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The Womb of the Mountain
Horizon Zero Dawn

The Womb of the Mountain

Complete walkthrough for 'The Womb of the Mountain' quest in Horizon Zero Dawn. Includes steps to reclaim Aloy's Focus, find a Power Cell, and prepare for the Corruptor boss fight.

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Complete walkthrough for 'The Womb of the Mountain' quest in Horizon Zero Dawn. Includes steps to reclaim Aloy's Focus, find a Power Cell, and prepare for the Corruptor boss fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After visions, Aloy wakes up in a strange place and realizes her Focus is missing. Head north-northwest, then east-northeast to find her clothes and Focus.
  2. 2
    Reclaim your Focus. Continue east-northeast to another chamber with three new doors.
  3. 3
    Go through the south-southeast door to find a Power Cell on the floor. This is one of five needed for potent armor later.
  4. 4
    Return to the chamber and enter the north-northwest door to retrieve your equipment.
  5. 5
    After interacting with a captured cultist's Focus, Aloy encounters Teersa. Follow her through the complex to 'The Great Chamber'.
  6. 6
    Interact with old world technology in The Great Chamber. Teersa will misinterpret the event.
  7. 7
    Listen to Teersa's concerns about the Nora tribe's woes and her plan.
  8. 8
    Outside, after a discussion among the High Matriarchs, Lansra is outvoted, and Aloy is bestowed the title of Seeker.
  9. 9
    Exhaust Teersa's dialogue options. Continue downhill in a northerly direction.
  10. 10
    Consider gathering Medicinal herbs and crafting Fire Arrows, Detonating Blast Traps, and Blast Traps.
  11. 11
    Pass through a gate to reach the village of Mother's Watch. Gather Medicinal herbs, Ridge-Wood, and Supply Crates.
  12. 12
    Speak with Teb near the northern gate to learn about the Nora tribe's recent routing and new dangers.
  13. 13
    Climb a ladder to speak with Resh atop the wall. After a dialogue exchange, a mutual threat will emerge.
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    Prepare for the arrival of a Corruptor and corrupted Striders. Place Detonating Blast Traps in a wedge towards the gate to thin their numbers.
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    When the machines break through, focus on the Corruptor. Assist in dispatching Striders if opportunities arise.

Boss Fight: Corruptor

  • Weaknesses: The Corruptor is vulnerable to fire. Its components can be targeted and removed.
  • Attacks: Relentless aggression, strafing, leaping attacks, Grenade Launcher (incendiary missiles), Spike Launcher (corruptive spikes), tail stabs, leaping whip attacks, hurling boulders.
  • Strategy: Constantly dodge-roll to avoid attacks. Utilize traps and ranged attacks, focusing on the Corruptor's weak points. The Striders are a secondary threat; allow allied braves to handle them primarily, but thin their numbers if possible.
Tips
  • Crafting Fire Arrows and Blast Traps before the boss fight is highly recommended.
  • Detonating Blast Traps are effective when spaced out towards the incoming enemy path.
  • Focus on dodging and targeting the Corruptor's specific weak points.
  • Allied braves will assist in fighting the Striders, allowing you to concentrate on the Corruptor.
  • Title of Seeker bestowed upon Aloy.
  • Access to leave Nora territory.
  • Experience and potential item drops from defeated enemies.

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