There are several new combat mechanics added in H Forbidden West which is the second installment of the Horizon game series. Here’s how to unlock, change & use the weapon techniques in Horizon Forbidden West.
Horizon Forbidden West has several new features which were not available in its first installment such as Valor Surges, weapon techniques. Players will be able to make their attacks more powerful, increase their weapon stamina, or alter the way a weapon works or affects an enemy. In this guide, we will tell you how to unlock, change and Use the weapon techniques in Horizon F West.
Horizon Forbidden West – Weapon Techniques:
You will need to purchase weapon techniques by skill points you earn from all the six different skill trees in Horizon F West. Their Shape is in the pentagonal form and you can hover the cursor over them to see their label as well.
How To Change Weapon Techniques:
- You will need to hold the L1 button on your controller to open your weapon wheel to change your Weapon Technique,
- You can then choose any weapon you want to use in combat.
- After you choose a weapon, don’t leave the L1 button yet, and look for a little menu that will appear in the center of the wheel.
- You can then check that you have chosen the weapon techniques for the weapon you chose or not by pressing left and right on the d-pad.
- The L2 button will then allow you to aim and R1 will allow you to use your weapon Technique.
- Your weapon stamina will be decreased in this way based on the technique you used.
