This is a guide to leveling up quickly in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to find out which game activities to play, farming areas to explore, and skill points to unlock to help with gaining more XP and leveling up fast.
List of Contents
- How to Level Up Fast
- Complete Gauntlet Runs Repeatedly
- Tremortusk Farming
- What is the Level Cap?
- Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides
How to Level Up Fast
Complete Gauntlet Runs Repeatedly
Every time you complete a Gauntlet Run, you'll receive a reward of XP, Metal Shards, and Silver Ingot (sells for 23 Metal Shards). The Metal Shards and Silver Ingots are fairly sparse, but the XP reward is large considering how short the course is to complete.
The Stillsands Gauntlet Run is both the shortest course and ties with Bonewhite Tear for the highest XP reward. This is also the hardest of the four races, but compared to Bonewhite Tear which has narrow paths and sharp turns, it is also arguably the most fun.
If you are able to truly master the minigame and win every time you run the race, the Stillsands Gauntlet Run is the way to go. Otherwise, consider going for Dry Yearn if you're looking for consistent farming, since you should have no problem winning every time and you'll still be able to get healthy XP from that course.
Hourly Rates for Gauntlet Run Farming
The table below shows how much XP can be yielded if the player runs a single Gauntlet Run repeatedly, and wins every single race for an hour. Note that there might be some load time between to start up a new race each time.
| Gauntlet Run | Course Length | XP Reward | Hourly XP Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Yearn | 3:00 | 2,750 XP | 55,000 XP |
| Cliffs of the Cry | 5:00 | 4,771 XP | 57,252 XP |
| Bonewhite Tear | 4:00 | 6,071 XP | 91,065 XP |
| The Stillsands | 2:30 | 6,071 XP | 145,704 XP |
Gauntlet Run Rewards, Locations and Guides
Tremortusk Farming - Raintrance Hunting Grounds
You should consider farming the Tremortusk in Raintrance Hunting Grounds as you head through the mid to late-game stages of the game to give some easy nourishment for your level and obtain those skill points.
You can start by putting the game's difficulty on Story Mode to have an easier time dealing with the Tremortusk and its friends, the Clawstriders. Select any trial from the Grounds Master and begin the hunt and return when you're done with the Tremortusk to reset. It is difficult on the first runs, but if you learn how to fight the Tremortusk, it will be an efficient way to get XP and level up.
This XP farming method gives off large XP in such a short time, but you will need a few extra resources for your ammo to take out a Tremortusk. Consider getting them first before heading on the hunting grounds to make the most out of your time there. You can also get tons of Metal Shards on this method if you loot the Tremortusk after defeating it. You can even sell its Legendary Tusk for 85 shards apiece.
Hourly Rates for Tremortusk Farming
The table below will show you how much XP you can earn in a single run using different builds in an hour. The time needed for each run includes looting the Tremortusk and going back to the Grounds Master to go for another round.
| Builds | Minimum Time | Tremortusk XP | Hourly XP Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Game | 3:00 | 5,625 XP | 112,500 XP |
| Late-Game | 2:00 | 5,625 XP | 168,750 XP |
What is the Level Cap?
Max Level is 50
The highest level in Horizon Forbidden West is level 50. Reaching the level cap affords you enough skill points to complete at least 1 skill tree, however, after this point you can only gain skill points by clearing the game's side content.
How to Get More Skill Points at Max Level
Reaching level 50 does not offer enough skill points to max out all skill trees. In our experience reaching, the level cap along with clearing main and side quests awarded enough points to max out 2-3 skill trees. This means completing all of the side content, including Errands, Hunting Grounds, Cauldrons, Rebel Camps and Outposts, Tallnecks, and Relic Ruins is needed to max out further skill trees.
Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides
Tips and Tricks
Tips and Tricks
| Tips and Tricks Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trophy List | Difficulty Modes | Best Settings |
| Language Settings | List of Controls | How to Fast Travel |
| Explorer Mode vs. Guided Mode | How to Override Machines | Photo Mode |
| Forbidden West Setting and Location | How to Set Up Jobs | Best Skills |
| Can You Skip Cutscenes? | How to Get Boar Hides | Flashpoint Choices |
| How to Save | How to Get Wild Meat | How to Get Greenshine |
| Best Weapons Guide | Beginner's Guide | How to Climb Up the Launch Tower |
| How to Get Flying Mounts | Best Outfits and Armor | List of All Mounts and How to Call Them |
| How to Change Face Paints | How to Use the Pullcaster | Valor Surge Tier List: What is the Best Valor Surge? |
| Easy Loot Setting: What Does Easy Loot Do? | Can You Lure Call? | Can You Respec Skill Points? |
| How to Change Weapon Techniques | List of Bugs and Glitches | Weapon Stamina and Weapon Technique Explanation |
| What Does Acid Damage Do? | What Does Purgewater Damage Do? | What Does Plasma Damage Do? |
| What Does Explosive Damage Do? | What Does Adhesive Damage Do? | What Does Fire Damage Do? |
| What Does Shock Damage Do? | What Does Frost Damage Do? | How to Level Up Fast |
| Fast Money Farming | How to Get the Diving Mask | How to Use the Shieldwing |
| How to Use The Tripcaster | How to Unlock the Chest in Hidden Embers | 100% Completion Guide |
| Restoring GAIA: Which Subprogram Should you Get First? | What To Do in Scalding Spear | Best Builds Guide |
| List of All Machine Strike Player Locations | List of Machine Strike Pieces | All Shop and Merchant Locations |
| Missables and Unrepeatable Events | How to Clear Blocked Paths: Firegleam and Metal Flower Guide | How to Get Luminous Brainstem |
| All Datapoint Locations | - | - |
