All Collectible Locations in Horizon Forbidden West

Collectibles in Horizon Forbidden West offer some of the most rewarding exploration experiences in the game, providing valuable resources, lore insights, and progression bonuses. The Horizon Forbidden West Interactive Map filters these markers to help you plan efficient collection routes across the Forbidden West. These scattered items range from ancient artifacts to resource-gathering opportunities, each serving specific purposes in Aloy’s journey through this post-apocalyptic world.

What Collectibles Are Used For

Collectibles serve multiple functions in Horizon Forbidden West, from upgrading equipment to unlocking valuable resources and providing backstory elements.

• Unlock upgrade materials for weapons and armor through Black Boxes
• Gather rare crafting components from Survey Drones and Ornaments
• Discover hidden lore and world-building through Vista Points and Signal Lens
• Earn experience points and skill progression bonuses
• Complete collection-based trophies and achievements

Collectibles Types

The map tracks six distinct types of collectibles scattered throughout the Forbidden West, each offering unique rewards and challenges.

Black Box

Flight recorder devices from Old World aircraft crashes that contain valuable upgrade components. These collectibles often require solving environmental puzzles or defeating nearby machines to access safely.

Ornament

Decorative tribal artifacts that provide crafting materials and cultural insights into the various clans inhabiting the Forbidden West. Many ornaments are hidden in settlements or sacred locations.

Signal Lens

Ancient communication devices that reveal fragments of pre-apocalypse transmissions and historical data. These collectibles unlock audio logs that expand the game’s rich backstory.

Survey Drone

Automated mapping drones that can be shot down to collect valuable machine components and rare crafting materials. These flying collectibles require precise timing and weapon accuracy.

Vista Point

Scenic overlooks that trigger augmented reality reconstructions of Old World locations, showing how areas appeared before the apocalypse. Each vista provides experience points and stunning visual storytelling.

War Totem

Tribal monuments that honor fallen warriors and provide insight into clan histories and conflicts. These collectibles often mark significant battlefields or memorial sites.

How to Use the Map Efficiently

Planning your collectible routes saves time and ensures you don’t miss valuable items during your exploration.

• Group nearby collectibles together when planning fast-travel routes to minimize backtracking
• Prioritize Black Boxes early for weapon upgrade materials
• Check elevated areas and cliffs for Vista Points before leaving a region
• Use Focus scan frequently to highlight Survey Drones against the sky
• Visit settlements and camps to locate Ornaments in populated areas
• Save Signal Lens collection for when you want to focus on lore exploration

Collectibles Locations Table

Here’s what each collectible type offers and where to typically find them:

Tips for Collectibles Hunting

• Use your Focus regularly to scan areas and highlight collectibles with yellow markers
• Climb Tallnecks first to reveal nearby collectible icons on your map
• Check behind waterfalls and inside cave systems for hidden Ornaments
• Survey Drones follow predictable flight paths, so observe their routes before shooting
• Many Vista Points require climbing, so bring stamina-boosting consumables
• Some collectibles are locked behind main story progress or specific quest completions

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