Horizon Forbidden West (HFW)

Breaking Even Side Quest Walkthrough

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

Breaking Even Quest Information

General Info

Breaking Even
Quest Giver Porguf
Description The collapse of an ancient tunnel has cut off passage to No Man's Land. Aloy must find a way through.
Rewards ・5400 XP
・2 Skill Points
Recommended Level 18

How to Unlock Breaking Even and Location

Complete The Burning Blooms and The Eye of the Earth and Talk to Porguf

You can begin this side quest after completing The Burning Blooms side quest and the The Eye of the Earth main quest.

Breaking Even Location

Talk to Porguf in Camp Nowhere to begin the quest.

Breaking Even Location


Map Location

World Location

Breaking Even Walkthrough

How to Complete

Objectives
1 Go to the TunnelGo to the Tunnel
Follow the marker leading to the ancient tunnel and investigate the area. You can go further after igniting a wall with Firegleam.
2 Talk to LundaTalk to Lunda
Proceed past the wall until you encounter an injured Oseram named Lunda and talk to her.
3 Investigate the TunnelInvestigate the Tunnel
Continue moving inside the tunnel. There are a lot of crates that you can open along the way before proceeding to the next area.
4 Kill the MachinesKill the Machines
While exploring the tunnel, you will encounter machines. Kill them to proceed to the next area.
5 Go further into the TunnelGo further into the Tunnel
After killing the machines, use the Pullcaster to break the debris blocking the tunnel.
6 Kill the RockbreakerKill the Rockbreaker
After exiting the tunnel, you will encounter a Rockbreaker. Kill the machine to investigate the area.
7 Find PorgulFind Porgul's Lockbox (Optional)
You can search for Porgul's Lockbox in the area using your Focus.
8 Find an Entrance to the Eastern SideFind an Entrance to the Eastern Side
Use the Pullcaster to remove debris blocking the way. Enter the tunnel, and use a Fire Arrow to blow the explosive barrel up to free the entrance.
9 Return to PorgulReturn to Porgul
Return to Porguf to complete the side quest.

Tips and Strategies

Use Shock Arrows to Stun the Rockbreaker

Kill the Rockbreaker

Rockbreakers are weak against shock arrows. Use them to prevent them from moving, and attack their weak spots using arrows and spear attacks.

How to Open the Spinebreak Door

How to Open the Spinebreak Door How to Open the Spinebreak Door 2

The Spinebreak door can be opened by acquiring a code from a Datapoint entitled The Other Side during the side quest. The code is 2054, and inside is a vault filled with ancient items that can sell for Metal Shards.

Horizon Forbidden West Quests

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List of All Quests

List of All Quest Types

Main Story
Story Walkthrough & Main Quests
Optional Quests
Side Quests Errands
Salvage Contracts Hunting Grounds
Rebel Camps Relic Ruins
Tallnecks Cauldrons
The Arena Gauntlet Runs
Rebel Outposts Melee Pits

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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