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How to Use Strike From Below

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The Strike From Below is a Prowler Skill that allows you to take down human enemies when hanging on ledges. Read on to learn how to use this Skill, along with how to unlock it!

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How to Use Strike From Below Skill

Catch Enemies on Ledges

Strike From Below allows you to silently take down enemies that are standing on ledges. This is effective when going around Bandit Camps, giving you a great way of eliminating enemies in elevated locations without alerting anyone.

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Strike From Below
Horizon Zero Dawn - Strike From Below Skill
Skill Type Prowler
Description Press R1 (on PS4) when hanging below human enemies to perform a silent takedown.
Skill Point Cost 3
Previous Skill Strike From Above

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