A Full Walkthrough on The Sun and Shadow Side Quest in Horizon Zero Dawn

In Horizon Zero Dawn, players explore a vast world of deeply personal stories woven into quests such as Aloy. One of these, the Sun and Shadow side quest, introduces Lahavis, a father desperate to find his missing daughter, Elida.

This quest adds depth to the game’s narrative and offers a chance to secure Elida as a valuable ally for the final battle.

1. How to complete the Sun and Shadow quest in Horizon Zero Dawn?

Sun and Shadow Side Quest | Source: Fandom

To complete the Sun and Shadow quest in Horizon Zero Dawn-

  1. Head to the Brightmarket and meet Lahavis.
  2. Search for Clues in the Garden.
  3. Rescue Elida from Snapmaw.
  4. Find Atral at Kestrel’s Perch.
  5. Return to Elida and Conclude the Quest.

2. Meet Lahavis: The Worried Father

Bright Market is a Carja settlement in Horizon Zero Dawn. Head to the Brightmarket and find Lahavis standing on a bridge. By interacting with him, he accepts the mission to find his daughter, Elida, who he fears may be lost.

3. Find Clues to the Missing Daughter

Rescue Elida | Source: Fandom

Use your Focus to examine the garden and inspect the bottle, shovel, and spyglass.

Follow the rose petal trail that appears after examining the three items and head to the dock.

4. Rescue Elida from the Snapmaw

Rescue Elida | Source: Fandom

Jump into the water and swim to the nearby island. Defeat the Snapmaw trapping Elida. Interact with Elida; she will talk to you about her childhood friend, Atral.

5. Find Atral at Kestrel’s Perch

Find Atral | Source: Fandom

Head to the other side of Daybrink. You will be able to locate Atral’s signal fire. Follow the trail to Kestrel’s Perch to discover Atral captured and wounded by the Shadow Carja.

It would be best if you defeated them, but Atral eventually succumbs to his injuries.

6. Return to Elida and Conclude the Quest

Conclude the Quest | Source: Fandom

Go back to Elida and inform her about what happened. Help her cope with the loss of Atral.

Return to her father, Lahavis, and update him. This quest will earn Elida’s loyalty and assistance for the final battle once completed.

A Full Walkthrough on The Sun and Shadow Side Quest in Horizon Zero Dawn
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