Horizon Zero Dawn guide: power cells, best weapons, Cauldron locations, All Allies Joined – if you want it, we got it

Horizon Zero Dawn is a big game. Go at it systematically with our guide to quests, side-quests, collectibles, the best equipment and more.

Horizon Zero Dawn is best enjoyed without spoilers, so you won’t find any here; this guide hub links out to all the resources you’ll need to to track down that 100% completion stat, without revealing the mysteries of the world.

Built by the team behind the Killzone shooters, Horizon Zero Dawn is a single-player adventure set in a “post-post-apocalyptic” word where humanity ekes out a living in the shattered remnants of a long-forgotten technological past. Their only rivals? The terrifying machines that roam the landscape, intent on their own mysterious purposes.

Our hero, Aloy, must use all the skills of a Nora warrior – and many more unique to our red-haired heroine – as she confronts a growing threat. With three kinds of bow, two slings and a host of other weaponry, Horizon Zero Dawn hands players a crowded toolbox with which to dismantle their towering foes. Don’t worry, we’ll cover all that, too.

Whether you’re looking for the best armour, the best weapons, some tricky collectibles, or just some advice on what to do when in Horizon Zero Dawn – we have you covered with this guide.

Now: get out there and slay some robo-dinos.

• Side quests, Cauldron locations for spear upgrades, and how to get the best ending

  Horizon Zero Dawn hangs that 100% completion stat in front of you like a prize. Get it – and see all the bonus story material – with our checklist. Includes advice on mission flow to ensure you see and do everything.

• All power cell locations for the Ancient Armor side quest and best outfit in the game

  The most popular Horizon Zero Dawn side quest nets you a damn fine suit of pre-apocalypse armour: the Shield-Weaver. It’s the best outfit in the whole game. You won’t want to go hunting without it. Tracking down the necessary power cells can be a pain, but as usual, we have you covered there.

• Get the best weapons by completing the Hunting Grounds challenges

  Collect 15 Blazing Suns for upgrades to three core weapons. Well worth the effort – and oh, what’s this? We tripped and gave you the solutions to the puzzles. Dang!

• Everything you need to know to grab all the collectibles

  Vantages, Banuk artifacts, ancient vessels and metal flowers: all four of Horizon Zero Dawn’s collectibles are laid bare. It’s not always clear how and where you can find these babies, even if you have the map. We explain each one and guide you to some of the trickier examples.

• Tips: easy XP, skill points, crafting, unlock weapons and get the best gear

  New to the game? A bit baffled? Wondering why things don’t die when you shoot them? Start with this collection of Horizon Zero Dawn tips and tricks. There are tens of hours of content ahead of you; don’t spend nine of them unaware that you can make health potions on the fly, or skipping over the best skills.

• How to find the Death Stranding Easter egg items

  Hideo Kojima likes the Horizon Zero Dawn engine so much he’s using it for Death Stranding. Check out these neat little nods to his new game, and chase them down yourself for the glow of a job well done. That will be your most meaningful reward.

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