All Collectible Locations in Horizon Zero Dawn

Collectibles in Horizon Zero Dawn represent some of the most rewarding exploration content in the game, offering valuable lore, resources, and upgrade materials scattered across the post-apocalyptic world. The Horizon Zero Dawn Interactive Map filters these items by type, making it easy to plan efficient collection routes without missing crucial pieces.

Each collectible type serves a specific purpose, from unlocking backstory audio logs to providing rare crafting materials for weapon modifications. Using a systematic approach to gathering these items enhances both your understanding of the world and your combat capabilities.

What Collectibles Are Used For

Collectibles in Horizon Zero Dawn provide essential resources for character progression, world-building narrative content, and valuable trading materials that enhance your survival capabilities.

• Unlock audio logs and text datapoints that reveal the world’s history and lore
• Obtain rare crafting materials like Bluegleam for unique weapon modifications
• Trade specific items with merchants for shards and special equipment
• Complete collection sets for achievement progress and narrative closure
• Gather pigments for face paint customization options

Collectibles Types

The map tracks seven distinct collectible categories, each offering different rewards and requiring specific exploration strategies to locate efficiently across the diverse regions.

Ancient Vessel

These ceramic artifacts from the old world contain valuable insights into pre-apocalypse civilization. Found in ruins and settlements, Ancient Vessels can be traded with merchants for substantial shard rewards, making them excellent sources of currency for purchasing equipment and resources.

Animal Figurine

Small carved animal totems hidden throughout the wilderness, these figurines represent the artistic traditions of various tribes. Collecting them provides cultural context and can be traded for useful items, often found near campsites and tribal gathering areas.

Banuk Figure

Sacred totems of the Banuk tribe, these figures are primarily found in the northern Frozen Wilds region. Each figure tells part of the Banuk cultural story and provides valuable trading opportunities with Banuk merchants for specialized cold-weather gear.

Bluegleam

A rare crystalline substance found exclusively in the Frozen Wilds, Bluegleam serves as premium currency for purchasing powerful weapon modifications from Banuk traders. These glowing crystals are essential for accessing the most potent upgrade options available.

Metal Flower

Mysterious technological artifacts that appear as metallic flower-like structures, these collectibles are tied directly to the main story’s technological mysteries. Each Metal Flower unlocks audio logs that provide crucial backstory about the world’s creation and downfall.

Pigment

Natural dyes extracted from specific plants and minerals throughout the world, pigments allow for face paint customization at merchants. These cosmetic items add personalization options while encouraging thorough exploration of diverse biomes.

Vantage Point

Scenic overlooks marked by rusted satellite dishes, Vantage Points offer some of the most compelling narrative content in the game. Each location provides before-and-after imagery of the old world, creating powerful environmental storytelling moments.

How to Use the Map Efficiently

Planning collection routes around fast-travel points and story missions maximizes efficiency while ensuring you don’t miss time-sensitive or region-locked items during your playthrough.

• Group collectibles by region and tackle them during relevant story missions to minimize backtracking
• Prioritize Bluegleam collection early when exploring the Frozen Wilds for immediate upgrade access
• Use the Focus scanner frequently in ruins and settlements where Ancient Vessels and Metal Flowers cluster
• Save Vantage Point collection for after acquiring climbing gear to access all elevated positions
• Check merchant locations first to understand which collectibles provide the best trading value
• Combine collectible hunting with hunting ground challenges to maximize time efficiency

Collectibles Locations Table

Each collectible type offers distinct rewards and appears in specific environmental contexts throughout the world.

Tips for Collectibles Hunting

• Use your Focus scanner liberally in settlements and ruins to highlight hidden collectibles
• Check elevated positions and rooftops where Vantage Points and rare items often spawn
• Follow river valleys and natural pathways where Animal Figurines and Pigments cluster
• Return to previously visited areas with upgraded climbing gear to reach inaccessible collectibles
• Save the Frozen Wilds collectible hunting until you have cold-resistant gear and weapons
• Trade collectibles regularly at merchants to free up inventory space for more valuable items

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