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This guide will show you how to complete the Signal Spike, a Side Quest in Horizon Forbidden West (HFW). Read on to learn the quest objectives, strategies, location, and rewards for completing the Signal Spike Side Quest.
List of Contents
| Signal Spike | |
|---|---|
| Quest Giver | Mindah |
| Description | An Oseram fled west into the desert from Camp Nowhere. She is unlikely to survive in the wilds on her own. |
| Rewards |
・5863 XP ・2 Skill Points |
| Recommended Level | 16 |
To unlock this quest, go Camp Nowhere. This area is accessible after completing The Eye of the Earth main quest.
Talk to Mindah at Camp Nowhere to begin the side quest.
 Map Location |
World Location |
| Objectives | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Meet Silga and Kill the MachinesFollow the map waypoint until you encounter Silga fighting machines. Kill the machines and talk to Silga. |
| 2 |  Follow the Wires and go to the SpikeFollow the wires until you reach the spike on the cliff. |
| 3 |  Reacquire the SignalAfter reaching the spike, reacquire the signal by listening to the message. |
| 4 |  Return to SilgaReturn to Silga to uncover the next objectives. |
| 5 |  Go to the Tower in Scalding SpearTravel to Scalding Spear to uncover more parts of the message by climbing on the side of the tower. |
| 6 |  Go to the Mountain on top of the BaseGo to another signal point in the mountain on top of the Base. Use the tree nearby to go up the mountain. |
| 7 |  Kill the MachinesAlong the way to the top, you will face some machines, which include Sunwings. Kill them and climb up further. |
| 8 |  Continue Upwards the MountainUse your Focus to find climbing spots while going up. There are also some Pullcaster spots that will make the climb easier. |
| 9 | Kill the Machines After climbing, you will reach another area with Sunwings. Take them down to keep moving up. |
| 10 |  Reacquire the SignalGo up the highest point of the mountain to reacquire the signal. |
| 11 |  Go to the Origin of the SignalFollow the marker to the signal's origin point. You can use the Shieldwing to glide all the way from the mountain to get there faster. |
| 12 |  Kill the Machines near the Signal PointTo access the signal point, kill the surrounding machines to begin checking the area. |
| 13 |  Find the opening to the Signal PointUse your Focus to find a rock barrier that you can pry to retrieve the supplies. Once inside, swim inside the cavern to the left until you reach the crate. |
| 14 |  Loot the Crate and Return to SilgaOpen the crate to retrieve the supplies and the message. After that return to Silga to give her the communicator. |
| 15 |  Craft a Weapon in the WorkbenchUse Silga's workbench to craft a new weapon and finish the side quest. |
Sunwings are weak against Fire and Freeze arrows, which damage them over time. This also makes them land on the ground often leaving them vulnerable to spear attacks.
You will be able to acquire a new weapon, the Spinethorn Spike Thrower, after using the workbench at the end of the side quest.
| 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 |
Signal Spike Side Quest Walkthrough
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