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Makers End
Horizon Zero Dawn

Makers End

Follow this guide to clear the Maker's End dig sites in Horizon Zero Dawn. Learn strategies for defeating Cultists, Corrupted Watchers, a Corruptor, and a damaged Deathbringer.

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Follow this guide to clear the Maker's End dig sites in Horizon Zero Dawn. Learn strategies for defeating Cultists, Corrupted Watchers, a Corruptor, and a damaged Deathbringer.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Return to the Campfire and head north to the Maker's End ruins.
  2. 2
    Engage lesser Cultists and Corrupted Watchers near the entrance. Use tall grass for cover and a Sharpshot Bow for precision shots.
  3. 3
    Loot fallen enemies and Supply Crates.
  4. 4
    Continue west to a walled-off section. Use tall grass for cover and scan the area to identify more Cultists, Corrupted Watchers, and a Corruptor.
  5. 5
    Thin out the weaker enemies using stealth (Lure Call/Silent Strike for Watchers) and ranged attacks.
  6. 6
    Use Fire Arrows to defeat the Corruptor.
  7. 7
    Head northwest past the Corruptor, then northeast to find a wall with handholds.
  8. 8
    Climb the wall and continue east, then northeast through ruins.
  9. 9
    Pick up the Ancient Vessel - Thunderheads from a pile of Ancient Debris.
  10. 10
    Continue east and drop down a ledge. Use cover to observe a damaged, immobile Deathbringer surrounded by Cultists.
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    Use tall grass to stealthily eliminate the surrounding Cultists one by one with the Sharpshot Bow. Use Lure Call/Silent Strike for any Watchers.
  12. 12
    Focus on the Deathbringer. Shoot its Heat Vents and Cooling Rods when exposed, then take cover behind rocks. Repeat this process, using Triple Shot if desired.
  13. 13
    After defeating the Deathbringer, search the Shadow Carja leader for an Eclipse Focus.
  14. 14
    Head northwest of the Deathbringer into a cave.
  15. 15
    Squeeze through a crack to interact with an ancient security system.
  16. 16
    Enter the opened door and proceed to an elevator shaft. Drop down to a ledge and climb down a ladder.
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    At the bottom, head north, northeast into a room and log the Audio Datapoint “Entangled Waveforms”.
  18. 18
    Exit the room and head west, northwest down the hallway to a room with a Deathbringer statue.
  19. 19
    Use your Faro Focus™ to scan the Text Datapoint - Quest “Reception Log” north of the statue.
  20. 20
    Go through a doorway north, northwest to trigger a call from a mysterious voice and receive several Text Datapoints.
  21. 21
    Continue north, northwest down the hallway into a room and scan the Audio Datapoint “R&D/Lab Retooling”.
  22. 22
    Return to the hallway and head west, southwest to a stairwell. Ascend the stairs.
Tips
  • Utilize tall grass extensively for stealth and cover throughout the dig sites.
  • A well-modded Sharpshot Bow is effective for taking down Cultists and Watchers from a distance.
  • Lure Call combined with Silent Strike is an efficient way to eliminate Corrupted Watchers without alerting others.
  • Fire Arrows are recommended for dealing significant damage to the Corruptor.
  • For the damaged Deathbringer, patience and hit-and-hide tactics are key. Target weak points and use the environment for cover.
  • Collect all Ancient Vessels and Datapoints for lore and potential quest progression.
  • Eclipse Focus (from Shadow Carja leader)
  • Ancient Vessel - Thunderheads (x2)
  • Audio Datapoint: “Entangled Waveforms”
  • Text Datapoint - Quest: “Reception Log”
  • Audio Datapoint: “R&D/Lab Retooling”
  • Several Text Datapoints (received via Focus call)

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