Horizon of prohibited vests improves many aspects of his predecessor, Horizon Zero Dawnin particular the open world elements. The world is significantly larger and many areas look different and varied. It is no surprise that players are naturally attracted to explore such a breathtaking and immersive surroundings.
However, there will be moments when their exploration stalls. This happens because you lack the necessary equipment to overcome certain obstacles. So what should you do if you encounter these obstacles? This is exactly what the following guide aims at.

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Why should you explore Horizon Forbidden West later?
When exploring the open world of Horizon of prohibited vestsFrequently encounter areas or objects that you have no access or no interaction. This includes obstacles such as Metal Flowers, Firegleam and deep underwater sections.
You will encounter these obstacles, even if you try to clear the entire secondary content in the start area of the map, The DaUt. This can be frustrating, especially for players who prefer to complete side activities as early as possible.
To avoid this, it is advisable not to immerse yourself too much in the initial phase of the game. Keep the correct exploration for later. However, this does not mean that you should skip all the ancillary content – some activities can still be completed at an early stage and are worthwhile.

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What you have to explore easily in Horizon Forbidden West
All obstacles in the open world of Horizon of prohibited vests can be overcome by acquiring four essential equipment:
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Sweater
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Detonator
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Diving mask
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Wine cutter
Each of these tools is necessary to access previously unreachable areas and to interact with certain elements in the game world.

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When should you explore Horizon Forbidden West?
The great thing about acquiring these important objects is that they are unlocked in a natural way in the course of the main story. You don't have to complete any side quests or search hidden caves to find them. While the first two objects, the Pullcaster and the Igniter, are available relatively early, the activation of the diving mask and the tendril cutter takes longer. So you can get them:
After completing the main quest “Eye of the Earth”, you unlock three additional main quests. Your names and recommended steps are as follows:
Mission name |
Recommended level |
---|---|
The broken sky |
17 |
The sea of sand |
22 |
Seeds of the past |
24 |
Fortunately, you don't have to complete all three quests to get the tendril cutter and the diving mask. You have to do the following:
- Weinschneider: Complete the “seeds of the past” quest. This is the most demanding of the three quests, but important to clear areas blocked by metal flowers.
- Diving mask: Complete the first part of the quest “The Sea of Sand”. As soon as you have received the mask, you know when to stop. So you don't have to complete the entire quest or even start with the quest “The Broken Heaven”.
As soon as you have acquired these items, you can explore the world to your heart's content. With all the necessary tools that are available to you, you can overcome any obstacle that puts the game in your way.