I Wish I Knew These SECRET Combat Tips Earlier! | Horizon Forbidden West

[@ArktixOfficial]

Edit: When I do the math at 7:50 for the triple notch damage penalty, I should have used 0.7 as the multiplier instead of 0.3. Hopefully that didn’t trip anyone up 🙂 Edit 2: I misspoke about Long Range, Close Range, and High Ground coils. Those coils only increase impact damage, not elemental buildup or tear.

[@stacym4124]

That's basically two shots fired normally. 210%. I Only use triple on hunters or double on sharpshots with the powershots valor surge to save resources

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yeah it's pretty crazy when you think about it that way!

[@paristeta5483]

@@stacym4124 Yes, but please remember, that double/Triple Notch can benefit from Overdraw, which other weapon techniques can´t, making it a little better then the rawr number suggests.

[@footballasylum6239]

I think with the quality and quantity of your video and how much hard work you produce you can be forgiven my friend, something your subs will overlook as you can see how happy they are with the video, keep up the excellent work my friend your channel just gets bigger and better brother 🔥💯💪👍💪🇬🇧😁💪🇬🇧

[@ArktixOfficial]

True! Good point Paris.

[@jaden8684]

You are criminally slept on. 😂

[@TheGlintJaw]

Agree so much

[@ArktixOfficial]

Lol thanks Jxden! 😄

[@Monumentum616]

Yes indeed

[@Deedric_Kee]

😄👍

[@Hrizzzz]

I just found out about this channel and subbed. These HFW are so well executed.

[@briangray5067]

Again, I've said it more than a few times on your channel, but you have the best Horizon content out there, hands down. I really don't care to watch channels where someone simply shows how great they are. I prefer to watch a great player explain how they became great! You've not only done this, but you've also made it easy to understand how you got there. Thanks!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you Brian! 😊 This is very kind and I’m glad you enjoy my content 😄 I appreciate your support! 🙏

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hi Brian. So sorry I didn't realize you donated once again! For some reason, these don't show up on the mobile KZbin Studio app, so I didn't see it until just now on desktop. Thank you so much for your generous support! I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@briangray5067]

@@ArktixOfficial Of course, no problem!

[@anonymous_dot_com2326]

He made the game even more fun for me.. these days, i find myself ignoring the story completely and just focusing on killing the biggest bots i can find in the wild. Im a PC gamer btw, so im new to the game

[@WhiteDragon4223]

I rarely comment on videos. But this one deserves a gold star. There is no BS in this video, no Yakety Yak commentary, no critiquing of developers or other streamers/ KZbinrs and no garbage. This is a straight up facts and techniques video. It is well made with no annoying techno music distracting you no garbled difficult to decipher accents and no ads interrupting the video. This is how all tips and tricks videos should be made. Love it!!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you thought this we well done, and I hope you were able to pick up some useful tips!

[@zssdfounder4607]

A great trick I want to share that i've been using alot even early on in my 1st playthrough is slide silent striking. I found out that while you are sliding you don't seem to draw any more attention to yourself than if you crouch walk, this is great for both getting some distance before someone fully notices you or aggressively closing the distance for a stealth attack. Do note that since you technically need to sprint to activate a slide you may want to do this from a slight distance to avoid the sprint noise, especially if your not use to executing this technique.

[@reileywilliamson2047]

Ayyy thank u that seems pretty good imma have to try

[@thebatmane2220]

Your channel has been a godsend since I started my Ultra hard NG+ run, the amount of time and work put into these videos is both impressive and appreciated homie 🤙🏽🔥

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! I’m glad you’ve found my content helpful 😄

[@sdehayes]

I think this is one of the best game videos on combat mechanics I have ever seen. Thank you for the clear explanations.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Wow thanks Sharon! That's very kind =) Glad you found it helpful!

[@samos_sainz]

You explanations are always so detailed, complete and comprehensive... Cheers for the channel success!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Miguel! I’m glad you find my videos to be good quality 😊

[@Vervel10]

Love this video for so many reasons. First is your teaching style: You are just a genius not only in finding all that stuff but even more in explaining it with few, we’ll structured words. Listening to your explanations makes me chill and want to know more at the same time :D Second are the insights: I love the sliding mechanic more than anything (already since zero dawn, but they made it soo much more powerful - love it). And I already was kind of confused that you didn’t mention the quick draw mechanic of sliding in earlier video. But now you did make a video about it and I have to realise that I am just like John Snow and know nothing. I had no clue whatsoever that sliding gives you invincibility frames as well and now you even tell me it’s more than for rolling. I am baffled. Same for the triple notch. They felt off compared to zero dawn and now I know why. You are great. Third is the community I know of no other content creator who is so eager to reply to his viewers in such a positive way and in return was able to build such a great community. Scrolling through the comments became one of my favourite hobbies and I really feel amidst kindred souls here. And forth is just the love for the game that you radiate in every of your videos. it mirrors my own attitude towards the game and I have been looking for someone like you all over the Internet. So glad I found you, please keep it up! Btw: Just ordered the strategy guide even though you probably listed all relevant knowledge already :P

[@ArktixOfficial]

Wow thank you Vervel! 😄 This is so kind and thoughtful of you to say all this 😊 I do spend quite a lot of time writing my video scripts to be as succinct as possible, so I’m glad you think my explanations are clear 🙂 Glad to hear you’ll be getting a copy of the strategy guide! There’s certainly more in there than what I’ve talked about here, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! Hey I’m not sure if you’re on Discord, but you might enjoy joining my server if you are. We have lots of passionate players over there! Just wanted to let you know you’re welcome any time. The link is in all my video descriptions. No pressure though 🙂

[@Vervel10]

@@ArktixOfficial Thanks for the invitation, it’s highly appreciated! I never did anything in discord so far, but if I ever install it I will gladly join the crew :) Up to then I am just glad you put so much time in the videos and want to make sure you know that there are many people who see that and really enjoy your work! Cheers! Oh, and the guide arrived and I totally love it!

[@mitchevett5051]

your content is incredible! I recently got my PS5 and dove right into Forbidden West since I loved Zero Dawn so much. I am quite silly and started my playthrough on ultra hard. needless to say it has been a struggle. your guides have helped so much! thank you

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Mitch! And that’s great to hear my videos have been helping you 😄 That’s always my goal!

[@Creshex8]

I only recently heard ultra hard disables aim assist. Do you use the gyro? I always disable aim assist, so it didn’t affect me much, but for all the non-gyro users, I’m curious how they survive without aim assist (or the gyro) on higher difficulties.

[@Kryed]

The graphic, animation, colors and music are masterpiece!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you liked all those elements of the video!

[@sleepingyogi4336]

Part of the reason most people think this is a small channel is because you've easily found your voice and solid backing track. Keep it up Arktix. Stick to your gunz buddy,

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Yogi! I appreciated it =D

[@Pritachi]

Well, thank God you love experimenting.. I'm a much better player thanks to you.. I would've never upped the difficulty of the game to UH without these.. Thanks so much for all your hard work!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Prachi! I’m glad to hear my videos helped give you the confidence to play UH! 😄👍💪

[@zssdfounder4607]

I'm to feeble minded to raise the difficulty above hard. For me its enough of a trial to deal with some of the annoying enemies like dread wings. I'm also limited in how I can learn and refine my skill and general competence. I have virtually 0 tactical ingenuity or strategic thinking. "enemy doing this, I react like this" is my brain's limit 90% of the time. Rather funny since I really like using stealth as best I can. :/

[@michaellawton813]

Again, your information is incredible. I’m still very much a story mode type of player (I’m a 52 year old guy) and HZD and HFW are truly my first full blown rpgs that I’ve made any progress in without getting overwhelmed. I played Breath of the Wild and Fenyx Rising on Switch, but I hit a wall on BotW after a while and Fenyx was really tame. I’ve tried Witcher 3, but again I get overwhelmed, especially since I love the Netflix shows so much. With HZD, I truly felt like I was not only playing a game but also making use of skills and mechanics. HFW is so next level and being invested in the HZD story line, I love the continuation and deeper nuances. Your explanations are so nuanced that it truly wants me to become better player and even replay HZD at higher levels. Quick question: do you play the strike mini games? I found the tutorials complex. Maybe I just need to find a better explainer video.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome Michael! Glad you're enjoying these games. Gaming is ageless and that's one of the things I love about it. I know of at a least a couple people in their 70s who follow my channel and play Horizon! As for machine strike, I have indeed played it. My best tip is to buy the Fireclaw piece from the Raintrace Hunting Grounds carver and pair it with a few low level pieces to use as bait. Then bait the opponent wit the low level pieces and finish them off with the Fireclaw!

[@Sunnyacres55]

Michael, join the club.. I'm a 76 yr old woman who never played a video game or even looked at a controller. Horizon ZD was my first ever so just figuring the buttons out was a challenge. I just finished HZD, twice now (for practice & harder in Game+) so now I can try Horizon FW.. but it looks extremely hard & challenging and only with Arktix videos loaded and waiting can I do it. He is so good with explaining and making it easier. I will use Story mode because I just like to enjoy the game easier to begin.

[@chooktin78]

If you haven't already played God of War you should definitely check that out. I only have 2 platinum trophies. God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn

[@ArktixOfficial]

God of War is great too!

[@janetthomasgorges2263]

@@Sunnyacres55 Hey there, I'm a 67 yr old female just starting out playing and my granddaughter told me that I would enjoy HZD. Quick question for you, do you use a controller or just the PC? If you use a controller, what did you get? I'm looking for one since it's hard for me to play on the PC. Thanks.

[@footballasylum6239]

Arktix you have become a HFW beast at this game 💯 excellent video as always and yeah defo criminally slept on is a understatement 👍😁 keep up the excellent work buddy fire video 🔥💯👍🇬🇧😁

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Football Asylum 😄 Your very generous support is appreciated as always 👍🤜🤛😁

[@footballasylum6239]

My friend your channel is THE only channel I have known to receive so many positive comments, I mean I knew from day 1 how much HFW fans would absolutely love your work and we have both been proved right tenfold, I just knew how successful a channel with no negative comments plus your hard work and you are No1 go-to guy for HFW so GOW Ragnarok here we come, that game iam seriously looking forward to seeing your work, well done Arktix I sent at least 500 friends plus a link to your channel and it is growing at a speed I never thought would be so quick even though I knew you would get there but it's a privelage to support you buddy, congrats on the beast of HFW 👍💯🔥🎉💪🇬🇧😁

[@durb92027]

Just wanted to say I appreciate your videos, I’m on my 2nd NG+ playthrough and have been following your guides on weapon optimization as well as using your spreadsheet to locate weapon coils more efficiently. Thank you so much for putting that together and sharing it with everyone! Your videos have made a big difference helping me to adjust my play style after the Braced Shot nerf.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Chris! I’m glad to hear my content has been helpful to you 😄 That Braced Shot nerf was kind of a big deal right!? Glad you’ve been able to adjust you’re play style 👍

[@spillysock-spock9929]

I love tripping and physically manipulating machines. I had no idea drill spikes were so good for that. You have just earned yourself a subscriber. Can't wait to binge your machine hunting guides

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Yeah I like doing that as well 😄 Glad your enjoying my content! And thanks for your sub!

[@adrianaa3059]

Horizon is my favourite game of all time, at the very top of the list, period. My head just exploded watching this video, and after a new one pops up from the stump I'm subscribing and binge-watching your entire library on it! I've finished the game four times already and I just keep playing it on loop, I never used a lot of the weapon types I didn't quite understood how to and honestly the amount of content I can see by starting using all the tricks you seem to have uncovered almost feels like a small DLC to me! Thank you so much for sharing!!! =)

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Glad you could pick up some tips here 😄 Always great to help out another Horizon die-hard like myself 😁 Hope you're finding my other content helpful!

[@vynneve]

wow. You should give some other games a go! Cuz, and I mean no shade I love Horizon too, but if you are calling it your *favorite*....you haven't played enough games. There are wayyyy better ones out there than horizon. If it's the open world that you really love, Witcher 3 comes to mind. W3 is much much better than this game in terms of core combat and story/voice acting. HZD had horrible voice acting, particularly in side quests. HFW does seem much improved though, can give it that.

[@thekdawg6606]

Your videos increased my game skill by a wide margin. Thanks!

[@ArktixOfficial]

That’s great to hear! 😄 Thanks!

[@alejandroaguilar4693]

The combat in this game is second to none, great video.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! And agreed 😁

[@captainnikolai25]

Here I am, August 8th, and having reached the end game of New Game Plus on Ultra Hard difficulty, never having heard of slide dodge before. This would've been so useful throughout both my Normal and Ultra Hard playthroughs...

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ah sorry I didn’t have this video out earlier! Hopefully that tip can help you on a future playthrough!

[@Gregorius421]

These guides are the Horizon master classes. Many thanks!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you're liking them. Hope you find them helpful!

[@WizzyTheDizzy]

Geez, I have seen all ur recent videos and played both horizon games, and have around 100+ hours in forbidden west yet I still learn so much, the tricks are informative and very useful

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Wizzy! I’m glad even an experienced player like yourself was able to learn something from this! 😄

[@czdot]

Holy shit, I bought the PC version when it came out yesterday and now I have watched an hour of these videos before jumping in. This is insane. 😬

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha glad you’re enjoying them! You’ll be well prepared for your through! New vid dropping later today…

[@dominiqueritchey6795]

You're the best channel I've seen for fast game learning. Thank you.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you find my content helpful 😄

[@matthewpiercy6740]

You are doing a grand service to Horizon gamers everywhere. Good job Arktix

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha thanks Matthew! 😄

[@zZputterZz]

There’s loads of comments like this but I still felt compelled to say I only just found your channel and it’s completely cracked the game for me. I thought I wouldn’t pick it up again after struggling through the first playthrough on normal. but with your vids I’m now taking down apex scorchers and slaughterspines on ultra hard and loving every fight! Thanks for all the hard work putting the guides together they’ve completely reignited my love for this game!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey that's awesome to hear! So glad you found my content helpful and can enjoy the game more because of it 😄 I hope you're still enjoying it!

[@greenjeff41]

Fantastic video yet again! Thanks for the deep dive into the mechanics of the game. I have started using the slide-draw technique with the ropecaster to get a quick tie-down. When I played this game on normal difficulty, my favorite weapon was the sharpshot bow. Now that I play on very hard, I use the shredder gauntlet or freeze/boltblaster combo based on what I learned from your other videos. I find myself using the shock shredders as my go-to because they can immobilize the machine and rip it apart with ease. It’s also very cheap resource-wise. Your circling technique helped me get much better at catching the shredders which maximizes my damage output. Your weapon coil video helped me find the best ones for each weapon type, again boosting my damage. By taking advantage of game mechanics and modifiers, you’ve helped me get the most out of every scenario. That is very important - especially on the higher difficulty setting. After fighting a monster with a shredder, the area looks like a scrapyard with all of the destroyed and ripped apart pieces strewn about. It’s pretty funny to see! I used to run low on volatile sludge all of the time because of my reliance on one weapon type. Now I rarely run low on anything and I sell off extra stuff for shards. Thanks again for your invaluable insights!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Jeff! I'm really glad to hear you've been finding my content helpful! I'm happy to hear that =D

[@coling3957]

useful stuff. i used to always get the books with big games - i still have some from games long past.. but they seem to have either disappeared or simply not get put out like in days, not so long, past. I think you're second HFW guide guru to have gotten book just recently and used it in videos i've seen in past week. great video as ever. :)

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Colin! Glad to hear you found this useful 😄 Yeah game guides and other physical content isn’t quite what it used to be, but Future Press always does a good job with their guides from what I’ve seen!

[@reaper9390]

Thank you Arktix for featuring Eevee. Your the best!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Of course! 😄 Thanks for letting me feature her! Notice I put her with a Thunderjaw clip since she likes your Thunderjaw 😊

[@acuyra]

The stuff about the knockdowns was helpful, thanks. It confirmed what I’d been suspecting. One thing I didn’t think you mentioned: I could be wrong, but I actually think it matters which leg you target. I think each individual leg has its own knockdown meter. Could be wrong, though.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Oh interesting point. I don't think that matters, but I can't say I've tested it thoroughly. I'll have to test it!

[@acuyra]

@@ArktixOfficial I could be wrong. I feel I just get better results if I target the same limb. I think sometimes you can even make some enemies limp if you focus on the same limb enough.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Or you could be right! I’ll have to do some more testing. Thanks for bringing this up!

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

Great video, for knocking down enemies I used to stack the coils on my hunter bow before going into ultra hard but now I think imma use the drill spike, I keep sleeping on weapons with lower rarities 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And yeah definitely give drill spikes a try. I think you’ll be surprised how well they work!

[@kolombo2870]

There is a lot of useful information in this video and on your channel! I spent 300+ hours in the game, and I realized something myself, acted intuitively in some ways, but I still learned a lot of new things! Thank you very much!🤝

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you're finding my tips helpful 😁

[@seeninthedark]

Thank youuu loved Horizon Zero Dawn and I get to play Forbidden West for Christmas. Awesome tips but all the technical stuff went over my head since I havent played in a while, Definitely going to look at your tutorials

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! That’s cool you’ll get to play Forbidden West for Christmas 😄 That will be a lot of fun! I hope you find my content helpful 👍

[@caigetompkins3759]

This is perfect. I am planning to start a KZbin gameplay channel and not take any damage whatsoever (meaning taking no hits) at hardest difficulty settings. I was questioning the Horizon series since it is almost impossible the way I played. So now I can practice all these and make it a lot easier to go through the games with no hits. Thank you so much for bringing these tips here.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Wow that will be quite the challenge! Glad you found this video helpful 😄 Best of luck with your channel!

[@deemon710]

The quick overdraw while sliding and ability to continue notching without holding L1 was new to me. Thanks!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Glad to hear you learned a few things from this! I hope they help!

[@emmyobinna]

Awesome video as usual Artix. I hope you don't mind if I share a tip of my own: Due to the awesomeness of the quick draw mechanic while sliding, you don't need to coil your ropecaster with any draw speed coils. Simply coil it with 3 reload speed coils for maximum efficacy with regular rope-casts (which cost 1 volatile sludge per 6 casts) and penetrating rope (which only costs stamina.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey good point Emeka! Yeah I've transitioned to reload speed coils instead of draw speed since doing my "how to coil every weapon video". I've realized since then that the draw speed coils don't help while you have the Quick Draw.

[@ollie395]

This guide was INCREDIBLY useful! Thank you sooo much for this! I don't usually sub to tutorial channels because they often spam out content and fill up my entire subscription box! But you don't seem to do that and your content seems very interesting!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Ollie! I'm glad you found this helpful 😄 And thanks a lot for your sub! I promise you well never get spam content from me! Although I may start doing walkthrough videos again at some point. Hopefully those showing up in your sub box don't bother you too much. Either way, I appreciate your comment and support 👍

[@ollie395]

​@@ArktixOfficial I'm sure they won't! Plus you don't make content for the sake of making content, you make content to help us out! And you got a great voice to listen to for longer walkthroughs ;)

[@useyourebrain5472]

Probably the best Horizon video I've seen

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! That’s very nice of you to say 😊 Glad you liked it!

[@raypang8400]

this vid do not stop me from experimenting because I only learn the feeling of using these techniques but it surely and most importantly reduce the frustration of learning the game, especially for HZD veteran like myself thinking I have the high ground but turns out just as new as others.

[@justinholland4207]

stealth is the best playstyle in both games. i can run into any encounter an walk away unseen while still insta assassinating almost every machine

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! Stealth gets difficult on Ultra Hard, but sounds like it’s your playstyle!

[@Amy-oo7mm]

I discovered the fast notching trick on my own purely by chance, and the shredder's wide area of effect seemed obvious to me, but everything else absolutely blew me away. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I feel like a pleb now, lol.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you were able to pick up some tips 😄

[@abcdabcd2543]

Man I am nearly done with this game and since I found your channel I realized I don't know even half of how to play this game. Looks like I need to do some more Horizon Classes and start a NG+.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Glad you're finding my content helpful 😄 Definitely do a NG+!

[@mattymattffs]

I had experienced the tie down + elemental combo but couldn't figure out why it sometimes work! Thanks!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ah nice! Glad I was able to clear that up for you!

[@deanwilliams433]

First game had very simple combat and second one had a lot more to manage, I hope the third strikes a better balance.

[@ariesadajony]

2:26 Thank you so much for this advice i never actually knew how to avoid the slitherfang's shock attacks that you can't dodge without this method so thank you!!!!

[@ArktixOfficial]

No problem! Glad you found that tip helpful!

[@harrisonkoyman6641]

Man, I was watching this video expecting you to have millions of subs. These videos are so incredibly well put together. Keep it up, I hope you explode.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks a lot Harrison! That’s very kind 😄 Glad you’re enjoying my content!

[@skins4thewin]

I still believe in inflicting the Elemental state BEFORE roping the machine down, as the stagger animation from triggering an Elemental state gives you just enough time to fully rope down even large machines before they have a chance to do anything. This ensures that the Rope state doesn't degrade at all and lets you do full damage with your Elemental arrows.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yeah you can totally do it that way too! I promise if you hit and armor plate though you’ll degrade the tiedown very little. So little in fact that the brittle state will still run out way before tiedown does.

[@kelela37clch]

Excellent tips & tricks! After dealing as much elemental damage as I can with my various sharpshooter bows, the spike throwers are my secondary and favorite weapons of choice when battling the massive machines! A majority of the time, I operate as a stealth fighter, knocking off as many parts on machines from a safe distance before I get too close; however, after watching this video, I feel inspired to be a little more creative and/or experimental with the combat mechanics I employ! Thanks for sharing! All the best on future endeavors!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you found this helpful 😄 Sounds like you’ve got a good handle on your playstyle. I hope these tips can help you enjoy trying some new tactics.

[@klauba]

Well done video with very useful tips presented in an easy to grasp way. A remark regarding QuickDraw: On PC 1.1.47 Quickdraw does not work on e.g. Sharpshot Bows, Spikethrowers, and Boltblasters. Aloy will abort the slide and go into duck/crouch position as soon as L2/LT/RMB is pressed.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And yeah I think maybe I mentioned it a little too quickly, but Quick Draw doesn’t work with those weapons.

[@tomdabomb1997]

just found this channel last night but it's OP man keep up the good work

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Tommy! Glad you’re liking my content 😄

[@JaysBallin420]

I left a light on this video because it is the best detailed video that I’ve seen out. Keep up the great work.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you like it 😄 I appreciate your comment!

[@MarianaYumiYamaga]

currently on NG+ UH and just found out about your channel, I want to watch everything!! ty for such detailed and helpful videos, this is the kind of Horizon content I've always wanted to find

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Mariana! Glad you’re enjoying my content 😄 And I hope you’re having fun in NG+ UH!

[@knelliareshepard8999]

thanks most of those i didnt even lnow about this will make farming parts for upgrades much easier

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! Glad to hear you were able to pick up some tips from this!

[@lyden1633]

Crazy how I always did slide dodges to traverse into bushes but not never thought of doing it in combat

[@PluslePlayzYT]

On the note about QuickDraw, you also get an insane boost while on a machine! I use it for ropes cause I can charge a rope extremely fast Also….. 8:52

[@ArktixOfficial]

Oh yes! Good point Plusle 👍 Thanks!

[@wren7195]

LOL yeah cute kitty pops up and then vanishes, almost like it wasn't even really there *Stalker stealth sound engages*

[@dondvj22]

Great video. One hidden mechanic which has carried over from HZD is that a machine's eyes are a weak spot. Not sure of the damage boost from targeting one of these, but I can comment on the satisfaction boost (especially against Clamberjaws) of a few well-placed shots.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And yes good tip! The eyes are typically a 2x multiplier. There are exceptions though. For example, the Burrower eye is 4x. I definitely agree with the satisfaction boost! 😄

[@F4R4D4Y]

@Arktix, I think your channel is on its way to 100K followers. Great analysis 👍

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you found this helpful. I appreciate your support! 🙏🏼😁

[@tommymorris7329]

I left a like the first time I watched this video. I can't do that again so, this time I'll leave a comment. Thanks, great stuff!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha awesome! 😄 Thank you!

[@adriensk7702]

A wild Eevee appeared! 🐈🤣 Keep it up Arktix!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Lol indeed she did! 😄

[@daviddidaniele8483]

I didn't know alot of these, thank you so much for your great well said content!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Glad you found this helpful 😄

[@honest_cake]

I noticed the reduction in damage with double/triple shot, but it's nice to have the official numbers. I definitely use it a lot less now, but still great for opening a fight!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yeah it’s pretty crazy! Glad to hear you found this helpful 😄

[@itsTtttank]

Like others have said, you're content for Horizon is THE BEST! Love this game and thank you for sharing your techniques to make the game wayyy more fun.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! 😄 Glad you find my content helpful!

[@sembohle265]

Well expained, as always c: I already got to know these through the discord, but I am glad you summed them up in this video. I forgot a bunch, thank you for reminding me! I love this community and your videos. Looking forward to the future!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks Phosphoras! (I hope you don’t mind me calling you Phosphoras over here too) Gld this was a good refresher for you. And I think we have a great community as well. Anchored by wonderful individuals like yourself 😊🙏😄

[@sembohle265]

@@ArktixOfficial Thanks! I don't mind if you call me Phosphoras over here as well. Because of the internet I am used to having many names. Phosphoras is just one of them and for the sake of community recognition it is okay if you call me Phosphoras from here on out.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Ok sounds good! Thanks 🙂

[@emigraff2723]

Great video, thanks for being so concise!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@TheFiddleFaddle]

I knew a lot of these but the tie-down armor elemental is definitely new. Thanks for the tip!

[@ArktixOfficial]

No problem! Glad you like that one 😄

[@Stadno]

Got my first legendary weapon and I'm like 10th video in at least.. so insightful. And was actually watching your vids when I first started playing. Was probably watching your vids back in the days of Zero Dawn too haha.

[@mr.greengrim4044]

Huge help man thankyou definitely earned my subscription

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you found this helpful 😄

[@DryBonesandSilver]

Sir, you've just gained a subscriber. Thank you so much for this content!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! Glad you liked this 😄 And I hope you found it helpful! Thanks a lot for your sub! 🙏

[@michaelwestmoreland2530]

I really didn't want to play this game. I had enough on my plate. But your videos have convinced me. I hope you get commission. God knows you've earned it. Also, what a world we've created for ourselves. I remember when "Prima Strategy Guide" was basically short hand for "Compiled Useless Information Incoming". Now it's giving us flat-ass secrets?!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Haha gotcha! It's an amazing game. Glad my content wore you down 😁

[@Kyrinson]

I'm not sure how google knew I was looking for Forbidden West info before I even did a search for it but this was a very interesting and informative video! Thanks. Looking forward to playing this when it comes out on pc in a few weeks.

[@greenonionsalad]

The best part about your guides and tips is they have really made me enjoy the gameplay a lot more. Thanks!

[@ArktixOfficial]

That’s great to hear! It’s always my goal to help people enjoy he game more 😄 Thanks!

[@player2discgolf292]

Good stuff. Been playing the Horizon series for a decent while and a few of these tricks I had already been doing but a few are new 😉

[@ArktixOfficial]

Great! Glad you were able to pick up some tips!

[@ellis_wavv]

i had no idea slide was better than dodge in this game! thank you! i was so used to dodging in HZD

[@ConfusedRaccoon]

Glad I found this, I'm 98% downloaded (Been downloading since it came out!) And ready to hop on the PC version. Hopfully nothing much has changed.

[@jamesfancher8074]

Hope to put these tips to use. Thanks for an excellent overview.

[@ArktixOfficial]

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

[@TheGlintJaw]

Been thinking of getting into Ultra Hard, this upload was perfectly timed! I would've gotten into UH a long time ago but I lost my save file lol so had to re-do quite a few things 😅

[@shaunp5974]

Damn that’s exactly what happened to me lol. I had 120 hours but I had to initialize my ps4 so I had to restart.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Oh no! Sorry to hear that 😓 I’m glad this was helpful though!

[@TheGlintJaw]

@@shaunp5974 fffuuuuccckkk. I feel you man 😞

[@TheGlintJaw]

@@ArktixOfficial thank you!

[@shaunp5974]

@@TheGlintJaw lol it’s alright though, I love the game so I didn’t mind replaying it. Good luck on your ng+ playthrough!

[@SaltyDitchDr1275]

Actual stuff I didn't know, subbed

[@ArktixOfficial]

Happy to hear this was helpful! And thanks for your sub! 😄

[@attrage7545]

The guide is great, Future Press has done a really good job with it. Btw mine looks a lot like yours, I have post it notes sticking out all over the place. Great vids keep it up!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! And cool! Yeah I like the guide too!

[@breeze1088]

Now that the PC version is out, and some of us never play with console controls, could you put annotations on the screen for what PC keys to use? Love your video.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Unfortunately, I can’t go back and change existing videos. KZbin doesn’t make this possible.

[@Sunnyacres55]

Hi, it's me! I finished Horizon ZD..twice ha Love it as my very first video game. Just loaded Horizon FW yesterday so looking forward to your videos to help me again. Most of this is above me right now but I liked the slide/dodge and quick draw info to start. Gonna watch a lot of your videos. Since the controller was new to me, etc., I didn't realize I had to "push" down on L to get a sprint in HZD, so it was way into the level 30's before I discovered it and figured out how to slide. ha Next time, I'll email my questions sooner...it would have saved me a lot of frustration. This game looks pretty hard but I just finished the intro (& your Part 1) so am so hyped to get playing! Thank you for all your info, couldn't play without it.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hi! Glad to hear from you! And congrats on finishing HZD! Yeah this video was kind of some advanced tips, but I have lots of others you can look through to get started! Quick tip right now: In Forbidden West, there’s a setting to turn auto sprint on so you don’t have to push the stick down!

[@bass.music.]

Dude, so solid! Best vids i've seen brother.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks Jordan! I appreciate that 😄

[@kikijewell2967]

Thank you, as always, for these! I'm more interested in the story, so moving through combat quickly is my goal. These videos really help me enjoy the game so much more!

[@ArktixOfficial]

That’s great to hear! I’m glad this was helpful 😄

[@onur1652]

This video made me desire to buy the game though randomly click the video. Good content!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey that’s awesome! Glad you liked the video that much 😄 I hope you enjoy Forbidden West. I have tons of other tutorials on the game if you need pointers!

[@raggedcritical]

I look forward to attempting to use these in Burning Shores.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome!

[@MrAR_Gaming]

Great content, Aloy in HFW looks awesome 👍🏹

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And yeah Aloy and Forbidden West are both awesome 😄

[@Lanse1984]

Just finished my 2nd run of HZD 5 years after the first. Did Ultra Hard. Didn't find it too bad. I like challenging games and always play on Max settings. I was sad that when I played HFW it only had very hard. Now I started a new run of FW on UH and must say the level of difficulty difference it is on HZD is immense. Going to be fun. Nice tips!

[@vynneve]

HZD difficulty was a joke IMO. it was wayyyy too easy. once I got sticky blast sling I just exclusively used those basically. since it had enough DMG to kill anything pretty fast, and there was no point in getting extra loot. I only just started playing HFW, but so far I'm liking the challenge WAYYY better. it's like actually a challenge this time lol

[@bigheartproductions5603]

Amazing guides man! Extremely relevant and helpful!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thank you! I’m glad you found this helpful 😄

[@amirnaseri8793]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 YOU ARE AWESOME. I was confused by complexity of combat mechanism of HFW but you make it easy to understand and enjoyable. Thank you. 💚

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks! 😄 Glad you found this helpful! Hope you’re enjoying Forbidden West!

[@arturmagomedov02]

Great video keep going so 👍

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thank you! Lots more to come 😄

[@jollySheepJolly]

I just found out that you can "lock" quick swap weapon. Just press square while selecting the weapon/ammo type, and quick swap will default to it. So you can never mess up the dmg dealing part of the fight 🙂

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yes! It would be nice if they explained that at the start of the game. It’s a nice little tip.

[@michaelg5793]

So I figured it was time to start playing this after way too many in hours in Elden ring.. Stumbled across the first of your videos, nothing I've seen is anywhere near as informative. Will definitely be seeing what else is on offer! Cheers! 🍻

[@ArktixOfficial]

Hey thanks a lot! 🥳 Glad you're finding my content helpful 😄 Hope you're enjoying Forbidden West! And thanks again for your support. I really appreciate it! 🙏👍

[@montgomery59]

Great vid. On my second play through so looking to get optimal!

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! Hope you found these tips helpful!

[@thesagerodel4485]

Thanks! I learned a lot from your videos and recommend them to my friends.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Awesome! You're very welcome. And thanks a lot for sharing my videos!

[@thesagerodel4485]

@@ArktixOfficial Question: I beat the game on Ultra Hard on NG+ but still can't change the difficulty despite the game saying you can change it after you beat the game; do you know how to change it? Also your strat of freezing a machine then unloading on it with the bolt blaster is the best strat for me; after tying them down with a rope caster first of course. Works every time.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Glad you like the freeze+boltblaster strat! 😄 And unfortunately, changing difficultly from UH is currently bugged. You are indeed supposed to be able to change it after finishing the main story, but people have not been able to. For now, the only way to change it is to start another NG+. Hopefully they fix it soon. They’ve been doing patches on Thursdays and we haven’t gotten on for a while, so maybe this Thursday if we’re lucky.

[@thesagerodel4485]

@@ArktixOfficial Ah. Thank you good sir! I look forward to your next awesome video! ^_^ Oh also why knock down when you can just use ropecasters?

[@ArktixOfficial]

No problem! And good question. Roping a machine down is definitely easier and lasts longer than a knockdown. I guess it's just good to know you have the option for knockdowns. Also, as I showed in my Slaughterspine hunting guide, you can use a knockdown to easily tie down a machine while their stunned.

[@footballasylum6239]

Another 1k subs see told you that your one of a kind KZbinr who does exactly what the subs need, I was gonna right this in your latest video but thought I would tell you here, well done Arktix 😁👍💯🇬🇧😎

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks man! Glad you think my content is exactly what people need! That’s what I aim for 😄

[@TheNerd]

Staggering the arrow reload (Notching Arrows) was basically my goto strat in Zero Dawn all of the time, since I played my first playthrough from the start on Ultra Hard. I wasn't aware to the fact, that it's meant as the NG+ difficulty xD. Dark Souls is easy compared to this... I basically had to change my loadout almost all of the time to adjust to every enemy except for the last bit. Because of this, NG+ in HZD was so easy, that I was able to just run threw it and every machine was just "another day in the office". I remeber, I dealt like 2k damage (per arrow) on avg per shot to thunderjaws (on ultra hard difficulty in the first NG+).

[@ArktixOfficial]

Nice! Yeah I think UH here in HFW is tougher then UH in HZD for sure.

[@markhutton6824]

Awesome video - thank you. The damage reduction on multiple nocked arrows makes sense... the bow has a certain amount of power the more weight you add (arrows) then this reduces the power of the bow. This is real world experience (I am a target archer) and nice to see it being translated into a game.

[@ArktixOfficial]

Thanks! And yeah I like that realistic touch on the bow mechanics as well. Not to mention I think triple notch would just be OP if it was a straight 3x damage lol

[@00Clive00]

Part of games are discovering these little tricks yourself, but I think that once you hit 50 hrs in the game, this video should be played whilst in the game, using these tricks definitely makes you enjoy the game more and makes playing on harder difficulties more fair and fun.

[@FireVols]

Shew just started and my old slow fingers are having a time getting through mechanics down on pc. You videos are great.

[@lambo2655]

I just got the same book off Amazon, not cheap, but like for the first game it contains over 600 pages of useful knowledge and really go in depth on the mechanics & strategies :)

[@ArktixOfficial]

Yeah it's pretty good! Some information is inaccurate though. For example, the table of coils is way off. But I have a spreadsheet for that =D