Exploring the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon Zero Dawn offers players countless secrets to uncover scattered throughout its vast open world. Among the most interesting collectibles available are Ancient Vessels, which are essentially relics from the Old World that offer lore and valuable rewards. Tracking down every single container requires keen observation and effective navigation across dangerous territories.
Understanding Ancient Vessels and Their Value
Ancient Vessels are old-world coffee mugs that feature logos of long-lost corporations and places. Collecting these items allows Aloy to trade them in Meridian to special merchants for useful reward boxes. Completing the full set of twelve vessels also earns players a dedicated trophy for their achievement log.
Finding these relics gives players additional insight into the everyday life of ancient human civilization. The lore attached to each vessel brings a touch of lighthearted humor to an otherwise dangerous world. Players who enjoy full completion will find searching for these relics highly satisfying.
How to Locate Ancient Vessels Efficiently
To make the hunt easier, players can visit specialty merchants to purchase a map revealing general locations. Purchasing this map highlights broad search zones on your world map where each relic rests hidden. Once inside the marked zone, activating Aloy's Focus highlights the exact pile of Ancient Debris containing the relic.
Scanning the environment carefully ensures you do not miss relics buried beneath overgrown ruins or hidden near riverbanks. Paying attention to elevation markers on map icons helps locate items hidden on elevated terrain or lower valleys. Using quiet movement strategies also keeps dangerous machines from interrupting your search.
Key Locations and Exploring Strategy
Ancient Vessels are grouped across different main regions of the game's map. Some vessels lie scattered around the overgrown ruins of Devil's Thirst and nearby bandit camps. Other relics are positioned further northwest near Maker's End and eastern ruins such as Devil's Grief.
Plan your scavenger routes during main quests to collect vessels near your objectives naturally. Visiting Meridian after gathering sets ensures you convert your finds into valuable modification items and resources quickly. Taking time to collect these relics enriches your overall journey through the frontier.
Trading Vessels for Meridian Rewards
Once you gather the vessels, head straight to the merchant Studious Palas in the bustling city of Meridian. Trading complete sets grants specialized reward boxes filled with metal shards, valuable items, and rare modifications. These rewards provide helpful boosts to aid Aloy in combat against tough machine encounters.
