Stealth Killed 10 Machines
Performed a stealth kill on 10 machines
Kill machines by either hiding in tall grass and using a Silent Strike, which can be unlocked from the Prowler skill tree, or by dispatching them with a ranged weapon or trap without being detected.
3 Strikes From Above
Killed 3 enemies using the Strike from Above skill
Strike From Above can be unlocked from the second row of the Prowler skill tree. Press R1 when you are standing above an enemy to drop on them and kill them.
Tore Off 10 Components
Detached 10 components from machines during combat
You can knock off parts with Aloy’s spear, but you can increase the chances by purchasing the Precision and Precision+ upgrades from the Brave skill tree. Alternatively, weapons like the Carja Sharpshot Bow also have Tearblast Arrows, which explode and potentially knock off parts.
10 Vulnerable Machine Kills
Killed 10 machines weak to Fire while burning, or weak to Freeze while frozen
Use Aloy’s Focus (R3) to scan a target. It will tell you what their weaknesses are, then you can use your arsenal to freeze (e.g. Freeze Bombs) or burn (e.g. Fire Arrows) your target.
Tore Off 5 Heavy Weapons
Detached 5 heavy weapons from machines during combat
Machines like Ravagers have weaponry you can detach and use by shooting them with your bow. A Tearblast Arrow has a greater chance of successfully removing them.
7 Types of Machine Overriden
Unlocked and used the overrides for 7 different types of machine
Overrides are limited in the early stages of the game, but if you complete Cauldrons, this will open right up for you. You can check which Cauldrons you need to complete for each machine in the Notebook section.
Headshot 30 human enemies
Killed 30 human enemies by landing headshots on them
Aloy can earn skills that slow down time, which can make taking headshots easier. In saying that, if you’re frequently using your bow, you’re bound to hit enough headshots in a playthrough, even if you weren’t trying to
Downed 23 Grazer Dummies
Found and knocked over all of the Grazer training dummies in the Nora region
You will first encounter these when leaving Rost’s hut before the Proving, but they’ll also be available to destroy at landmarks like Mother’s Cradle and Devil’s Thirst Camp.
First Modification
Used a Weapon Coil or Outfit Weave on a modifiable weapon or outfit
Aloy will encounter coils when looting some downed machines, as well as being able to purchase them at select merchants. With a coil in hand, simply go to the Crafting menu, select the weapon or armor you want to enhance, and apply the coil to an available slot.
All Acqusition Machines Killed
Killed at least one of every type of Acquisition machine
You’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Charger, Lancehorn, Snapmaw, Rockbreaker, Scrapper, and Trampler. Note that machines you kill as part of a quest objective won’t count.
All Recon Machines Killed
Killed at least one of every type of Reconnaissance machine
You’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Watcher, Longleg, Redeye Watcher.
All Combat Machines Killed
Killed at least one of every type of Combat machine
You’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Thunderjaw, Stormbird, Stalker, Sawtooth, and Ravager.
All Transport Machines killed
Killed at least one of every type of Transport machine
You’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Behemoth, Shell Walker, Fire Bellowback, Freeze Bellowback.
Reached Level 10
Reached player level 10
This will happen organically as you progress through the main story.
Reached Level 25
Reached player level 25
This will happen organically as you progress through the main story – unless you’re doing side quests and farming xp, it’ll likely happen after you leave Nora territory.
Reached Level 40
Reached player level 40
This will happen organically as you progress through the game.
Reached Level 50
Reached player level 50
This will happen organically as you progress through the game, but you’ll need to pay attention to side quests, collectibles, and defeating tougher machines.
All Skills Learned
Learned all available skills
You’ll earn Skill Points each time you level up. By the time you’re reaching the game’s maximum level, you’ll have enough Skill Points to purchase all the available abilities.
First Tallneck Overridden
Scaled a Tallneck and access its information
You’ll need to climb a Tallneck by scaling its neck, then override it at the top of its head. You’ll need to learn to override machines first, though.
First Bandit Camp Cleared
Took a settlement back from a bandit clan
This will likely be the Devil’s Thirst Camp, but find any bandit camp and clear it of all enemies to complete.
First Core Overridden
Reached the Core of a Cauldron and accessed its information
You’ll need to complete a Cauldran challenge and override the core at the end. This will allow you to override more machine types.
All Suns at One Ground
Earned a Blazing Sun mark in all three trials at one Hunting Ground
You’ll need to complete all optional objectives at a Hunting Ground in all three of its challenges to complete.
First Corrupted Zone Cleared
Killed all the Corrupted Machines in a Corrupted Zone
Find a Corrupted Zone and kill all the machines in it. There is one close to one of the early Vantage Datapoints, so you can kill two birds with one stone there.
All Tallnecks Overridden
Scaled all of the Tallnecks and accessed their information
Find and override all Tallnecks. The map will show you the approximate locations of the ones you haven’t discovered
Cleared All The Bandit Camps
Took back all settlements from the bandit clans
Find and clear all Bandit Camps of hostiles. The map will show you roughly where to look to find them.
All Cores Overridden
Reached the Core of every Cauldron and accessed the information within
Complete all Cauldron challenges. This will allow you to override all compatible machines in the game.
All Suns at all Grounds
Earned at least a Half Sun mark in all trials at all of the Hunting Grounds
Basically, you need to finish every challenge at every Hunting Ground with at least one objective completed.
Blazing Suns at all Grounds
Earned a Blazing Sun mark in all trials at the Hunting Grounds
Beat all challenges at all Hunting Grounds with all optional objectives completed.
All Corrupted Zones Cleared
Killed all the corrupted machines in every Corrupted Zone
Clear every Corrupted Zone in Horizon: Zero Dawn by killing all the Corrupted machines that patrol each area.
All Machines Catalogued
Encountered and Focus scanned every type of machine
You don’t even need to battle them, just get close enough to use your Focus to scan and identify them. This is a great way to pinpoint any weaknesses in their body and elemental advantages you can utilize.
First Vantage Found
Found and accessed a Vantage Datapoint
Find one of the Vantage Datapoints by scanning the location.
First Metal Flower Found
Discovered a strange metal flower
Find one Metal Flower in Horizon: Zero Dawn.
First Banuk Figure Found
Found a wooden effigy left by a Banuk traveler
Collect one Banuk Figure on your travels.
First Ancient Vessel Found
Found an ancient vessel once used by the Old Ones
Search Ancient Debris for chipped/broken coffee mugs, which are known as Ancient Vessels in the game.
All Vantages Found
Found and accessed all of the Vantage Datapoints
Locate and scan all Vantage Datapoints in Horizon: Zero Dawn. You can purchase a Vantage Datapoint map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
All Metal Flowers Found
Found all of the Metal Flowers
Locate and collect all Metal Flowers in Horizon: Zero Dawn. You can purchase a Metal Flower map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
All Banuk Figures Found
Found all of Arnak’s figures
Find and collect all Banuk Figures. You can purchase a Banuk Figures map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
All Ancient Vessels Found
Found all the Ancient Vessels
Find and collect all Ancient Vessels. You can purchase an Ancient Vessels map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
Got The Shield-Weaver Outfit
Recovered an ancient technology and put it to use
Collect all Power Cells in the game to unlock the Shield-Weaver costume.
Followed Rost’s Teachings
Learned to hunt and fight alongside Rost
Complete main story mission “Lessons of the Wild”
Defeated the Sawtooth
Defeated the Sawtooth that threatened the Nora
Complete main story mission “The Point of the Spear“
Triumphed in the Proving
Overcame adversity and placed first in the Proving
Complete main story mission “The Proving“
Fought Back The Corruption
Destroyed the corruption inside the Nora valley
Complete main story mission “A Seeker At The Gates“
Learned of the Ancient Past
Learned of the ancient past at Maker’s End
Complete main story mission “Maker’s End“
Crashed the Eclipse Network
Infiltrated the Eclipse battle camp and crashed their network
Complete the associated main story mission.
Discovered the Truth
Discovered the truth of Zero Dawn
Complete the associated main story mission.
Broke the Siege of All-Mother
Defeated the invaders and went inside the sacred mountain
Complete the associated main story mission.
Recovered a Powerful Weapon
Explored the Mountain That Fell and recovered a powerful weapon
Complete the associated main story mission.
All Allies Joined
Given Aloy’s actions, all possible optional allies joined the defense
Before “The Looming Shadow”, ensure you complete the following side quests: A Moment’s Peace, Traitor’s Bounty, Queen’s Gambit, A Daughter’s Vengence, Sun and Shadow, Honor the Fallen, Sunstone Rock, and the Hunter’s Lodge quest chain (Hunting for the Lodge > Redmaw).
Ended the War Machine Threat
Ended the threat of the ancient war machines
Complete main story mission “The Face of Extinction” and, in turn, the main story.
Victorious with the War-Chief
Found the Nora War-Chief and defeated the killers in the Ring of Metal
Complete the quest chain with Sona the War-Chief, which starts with “The War-Chief’s Trial“
Saved Meridian from its Foe
Helped Erend investigate Ersa’s fate, and foiled a plot against Meridian
Complete the quest chain with Erend, which starts when you speak with the NPC in Meridian.
Aided the Defectors
Aided the escapes of Uthid and the child king Itamen from the Shadow Carja
Complete the side quests “Traitor’s Bounty” and “Queen’s Gambit”.
Hunted Redmaw with Talanah
Rose through the ranks of the Hunters Lodge and helped Talanah defeat Redmaw
Complete the quest chain that starts with “Hunting for the Lodge”, and rise in the ranks at the Lodge.