Complete The Gate of the Vanquished in Horizon Forbidden West

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Alright, let's tackle 'The Gate of the Vanquished' side quest in Horizon Forbidden West. This one kicks off right after you finish up 'The Wound in the Sand,' so if you've done that, you're already good to go. You'll find it automatically unlocks and is located in Arrowhead. The quest is designed for players around level 19 and rewards you with the awesome 41253 Firestorm Warrior Bow.

Walkthrough

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Head to the Arena: Your first objective is simple: make your way to the arena. Once inside, find and speak with Jetakka. He'll try his best to get Yarra and Drakka to call off their challenge, but they're both pretty set on going through with it.
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Choose a Side: Things are about to get tense. Aloy will try to intervene, but the conflict between Yarra and Drakka will escalate, forcing Aloy to pick a side. Don't worry too much about trying to talk them down; the game will eventually make you choose. If you side with Drakka, you'll end up fighting Yarra, and if you back Yarra, Drakka becomes your opponent. Jetakka will support whichever decision you make.
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The Fight: Once the choice is made, it's time for action. Focus on taking out the regular warriors that charge at you first. They can pack a surprising punch, so dealing with them quickly is key. The specific enemies you face might differ slightly depending on who you chose to fight against, but the overall flow of the story remains the same. After clearing out the initial wave, you'll need to defeat your chosen opponent (either Yarra or Drakka).
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The Aftermath: The outcome of this fight has significant consequences. If Yarra emerges victorious, she retains her position as Commander. However, if Drakka wins, he steps into that role. Tragically, the loser of the duel will die. Aloy won't be thrilled with this outcome, but the victor is convinced the other shouldn't live. Regardless of who wins, they'll reward you with the powerful Firestorm Bow, marking the end of the quest.

Tips

Prioritize taking out the smaller warrior threats first during the main fight, as they can quickly overwhelm you if ignored.
While the choice of who to fight might seem significant, the main story progression isn't drastically altered. Focus on the combat mechanics.
The Firestorm Bow is a great reward, so make sure to equip it and test it out after the quest!

41253 Firestorm Warrior Bow

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