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Copper Deeps and the Gatelands Camp
Horizon Zero Dawn

Copper Deeps and the Gatelands Camp

Follow this Horizon Zero Dawn walkthrough to override the Copper Deeps Tallneck, collect Metal Flowers, and clear the Gatelands Camp Bandit Camp for valuable rewards.

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Follow this Horizon Zero Dawn walkthrough to override the Copper Deeps Tallneck, collect Metal Flowers, and clear the Gatelands Camp Bandit Camp for valuable rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the Cauldron, head west to a Campfire, then south to another. Deal with any Shell-Walker convoys.
  2. 2
    Follow the road west, then north/northwest until you reach a lake with a Tallneck.
  3. 3
    Exterminate machines (Watchers, Snapmaws, Glinthawks) around the lake.
  4. 4
    Make your way to the southeastern end of the southern island.
  5. 5
    Perform a running jump onto the Tallneck's antennas when it passes close enough.
  6. 6
    Climb the Tallneck and override its disc-head. Rewards: 7,500 XP, +1 Skill Point, Map Revealed.
  7. 7
    Swim to the western shore of the lake, then west to a north/south road.
  8. 8
    Follow the road north, keeping an eye on the eastern shore for Metal Flower - Mark III (H) on the southwestern edge of its search area.
  9. 9
    Continue north, eliminating Snapmaws.
  10. 10
    Swim to the eastern shore near a bridge and continue north under it to find Metal Flower - Mark III (J).
  11. 11
    Swim back west across the river, mount a hill to reach the road.
  12. 12
    From the bridge, head northwest to the town of Lone Light. Merchants are available here.
  13. 13
    Rappel down from the eastern edge of Lone Light to find a trail. Follow it north to a fork.
  14. 14
    Turn west at the fork and head uphill to find Metal Flower - Mark II (C) on the side of the road.
  15. 15
    Return to the roads southeast of Lone Light and follow one southwest to a Campfire at a fork. Nil may be present here.
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    Continue south to the Gatelands Camp Bandit Camp.
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    Use your Focus to mark and eliminate Bandits. Snipe guards at the northern and northwestern entrances.
  18. 18
    Circle around to the southern end, kill the Bandit on the wall, and climb up to shoot the alarm.
  19. 19
    Eliminate the remaining Bandits, including the Bandit Heavy. Free the two prisoners on the eastern end if desired.
  20. 20
    Once the camp is cleared, return to Nil by the northern Campfire (if necessary) or loot and visit the merchant. Reward: 10,000 XP.
Tips
  • The Bandits at Gatelands Camp are weaker than previous camps.
  • The camp is relatively open, allowing for sniping from entrances.
  • Be wary of returning patrols.
  • Use abilities like Double Shot or Triple Shot for the Bandit Heavy.
  • The Metal Flowers are collectibles that can be used for a quest.

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