How To Get All Trophies in Horizon: Zero Dawn

How To Get All Trophies in Horizon: Zero Dawn

As a seasoned hunter and explorer who has traversed the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon Zero Dawn, I can attest to the myriad of challenges and triumphs that await those brave enough to embark on this journey. From learning Rost’s teachings to defeating the fearsome Sawtooth, each milestone in this adventure has left an indelible mark on my life.


As a gamer, I can’t wait to dive back into the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn when its remaster drops in 2024! It’ll be like reuniting with an old friend, and I can hardly contain my excitement to re-live Aloy’s epic journey. Not only will I get another chance to immerse myself in the game’s intriguing narrative, but I’ll also have a fresh opportunity to uncover all the hidden treasures and side missions that make this title so captivating!

Just like with any PlayStation game launch, the remastered version of _Horizon: Zero Dawn_, offers a plethora of additional tasks for trophy collectors to delve into. If your goal is to achieve the Platinum trophy in this game, then this comprehensive guide detailing all Horizon: Zero Dawn’s trophies and how to obtain them will help you check off every achievement on your list.

All Horizon: Zero Dawn Trophies (& How To Get Them)

How To Get All Trophies in Horizon: Zero Dawn

Players must accomplish a grand total of 54 achievable in-game tasks if they wish to unlock the rare and coveted PlayStation Platinum Trophy. The following outline presents these objectives, along with strategies for earning each one.

Trophy NameDescriptionHow To Earn
Stealth Killed 10 MachinesPerformed a stealth kill on 10 machinesKill machines by either hiding in tall grass and using a Silent Strike, which can be unlocked from the Prowler skill tree, or by dispatching them with a ranged weapon or trap without being detected.
3 Strikes From AboveKilled 3 enemies using the Strike from Above skillStrike From Above can be unlocked from the second row of the Prowler skill tree. Press R1 when you are standing above an enemy to drop on them and kill them.
Tore Off 10 ComponentsDetached 10 components from machines during combatYou can knock off parts with Aloy’s spear, but you can increase the chances by purchasing the Precision and Precision+ upgrades from the Brave skill tree. Alternatively, weapons like the Carja Sharpshot Bow also have Tearblast Arrows, which explode and potentially knock off parts.
10 Vulnerable Machine KillsKilled 10 machines weak to Fire while burning, or weak to Freeze while frozenUse Aloy’s Focus (R3) to scan a target. It will tell you what their weaknesses are, then you can use your arsenal to freeze (e.g. Freeze Bombs) or burn (e.g. Fire Arrows) your target.
Tore Off 5 Heavy WeaponsDetached 5 heavy weapons from machines during combatMachines like Ravagers have weaponry you can detach and use by shooting them with your bow. A Tearblast Arrow has a greater chance of successfully removing them.
7 Types of Machine OverridenUnlocked and used the overrides for 7 different types of machineOverrides are limited in the early stages of the game, but if you complete Cauldrons, this will open right up for you. You can check which Cauldrons you need to complete for each machine in the Notebook section.
Headshot 30 human enemiesKilled 30 human enemies by landing headshots on themAloy can earn skills that slow down time, which can make taking headshots easier. In saying that, if you’re frequently using your bow, you’re bound to hit enough headshots in a playthrough, even if you weren’t trying to
Downed 23 Grazer DummiesFound and knocked over all of the Grazer training dummies in the Nora regionYou will first encounter these when leaving Rost’s hut before the Proving, but they’ll also be available to destroy at landmarks like Mother’s Cradle and Devil’s Thirst Camp.
First ModificationUsed a Weapon Coil or Outfit Weave on a modifiable weapon or outfitAloy will encounter coils when looting some downed machines, as well as being able to purchase them at select merchants. With a coil in hand, simply go to the Crafting menu, select the weapon or armor you want to enhance, and apply the coil to an available slot.
All Acqusition Machines KilledKilled at least one of every type of Acquisition machineYou’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Charger, Lancehorn, Snapmaw, Rockbreaker, Scrapper, and Trampler. Note that machines you kill as part of a quest objective won’t count.
All Recon Machines KilledKilled at least one of every type of Reconnaissance machineYou’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Watcher, Longleg, Redeye Watcher.
All Combat Machines KilledKilled at least one of every type of Combat machineYou’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Thunderjaw, Stormbird, Stalker, Sawtooth, and Ravager.
All Transport Machines killedKilled at least one of every type of Transport machineYou’ll need to kill at least one of each of the following: Behemoth, Shell Walker, Fire Bellowback, Freeze Bellowback.
Reached Level 10Reached player level 10This will happen organically as you progress through the main story.
Reached Level 25Reached player level 25This will happen organically as you progress through the main story – unless you’re doing side quests and farming xp, it’ll likely happen after you leave Nora territory.
Reached Level 40Reached player level 40This will happen organically as you progress through the game.
Reached Level 50Reached player level 50This will happen organically as you progress through the game, but you’ll need to pay attention to side quests, collectibles, and defeating tougher machines.
All Skills LearnedLearned all available skillsYou’ll earn Skill Points each time you level up. By the time you’re reaching the game’s maximum level, you’ll have enough Skill Points to purchase all the available abilities.
First Tallneck OverriddenScaled a Tallneck and access its informationYou’ll need to climb a Tallneck by scaling its neck, then override it at the top of its head. You’ll need to learn to override machines first, though.
First Bandit Camp ClearedTook a settlement back from a bandit clanThis will likely be the Devil’s Thirst Camp, but find any bandit camp and clear it of all enemies to complete.
First Core OverriddenReached the Core of a Cauldron and accessed its informationYou’ll need to complete a Cauldran challenge and override the core at the end. This will allow you to override more machine types.
All Suns at One GroundEarned a Blazing Sun mark in all three trials at one Hunting GroundYou’ll need to complete all optional objectives at a Hunting Ground in all three of its challenges to complete.
First Corrupted Zone ClearedKilled all the Corrupted Machines in a Corrupted ZoneFind a Corrupted Zone and kill all the machines in it. There is one close to one of the early Vantage Datapoints, so you can kill two birds with one stone there.
All Tallnecks OverriddenScaled all of the Tallnecks and accessed their informationFind and override all Tallnecks. The map will show you the approximate locations of the ones you haven’t discovered
Cleared All The Bandit CampsTook back all settlements from the bandit clansFind and clear all Bandit Camps of hostiles. The map will show you roughly where to look to find them.
All Cores OverriddenReached the Core of every Cauldron and accessed the information withinComplete all Cauldron challenges. This will allow you to override all compatible machines in the game.
All Suns at all GroundsEarned at least a Half Sun mark in all trials at all of the Hunting GroundsBasically, you need to finish every challenge at every Hunting Ground with at least one objective completed.
Blazing Suns at all GroundsEarned a Blazing Sun mark in all trials at the Hunting GroundsBeat all challenges at all Hunting Grounds with all optional objectives completed.
All Corrupted Zones ClearedKilled all the corrupted machines in every Corrupted ZoneClear every Corrupted Zone in Horizon: Zero Dawn by killing all the Corrupted machines that patrol each area.
All Machines CataloguedEncountered and Focus scanned every type of machineYou don’t even need to battle them, just get close enough to use your Focus to scan and identify them. This is a great way to pinpoint any weaknesses in their body and elemental advantages you can utilize.
First Vantage FoundFound and accessed a Vantage DatapointFind one of the Vantage Datapoints by scanning the location.
First Metal Flower FoundDiscovered a strange metal flowerFind one Metal Flower in Horizon: Zero Dawn.
First Banuk Figure FoundFound a wooden effigy left by a Banuk travelerCollect one Banuk Figure on your travels.
First Ancient Vessel FoundFound an ancient vessel once used by the Old OnesSearch Ancient Debris for chipped/broken coffee mugs, which are known as Ancient Vessels in the game.
All Vantages FoundFound and accessed all of the Vantage DatapointsLocate and scan all Vantage Datapoints in Horizon: Zero Dawn. You can purchase a Vantage Datapoint map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
All Metal Flowers FoundFound all of the Metal FlowersLocate and collect all Metal Flowers in Horizon: Zero Dawn. You can purchase a Metal Flower map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
All Banuk Figures FoundFound all of Arnak’s figuresFind and collect all Banuk Figures. You can purchase a Banuk Figures map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
All Ancient Vessels FoundFound all the Ancient VesselsFind and collect all Ancient Vessels. You can purchase an Ancient Vessels map from a Hunting Goods merchant to reveal the approximate location of each collectible on the map.
Got The Shield-Weaver OutfitRecovered an ancient technology and put it to useCollect all Power Cells in the game to unlock the Shield-Weaver costume.
Followed Rost’s TeachingsLearned to hunt and fight alongside RostComplete main story mission “Lessons of the Wild”
Defeated the SawtoothDefeated the Sawtooth that threatened the NoraComplete main story mission “The Point of the Spear”
Triumphed in the ProvingOvercame adversity and placed first in the ProvingComplete main story mission “The Proving”
Fought Back The CorruptionDestroyed the corruption inside the Nora valleyComplete main story mission “A Seeker At The Gates”
Learned of the Ancient PastLearned of the ancient past at Maker’s EndComplete main story mission “Maker’s End”
Crashed the Eclipse NetworkInfiltrated the Eclipse battle camp and crashed their networkComplete the associated main story mission.
Discovered the TruthDiscovered the truth of Zero DawnComplete the associated main story mission.
Broke the Siege of All-MotherDefeated the invaders and went inside the sacred mountainComplete the associated main story mission.
Recovered a Powerful WeaponExplored the Mountain That Fell and recovered a powerful weaponComplete the associated main story mission.
All Allies JoinedGiven Aloy’s actions, all possible optional allies joined the defenseBefore “The Looming Shadow”, ensure you complete the following side quests: A Moment’s Peace, Traitor’s Bounty, Queen’s Gambit, A Daughter’s Vengence, Sun and Shadow, Honor the Fallen, Sunstone Rock, and the Hunter’s Lodge quest chain (Hunting for the Lodge > Redmaw).
Ended the War Machine ThreatEnded the threat of the ancient war machinesComplete main story mission “The Face of Extinction” and, in turn, the main story.
Victorious with the War-ChiefFound the Nora War-Chief and defeated the killers in the Ring of MetalComplete the quest chain with Sona the War-Chief, which starts with “The War-Chief’s Trial”
Saved Meridian from its FoeHelped Erend investigate Ersa’s fate, and foiled a plot against MeridianComplete the quest chain with Erend, which starts when you speak with the NPC in Meridian.
Aided the DefectorsAided the escapes of Uthid and the child king Itamen from the Shadow CarjaComplete the side quests “Traitor’s Bounty” and “Queen’s Gambit”.
Hunted Redmaw with TalanahRose through the ranks of the Hunters Lodge and helped Talanah defeat RedmawComplete the quest chain that starts with “Hunting for the Lodge”, and rise in the ranks at the Lodge.

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