How to Find All 4 Melee Pit Locations

Discover the locations of all four Melee Pits in Horizon Forbidden West. Learn where to find Chainscrape, Bulwark, Scalding Spear, and Thornmarsh pits to test your combat skills.

Alright, so you've heard about these Melee Pits in Horizon Forbidden West, huh? Think of them as special arenas scattered across the map where you can really put your close-quarters combat skills to the test. They're totally optional, but they're a great way to practice different attack combos and master some essential Warrior Skill Tree abilities. Each pit has a series of challenges, culminating in a fight against a tough Pit Master. Beating them all nets you some sweet rewards, like the Pristine Skull from the Chainscrape Pit Master!

Here's the rundown on where to find all four of them:

1. Chainscrape: This is your first stop, located in the settlement of Chainscrape. You'll need to be at least Level One and have mastered the Block Breaker and Resonator Blast skills from the Warrior Skill Tree before you can even think about taking on the challenges here. Just find Odurg in town to get started.
2. Bulwark: The second Melee Pit is waiting for you in Bulwark. Look for a character named Errayo to kick off the challenges.
3. The Scalding Spear: Next up is the Scalding Spear Melee Pit. Here, you'll need to track down Lirokkeh to begin your trials.
4. Thornmarsh: Finally, head over to Thornmarsh for the fourth and final Melee Pit. This one is known for being significantly tougher than the others, so make sure you're well-prepared before you talk to Tenallo to start the challenges.

Chainscrape Pit Challenges:

• Challenge One: The Block Breaker - You've got one minute to defeat your opponent using the combo R1 R1 R2 ().
• Challenge Two: The Resonator Blast - This one gives you a minute and twenty seconds. You'll need to power up your spear by landing R1 and R2 attacks until it's fully charged, then hold down R2 () to unleash a powerful blast.
• Challenge Three: The Pit Master - You have two minutes to take down the Pit Master. Success here earns you a Pristine Skull!