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The world may be post-apocalyptic inHorizon Zero Dawn, but it still has an economy. Currency in the game is represented by Metal Shards, a resource you’ll want to collect in abundance.
Metal Shards serve a variety of purposes inHorizon Zero Dawn, from purchasing other resources to acquiring weapons and armor, repairing mounts, and much more. Spending time grinding for this resource can make your journey smoother and help you better prepare for the challenges ahead. The guide below mentions the best way to farm Metal Shards.
The Legit Way To Farm Metal Shards in Horizon Zero Dawn
One of the best ways to farm metal shards inHorizon Zero Dawnis by hunting the robotic creatures known as Grazers, as they carry a valuable resource called Blaze on their backs. Hunting them normally yields only a small amount of Blaze, but follow the steps below, and you’ll be swimming in Blaze — and after a quick visit to a merchant — in metal shards in no time.
Before farming Blaze with this method, ensure you have a few essentials ready. First, equip aStriker Bow that can fire Fire Arrows and a Powershot Bow that can fire Harvest Arrows. You’ll also need a supply of both Fire and Harvest Arrows.
Important:Do not loot Blaze directly from the corpses, as this only yields 1 Blaze per canister. By detaching them with Harvest Arrows, each canister will yield 6 Blaze, allowing you to collect up to 24 Blaze (6*4) from each Grazer.
Players should also remember to sell any junk items to merchants whenever possible, as this can provide a decent amount of metal shards. Additionally, feel free tosell any resourcesyou have in abundance to free up inventory space and earn extra shards.
Metal Shards Exploit in Horizon Zero Dawn
While this exploit may not be the most legitimate or honorable way to earn money, it still exists in the game. To trigger the exploit, you will first need traps or potions in your inventory. The larger your traps and potion pouch, the better, so consider upgrading them before attempting this method.
Drop Traps and Potions:
Sell and Collect:
Continue Farming:
Important Notes for Exploit Method:
By following these steps, you can efficiently farm metal shards in Horizon Zero Dawn. However, always consider playing the game as intended to fully enjoy its challenges and rewards.
