❄️🔥 Master The ELEMENTS! ⚡️💧 | Horizon Forbidden West

[@Kukakkau]

It feels like adhesive should have an elemental synergy, like it being combustable so you could trigger a strong burning state etc.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Kukakkau Good idea! I like it. That would be really cool!

[@micolganzerli9541]

Agreed! Elemental synergy would be sooo great with every element in my opinion. Imagine the multiple types of strategies and weapon-combos players could use! c:

[@St4rTr3v1Ut10n]

I thought it did, like how drenched leads to brittle. Adhesive should lead to burn. Shock could lead to plasma or whatever idc

[@FlockensNekroparlor]

Get this man on the dev team immediately.

[@Angel-je3bh]

unless it was a rubber based adhesive. then it would not work with shock ammo.

[@TheGaragebandGuide]

The BEST explanation of the different elements in HFW hands down. Loving watching your channel blow up, very well deserved!

[@ArktixOfficial]

@TheGarageBandGuide Thank you! I’ve appreciated your support all this time! I saw that you have 100k+ subs yourself. Very nice! Thanks for leaving comments on a small channel like mine 😊

[@DiegoHowl]

I suck at video games. I play on story and still struggle a bit and panic button mash sometimes. But I love playing. it's super fun for me even being bad at it. Someone on reddit recommended your channel and I've been watching a ton of your videos over the past day. I used a Valor surge for the first time today! You are awesome and I really appreciate it

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks a lot! And welcome to the channel 😁 Glad you’re enjoying your time playing! Don’t worry at all about playing on story mode. It’s all about doing what’s fun for you 👍🏼🙂 Hope you’re able to pick up some tips from the vids!

[@last0unicorn]

Yeah me too but I would really like to try your normal however I still struggle when I play this game is easy mode! 😅

[@PS4Pat]

I usually play these games on the Normal setting. And with Jedi: Fallen Order, I play it on the Jedi Knight setting, which I think is Star Wars for 'Normal'. There's also Jedi Master, which I think would be 'Hard', and Padawan, for 'Easy'. Though in that game, when it came to facing the Ninth Sister for the first time, I eventually had to change the difficulty to 'Story' mode, just so I could finally get past it. Tried about 5 or 6 times. It was just too tough for me.

[@AdrianPetford]

I'm fairly casual when it comes to combat, as my main interest is the story, characters and lore so it took me a long time to master hardcore weapon and outfit builds in HZD. I initially found HFW's much more complex systems pretty overwhelming but have adapted my playstyle and improved enough now to start experimenting with optimal builds. This was an invaluable video which gave me exactly the information I have been looking for and a lot more as well. You're extremely thorough, explain everything in an accessible way and have a personable and professional presentation style. Now I see why this channel has been coming up in my recommended list over the last couple of weeks! I've subscribed and am looking forward to your future content.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Adrian Petford Thank you so much! I'm glad you found this useful. It's definitely my goal to create content that helps people understand the game mechanics better!

[@claytonbohlmann4119]

You and your community that has been built is an amazing thing. Thank to you and your teammates, I just jumped into these games and had alot of fun. SHOUT OUT TO Paris for crazy dedication to calcs.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Wow thanks so much Clayton! I really appreciate your support 🙏 And I'm glad you're finding my content helpful! Happy to have you over on Discord as well 🙂 Happy New Year and my best to your and yours!

I can’t get over how terrific your presentation was. The way you break all of the mechanics down and keep it brief yet informative is really outstanding. If I might suggest, please make a video about utilizing different playstyles such as close combat, machine rider, range hunter...etc.. It would be cool to hear your opinion about that.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Kynam Van Thanks! I’m glad you think it was good quality 😄 I do put a lot of work into these! And thanks for your suggestion too. I actually am planning to do an “ultimate build” series where I do a video for each playstyle (stealth, melee, machine master, etc). Keep an eye out for them!

[@barryschwarz]

As well as your tutorials being clear, well-paced and comprehensive, you take into account early game play as well as late game play, being considerate to the whole tribe of players rather than just the veterans. This is what great teachers do in any scenario. (signed, veteran Horizon player)

[@dontetank09]

I honestly went through about 80 percent of the game without a purge water. Acid is a very useful element it's right up there with freeze and shock in opinion

[@ArktixOfficial]

You should try purgewater out. It’s pretty useful!

[@PluslePlayzYT]

This was really well put together! I was actually also the impression that purgewater only affected shock and frost, so thanks for clearing that up! A little note about purgewater, against machine like snapmaws, who are weak to frost and have a purgewater canister, I highly suggest triggering the canister. It takes barely any time and will probably save you time over the course of the fight

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks @Plusle Playz ! And thanks for re-Tweeting it too! =D That's a good tip. Yes, purgewater canisters are definitely the quickest way to drench a machine!

[@LegendaryDarkKnight602]

Snap Maws also go into a stunned state when burning.

[@dmz985]

Plasma is useful against Stormbirds and Dreadwings, not because of the damage, but it staggers them, and it also brings them down to the ground. You can pretty much keep them stunlocked the entire fight.

[@Alpha-1812]

Agreed, plasma can stagger the flying machines twice. First when it was first triggered and again when the explosion happens at the end of the effect.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Interesting point! I guess I have done that, but I never thought about using it specifically just to ground them. I’ll give that a try. Thanks for suggesting it!

[@jerrylo559]

Isn’t any element status once triggered will always ground flying machines? Unless plasma ground them permanently that be interesting

[@zacharious386]

@@jerrylo559 they all can but plasma from what I’ve experienced is best and adhesive is also good for flying machines and small machines

Plasma is very good against smaller enemies as well, like Apex Spikesnouts or Apex Acid Clawstriders when it's very quick tobm build up the plasma state.

[@bromeisterbryce]

Finally a non clickbait - no bullshit video, based in logic and legit experimentation. Thank you

[@ArktixOfficial]

Lol thanks Bryce! That's what I'm going for on this channel, so I'm glad to hear you found this video useful! 😄

[@junruihe6825]

thank you so much for your dedication to the Horizon games. Just decided to try this game again after really disliking it at launch, and this video really helped me to understand not only the elements, but also why I was so extremely overwhelmed by them that I literally beat rhe game using only plain hunter arrorws. I just remember Zero Dawn's elements being super easy to understand, and I actually used to actively swap them to each machine, but now I realize it's because effectively it only had 3 element types! (discounting corruption obv) And now there being a whopping 7 plus the 2 addition catogoryed status it's just insanely overwhelming. Not to mention how most of them are mediocore and even straight up pointless to go for. I particularly remember how underwhelming the Plasma effext was because there's a challenge for it in hunting grounds, and even on story difficulty I couldn't believe just how little the damage was! Also with the added weapon types and splitting the bow into 3 types, added on top of elements, to some might seem like enrichment to the original game but instead, turned me away from trying any of these completely!! So thank you ao much for all the breakdown videos, mechanics, and the weapon master classes for all the weapons too, are extremely helpful!! Also the exploit side too, appreciate you also making them considering this is a single player game abd they really provide no good way to farm mods in this game. Also the fact that you included both methods for PS4 and 5, as I'm still on 4

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you've been finding my content helpful and are enjoy thing the game now. I love to hear that 😄 It's always my goal to help people enjoy the game more! Hope you continue to have fun!

[@josemarcelino9859]

this was fantastic. Thank You! I had to take a pause in playing the game after a few days to try and understand how these elements worked but your KZbin video made all the difference!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Glad to hear this was helpful 😄 I hope you’re enjoying the game!

[@furiousstyles08]

I knew a majority of this, but what I learned that was most valuable: What those numbers next to the weapons actually mean. I've been unable to find a good explanation before this. That corrosive damage actually melts their armor. I'm enjoying the growth of this channel. How do you know it's a good one? When the comments section attracts people you learn as much from as you do the content. Thanks again for putting in the work.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Furious Styles Hey thanks Furious! I’m glad to have had you as part of this channel community since the “early days” 😄 Glad you found this video useful! And yeah I totally agree it’s great we get so many comments with suggestions and useful info!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Also, I haven’t forgotten about machine hunting guides 😉 They’re coming!

[@furiousstyles08]

@@ArktixOfficial Man, your machine hunting guides are essential. It's the difference between liking and enjoying the hell out of this game.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Lol thanks!

[@Zarkonem]

Yup, i did notice that fire seemed like it was nerfed from Zero Dawn to Forbidden West, which makes me sad because that was my favorite. Well fire and corruption. Looks like berzerk is going to be just as good as corruption was though so looking forward to finding something with that on it. Nothing like tagging a group of enemies and letting them do the job for you while you stand back and watch and then rewarding the very damaged winner of the ensuing brawl with a couple of arrows to take it down easily.

[@MrKayoed]

Tip: for stealth gameplay, use volley with elemental hunter arrows. It’ll create an area of elemental effect on the ground. Builds up really fast state when a machine walks into it. Shock is my go to volley trap.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@MrKayoed Nice tip! I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for sharing it!

[@PS4Pat]

That's how I usually try to play, is by stealth. Of course, sometimes I get discovered and fight some out in the open. But then I run around, get out of sight, wait till they 'give up' searching, and resume stealthing.

[@dnice75]

Ummm...yeah...I NEEDED this! It was really well explained and informative. I never noticed the extra bar with the Plasma and generally avoided using it because I found it weak. Thanks for clearing up most of the questions I had. Great job on this video!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Daniel! I’m glad to hear you found this helpful! 😄

[@sonny5552]

Awesome video! I really appreciate how much detail you put into breaking down Purgewater in particular. I think it's a powerful element that grows in value the further you get into the Forbidden West. It's pretty fun to inflict Purgewater on a Frostclaw & then freeze it super easily lol.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Sonny Thanks! Yeah I totally agree purgewater becomes more and more useful the further you get.

[@hectorrivera4854]

I just found this channel yesterday because of the new weapons video. And wow even though I already platinum'd the game months ago, I can't stop watching! After Bloodborne I might do new game + after grinding all the legendary weapons! I look forward to future videos even on other games!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Hector! I’m glad to hear you enjoy my videos 😄 Thanks for your comment!

[@HepatoxTube]

Good guide, didn't know about purgewater removing all elemental resistances. I agree elemental damage could be icon differentiated from elemental buildup better but it is differentiated. One is just the element, the other has a little up icon in the bottom right of the element. The confusion would be cleared up pretty easily with a tooltip. If they changed to the impact icon I'd find it confusing since in my mind the impact icon means "neutral" element not health damage. I feel like you could've mentioned explosive damage as well even though functionally it's basically just an AoE impact damage. At least that's what it seems to be to me 😅 All up though, definitely glad your vid came up in my feed, was worth watching. Thanks for the effort.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@HepatoxTube Thank you! And good idea with a tooltip, that would be a great way to clear up what the dual elemental damage icons mean exactly. Also good point about explosive damage. I guess I could have mentioned it briefly. You're correct that it is indeed essentially AoE impact damage!

[@shanedaniel8954]

It’s insane how much of this I didn’t know lol and I’m like 40 hours in… 🤦🏻‍♂️ thanks man!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Glad you were able to pick up some tips!

[@pressrepeat2000]

Incredible video. So useful and to the point, with zero unnecessary information. Well done!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad to hear you found this useful 😄

[@tonyvang7648]

I'm glad people still talk about this game. This game has a lot to offer

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Tony Vang Totally! I have lots more Horizon content planned! I hope people continue to watch. I know a lot of people have finished the game at this point, but I feel like a lot of people still haven't or haven't even started yet.

[@roberteksij2wu8s]

Just so you know man, a yearater and ur video are still apreciated

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! I appreciate that 🙏🏼😁

[@MrBigGuns77]

I was really struggling to grasp the best way to use my weapons and ammo in this game as others have said I found it very overwhelming and quite frustrating at times and was hindering my enjoyment of this game. You’ve managed to clear up so many problems I was encountering in what can only be described as an outstandingly well presented tutorial. Thank you so much, liked and subscribed 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! I’m glad you found this helpful, and I really appreciate your sub! 😄

[@CarterElkins]

These guides are so helpful. Going through my first playthrough (PC), and I’m so impressed with the amount of depth they’ve added, building off of Zero Dawn’s already-stellar combat system. My wife and I were scouring the Internet looking for a well-explained answer to the buildup icons, and I agree that the impact numbers should just have the impact symbol. I guess they don’t because they want to remind you that it will do bonus damage to machines weak to that element? Wish those icons were better explained in the game. Either way, next time I’ve got a question I’m coming to this channel first. Your presentation style is solid!

[@DemonCollie]

Thank you. The in game tutorials were not exactly the best when concerning explaining the new elements. You did a better job explaining it here, than the game could. I appreciate the effort that went in to this. :)

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks a lot! I’m glad you found this helpful 😄 Yeah the game doesn’t do much to explain this stuff!

[@nisaarebrahimsa8816]

I must say your videos are the best for Horizon Forbidden west. It is my go to channel to learn and you explain it really well. Keep up this great work.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Nissar Ebrahim SA Thank you! It’s definitely my goal to be the go-to Horizon channel!

[@youtubevanced4900]

I'm getting close to completing the game, and I've basically ignored elemental damage. Wish I'd watched this video earlier so I'd spent the time learning how it works better. I hadn't even seen the rope caster before I watched one of your videos. Every hard fight is me cheesing the robots by hiding on a cliff mostly. Using the tear arrows to knock off components and then slowly whittling them down using basic arrows or the long range arrows if the machine hides too far away from my position. I'm going to be leaning heavily on elemental damage for the rest of the playthrough. I got myself a rope caster after watching your videos and used it, plus the spinny boomerang thing on a fireclaw battle. What a difference.

[@stevemc1983]

Best Horizon content on KZbin, you deserve all the followers and success that will follow 👏🏻

[@ArktixOfficial]

@stevemc Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying my content 😄

[@sgtcole40]

I found purge water debuff very useful against elemental mechs... like frost/ fire claws... really anything that spews elements all over the place during a fight. Which is a lot of higher tier machines.

[@drtv2426]

I wish I read this before grinding some fireclaws yesterday to upgrade the Sun scourge bow. It's a great tip.

[@thorinhannahs4614]

Yeah, after learning drench disables elemental attacks I can now go after Frost Claws and Dreadwings. I had my second Dreadwing spam it's six shot acid attack nonstop while cloaked. I left that fight quite angry.

[@whylikethismyfriend]

Most informative elements guide I've ever seen I like your opinions. Thanks man..been figuring it all out myself and had me confused

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@jasoncase1236]

First time viewer and i loved it. Fact filled and to the point without dramatics or apeing. Professional and informative. Subbed.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Jason Case Awesome! Thank you so much! And I really appreciate your sub! 🙏

[@mattskolnick8162]

This is an excellent guide! I'm almost done with the game and I didn't realize it had all of this depth. I usually just focus on tear damage since I like to connect all of the parts I can, with the exception of hitting canisters with its corresponding type. I wish the game did a better job of teaching all of this and making it necessary. Imagine if rather than not damaging certain areas and tearing certain areas there was also a resource incentive for using certain status effects. Ideally these could be hunting grounds challenges the same way melee pits teach you.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Matt Skolnick Thank you! Yeah just like HZD the game doesn't do a great job teaching you all the mechanics. That's good you focus on tear damage though. That's important! And that's a cool idea for hunting grounds!

[@educatedduck6618]

I'm here 7 months later and even though I've always been a tryhard at games and don't really need guides, this channel is amazing for this game as I jumped into Ultra Hard instantly and if you don't use the elements correctly some of the fights are excessively annoying. Great videos.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad to hear you found this useful as an Ultra Hard from scratch player 😁 Yeah using elements is really important in Horizon!

[@StreetComp]

Really helpful - and a concise and well edited video. I’ve played plenty of Horizon but haven’t finished and wasn’t sure exactly what was going on with plasma and purgewater so thanks for this.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful. Yeah the new elements are definitely not intuitive!

[@daanduijkers4845]

I agree that Plasma and Adhesive should be buffed! Also, I think something should be done about the low Fire and Corrosive damage as well. For Fire, and Corrosive, I think the inevitable DLC should introduce new upgrades to add a build-up meter to Fire and Corrosive once they take effect to increase the damage they deal. As for Plasma, I agree with you that the developer should simpy add an upgrade that increases the build-up meter size. Finally, Adhesive. For this one, I think they should simply add a few more weapons that can make use of it, like a sharp-shot bow.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yeah I agree it would be nice if you could maybe buff fire and corrosion with coils so they could do more damage over time.

[@chip6933]

With corrosion the appeal is the armor damage, the DoT is just a bonus. Fire definitely needs a strength increase though I agree

[@anjalipanwar2587]

I just bought the game yesterday and found your videos and have to say I can't believe how you cover every little detail about the topic, down to the last minute detail. Love your videos keep up the good work!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you found my channel 😄 Hope you’re finding my content helpful and enjoying the game!

[@anjalipanwar2587]

@@ArktixOfficial This game is bigger and better in every way.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Totally! Yeah I love it 😄

[@pauljackson1944]

Thanks for this. I'm doing another playthrough (I got fed up of waiting for NG+) and this will make choosing my elements easier. First playthrough I used fire a lot because, as you said, that worked well in ZD but i did find it more limited and reverted back to physical damage quite a lot. Knowing my luck, they will release NG+ just as I get to the base the first time!

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Paul Jackson Cool! I'm glad you found this helpful. Yeah fire really isn't anywhere near as useful as it was in HZD. Hopefully NG+ will be here soon, but hopefully not in the middle of your playthrough 😄

[@_ElisDTrailz]

Hell yeah, thanks dude!! I can finally get more concentration +15% coils. I'm on my 4th playthrough but only have 1 since I had no clue it existed until I watched one of your earlier videos.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Yeah I love that 15% concentration coil!

[@khostie]

I appreciate the little breakdown of berserk, it completely flew under my radar but corruption was one of my favorite things to mess with in ZD, even on ultra hard, so I’ll be grabbing that arena bow for sure now

[@ArktixOfficial]

Glad you found that part helpful!

[@bobmcbyte2208]

Regarding the icons for elemental damage and impact damage: I totally agree with you on how the icon should look like (like impact damage with a little element type in the corner).-But whether it is a mixup/mistake on the shredder gauntlets can be tested: real impact damage is supposed to stay the same even if the target is weak to that element. So either it totally is a mistake or correctly reflecting a little shredder detail.

[@kevingoodger9238]

As someone returning to Horizon for the first time since the last tile, this video was super useful! Great job!!

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Kevin Goodger Awesome! I’m glad you found it early in your HFW playthrough. I feel like I was kinda late with this one since a lot of people have already finished the game, but I’m glad you’re finding it helpful! Thanks for your comment!

[@kevingoodger9238]

@@ArktixOfficial I have about 9 hours in so just getting some of the elemental bows now, but I had no idea about sacs or the two different elemental damage indicators, but now I know!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Not sure if you’re on Discord, but we have a group of really helpful people over there if you have questions! My server link is in the video descriptions. Feel feel to comment questions here too, but it’s kinda tough for me to sift through KZbin comments. The game is awesome, so I hope you enjoy it!

[@clau_goddess]

I’m finally progressing in the game & was wondering about the new elements, thanks for the awesome video!

[@ArktixOfficial]

@ClauClau You're very welcome! I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@ScotCinamon]

This guy's content (and subsequently whole channel, for that matter) is the shit. Best HFW videos that are out there in my opinion. I would love to see more machine-specific videos. Keep up the good work man, I'll be watching 👍 EDIT: GBoard autocorrected "watching" to "sexting". Don't judge me... But yeah I will definitely not be sexting, my apologies.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@ScotCinamon Wow thanks! Glad to have you here! I didn’t see your comment before you edited it, but thank you for explaining the edit that’s hilarious! Interesting GBoard went for “sexting” 😏😂 Thanks again for your support! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@carlossuazo51]

Man what a great guide keep the grind dude love your videos ✌🏼

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Carlos Suazo Hey thanks! I appreciate it!

[@Shazza53]

Catching up on your videos. This one was quite helpful - a good refresher along with some new tips. Thanks so much for your HFW content.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! I’m glad you found this helpful!

[@dominikkorbely5809]

6:28 you appear to be lining up my perfect shot, i'm glad you could come up with i too

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha yeah I enjoyed taking those Tjaws down as fast as possible in HZD 😄

[@MichaelMCDoesntExist69]

I really waited for this! Thank you so much for your in depth Videos!

[@ArktixOfficial]

You’re very welcome!

[@shadow0868]

Wow this was a great video explaining things. I had no idea how purgewater worked and you explained it quite well. Thanks a bunch!

[@ArktixOfficial]

@IzzyBoy Awesome! I'm glad you found this helpful! That's definitely my goal! 😄

[@Moeve849]

Im from Germany and i dont understand all. But this Video is so great. my playing style has completely changed. best wishes from Germany

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you found this helpful 😄

[@paristeta5483]

You can always come to Arktix discord server, there are some germans around.

[@dolmyGamer]

you really took time to put this video together, you're a hero sir :)

[@GamingDoggo16]

I've just finished the main story, but I'm learning so much with these guides of yours. Good stuff man! Certainly very useful as I sweep through the whole map and proceed to the burning shores. Glad I found your channel 😁

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! And welcome 🙂 Glad you’re finding my content helpful!

[@iamkurogane]

Thank you for showing me that there’s much more to this game than I initially anticipated really cool

[@playdiator8627]

This is what I was looking for, proper explanation of the weapon system. Very nice man 👌👌

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@lordvader930]

Really solid vid explaining the relevant elements in Horizon! I hope they do buff adhesive or that you can stack. Great video!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you liked the vid 😄 Yeah it would be sweet if adhesive was stronger or could stack.

[@pauldouglasnicholls]

Ive recently got hardcore into horizon fw after starting it then putting it down on release (destiny player). Your guides are next level, efficiency on the grind is important to me and im using your coil doc too, so thanks for that. I wish your channel the best.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks a lot Paul! Glad you’re finding my content helpful and enjoying Horizon 😁 I appreciate your comment!

[@DipanGhosh]

This has to be the best Horizon guide channel out there.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! That's very kind 😄 I hope you're finding my content helpful!

[@DipanGhosh]

@@ArktixOfficial Very helpful. The presentation is crisp and very well done.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you think my content is good quality 😄

[@j915winterking9]

This is the best guide ever

[@glenncespedes5380]

Thank you so much for this, I always thought acid was useless on rollers but now pairing it with explosives SHREDDES their armor

[@ArktixOfficial]

You're very welcome! Glad you found this helpful!

[@danmazzone]

First time viewer. Excellent video. Well put together. Easy to listen to. No hate, but although some other video guides have a lot of good information (I'm looking at you, JorRaptor), the speaking is very fast which can make it hard to digest what was just said and then you have to rewind and listen to it all over again. That said, I'm subbed. I'm all the way to the last main mission, but I'm holding off and grinding for some weapons and weapon upgrades I want to take into the last chapter. Thanks for being a helpful guide to the rest of us on the same journey!

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Dan Mazzone Thank you! This is a very kind compliment 😊 I'm glad you're finding these helpful, and thank you for your sub! I appreciate it! 🙏

[@terence77o7]

What a wonderful video. Great presentation. Clear, concise and informative. Keep it up

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Terence Thank you that's very kind! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaygrayson6885]

This was a fantastic video. Definitely wish I would have discovered this before I beat the game. lol. I can utilize this information when new game plus arrives. You've earned a new subscriber. Much respect.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Jay Grayson Thank you! Sorry I couldn’t get it out earlier, but I’m glad you found it helpful! And thank you for your sub! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼

[@justinbragado6600]

Extremely helpful! The use of elements stumped me the most in the game. Thank you!

[@kevinhaynes9091]

The best description of elemental damage and associated weapons...

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Kevin! I appreciate that! 😄

[@Kangorrilla]

I’ve only just picked up a ps5 so I’m late to the party, this is such an excellent video and so well presented. I hope all this stuff is still relevant and hasn’t been patched and changed too much. Have a sub sir. I’m gonna go binge watch some more of your guides now.

[@l.i.t.f.4353]

I already know the gameplay mechanics but this video kept me hooked

[@ArktixOfficial]

@L.I.T.F. Awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@brindlebucker4741]

Thanks for the vid! I was just asking myself what do these two numbers for each arrow actually mean.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Glad you found this helpful 😁

[@joshsmith1179]

Thank you! I was so confused on purgewater. Thanks for helping!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@quintessenceoflife7870]

I think it should be mentioned that some machines can shake off elemental effects themselves such as fireclaws being able to remove frost and frostclaws able to remove fire. To prevent them from doing so destroy the elemental sac on their chests.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yes good point!

[@ymmv99]

I'm playing HFW at the moment and these videos really help. Good job!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re finding them helpful!

[@PS4Pat]

14:01 Though I haven't really used the Adhesive stuff myself, I'm inclined to agree. If the point of it is to slow down the opponent, then it seems to do lousy job. It doesn't necessarily need to be like the Shocked state, but something fairly close to it. Enough to where all their movements are actually slower.

[@issyawesome8446]

Hey, could you make a video on machines that drop rare loot? Like, often I need HEAPS of certain items and they are always so difficult to come by. Using Legendary weapons is something I want to do all the time but at the moment I often opt to use purple weapons simply because I don't have the resources for that particular ammo. If there could be a video on the different loot needed for legendary weapons and the best way to get them that could help me SO much. Thanks and I love your content!!!

[@prolific314]

Thanks for making this Chanel! I'm actually on m way to the last island. But am finding your videos very helpful.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Great! Glad you're finding them helpful 😄

[@Maubedo28]

Best guide on elements ever. Thank you friend.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you liked it 😁

[@jiff2323]

This has both helped and made my head spin, but mostly very helpful😂 Thank you!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha sorry! I know it’s a lot 😅 Glad it was mostly helpful though!

[@fatihbahcivan34]

I beat the game 2 days ago but I still find this video useful and actually learned a thing or two. Thank you. (Liked the video as well)

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Fatih Bahcivan Thanks! I’m glad you found this helpful! And thank you for liking it! It really does help! 🙏🏼

[@Fraukie_H]

Great Tutorial, I confess I didn't get the Damage Symbols on the Element Ammo right either, I thought the upper one had to do with direkt Elemental Damage and the one beneath would show the damage over time once the Elemental status is reached thx for clearing that! One thing about the Plasma Ammo: You are right that the damage the explosion deals is disappointing but I like to use it when I take down Apex Fire- and Frostclaws. Taking them down while keeping their sac webbings intact limits what weapons and ammo can be used and puts the best and biggest weakspots out of the game. Triggering a chainreaction an any of the cannisters they carry never effects the sac webbings, so with those two the plasma explosion may still not be as effective as I wish it was, but it does help to get them down a little faster. and Funfact: The Berserk Arrows work on human enemies too. Putting those in a heavy gunner helps to clear out a camp or an outpost.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Fraukie Thanks! And you're certainly not the only one be confused by those icons! They were confusing to me at first in Zero Dawn and I know they have been confusing to a lot of people in Forbidden West as well. Glad I could clear that up for you!

[@gurnoorreh1401]

loved this vid! im having so much trouble with elemental stuff and this cleared up a lot

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! I’m glad to hear this helped you 😄

[@cade_olson]

I feel like they kept the elemental symbol because it can still fluctuate based on a machines resistance or weakness. Unlike regular impact damage that doesnt fluctuate.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yup that’s absolutely right. I just think the icons confuse people, so I’d prefer it looked a little different.

[@landonewts]

Another great video! I’m early in the game, and I feel like with this game, even more than with zero dawn, I just want to lurk in the hunting grounds and practice with different combos, techniques and ammo types. This is super helpful! Great channel.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you found this helpful 😄 Definitely take your time and play at your own pace. Learning all the detailed mechanics is half the fun in my opinion!

[@TurdF3rguson]

Excellent video! Just bought and installed this last night. Can’t wait to play!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Congrats on getting the game. I think you'll really enjoy it!

[@blackholesun4942]

@@ArktixOfficial Hey there, I was wondering if plasma and adhesive were buffed since this video came out? Thanks in advance 😁

[@KingOfMadnesss]

Same, the plasma effect will help me in cauldron chi against the final boss (don't wanna spoil it)

[@drgunit893]

Really good video! Fully understand how the elements work now thx man :D

[@ArktixOfficial]

@DrGunit Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@steelfoot9313]

thanks iv been having trouble with the bigger machines cant wait to try this out

[@ArktixOfficial]

You’re very welcome! I hope these tips help!

[@fanmade3882]

Been playing since release and I had no clue that purgewater removed the machines elemental strengths, Super helpful to know, thanks.

[@ArktixOfficial]

No problem! Glad you found that tip helpful 😄 The game definitely doesn’t do a good job explaining what purgewater does lol

[@Simon-zs9iy]

Plasma is a bit underwhelming but I love it for Apex stormbirds and Dreadwings because one to two precision plasma arrows from Forgefall will apply plasma state to them and make them fall to the ground

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yes! Plasma is good for making aerial machines fall. Although applying any elemental state will do the same.

[@Nairb1007]

Great explanation. Thanks for the better conveyance of elementals.

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Nairb1007 You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@Madcat221]

7:22 Seeker Hunter Bow is my best friend late-game. It's always at the top of the selection wheel as my "main hunter bow" once I get it. 8:00 I wonder if it was a conscious game design progression decision to make a shock hunter bow be acquired so late in the game considering its stun function, especially since they give you a freebie warrior bow that shoots only shock arrows in the very first hunting grounds... 11:52 I find the best use for Purgewater is to give a reprieve from the elemental attacks from certain elementally themed terrors like Fire/Frostclaws or Scorchers. The lattermost, for instance, can't do their rocket dash attack since it's fire-based. It gives you time to do some more precision tearing work (such as for their valuable scanner ears) without them going from way over there to in your face in an instant.

[@blind_playthroughs]

Nice comprehensive video dude, love it

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@gel1413]

I felt like I was a student in a post-secondary class listening to the professor - great work

[@ArktixOfficial]

@Gel Lol thank you! 😄 I'm glad you found it informative!

[@russelllim4891]

I didn't even know Berserk/Corruption was still around, it was always my favorite to use, so thank you for this vid. Have a sub

[@wrightway65]

You’ll probably never see this bro but I subbed because you’re awesome! Love how concise and to the point you are

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you like my content 😄 And I appreciate your sub! 🙏🤜🤛

[@miffedcuttlefish6139]

I'm pretty sure I got through HZD smoothly with luck because FW seems more focused on the stats, and I HATE stats when it comes to games. I feel like they became stat heavy while introducing more features, my pea brain is not adapting fast enough for me to say I'm fully enjoying this one. Thank you for explaining in such fantastic detail each new element. I'm going in with a new strategy, and you for aure have earned a new sub.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Yeah, Forbidden West is quite a bit more complex with stats and gear compared to Zero Dawn. Definitely a bit of a learning curve. Glad you found this helpful, and thanks for your sub! =D

[@micolganzerli9541]

omg thank uuu for this vid!! I'm an avid Horizon player and I always struggled with elemental damage, this time specifically regarding plasma. I have a feeling that they gave this element an importance which wasn't really coherent with the actual gameplay - I tried to deal this tipe of damage sooo often but in the end gave up and mainly used frost and acid. Also, I may be dumb, but I didn't understood what was the function of the plasma's intensity bar till now xDD so thank u for the info!!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Glad this video helped you! You’re definitely not the only one to be confused by plasma. I didn’t understand how it worked at first either and I think a lot of us were trying to figure out a good use for it for a long time. It just isn’t that great in comparison to other elements though.

[@foberdud7576]

Thanks appreciate the tips I’ve been trying to figure out how to use these new elemental types

[@ArktixOfficial]

@foberdud You're very welcome! I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@milo.7892]

Thankyou for this, has helped me understand purgewater much more 👍.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Great! Happy to hear that!

[@WheeledHamster]

I really wished you can remove certain ammo type from the bow, there’s a lot of repeating elements because the ammo type is tied to the bow. This makes the weapon wheel extremely busy looking. I wish there was a way to hide some ammo types, an easier way to swap weapons and Valor Surge within the weapon wheel itself, right now the only way to do it is in the menu, that’s kind of a mess!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yes! I’ve been thinking about this exact same thing! I’m thinking I’ll do a video on “thing that would make HFW perfect” at some point in the future and I was definitely going to include this. Glad to hear other people are thinking along the same lines!

[@WheeledHamster]

@@ArktixOfficial Yea, I think the developers tried to include too much and make the game too big but in the end they ran out of ideas. For example, in the stealth tree there's an ability for the Sharpshot Bow that shoot a very powerful that "explodes," I'm here thinking to my self, but why? I'm suppose to be stealthy right? Next thing I hate most is the damn food, 3 minutes boost, even if you max out the skill it's 7 minutes, that's not even enough time to get to a fight and finish. Have you ever even bother with food? It should be like at least 15-30 minutes.

[@ArktixOfficial]

No I can’t say I really use food at all lol. Yeah maybe if they increased the time it would be more worthwhile. And yeah I agree it’s a bit weird that Braced Shot is in the Infiltrator branch. It’s probably one of the least stealthy skills in the whole skill tree lol 😂 I do like Braced Shot though!

[@chip6933]

@@WheeledHamster just because it’s in the stealth tree doesn’t mean it necessarily has anything to do with stealth. That’s just what tree that they put sharpshot bows into

[@PAuguste16]

@@chip6933 yeah im not that big a fan of how guerilla nerfed the hell out of stealth bows. i feel like for a single player game people should play how they like. before in Hzd with the stealth bow you could clear an entire camp without anyone noticing you once, now no matter what bow you have the only thing that happens is you knock their helmet off. at least let the penetrating ammo type one shot helmets , it makes no sense how it can go through multiple people but not a helmet.

[@jamesonion2374]

Easy to follow and understand. Thanks

[@ArktixOfficial]

No problem!

[@canespugnaces2126]

I didn't understand purgewater before this. Thank you

[@ArktixOfficial]

No problem! Glad I could clarify it for you! 😄

[@Razzy_82]

Watched 2 of your videos on horizon. Both really good. Earned yourself a subscriber 👏

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Phil! I appreciate your support 😄