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The Wound in the Sand Side Quest Walkthrough

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

The Wound in the Sand Quest Information

General Info

The Wound in the Sand
Quest Giver Jetakka
Description According to Chaplain Jetakka, the Desert Clan's troubles are far from over. He needs Aloy's help in the capital of Scalding Spear.
Rewards ・5700 XP
・2 Skill Points
Recommended Level 19

How to Unlock The Wound in the Sand and Location

Complete Thirst for the Hunt and Meet Jetakka

To unlock The Wound in the Sand, you need to complete the Thirst for the Hunt side quest in Arrowhand. Completing that side quest will immediately trigger the quest.

Meet Jetakka at Scalding Spear

After Jetakka talks to you to begin the side quest. Meet him at Scalding Spear to proceed to the next objective.

The Wound in the Sand Location


Map Location

World Location

The Wound in the Sand Walkthrough

How to Complete

Objectives
1 Follow JetakkaFollow Jetakka
Follow Jetakka to guide you to Yarra. Talk to her to continue.
2 Follow Yarra and the WoundFollow Yarra and the Wound
Follow Yarra to the Wound. Use your Focus to follow the underground pipes.
3 Kill the MachinesKill the Machines
While following the pipes, climb upwards to an area with machines. Kill them and investigate the body.
4 Continue Following the Pipes to Reach the PumpContinue Following the Pipes to Reach the Pump
Follow the pipes further until you reach the pump. Use your Focus to scan the pump.
5 Find a Way to Fix the PumpFind a Way to Fix the Pump
Use the Pullcaster to find a way to the top of the pump.
6 Turn on the Lever and ValveTurn on the Lever and Valve
Once inside, turn off the valve, and pull the lever below. Before going up, use the Pullcaster to pull one of the pillars down to climb back up to open the valve. This is timed, so you have to reach the valve quickly after pulling the lever. Talk to Yarra after this is done.
7 Return to Scalding SpearReturn to Scalding Spear
Return to Scalding Spear to talk to the guard and find Yarra and Drakka to complete the side quest..

Tips and Strategies

Turn on the Valve Quickly

Turn on the Lever and Valve Turn on the Lever and Valve 2

To make the Valve work, you have to close the valve on top first and then use the Pullcaster to pull the pillar down to go back up again after going down. Pull the lever, and immediately after pulling the lever, go up to turn the valve again.

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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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