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Horizon Zero Dawn

Sanctuary Errand Walkthrough

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This guide will show you how to complete the Sanctuary, an Errand in Horizon Zero Dawn. Read on to learn the quest objectives, strategies, location, and rewards for the Sanctuary Errand.

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Sanctuary Quest Information

General Info

Quest Giver Den
Description Den's fellow braves strayed into the forbidden ruins of Devil's Thirst. As a Seeker, Aloy could look for them without breaking Nora taboo.
Rewards 1670 XP
Remarkable Reward Box
Recommended Level 10

Quest Location

Horizon Zero Dawn - Sanctuary Map Location

Map Location
Horizon Zero Dawn - Sanctuary Location

World Location

Sanctuary Walkthrough

How to Complete

Objectives
1 Horizon Zero Dawn - Sanctuary Location
Talk to Den
To begin the Errand, you have to talk to Den, who is located in Mother's Crown.
2 Horizon Zero Dawn - Find the Missing Braves in Devil
Find the Missing Braves in Devil's Thirst
Proceed to Devil's Thirst to find the area where the Braves went missing.
3 Horizon Zero Dawn - Examine a Corrupted Watcher Corpse
Examine a Corrupted Watcher Corpse
Investigate the Corrupted Watcher Corpse in the area to find a trail.
4 Horizon Zero Dawn - Follow the Tracks
Follow the Tracks
Use your Focus to highlight the tracks that will help lead you to the missing Braves.
5 Horizon Zero Dawn - Kill the SawtoothsKill the Sawtooths
After following the trail, you will encounter a number of Sawtooths inside a ruined building. Destroy them to rescue the missing Braves.
6 Horizon Zero Dawn - Explore the RuinExplore the Ruin
After Eliminating the Sawtooths, explore the ruins to find the missing Braves. Use your Focus to investigate the tools and find the Braves.
7 Horizon Zero Dawn - Return to DenReturn to Den
After meeting the missing Braves, return to Den to finish the Errand.

Tips and Strategies

Use Fire Arrows Against Sawtooths

The Sawtooths are a very fast type of enemy machine that is very hard to hit. Use Fire Arrows to deal heavy damage and hamper their movement.

How to Beat Sawtooth

Horizon Zero Dawn Quests

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List of All Quests

All Errands

Horizon Zero Dawn

Odd Grata Sanctuary Luck of the Hunt
Shortage of Supplies In Foreign Lands To Old Acquaintance
Hunting for the Lodge Collateral Hammer and Steel
Healer's Oath Sun’s Judgement Demand And Supply
A Curious Proposal Deadliest Game

Frozen Wilds

Ikrie’s Challenge A Secret Shared Geared Up: Forgefire
Geared Up: Icerail Geared Up: Stormslinger The Claws Beneath
Out Of The Forge

Other Quests

Main Quests Side Quests Cauldron
Tallnecks Hunting Grounds Errands
Corrupted Zone Tutorial Quests Bandit Camps

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