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The Bristlebacks Side Quest Walkthrough

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This guide will show you how to complete the The Bristlebacks, a Side Quest in Horizon Forbidden West (HFW). Read on to learn the quest objectives, strategies, location, and rewards for completing the The Bristlebacks Side Quest.

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The Bristlebacks Quest Information
How to The Bristlebacks and Location
The Bristlebacks Walkthrough
Tips and Strategies
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The Bristlebacks Quest Information

General Info

The Bristlebacks
Quest Giver	Unvuld
Description	Bristlebacks have run rampant in the Daunt. But how did they get into the valley in the first place?
Rewards	・2330 XP ・2 Skill Points
Recommended Level	7

How to The Bristlebacks and Location

Unlock and Chainscrape and Talk to Ulvund

You can unlock Deep Trouble after entering Chainscrape during the To The Brink main quest.

Bristleback Location

Talk to Ulvund to begin the side quest.

Finish the Embassy

To complete the final quest objectives, you need to complete The Embassy main quest to access the Forbidden West.

The Bristlebacks Location

Map Location

World Location

The Bristlebacks Walkthrough

How to Complete

	Objectives
1	Talk to the Carja Magistrate Go to the middle of Chainscrape and talk to the Javad the Willing.
2	Search the Quarry Go to the Quarrt in the West and find a Bristleback carcass you can investigate.
3	Follow the Trail to the back of the Valley Move up the trail until you reach a mine.
4	Explore the Mine and Kill Bristlebacks Enter the mine and explore until you reach a huge chamber with Bristlebacks. Take them down to investigate further.
5	Investigate the Smoke and Examine the Note Move towards the smoke, and look to the left to find a note in the middle of Blaze barrels.
6	Return to Javad the Willing After investigating the mines, return to Javad.
7	Go to the Rebel Camp After completing the Embassy, go to the Rebel Camp and take down the Chargers and Bandits. Investigate the cave for a cutscene.
8	Return to Javad the Willing Return to Javad to complete the side quest.

Tips and Strategies

Use Acid Arrows on the Bristlebacks

Bristlebacks for formidable enemies. Upgrading your bow and using an Acid Arrow on their canisters will deal high damage.

Unlock the Nora Champion

The Nora Champion Outfit can be unlocked after completing this quest and will be in your inventory.

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List of All Quests

List of All Quest Types

Main Story
Story Walkthrough & Main Quests
Optional Quests
Side Quests	Errands
Salvage Contracts	Hunting Grounds
Rebel Camps	Relic Ruins
Tallnecks	Cauldrons
The Arena	Gauntlet Runs
Rebel Outposts	Melee Pits

List of All Side Quests

Side Quest	Level
Deep Trouble	Lv. 5
The Bristlebacks	Lv. 7
The Twilight Path	Lv. 7
Shadow of the Past	Lv. 7
Shadow in the West	Lv. 10
Drowned Hopes	Lv. 22
The Burning Blooms	Lv. 15
Need to Know	Lv. 25
The Roots that Bind	Lv. 15
A Tribe Apart	Lv. 15
The Promontory	Lv. 17
Thirst for the Hunt	Lv. 17
The Wound in the Sand	Lv. 19
The Gate of the Vanquished	Lv. 15
The Deluge	Lv. 15
Signal Spike	Lv. 16
Breaking Even	Lv. 18
A Soldier's March	Lv. 18
Blood for Blood	Lv. 19
The Second Verse	Lv. 25
The Valley of the Fallen	Lv. 28
The Way Home	Lv. 32
The Blood Choke	Lv. 27
Forbidden Legacy	Lv. 30
What Was Lost	Lv. 30
In the Fog	Lv. 20
Lofty Ambitions	Lv. 24
Boom or Bust	Lv. 24

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