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.
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 | 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 | 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.
Published: Oct 1, 2021 10:13 pm