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Shadow in the West Side Quest Walkthrough

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

Shadow in the West Quest Information

General Info

Shadow in the West
Description Eclipse holdouts are gahtering in the Forbidden West, rebuilding their army after the Battle of the Alight. They must be stopped for good.
Rewards ・2625 XP
・3 Skill Points
Recommended Level 10

How to Unlock Shadow in the West and Location

Complete Shadow of the Past and Go to the Eclipse Hideout

This side quest immediately unlocks after completing the Shadow of the Past side quest.

After completing that side quest, you will be able to unlock the first objective of Shadow in the West.

Shadow in the West Location


Map Location

World Location

Shadow in the West Walkthrough

How to Complete

Objectives
1 Go to the Eclipse Hideout Coordinates
Proceed to the coordinates of the Eclipse hideout to begin the side quest.
2 Shadow of the West LocationKill the Eclipse
After entering the area, kill members of the Eclipse.
3 Talk to Yef and Find the Camp EntranceTalk to Yef and Find the Camp Entrance
After killing members of the Eclipse, talk to Yef
4 Enter the Camp and Kill the EclipseEnter the Camp and Kill the Eclipse
After entering the camp, kill the Eclipse guards to access the main door.
5 Open the Cage and free the UtaruOpen the Cage and free the Utaru
After entering the main door, free the Utaru captives.
6 Enter VezrehEnter Vesreh's Chamber
Enter the Chamber and Kill Vezreh and the Ravager.
7 Investigate VezrehInvestigate Vezreh's Chamber
After the fight, inspect the chambers further. You will find a metal panel that you can open with a Pullcaster. After investigating, talk to Yef to complete the side quest.

Tips and Strategies

Kill the Ravager First

Kill the Ravager First

During the fight against Vezreh, make sure that you kill the Ravager first. It is very fast and dangerous, which is why using Acid and Fire arrows are the best way to weaken it.

Use Concentration Against Vezreh

Use Concentration Against Vezreh

Vezreh is equipped with a powerful ranged weapon. Use cover to prevent yourself from getting hit, and find openings to deal damage. His weapon can destroy cover, so you have to keep on moving to avoid taking too much damage.

Horizon Forbidden West Quests

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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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