Horizon Zero Dawn – All Side Quest Locations and Rewards

Here’s a complete list of all the side quests found in Horizon Zero Dawn.

If you want to Platinum Horizon Zero Dawn, and complete the game 100 percent, you’re going to need to complete all of the game’s many side quests. This is also something you’ll need to do if you want to unlock the All Allies trophy in Horizon Zero Dawn, which is rewarded when you have all of Aloy’s possible allies join in at the final battle for Meridian.

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In this article we’ll go over all of the Horizon Zero Dawn side quests, what they are called, how to find them, and even what you’ll get from them. Keep in mind, many of these side quests include multiple parts, so it may take you a little while to complete them all.

All Side Quests in Horizon Zero Dawn

Below you will find a complete list of all the side quests in Horizon Zero Dawn. We’ve also included details on how to acquire the quests, what rewards you will earn upon completion, and even the suggest level to be when taking on the quest.

Quest Name

Suggested Level

Location of Quest Start

Rewards Upon Completion

In Mother’s Footsteps

4

On the road between Mother’s Heart and Mother’s Watch

1000 EXP

1 Spear Damage Boost

The Forgotten

4

Upon finding the girl in the quest “In Mother’s Footsteps”

1000 EXP

1 Remarkable Reward Box

Insult to Injury

7

To the east of Mother’s Rise

2330 EXP

1 Remarkable Reward Box

Underequipped

10

Hunter’s Gathering

2500 EXP

1 Remarkable Reward Box

Robbing the Rich

12

Meridian

3000 EXP

1 Remarkable Reward Box

A Moment’s Peace

12

Meridian

3000 EXP

1 Extraordinary Reward Box

Hunter’s Blind

12

Meridian
(Upon completion of Errand “Hunting for the Lodge”)

3000 EXP

1 Tearblaster Weapon Box

Weapons of the Lodge

15

Meridian

Lodge Sling Weapon Box

Lodge War Weapon Box

Lodge Ropecaster Weapon Box

Fatal Inheritance

15

Meridian

2500 EXP

A Daughter’s Vengeance

15

Mother’s Crown

5000 EXP

Honor the Fallen

16

Meridian

5330 EXP

1 Remarkable Reward Box

Heap of Trouble

17

Free Heap

4250 EXP

Redmaw

19

Meridian 
(Upon turning in Errand “Deadliest Game”)

1 Skill Point

6330 EXP

1 Extraordinary Reward Box

Sun and Shadow

20

Brightmarket

5000 EXP

Sunstone Rock

20

Sunstone Rock

6670 EXP

1 Extraordinary Reward Box

Cause for Concern – Farewell

20

Acquired after clearing all Bandit Camps

5000 EXP

Traitor’s Bounty

21

Received during main quest “Deep Secrets of the Earth”

7000 EXP

Death From The Skies

25

Pitchcliff (Upon return after main quest to find Dervahl)

6250 EXP

1 Extraordinary Reward Box

Ancient Armory

25

Acquired upon finding your first Power Cell, or by entering the bunker with the armor inside.

Shield-Weaver Outfit Box

Queen’s Gambit

28

Acquired after completing quest “Traitor’s Bounty”

9330 EXP

1 skill points

Now that you know about all of the side quests in Horizon Zero Dawn, be sure to return to our Horizon Zero Dawn guide for even more helpful articles like this. We also have guides on how to get the best weapon, as well a handy guide to help you find all of the Ancient Vessels hidden throughout the game.


 


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