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Even though it takes a different path to showcase the story of theHorizonseries, there are still some hallmarks thatLego Horizon Adventuresmanages to maintain in this spinoff. The main characters are all still present, the world is still lush and mysterious, and the machines are still dangerous beasts to be bested.
The combat is undeniably one of the best parts of the game, much like theoriginalHorizon Zero Dawnand its sequel. Whether you are facing off against machines big and small or even against cultists, using all the various tools at your disposal makes it a fun time. Gadgets also play a big role in battle inLego Horizon Adventures, and this guide will help you get up to speed with all of them.
How to Get Rare Gadgets in Lego Horizon Adventures
Similar to rare weapons found in the game for Aloy, Varl, Teersa, and Erend, the rare gadgets are also all gifts from the mysterious merchant. The only thing stopping you from accessing all ten different rare gadgets is yourprogress through the main story. As such, it is recommended that you push through with the main narrative before attemptingany of the side contentto take full advantage of the gadget arsenal available to the heroes.
All Rare Gadgets in Lego Horizon Adventures
Unlike the weapons, whose main objective is to hurt your enemies directly, the rare gadgets in the game canperform other functions beyond their combat capability. Knowing which ones work best for you in any given scenario is always helpful, and you may even find new ways to utilize them to exploit the environment and make it more dangerous for the machines than yourself. Here is the full list of rare gadgets in the game and their effects:
Double jump to blast fire beneath you
Hot Dog Cart
Summons a hot dog cart that throws out explosive bombs randomly in an area
Knock back enemies with a high-damage attack
Freeze nearby enemies with an icy blast
Darts around enemies in the blink of an eye
Gravity Bomb
Throw a bomb that pulls enemies to the center and explode
Deflect projectiles and charge attacks with this energy shield
Set electrified traps using the Tripcaster for the perfect defense
Utilize the Hunter’s Decoy to draw attention away from yourself
Elemental Drone
Summons a random drone with varying elements that follows you around and attacks any nearby enemy
