Horizon Zero Dawn Beginners Guide to Combat, Weapons, Elements, Enemies, Tactics (Indepth Tutorial)

[@perennials118]

I'm confused. I thought the Frozen Wilds DLC was called the Banuk weapons, not Adept weapons

[@GamerGrade]

Yes you are right. The Adept versions are NG+ weapons, and Banuk versions are Frozen Wilds weapons. I made a mistake in the video.

[@MamaCaitAF]

My only complaint about HZD so far is the vast number of things that the game does not teach the player. I'm about 15 hours in and feel a bit lost, and almost as if I am playing it wrong, if that makes sense. Thanks so much for this video, it helped tons.

[@GamerGrade]

Yes there's a lot of systems in the game that can overwhelm if you try and figure it all out in one go. 15 hours is still early game so most of us felt the same at that stage. Just learn the weaknesses of one machine at a time, and practice during combat. You dont need to know everything to be effective. Refer back to this video (and others) as you go, only digesting the parts you need, it will all fall in place over time :) Good luck and thanks for watching 🍻

[@fmaylinch]

I was also confused in the beginning. But then I thought that it is also pleasant to discover things little by little, as you progress in the game and increase your gaming skills. And I think that the game explains enough to have fun. At some point, after a couple of hours of play, I got more interested and curious, so I started watching videos like this. But not all of them, I don't want to "get spoiled" so much. :)

[@c2thaj2tha71]

I'm noticing that too and I haven't even downloaded the game yet 😅 I'm starting to think it's a common thing with single-player, survival games with good plots, because Subnautica is the same way

[@skins4thewin]

The sequel is unfortunately just as bad in regards to this...

[@robhimself33]

Dude you're an absolute legend. This is exactly the kind of detail I was looking for.

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome! So glad to hear the guide was helpful for you :) 🙏

[@Breyzipp]

Just restarted playing HZD again after 4 years or so, I’ve forgotten most of this info, thanks for a superb info guide!

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching and enjoy your second play through :) 🍻

[@GinoNL]

Great guide man, thx. Liking the video. 6 hours in and possibly most awesome game played in my life.

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you Joe! Hope the video helps you get the most out of the great game, enjoy :)

[@shantanukandari]

Reminded me my physics lecture days🙂

[@GamerGrade]

😂😂😂

[@monnishp]

Except with a professor that doesn't put one to sleep. :)

[@jeffthuot5631]

About 15 hrs in, didn't know it was that complex!

[@GamerGrade]

It's got some complex combat systems but once you memorise the main components and weaknesses of machines its pretty straightforward. Just attempting to explain it seems rather 'technical' lol.

[@danzambrana]

same

[@fuzzypockets]

Just started this game, with all the recent hype about its successor. This video was exactly what I needed, thank you! Game‘s a lot of fun but I wanted to understand elemental effects and damage modifiers. Big fights have been quite overwhelming so far.

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching and enjoy the game :) 🍻

[@Hvn1957]

One of the best guides I’ve seen. Thank you for spending all that time on stats and overlays. It’s such a big help. I wish I could have those in the game too! Kudos. Addendum: unfortunately, I can’t seem to access the website, for the written guide.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks so much for the feedback and for watching! 🙏 Unfortunately the website is no longer available, sorry about that, the link has been removed.

[@NathanOkun]

That information about one elemental effect only being in use and that hitting a machine under the effects of that element again with the same element weapon being useless until the timer runs down if important. I see too many players wasting their fire arrows, for example, against an already-burning machine. Being able to build up a different element while the first one is running down is useful, but only when you can time your attacks to hit the top and replace the previous one immediately when the first one runs down and turns off. Usually, however, against a given machine one such effect is the best over the longest period.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for clarifying on this advanced tip Nathan, definitely something many players dont fully understand or take advantage of. Its a shame the game doesnt go to more lengths to teach these combat mechanics.

[@317NEETz]

Nathan Okun I halfway get what your saying and the other half of me is still lost bro so pretty much if the target had an elemental status like a burn it’s a waste to keep shooting fire arrows at it????

[@Batman1989MK]

I didnt know about that!! Im playing the game right now :-)

[@NathanOkun]

Yes, unless the fire arrow have some other damage effect OR you are firing at one of the canisters that you can cause to explode by hitting them with their own element (such as the blaze canisters on the backs of some machines being susceptible to fire hits). That canister damage is completely independent of the timed burn, but they can also create a timed burn by setting the machine on fire from its own internal source. Thus, you have to sort out when more firing should be done or when not to keep wasting arrows and switch to some other kind of attack -- blast bombs against a timed burning are independent of one another, for example. As mentioned, you can start building up a different form of elemental damage (freeze or electric stun or corruption while the target is burning), but these will do little until you finally set them to timed status, at which point the original timed damage stops. This means that you have all sorts of options as to how to continue a battle at any point -- this makes HZD MUCH more fun in that you are not stuck doing the same thing again and again against the same targets.

[@nathangrabias8045]

OMG! I do that, I should stop wasting my fire arrows!

[@tylerjames251]

PERFECT. You're concise, yet still very detailed. Exactly the info I was looking for, esp the elemental status effects. Great job!

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you for the positive feedback my friend, much appreciated 🙏 I hope the guide helps you get the most from the game, thanks for watching and enjoy 👍

[@Thundercloud1969]

Hey m8, I just picked up the game again and you made the gameplay so much more clear to me, explaining it all in this video. And, with you're slow and clear way of speaking it's easy to understand for non native English speaking players like me ! (Netherlands here) So thank you very much! No clue if you're still playing but keep them coming those tips! Again, thank you 🤘😎

[@GamerGrade]

You are most welcome Marcel and greetings from the UK :) Thank you for the positive feedback my friend, much appreciated 🙏 Glad to hear the guide has helped you out, i do try to make the explanations as clear as possible, so happy to hear its coming across well! Thanks for watching, good luck and enjoy the game brother 👊

[@GamerGrade]

Hope you find this guide useful, the combat in the game is immensely enjoyable :) If have any combat tips to share please let us know below! You can check out the written guide here: gamergrade.co.uk/horizon-zero-dawn

[@phoenix5029]

primary thing to dock early on is that "Adept" Weapons are NOT the DLC exclusive "Banuk" weapons. Adept Equipment are Very Rare weapons and outfits exclusive to New Game Plus, and actually add one more Modification Slot than the original. the only equipment that do not get Adept variants are the Tearblaster weapon and the Shieldweaver outfit.

[@Henkibojj]

This was by far the most comprehensive guide out there. I have seen long videos and useful videos, but none as extensive and to the point as this one. I salute you! This must have taken dozens of hours to compile. Thanks!

[@jhaycloud07]

This guide really help me a lot especially the status effects when i had a ps4 i bought this game but didnt know what the diff between bows now im replaying it on my ps5 since its free on ps plus+ also i need to finish the game before playing forbidden west.. more power to you!

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks so much for the feedback and for watching :) 🙏

[@shantanubayaskar]

You... Deserve a medal. This in incredibly detailed ! Thanks

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you kindly for the positive feedback my friend! Thank you for watching 🙏 Hope you're enjoying the game 👊

[@abemontes2518]

I have put over 90 hours on this game and still haven't beat it yet. I absolutely love this game.

[@richardpacheco9330]

Damn you really explained it like a college professor. Effing awesome especially 3:35 No other channel discussed that

[@GamerGrade]

Lol im definitely no professor but thank you for the positive feedback man! Much appreciated 🙏 I hope the guide helps you get the most from the awesome game, enjoy! 🍻

[@nahio_0860]

Hey im playing this game now, a few years late but i enjoy it, and your guide is awesome, one of the 3 best guides on this games, thx buddy 🙃

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome! Thanks for the feedback and for watching 🙏

[@loaf3276]

This is an incredibly well made video. Thank you, and keep up the great work.

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you kindly for the positive feedback Loaf 🙏 I hope the guide helps you understand the combat, thanks for watching and enjoy ! 👍

[@alexmajor6579]

Great video! Supe helpful, gained a sub. Dope accent as well! I love how you pronounce "saw tooth" as "sore tooth" 😂

[@GamerGrade]

Lool must be my UK accent 😉 Thanks so much for your feedback, Sub and support! Great to have you aboard 🙏

[@alexmajor6579]

​@GamerGrade hell ya bro I actually realized later that day that it was your witcher 3 guides that got me through that game so you definitely earned a sub 👌🤌👍

[@GamerGrade]

Thats awesome to hear man! Cheers brother 🍻

[@SyrusInc]

I came here becasue I noticed on the PC version that Grasers all of a sudden have a protective armor plate on their Blaze canister on the back= well, now I know that they evolved :-D thanks you very much for your work in this video, learned a lot of things after 26 hrs into the game :-D

[@GamerGrade]

You are most welcome Yasin, glad to hear the guide helped you out 🙏 Hope you're enjoying the game, and good luck 👊

[@davidpizur1341]

Best HZD combat related guide on whole youtube. Subscribed. Thank you.

[@GamerGrade]

You are very welcome David, really appreciated! Glad you found the guide useful and great to have you onboard, thank you! Hope you enjoy the game buddy :)

[@davidpizur1341]

GamerGrade Yeah, I do:). Playing NG+ now, first time with Frozen Wilds. Your guide is by far most detailed and yet most clear I've found. It helped me to understand some, not so obvious, aspects of combat in HZD. So, many thanks again :).

[@GamerGrade]

I agree theres definitely some intricate details to the combat which are easily missed which is why i made the video, so glad to hear your positive feedback it delivers, thanks again! Frozen Wilds is an awesome expansion so you're in for a treat, especially with NG+, enjoy! :)

[@fmaylinch]

Super useful video. I feel a bit like cheating, after having watched some parts. But I think that it also adds fun to the game, knowing how elements work, for example. I hadn't noticed the gauge that indicates how much more fire an enemy needs to be set on fire.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks so much for watching and for the feedback! 🙏

[@zlatyan]

Thx man. I was trying to figure out what the numbers and icons on the weps mean. Also how to do more dmg in general. This guide helped alot!

[@GamerGrade]

You are most welcome my friend, hope the guide helps you get the most from the awesome game! Thanks for commenting and watching 🙏

[@andyawesome4434]

Awesome guide packed with useful information! Just smashed that sub button, thanks

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you Awesome Gaming you are welcome, great to have you on board :)

[@shodan6401]

Don't know why, but I always like the Aussie videos the most. Just started this game and I still don't understand half of what you're talking about, but I'm glad I can revisit this when I get further in. Thx.

[@GamerGrade]

Lol im from the UK but some people mistaken it for Aussie :) I hope the guide helps you get the most from the game bro! Good luck and enjoy 🍻

[@shodan6401]

@@GamerGrade Yeah, my bad. Not familiar with all of the regional accents in the U.K., but there is definitely an Aussie feel to your brand of British, and regardless of locales, I like it. Maybe it's just a bit of American longing for some of our British heritage?

[@GamerGrade]

Im also a big fan of the cadence of the Aussie accent which now thinking about it, is quite similar to the way i narrate, so the similarities are most definitely there! Much appreciate your American viewpoint on this, most my viewers are from the USA so its great to know my voice is appealing 🙏 I shall continue to do what im doing. Thanks again for your feedback and support :)

[@jaganmohanreddyayuluri2403]

This video really helped me improve my combat skills. I appreciate it and keep up the good work 😀😀

[@GamerGrade]

You are welcome Jagan, thanks for watching, glad to hear the video helped you out :) Enjoy the great game! 👍

[@vukdjokic8011]

Lol when i needed a Witcher 3 tips you were there... so glad that i can watch you for horison too Great video as alwyes

[@GamerGrade]

So glad to hear my videos are still serving you well Vuk! Makes this whole YT thing worthwhile 🙏 Good luck and i hope you enjoy HZD as much as i did! Superb game :) 🍻

[@gushterul3907]

Despite the stats display, Tearblast Arrows aren't affected by any Tear Coil, so you are better off adding dmg or handling coils to improve Precision Arrow dmg on sharpshot bows.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for the helpful feedback :) 🙏

[@mickeyblues4885]

Rarely bother to comment, but this video is top notch. Thanks for walking the extra mile.

[@GamerGrade]

Very welcome Mickey, glad to hear the guide was helpful for you! Enjoy the great game :)

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@LadynRed56]

Thanks for the great details. I just started playing this game and things like Tear and Handling are not explained. Neither are the details on mods. Now I understand!

[@GamerGrade]

You are very welcome bro! Glad the guide was helpful for you 🙏 Hope you're enjoying the awesome game 👊

[@merisrasiti5638]

great guide! thank you very much! i started this game 3 days ago on PC and i'm so into it as an mostly Zelda Player

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome! Thanks so much for for watching :) 🙏

[@DCsGladiator]

This was incredibly indepth. Great work man!

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you very much WellArmed, glad the video helped you out, enjoy the game! :)

[@Lycosa]

Nice video. Lots of details and in-depth indeed, covers all the good to know things (and some more). I've had HZD since 2017, a physical copy (PS4). I bought the DLC a couple of days ago, from the PS Store sale. The Frozen Wilds, that is. I'm playing some more of the base game, exploring the base game's area/map before I start The Frozen Wilds. GREAT game. Lots to do.

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you for the positive feedback Lycosa! Much appreciated 🙏 Yeah the game is superb, really enjoyed both the base game and DLC immensely, battling huge robotic dinosaurs just feels right lol. Glad the guide was helpful for you :) Enjoy exploring those wonderfully crafted lands 🍻

[@abstractnonsense3253]

Your guides are excellent. And just what I needed for where I am in the game.

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome! Thanks for the feedback and for watching :) 🙏

[@roger22fed]

This is overwhelming 🙌🏼

[@GamerGrade]

It gets easier the more you play, at first just focus on learning machine weak points during combat. The rest can all come later :)

[@roger22fed]

@@GamerGrade yes, Just a couple of hours into the game.. relying a lot on the silent strike skill 🤘🏼

[@GamerGrade]

Great skill, an absolute must for stealth 👍

[@skins4thewin]

Lol indeed it is. This is another one of those games that takes a significant time and effort investment. It's greatly rewarding though when you do.

[@skins4thewin]

@Sam Morris That's uh... cool, I guess? Lol what are you even talking about? I never said anything about stealth.

[@Knuckles2oO6]

Nice! First the guide for Niflheim in God of war! Now this. Cheers GamerGrade!

[@GamerGrade]

You are most welcome brother! Thanks for the continued support 🙏 Hope you're enjoying the game 👊

[@Greytibbs]

This was exactly what I needed. Like, subscribe, and notification bell clicked. Thanks again and I look forward to more of your awesome videos/guides.

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you Grey Tibbs! Great to have you onboard, hope the video helps you get the most out of the superb game, enjoy! 🙏

[@titaniumspear7772]

The Behemoth force loaders can by destroyed by tear arrows since I have done it multiple times AND HAVE SUCCEEDED but THE EXPLOSION ONLY HAPPEN IF YOU SHOOT THREE TEAR ARROWS AT THEN AY THE SAME TIME OR EVEN 5 TEAR ARROWS AND THE EXPLOSION WILL HAPPEN DEALING HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE BEHEMOTH(I am not sure if you knew that or have not tried it)

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for the helpful tip Titanium Spear! I did find this out but didnt get round to including in the video.

[@thebingthing8421]

Wow best vid I’ve seen on horizon battle mechanics

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you thebingthing! Glad the video came in helpful :)

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for watching!

[@Shad0wmoses]

i think the game on hard difficulty and lower is very forgiving in allowing players to tackle machines in many ways. so i think them not teaching you certain things was just them trying to give the player the freedom to learn some things on their own. its a balance of handholding and discovery of mechanics. they give u the blueprint with the notebook tab and the main info you should be looking at for each machine. i do think that the way weapons and such were introduced to players could have been handled a bit better. because i realize a large portion have completed the game with no knowledge of vital weapons such as tripcasters and slings and many seem to think its the type of game where its one size fits all, when really players should be cycling out multiple weapons depending on the scenario. the other big thing many players dont seem to get is how status works. and im assuming it has to do with the icon and white circle filling out not conveying the right message. most will probably think use element that monster is weak to until it dies instead of the correct way which is use elemental weakness until its status is reached...then capitalize on status with specific action...ie.: if its shocked, its immobilized so you can make your best judgement on what to do. if its a small enemy, you can do r1 critical, if its a large enemy, take that chance to get in some heavy damage with sticky bombs etc.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for sharing these helpful tips! 🍻

[@Shad0wmoses]

@@GamerGrade no problem...i also saw ur witcher 3 vids. i have 50 hours on it but i keep stopping the game for years lol. im planning to jump back in and finally platinum it. for sure i will watch your videos for guidance.

[@GamerGrade]

The Witcher 3 next-gen update should be out in December, maybe schedule your platinum run for when it releases ;) I hope the videos come in helpful, really appreciate your continued support! 🙏

[@AnakinFury]

I don't mean to be too critical, but you can earn Adept weapons by playing HZD on Ultra Hard in new game +, though some DLC weapons with Adept status may be exclusive to the frozen wilds.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for the confirmation, yes you are right, i mistakenly said in the video Adept is DLC when its actually NG+ like you say, thanks for clarifying :)

[@inperspective]

Thanks! Great video with useful information. 🔥❄️⚡️

[@GamerGrade]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching my friend 🙏 I hope the guide helps you get the most from the awesome game, enjoy 👊

[@TWiCHizE]

liked ans subscribed, thanks for the time and effort you used to do that video mate, i already knew most of it but im impressed by the research and work you've done to make the video. you have my respect buddy; thanks

[@GamerGrade]

You are most welcome TiTi, much appreciate the positive feedback, glad to hear you liked the guide! Thanks a lot for your sub my friend, its great to have you on board 🙏 Thanks for commenting, clicking and watching, and Happy New Year to you!

[@GlatHjerne]

10/10 video as always! You're always the best to explain games, going in deep but keeping it concise. Do you perhaps work as a teacher?

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks Malthe really appreciate your feedback and continued support as always! 🙏 I dont work as a teacher but have been told a similar thing by others :) Thanks for watching and enjoy the game my friend 🍻

[@thefelinelover9001]

I like the way you talk and terms you use. Your language is almost flawless. :)

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for the positive feedback my friend, much appreciated! 🙏 Some people didnt like the way i spoke so always good to hear you liked it :) Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy the awesome game 👊

[@thefelinelover9001]

@@GamerGrade You're welcome. I finished the game 3 days ago. What an experience. I cried at the end since what Dr. ES says is really touching. These bloody wankers might have a problem with the British accent or are loyal fan to the Yankie accent haha. Your language and accent are really awesome. Keep up the good and I'm really thrilled to watch more of your videos. It would be great too if you not only make guide videos, but also explain games' story and that stuff. Wish you a lot of success.

[@GamerGrade]

Yeah I came to the same conclusion, it must be the British accent they are not used to, some pronunciation is very different compared to stateside lol. Its in the minority though so its all good :) Loved the story of HZD, great twist at the end and very emotional, it would make for an epic movie! Im certainly thinking of doing more story explanations in future as you're not the only one who has suggested this, so have taken note, thanks for the suggestion 🙏 Thank you for your kind wishes my friend 🍻👊

[@thefelinelover9001]

@@GamerGrade Yup, I'm very thrilled to see you making videos about game's stories explained and that stuff. Don't you ever change your voice or accent, because I really like and find it very cool.

[@GamerGrade]

Thats awesome 👍 Thank you kindly for your support and positive encouragement brother, it goes a long way 💯🍻

[@louispiggott5847]

Hay just started this game and this video really helped because I was struggling thank you so much

[@GamerGrade]

You are most welcome Louis! Glad to hear the video has helped you out 🙏 It seems complex at first but the more you just delve in and play, the easier it gets :)

[@sairam71]

Well done what I needed.

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome! Hope you enjoy the game :) 🍻

[@NADAREGaming]

this is the most detailed video for this wonderful game i have watched

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you Bien! Much appreciate the positive feedback :) Hope the guide helps you understand the combat tactics better.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@skins4thewin]

Hello, awesome vid! One question I have is how many enemies can you kill and how many parts can you dislodge before pick ups start despawning? Things get pretty hectic in this game and there can be stuff to collect all over the place! I am wondering how much can be on the ground in a given area before stuff starts to despawn due to memory limitations, and in how wide of an area will things still stay on the ground before despawning if you travel too far from them? I would HATE to fight a huge battle against bunches of huge beasts, waiting until they are all dead to scavenge just to find out that a bunch of the stuff ended up despawning...

[@abnormalnox]

They dont despawn. Unless you just up and leave the battle site.

[@marklimonci998]

You can only aquire adept weapons from NG+. Not the DLC. It has its own unique weapons

[@GamerGrade]

Yes you are right, thanks for the correction :)

[@marklimonci998]

No worries dude! Loved the video! Wish I had known half that info when I started playing 😂

[@GamerGrade]

Yeah same here lol, thanks for the support man 🍻

[@Chaosinunison91]

Trying this game out now, thanks again boss

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for the continued support Ben! Hope you enjoy the game as much as i did buddy 🍻

[@Graxster]

Thanks for posting this, and for being so thorough.

[@GamerGrade]

You are welcome Graxster, glad the video was helpful :)

[@justsomedoodles9350]

Hey GamerGrade, you were right, I came back to this, and I understood it way easier (I'm Miller Filler's second account)

[@GamerGrade]

Hey Miller, glad to hear that bro! Once you're confident with the basics, the rest will all flow :) Enjoy the game my friend 🍻

[@justsomedoodles9350]

@@GamerGrade thanks dude! Subbed and loving your vids

[@GamerGrade]

Massive thanks for the support brother! 👊

[@ayebo15]

Really the best guide ever! Subscribed!

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you Aye Bo! Much appreciate the sub and positive feedback, great to have you on board :)

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@stephenmeinhold5452]

the lack of vital information in HZD is criminal, i was very confused about the combat until i looked up a few videos like this one.

[@GamerGrade]

Yes i agree. So glad to hear you found my video helpful, thanks for watching and enjoy the game :) 🍻

[@atrashedpanda6044]

I'm not saying I don't like the video it's amazing but goddamn bro felt like a game of D&D mixed with a heavy math class lol great guide gonna use it on my new playthrough

[@GamerGrade]

Lol you're not alone bro, the systems can be overwhelming which is why i made the guide :) Since you're already an experienced player, it will all come naturally. Good luck man and enjoy your 2nd play through 👊

[@tdotson1907]

Best breakdown of the game.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for watching Todd 🙏 Hope you're enjoying the game my friend 👊

[@Gummy2741]

I'm a week in.. so this helps alot.. ty

[@GamerGrade]

You're most welcome Ryan! Thanks for watching 🙏 Good luck and enjoy the game :) 🍻

[@Mreight-hn3ky]

this was really helpfu thanks

[@GamerGrade]

You are welcome, glad you found the video helpful, enjoy the game! :)

[@jeraldvincentzumel5300]

Im new to this game and I have a question. Can I harvest the same amount of resources from an enemy if I just kill it without minding the components? Or do I need to be careful with the components in order to harvest more resources? Thanks.

[@GamerGrade]

Yes you have to be careful not to destroy components that can give you additional resources when they drop, like the canisters, if you destroy them you lose the resources inside. You can also use tearblast arrows to rip these components off without damaging them for safe harvesting. The components that dont give resources are fine to hit for maximizing damage.

[@jeraldvincentzumel5300]

@@GamerGrade ok. Nexf question is, how do I know if a component has some resources or none? Im familiar with the blaze cannister but how about the others?

[@GamerGrade]

What you want to do is refer to the in-game Notebook. For each machine you have already encountered there will be a 'Components' section. It will list all the components present on that particular machine and inform you which ones will drop specific resources, which ones will disable abilities, weak point components, etc. Try to memorize these for each machine and you're golden :)

[@bakurawthesupersaiyanhair937]

I would've loved double and triple shot but unfortunately for me, I'd use the concentration once I get it and I feel that it makes the game too easy. And fantastic video! Loved the tips 🔥

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for watching Ryon! Much appreciate your support 🙏

[@thehubrisoftheunivris2432]

I've been listening to this video and found a whole lot of useful information. I got to the ice area. Is that the Frozen wild DLC? I'm playing on PlayStation now. Horizon zero Dawn the complete edition. It seems pretty early in the game for it to be giving me DLC content already but I don't know.i just started running into the daemon machines and that first ice vulnerable, fire breathing saw tooth was too tough. I've been hunting for the really capable blue beam stuff and can now afford shadow weapons I believe. At this point, what's the most effective way or weapon to take down daemon possessed large machines? Very long comment. Thank you for so much for anybody who answers with their opinion or best strategies.

[@GamerGrade]

The Frozen Wilds DLC region, The Cut, only becomes available after you complete the quest named: 'A Seeker at the Gates'. Check your completed quests list to see if thats the case. If not then you will not have started the DLC yet. Regarding the corrupted machines, i would always use fire based attacks on them, as their major weakness is fire, then just use your usual attack strategies on top. Hope that helps! 🍻

[@thehubrisoftheunivris2432]

@@GamerGrade thank you. Yes I'm in the dlc region then. Just got my first shadow weapons and am making decent progress now.

[@GamerGrade]

Awesome, good luck and enjoy the game 👊

[@chrisc6874]

Wtf! I feel like I'm studying for a college exam. I just want to have fun! Games can be so complicated today. Wouldn't dream of playing them on hard. Bought nioh and bloodborne and just gave up on those. They were crazy hard on easiest level for me. Great guide though! Thumbs up

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for leaving your comment Chris, much appreciated! Yes i agree it can be overwhelming but the more you play the easier it becomes. I would highly recommend using the in-game Notebook often, every time you come across a machine open the Notebook and check out the Components for that machine. It will tell you in detail which Components will drop resources, which ones explode causing massive damage etc After some time you will remember how to tackle each machine. Once you get used to doing that, the guide will be much more digestible, good luck! :)

[@MegaGyalis]

Bro, I have bloodborne and I literally gave up!!! Game had me raging 😤

[@skins4thewin]

Hm, Super Mario Bros might be more up your alley then. These games are for those that really want to put the time into them. They take a lot of time & practice. But the thing that's so rewarding is once it all starts to click, the game becomes TONS of fun! It just constantly triggers those reward centers of the brain. It's not for everyone tho.

[@chrisc6874]

@@skins4thewin A little late to the party. Do you know what venting is. Don't you ever complain about things. BTW I went back to bloodborne and beat it which does make this game look like Mario bros. CAn't wait to try forbidden woods

[@chrisc6874]

@@MegaGyalis Just beat it a few weeks ago. Took forever and involved a lot of profanity. You just need to stay at it and take breaks when it gets too tough I guess. Thats was the hardest game Ive ever played! And the worst boss was the camera! It can kill you. It was one of the worst cameras in a game, only cause the action is so quick . But it was one of the best games if that makes sense. Even with the camera being so bad, I stuck with it. Im actually on new game plus which is much harder! But, I'm taking a break from it now.

[@redstromesoup6563]

This was very useful, thank you

[@GamerGrade]

You are welcome glad the video was helpful :)

[@gobble_gang]

Just beat new game + on ultra hard. Great game. Need more.

[@GamerGrade]

Good job dude, thats no easy feat! Hopefully not too long a wait for HZD2 :)

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for watching!

[@gobble_gang]

@@GamerGrade Aye, I'm real hyped for it, though it's gonna be a good while longer till' then.

[@GamerGrade]

​@@gobble_gang Yep super hyped here too! There will be a long wait but the end result will be no less than epic, cant wait :)

[@vr___46]

Perfect video

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for watching Vr46! Hope you enjoy the awesome game my friend 👌

[@titusandranicus2]

Great video! HZD has the WORST weapon and armor system I've played in a long time!

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching 🙏

[@Rocky0Road]

Cheers for the tips, just bought the game

[@GamerGrade]

Most welcome Shane, i hope the guide helps you understand the combat, thanks for watching and enjoy the game! 🙏

[@richardpacheco9330]

Hi there its me again hehe Do tear blast arrows act like a lottery of which component will be removed meaning i can hit the machine anywhere and a random component will fall of Or do i need to hit the area where i want the component to fall off, tried experimenting and both happened which made me more confused Like the shell walker for example. If i want to remove the box on top of it, do i need to hit the box or if i hit the head or hands, the box can fall off?

[@GamerGrade]

The Tear arrows have a Tear damage rating which can be increased. The Tear damage dealt increases the closer to the component you get. A direct hit will deal maximum Tear damage, while a distant hit may deal some Tear damage. Every component has a set Tear damage rating, before it becomes dislodged. Smaller components will have a lower Tear damage rating, making it easy to dislodge, even without direct hits. However some components will have a much higher rating, therefore will require direct hits or multiple near hits to dislodge. Hope that helps man! 👍

[@supersprout276]

Bro this guide is so good but could anyone tell me what bow or weapon I should buy of the bat I'm only at the point in the game where I have to find Olin I just want a good weapon

[@lizzyx9488]

This really helped, thx :)

[@GamerGrade]

You are welcome Mizuki, hope it helps you get the most out of the game :)

[@richardpacheco9330]

What’s the difference between the white and green lines on the weapon atteibutes? Sorry im commenting as i watch

[@GamerGrade]

No problem bro! To confirm the white lines are the base stats of the item, and the green lines are the upgraded bonus effects of the installed mods. Hope that helps and good luck bro :) 👍

[@skins4thewin]

The notes say that a secondary Coil effect can only go up to 20% & a 3rd can only go up to 12%, but I can see right on thr screen that you are showing a coil with 51%, then 35% for the secondary effect, & 35% for the 3rd. So what gives?

[@AnakinFury]

wait. The machines EVOLVE! Thanks for the tip! Now I know that I should never fight a thunderjaw until absolutely required by the story, since i'll only be fighting the de-evolved machine (just kidding. Still, fascinating fact.)

[@GamerGrade]

Only fight Watchers if you can 😂

[@millerfiller476]

ty

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for watching Miller, and good luck! 👊

[@AminGamingNHK75]

I'm playing it with my own sets of skills. I also subbed. 👍🎮😀✌

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you NHK75 great to have you onboard 🙏 Enjoy the superb game :)

[@HCIbn]

Very informative video

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you HCIbn glad the video was helpful! :)

[@freecloud4may]

literally fell asleep to this)

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for trying!

[@zacharoof1764]

@@GamerGrade Hahaha amazing answer. Loved the video I’m watching, mate! (I’m half through) You’ve made a fantastic job!

[@FPChris]

As great as this game is I can’t believe how weak the instruction in game is for the rpg side of it. You’re left to figure A LOT of it out on your own.

[@GamerGrade]

Yeah a lot is easily missed which is a shame!

[@mamama266]

anyone useing pc vershion?how do you change stuff in the tools pouch? and how do you switch ammo ?i use kb and mouse

[@GamerGrade]

I just got the PC version but havent got round to playing it yet. Did you manage to work it out?

[@محمدعلیناصری-ذ3ج]

i remember there was a website version of that video but i can't seem to find it? 🤔

[@GamerGrade]

Yeah unfortunately its now not available. Do you prefer written guides to video?

[@محمدعلیناصری-ذ3ج]

@@GamerGrade why not?🥺 i prefer to watch the video first then having access to written guide to read it anytime i want.

[@محمدعلیناصری-ذ3ج]

@@GamerGrade would you do one for forbidden west too?

[@richardpacheco9330]

Hi i literally just started the game and im on the cliff with Rost so he gave me a quest for my fire arrows Now i spent a good hour scavenging and killing animals but a scrapper killed me. Will i lose everything i scavenged, i checked my inventory and i have no idea what i lost or didnt lose. Thanks

[@GamerGrade]

Hmm strange, you should keep all your scavenged materials even if you die, did you loot all the dead bodies / containers before you died?

[@richardpacheco9330]

GamerGrade yes. Rabbits foxes etc.

[@GamerGrade]

Ahh yes i remember, you'll either need to save at a campfire manually or the game triggers an autosave for you, otherwise all will be lost upon death.

[@MaxEsquivel]

Which music are you using for the video?

[@GamerGrade]

Its the main theme tune for the game.

[@MaxEsquivel]

Thanks!

[@GamerGrade]

You are welcome :)

[@cloudstriker3972]

Fail.. lol

[@skins4thewin]

Jesus this sounds complex. Makes me leary about getting into this game.

[@izeaanaya6183]

Uh actually you can explode blaze canisters on bellow backs if you shoot then enough

[@skins4thewin]

If a weapons abilities can only be upgraded by 50%, 20% and 12%, then why do coils exist with stats higher than that? Seems confusing just for the sake of being confusing.

[@ge-orc8286]

6:35 You might have forgotten the electrical unit on the back of the scorcher.

[@GamerGrade]

Haven't played this for a long while, but will check it out! Thanks for the heads up 👊

[@ge-orc8286]

Apart from that, the video was very good! It was still interesting to me, even though I played through the game at least 4 times already. Well done! Edit: spelling

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks a lot for the positive feedback! Good to hear its still useful for veterans 🙏

[@ipainthouses3084]

this game is made in my country but cant find a decent manual or video explanation in dutch. i want to enjoy this game , but it's complicated for me. all the attack modes and weapons and how to optimise the weakness.. i hope i'll get it , but for now it's frustrating to me. now im gonna finish watching this video and hopes it helps me.

[@GamerGrade]

A good tip is to make sure to check the in-game Notebook often for detailed information on all the components and what they do for each machine. Try to memorize the important components for each machine one at a time using the Notebook, once you get into the habit of doing this the rest will fall into place. Good luck!

[@ipainthouses3084]

thank you very much

[@GamerGrade]

@@ipainthouses3084 You are welcome Dennis!

[@josequiles7]

How do i get those 4 slot equipment?

[@GamerGrade]

The Adept gear offers 4 slots, available in the Frozen Wilds DLC :)

[@GamerGrade]

Sorry its actually NG+ that the 4-slot Adept weapons unlock and not DLC!

[@sin-23-04]

It's kinda hard to take some of the things he says seriously when the first thing he talks about is wrong you don't get adept weapons from a DLC you get them in new game plus the banuk weapons are DLC and are the best and I don't know if you aware of the fact that there is a limit of how much damage you can do so put 4 damage coils on one weapon is only going to give you a certain amount of damage at least for me 3 damage coils are enough to max damage

[@GamerGrade]

+Sindri Steinn Yes you are correct, i only realised Adept is NG+ and not exclusive to DLC shortly after uploading the video, thanks for clarifying. The rest of the video is sound though :)

[@popgoesfan5211]

Could you do a undertale combat guide? By the way you mave a great voice.

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks Sean appreciate your kind words :) Unfortunately i dont plan on playing Undertale due to its age but i can see its a fantastic game, hopefully i will cover some other games you may play in future.

[@popgoesfan5211]

GamerGrade that is just fine! I just like your videos

[@popgoesfan5211]

GamerGrade I also just subscribed.

[@GamerGrade]

Thank you very much Sean its much appreciated! 🙏 Welcome aboard its great to have you here :)

[@scottporter4524]

Wow that seems totally ridiculous and silly that they made the weapon coil effects max out at 50%, 20% and 12% for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd values....

[@alexandruspiridon7739]

where can i sell ridgewood?

[@GamerGrade]

Unfortunately you cant sell ridgewood as its too abundant. Just drop any excess you dont need to save inventory space :)

[@itzdcx]

Wish the color was golden or orange -_-

[@GamerGrade]

The color of what?

[@skipbellon2755]

X cell ant !!

[@GamerGrade]

Thanks for watching, good luck and enjoy the game! 🍻

[@ThatsJustEric]

Im even more confused now

[@GamerGrade]

Lol the combat system is very indepth, but the more you play the more it will make sense :)

[@cloudstriker3972]

Lmao! Same here man. But its okay.. lets just dive in and then see what happens.. Bottom line, study the enemy with focus, locate weak points, hit weak points.. kill. Tear parts off of enemies using TEAR arrows, then kill em. Use traps 1ST even before you launch your first arrow. Like a true hunter. Set up.traps, bait the enemy, let the traps activate, raid the enemy. Override other enemies to fight on your side temp.

[@jhon1406]

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