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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.
List of Contents
| 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 |
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.
After Jetakka talks to you to begin the side quest. Meet him at Scalding Spear to proceed to the next objective.
 Map Location |
World Location |
| Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Follow JetakkaFollow Jetakka to guide you to Yarra. Talk to her to continue. |
| 2 |  Follow Yarra and the WoundFollow Yarra to the Wound. Use your Focus to follow the underground pipes. |
| 3 |  Kill the MachinesWhile following the pipes, climb upwards to an area with machines. Kill them and investigate the body. |
| 4 |  Continue Following the Pipes to Reach the PumpFollow the pipes further until you reach the pump. Use your Focus to scan the pump. |
| 5 |  Find a Way to Fix the PumpUse the Pullcaster to find a way to the top of the pump. |
| 6 |  Turn on the Lever and ValveOnce 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 to talk to the guard and find Yarra and Drakka to complete the side quest.. |
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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.
| 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 |
The Wound in the Sand Side Quest Walkthrough
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