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The Roots that Bind Side Quest Walkthrough

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

The Roots that Bind Quest Information

General Info

The Roots that Bind
Quest Giver Nel
Description The Utaru village of Riverhymn has been under constant attack by Tenakth raiders. Without more support, they won't hold out for much longer.
Rewards ・4125 XP
・2 Skill Points
1 Kue's Sharshoot Bow
Recommended Level 15

How to Unlock The Roots that Bind and Location

Complete Death's Door and Talk to Nel

To unlock this side quest, you need to complete the Death's Door main quest.

The Roots that Bind Location

Talk to Nel in Plainsong to begin the side quest.

The Roots that Bind Location


Map Location

World Location

The Roots that Bind Walkthrough

How to Complete

Objectives
1 Go to RiverhymnGo to Riverhymn
Follow the map waypoint to find Riverhymn. You will encounter Tenakth rebels that you need to kill to proceed.
2 Follow Kue and Talk to HimFollow Kue and Talk to Him
Follow Kue into Riverhymn until you reach the campfire. You can talk to him to proceed to the next objective.
3 Go to the top of the DrumrootGo to the top of the Drumroot
Follow Kue to the path towards the Drumroot. in the cave, dive into the water to find a cave that can lead you further inside.
4 Find Vaus and Kill MachinesFind Vaus and Kill Machines
After diving into the underwater tunnel, you will find Vaus' body, and a few machines. Kill them and proceed upwards into the cave.
5 Gather 6 Widemaw Metal PodsGather 6 Widemaw Metal Pods
After reaching the top of Drumroot, gather Metal Pods from the Widemaws. Take down 2 Widemaws to get 6 pods.
6 Return to KueReturn to Kue
Talk to Kue and give him the pods to prepare to fight.
7 Kill the RebelsKill the Rebels
Defeat the Tenakth Rebels to complete the side quest.

Tips and Strategies

Hit Widemaw Weakpoints

The Widemaw has weakpoints on its back and mouth. Hit those areas to deal high damage and remove important components.

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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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