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Horizon Zero Dawn
List of Characters
This guide lists all main characters, as well as important side characters found in Horizon Zero Dawn. Learn about each character's role, their voice actor, their backstory, and more here.
List of Characters
Base Game Characters
Aloy
Aloy is the main protagonist of Horizon Zero Dawn. Born an outcast, she starts the story off living with her father figure, Rost. Aloy accidentally discovers an ancient piece of technology known as a focus that allows her to see and hear things that others can't.
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Rost
Rost is an outcast and father figure to Aloy. He teachers her how to hunt, and helps her train for the Proving, a type of tournament that may make the tribe acknowledge Aloy if she succeeds.
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Erend
Erend is a charasmatic and friendly Oseram warrior who looks up to his sister Ersa. He frequently drinks, and sees himself as somewhat of a screw up despite being a legitimately capable fighter.
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Ersa
Ersa is the older sister of Erend and played a major role in instating the new peaceful King of Meridian, Avad. Ersa is regarded as a highly capable soldier.
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Avad
Avad is the new peaceful King of Meridian, despite being the son of the former tyranical ruler. Despite his efforts to undo his father's wrongs, many still bear ill will toward Avad and those that serve him.
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Helis
Helis is the leader of the Eclipse, a cult that attacks Aloy early on in the story for unknown reasons. To learn more about Helis and the Eclipse, check out the character profile below.
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Sylens
Sylens is a mysterious man that decides to aid Aloy on her journey. Sylens has a cold and calculating personality, and his primary goal is to uncover the mysteries of the old world at seemingly any cost. To learn more about Sylens role and backstory, check out the character profile below.
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Elisabet Sobeck
Elisabet Sobeck was a scientist of the old world that bears a striking resemblance to Aloy. To learn more about Elisabet and her connection to Aloy, check out the character profile below.
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Ted Faro
Ted Faro is the man responsible for the creation of the machines, which were originally designed for defense purposes. Find out more on Ted Faro's role and backstory in the character profile below.
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Frozen Wilds DLC Characters
Aratak
Aratak is a Banuk Chieftan and brother to Ourea. Aratak has a stern demeanor and imposing stature, as expected of a leader of the Banuk. Unfortunately, a recent expedition to a nearby mountain has resulted in many of his werak (group of Banuk warriors) to be wiped out by machines.
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Ourea
A shaman of the Banuk and sister to Aratak, Ourea spends her time desperately trying to communicate with a great spirit that once saved her life.
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Horizon Zero Dawn Related Guides
Horizon Zero Dawn Guides
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