Horizon Forbidden West features some thrilling arena challenges, amongst which ‘From the Deep’ remains the toughest to compete. After completing the Kulrut storyline mission, initiate the ‘Opening the Arena’ side quest. This will unlock the Arena where you can complete the ‘From The Deep’ challenge. The task is difficult but our Arena Guide will help you with this endeavor in Horizon Forbidden West.
Remember that the waves of enemies increase in difficulty. Make sure you gear up with the best because all the resources will be restored at the end. Here is how you can complete this challenge.
How to defeat Snapmaw?
Snapmaw shoots frozen projectiles and loves to use its jaws to take a powerful bite out of you. It’ll use its tail for whip attacks if you go behind its back.
These are the first you need to take out, and it becomes easier with elite vertical shock traps and explosive spikes. Immobilize the Snapmaws by planting the elite vertical shock traps near them. The machine closest to the trap will stun for a longer time; this is when you need to take out the spikes and target their eyes and feet as much as possible.
When Snapmaw recovers from the stun, place another shock trap and set it off. As the machines will have reduced health now, you can keep your distance and target them with light arrows and spikes.
While targeting the Snapmaws, keep check of dodging their tails to avoid getting whipped by them.
How to defeat Tideripper?
When facing Tideripper, you need to have shock—or frost-based ammunition. It has two Purgewater sacs on its body. Use shock and frost to destroy one sac, leaving Tideripper drenched.
You can also target its Sparker with shock ammunition to force Tideripper to the ground briefly.
Once the first drenched state is over, destroy the second Purgewater sac to take him into the second drenched state. This will create an opening for you to land as much damage on the machine as possible.
How to complete From The Deep Arena Challenge?
Upon entering the arena, use your adhesive blast sling ammo to slow Snapmaw and Tideripper. To finish the machines, use explosive spikes to destroy Snapmaw’s freeze sacs and impact damage spikes. You can also use smoke bombs to get away from the machines. Once both Snapmaws die, use Shock ammo and attack Tideripper’s Purgewater sacs. When the Tideripper is drenched, use explosive spike ammo to destroy Sparker on its back. Repeat to kill Tideripper. This concludes our Arena Guide for Horizon Forbidden West.
From the Deep Arena Reward
Winning the arena in the given time frame will earn you 24 Arena Medals.
