The Point of the Lance is an Interlude in Horizon Forbidden West and automatically follows Reach for the Stars. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about The Point of the Lance.

The Point of the Lance: Overview

Horizon Forbidden West: The Point of the Lance Guide 1
The Point of the Lance begins immediately after completing Reach for the Stars.
Type Description Recommended Level
Interlude After having failed to find a backup of GAIA in the Far Zenith facility, Aloy and Varl travel to Meridian in search of a new lead — but find they are not the only ones seeking answers. 4

The Point of the Lance: Walkthrough

Horizon Forbidden West: The Point of the Lance Guide 2

As part of The Point of the Lance you'll have the opportunity to catch up with some of your allies from Horizon Zero Dawn. Speak to everyone to get a feel for what they've been up to, and then upgrade your Spear at a workbench, before embarking on your adventure into the Forbidden West.

Objective Log

  • Examine the Orb that Contained Hades
  • Climb up to the Base of the Spire
  • Climb the Spire
  • Return to Marad and Varl
  • Talk to Your Friends (Optional)
  • Modify Your Spear

The Point of the Lance: Text Datapoints Obtained

  • Delver's Journal

The Point of the Lance: Rewards

  • 1,500XP

The Point of the Lance: Notes

Completing The Point of the Lance unlocks the Reached the Daunt Trophy.


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