaver Armor - the best armor in Horizon Zero Dawn
South of Devil's Thirst, you can find several ruins with small mountains, near rusted pylons. If you go up, you can find a small hidden lake. Go down the cliff in that direction until you come to a gap on the rock. There is an entrance inside to the secret bunker where you can find the best armor in Horizon Zero Dawn Unfortunately, to unlock it, we have to collect 5 rechargeable batteries.(banner_post)
How to find rechargeable batteries in Horizon Zero Dawn
For those who find the video format easier, let's start with it:
Well, for those who save traffic and like to read:
1) The first - behind the breaking stalactites, at the time of Aloy's childhood;
2) The second one is a secret tunnel on Mount All-mother. next door behind the bunker;
3) At the top of the Faro skyscraper;
4) In the snow at the cemetery;
5) Secret area in Gaia Prime.
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Once you have collected all the batteries, you will have to solve 2 puzzles that are so easy that we will provide the solution for you.
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Which many players have been waiting for. However, this is not at all surprising, because this exclusive has fantastic graphics, a fascinating plot, a well-thought-out system for the development of the heroine - what else is needed for complete happiness? All in all, a real paradise for fans of The Witcher and others similar games. The events of the new RPG take place in a post-apocalyptic world where, in addition to the usual furry animals, there are also mechanical monsters. And although the game has an intuitive system of hints that extremely delicately push the players in the right direction, despite this, some things still need clarification. Agree that it's a shame to miss something at the very beginning of the passage, and then painfully return back in search of the right solution. So this guide or tips for beginners on the passage was created in order to help in important aspects games at the very beginning of the passage.
"Never be afraid to be distracted - it's good"
In a huge number of both basic and additional ones, on which, by the way, they usually try not to be too distracted. But few people know that the rewards for completing additional tasks are so good that they simply cannot be ignored. So the first thing I recommend is to actively search for “places of interest” on interactive map and more often respond to the call of various NPCs. In the end, the extra pumping will make the passage of the game Horizon Zero: Dawn more comfortable. This is especially true in the later stages of the game.
“Leveling the main character must be planned in advance”
There is an extensive skill tree in the game, so, as it should be for this kind of genre, it will be possible to upgrade/buy the cheapest skills. However, you should not get too carried away with pumping cheap skills, because they, as a rule, will not always be useful. It will be much more profitable to save up for some more powerful, higher-level skill. For example, a skill called "Concentration", which will allow you to slow down time. Of course, such a skill is expensive, but for that it will help save a huge amount of nerves in the future.
You can also pump a skill called "Silent Attack". This skill will allow you to attack enemies straight from cover. The bottom line is that you can do a lot of damage to enemies if you manage to sneak up unnoticed. Fortunately, the enemies will not receive any instant signal regarding the death of their comrade (or comrades), so many enemies can be dealt with in this way.
"Critical Hit" - this skill will be useful in that it will allow you to deal increased damage to knocked down enemies. You can use a heavy attack to knock over the enemy, and then quickly finish him off with a pumped critical hit skill.
“We need to try to focus on one type of resource”
There is one very useful feature. This function allows you to concentrate (in literally) words on one certain form resources are extremely convenient way. To do this, click on the "square" in the pause menu and select the option called "Create job", then select the desired resource. The bottom line is that, in this way, the search for this resource turns into a separate task with useful tips.
"Always remember Focus!"
Remember: a high-tech device on the head of the main character is not just a beauty trinket. And although you will be told about this at the training stage, after a couple of hours of an exciting passage, you can completely forget about it. This must be avoided. Always use Focus, because it will help you find the weak points of opponents, which is very useful, especially when fighting mechanical creatures.
"Rolling is the key to a successful counterattack"
Enemies in fact have a number of obvious actions. In addition, they also provide the courtesy of the opportunity to study them inside and out. You, in turn, need to use these two opportunities to carefully study the enemy and wait for the blow, then dodge and make a retaliatory attack. Such battle tactics will be key for you during the passage, and rolls will help in this whole matter, which will save your life more than once.
“You need to aim from afar, and try to shoot only at the head”
If you notice a large group of enemies on the horizon, then the first thing you need to do is to reduce it a little and it is desirable to be unnoticed at the same time. To do this, aim properly, and then get rid of the maximum number of enemies with accurate headshots. Also, before the fight, make sure that all enemies are marked (this will make it much easier to follow them, none of them will be able to catch you by surprise with the appropriate skill). The set marks can be seen even through the walls at a short distance and in pitch darkness, which will save your life more than once.
“Although it is necessary to act covertly, always be ready for an open battle”
A similar rule applies to fortifications if their guards are hidden from ranged attacks. The first step is always to use the skills learned in the training in order to get rid of the maximum number of enemies in stealth mode. Sooner or later, the alarm will be raised in any case, but it's a completely different matter when there are practically no enemies left, and most of the opponents were killed in stealth mode.
"Always hunt animals"
You can hunt in both small fluffy rabbits and huge metal fire-breathing bison, which will be the size of a school bus. From the carcasses of animals it will be possible to get a huge amount of useful "loot" (things) to create items. Moreover, various talismans and other useful things are easily sold. Of course, hunting can be scored, but soon during the passage there is a serious need for new sources of extraction of supplies, so it is better to start hunting as early as possible.
“If the inventory is full, then try to unload it wisely”
A full inventory is a fairly common occurrence in RPGs. So if your inventory is full, you will have to correctly redistribute all the items. And it will be possible to carry out the plan in more than one way.
The first step is to check if it is possible to increase the volume of the bag or your satchel. After that, you can create a couple of potions or even traps in order to free up a few additional slots in your inventory.
The contents of the inventory, as usual, can be sold to the merchant. Special attention at the same time, you should pay attention to things with a unique mark “Sale for metal fragments”. Although these shards are important, some of these shards can still be sold and fetch a lot of money for them.
But don't try to sell everything right away. Carefully read the characteristics of certain things / objects. As a rule, many items can be correctly combined with each other, which brings considerable benefits in turn.
In addition, sold items can always be redeemed back. Each seller will be able to present their option to buy back some specific items. So if it so happened that you accidentally gave away an item, then don’t be discouraged, because you can use the return service.
And always try to pay attention to the color of objects, while prioritizing. White items are ordinary items, but blue or purple items are already quite rare and more valuable things that are not always worth selling.
"Get to a town called Meridian"
What for? The bottom line is that this is one of the most important cities in the game. In this place there are a couple of merchants, each of which is full of gold. In this city it will be possible to get useful geographic Maps, valuable machine hearts and a huge list of other important rare items.
"Use the fires"
Bonfires in serve not only as a way to quickly move, but also there you can save in a timely manner. So if you want to save time, or just simply play it safe before some rather important trip to previously unexplored territory, then do not pass by.
"In any battle, subdue the robots"
These huge formidable and dangerous creatures, with the appropriate skill, can become excellent allies in battle. The bottom line is that if you subjugate some dangerous mechanical creature, then you can make an effective and crushing attack, distract attention, or just have a good time to entertain yourself.
"Always destroy bandit bases"
Destroying bandit bases is worth at least due to the fact that it will bring you a lot of experience points and useful things. Although it is not at all necessary to engage in these raids, nevertheless, it is also impossible to note that the process itself brings a lot of exits and pleasure. In the end, it is the clearing of such camps that opens up access to completely new tasks and bonfires.
"Always watch out for what will fly away from enemies"
All mechanical enemies in the game will be destroyed gradually: the more damage they receive, the faster they will have new weaknesses. You also need to keep track of what parts will fly off from them in order to always keep your finger on the pulse and beat the unpleasant enemy in the most insidious and weak places.
"Be polite to merchants and always get a nice bonus"
Normal polite behavior is also encouraged. Even if you say hello politely in this virtual world, then you can receive a box of randomly generated items as a reward, which will surely interest you.
From Guerrilla Games - a complex, complex game with a whole bunch of different mechanics and tactics. This guide will help beginners navigate in an unfamiliar world.
Don't be afraid to get distracted
The open world promises a lot of quests and side quests, which usually try not to be distracted. In Horizon Zero Dawn, the rewards for completing them are too good to ignore, so constantly look for "points of interest" on the map and respond to the call of NPCs. Additional pumping will make the passage of the game more comfortable, especially in the later stages.
Plan ahead
The game has an extensive skill tree, and as usual in the genre, you can quickly buy the cheapest ones. But do not do this, not everyone will be useful. It is much more profitable to save up for a high-level skill. For example, Concentration, which slows down time. It is expensive, but will save a lot of nerves in the future. Also, do not forget that it will not work to craft all the items either, think in advance what you would like to get from the utilities.
Focus on one type of resource
Horizon Zero Dawn allows you to focus on one type of resource in a very convenient way. Press "square" in the pause menu, select the option "Create job" and the desired resource. Thus, his search turns into a separate quest with all the clues.
Don't Forget Focus
The high-tech device on Aloy's head is not for beauty, as they will tell you in detail in the tutorial. But after a few hours of playing, you can forget about it. Don't do this and always use Focus, because it allows you to find the weak points of opponents.
Roll over!
Enemies in Horizon Zero Dawn kindly provide the opportunity to study them, because attacks are easy to guess. Use this fact, wait for the blow, dodge and hit back. This tactic should be key for you.
Aim from afar and for the head
If a large group of opponents looms on the horizon, you should first reduce it a little, preferably without being noticed. Aim well and get rid of as much as possible more enemies from afar. Once the fight starts, make sure every enemy is marked, so they'll be easier to follow.
Operate stealthily, but prepare for battle
A similar rule applies to fortifications if its guards are hidden from ranged attacks. Use the skills learned in the tutorial and get rid of as many enemies as possible in stealth mode. Most likely, at some point, an alarm will sound, so always be ready for an open battle.
Complete In Her Mother's Footsteps
This mission will become available around the second hour of the game. For 15 minutes of passing you will be rewarded with a significant help to the battle - increased damage from the spear. Believe me, it's worth it.
Go to Meridian
Meridian is one of the most important cities in the game. There are several merchants here, but they are all worth their weight in gold. Without extra words: machine hearts, unlimited fast travel, item-specific cards, and even those that are hard to get in combat. In general, we recommend.
The world of Horizon Zero Dawn hides many secrets and it will not be possible to reveal them in one article. But we will try to provide as much useful information as possible.
