Horizon Forbidden West resumes the adventure of Aloy, where Horizon Zero Dawn ended. The intrepid adventurer continues her quest to save Earth, battling any machines that stand in her way. Both Aloy and her enemies can use elemental damage in Horizon, and making sure you know what each element does in battle is key to overcoming Aloy's enemies.
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We've listed each of the Elemental Damage types in Horizon Forbidden West, along with their effects below:
| Elemental Damage | Effect | State Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Acid | Builds to the Corroding State | Enemies with the Corroding State take damage over time and block less until this state dissipates. |
| Purgewater | Builds to the Drenched State | Drenched enemies are more susceptible to Frost and Shock buildup. Elemental damage is removed from enemy attacks when Drenched. |
| Plasma | Builds to the Plasma Blast State | Enemies in the Plasma Blast State create time-delayed explosions once the timer expires. |
| Fire | Builds to the Burning State | Burning enemies take damage until the Burning State wears off. |
| Shock | Builds to the Shocked State | Enemies in the Shocked state are stunned for a short period, making them vulnerable to attacks. |
| Frost | Builds to the Brittle State | Enemies in the brittle state receive more Impact Damage for the duration of the Brittle Status. |
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Published: Feb 17, 2022 08:50 am