Horizon Forbidden West: Crafting and upgrading equipment Horizon Forbidden West guide, walkthrough

In this Horizon Forbidden West guide page you will learn all about crafting and upgrading your equipment.

Last update: 15 March 2022

On this page of the Horizon Forbidden West game guide, you will find all the relevant information on crafting and upgrading equipment mechanics. You will learn how to create ammunition, potions, and other useful items, and how to upgrade your equipment.

• Crafting arrows and ammunition
• Crafting potions and other items
• Weapon and armor upgrades
• Modifying inventory

Crafting arrows and ammunition

In Horizon Forbidden West, you can craft arrows and ammunition not only at the workbenches but even during combat. When the gun wheel is active, the time slows down, allowing you to quickly prepare the ammunition you need.

Crafting potions and other items

You can craft potions at the workbench, but also during exploration. Just select potions from the menu on the d-pad, then press and hold the down direction to access the crafting window. If you want to make other items, such as bombs, select another option in the drop-down menu.

Weapon and armor upgrades

You can upgrade weapons and armor in Horizon Forbidden West by interacting with workbenches. They can be found in almost every settlement and some of the smaller hunting camps on the map. Depending on the quality of the weapon or armor, you will be able to upgrade the item to a certain level.

Modifying inventory

In Horizon Forbidden West, Coils and Weaves are used to modify equipment. By upgrading your inventory, you can unlock additional upgrade slots, which allows you to install more than one modification in some items. You can use Coils and Weaves at any time, even during exploration.