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Signal Spike Side Quest Walkthrough

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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.

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Signal Spike Quest Information

General Info

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

How to Unlock Signal Spike and Location

Go to Camp Nowhere and Talk to Mindah

To unlock this quest, go Camp Nowhere. This area is accessible after completing The Eye of the Earth main quest.

Signal Spike Location

Talk to Mindah at Camp Nowhere to begin the side quest.

Signal Spike Location

Signal Spike Map Location
Map Location
Signal Spike Location
World Location

Signal Spike Walkthrough

How to Complete

Objectives
1 Meet Silga and Kill the MachinesMeet Silga and Kill the Machines
Follow 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 and go to the Spike
Follow the wires until you reach the spike on the cliff.
3 Reacquire the SignalReacquire the Signal
After reaching the spike, reacquire the signal by listening to the message.
4 Return to SilgaReturn to Silga
Return to Silga to uncover the next objectives.
5 Go to the Tower in Scalding SpearGo to the Tower in Scalding Spear
Travel 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 the Mountain on top of the Base
Go to another signal point in the mountain on top of the Base. Use the tree nearby to go up the mountain.
7 Kill the MachinesKill the Machines
Along the way to the top, you will face some machines, which include Sunwings. Kill them and climb up further.
8 Continue Upwards the MountainContinue Upwards the Mountain
Use 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 Signal 2 (Small).jpgReacquire the Signal
Go up the highest point of the mountain to reacquire the signal.
11 Go to the Origin of the SignalGo to the Origin of the Signal
Follow 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 PointKill the Machines near the Signal Point
To access the signal point, kill the surrounding machines to begin checking the area.
13 Find the opening to the Signal PointFind the opening to the Signal Point
Use 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 SilgaLoot the Crate and Return to Silga
Open 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 WorkbenchCraft a Weapon in the Workbench
Use Silga's workbench to craft a new weapon and finish the side quest.

Tips and Strategies

Use Freeze and Fire Arrows Against Sunwings

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.

Get the Spinethorn Spike Thrower

You will be able to acquire a new weapon, the Spinethorn Spike Thrower, after using the workbench at the end of the side quest.

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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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