When Should You Start Exploring In Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West improves upon many aspects of its predecessor, Horizon Zero Dawn, particularly the open-world elements. The world is significantly larger, with many areas feeling distinct and diverse. It’s no surprise that players will naturally be drawn to exploring such a stunning and immersive environment.

However, there will be moments when your exploration comes to a halt. This happens because you lack the necessary equipment to overcome certain obstacles. So, what should you do when you encounter these barriers? That’s exactly what the guide below aims to answer.

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Why Should You Explore Later in Horizon Forbidden West

When exploring the open world of Horizon Forbidden West, you’ll often encounter areas or objects that you can’t yet access or interact with. These include obstacles like Metal Flowers, Firegleam, and deep underwater sections.

You’ll come across these barriers even while attempting to clear all the side content in the starting region of the map, The Daunt. This can be frustrating, especially for players who prefer to complete side activities as early as possible.

To avoid this, it’s recommended not to dive too deep into exploration during the early stages of the game. Save the proper exploration for later. However, that doesn’t mean you should skip all side content — some activities can still be completed early on and are worth pursuing.

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What You Need To Explore Without Issues in Horizon Forbidden West

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All the obstacles in the open world of Horizon Forbidden West can be overcome by obtaining four essential pieces of equipment:

Pullcaster
Igniter
Diving Mask
Vine Cutter

Each of these tools is necessary for accessing previously unreachable areas and interacting with specific elements in the game world.

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One of the great things about acquiring these essential items is that they are unlocked naturally by progressing through the main story. You don’t need to complete side quests or search hidden caves to find them. While the first two items, the Pullcaster and Igniter, are obtained relatively early, the Diving Mask and Vine Cutter take longer to unlock. Here’s how you can get them:

After completing the Eye of the Earth main quest, you’ll unlock three additional main quests. Their names and recommended levels are as follows:

Mission Name	Recommended Level
The Broken Sky	17
The Sea of Sands	22
Seeds of the Past	24

Thankfully, you don’t need to complete all three quests to obtain the Vine Cutter and Diving Mask. Here’s what you need to do:

Vine Cutter: Finish the Seeds of the Past quest. This is the most challenging of the three quests but is essential for clearing areas blocked by Metal Flowers.
Diving Mask: Complete the first part of The Sea of Sands quest. You’ll know when to stop once you’ve obtained the mask, so there’s no need to finish the entire quest or even start The Broken Sky quest.

Once you’ve acquired these items, you’re ready to explore the world to your heart’s content. With all the necessary tools at your disposal, you’ll be able to overcome any obstacle the game throws your way.

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