Horizon Forbidden West: All Outfits and how to get them

A complete catalog of every outfit and armor in Horizon Forbidden West, featuring high-quality front and back previews, detailed descriptions, and clear instructions on where and how to obtain them.

How Outfits work in Horizon Forbidden West

Outfits in Horizon Forbidden West are essentially armor sets that determine how Aloy performs in combat and alter her visual appearance.

You can obtain a few unique outfits in the game by completing missions to unlock them. The vast majority of outfits are available for purchase from Stitchers around the big settlements. Others can be traded for medals and tags earned at the Arena.

You can upgrade outfits to unlock more perks and stats boosts. There are four tiers available: Uncommon, Rare, Very Rare and Legendary. The higher the tier, the more passive perks and skill boosts you will have. The more you upgrade an outfit, the more perks you will unlock.

You can use one outfit for its stats and another for its looks. This feature is commonly known in video games as transmogrification or transmog.

In the catalog below you will see information about each outfit describing its appearance, what builds it is best used for, how to get it, what you will need to do or how much you have to pay.

If you want to learn more about gear, weapons, and how they work make sure to check our Horizon Forbidden West Gearing Guide.

Uncommon Outfits

The Uncommon Outfits are usually suitable only for the early levels and become obsolete after you reach level ~10 or so. They provide fewer perks and skill bonuses and weak protection against most elements.

Nora Anointed

An outfit that combines Nora’s clothing with repurposed technology. It provides additional resistance against Shock and Acid damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You will begin Horizon Forbidden West already wearing this outfit.

Nora Thunder Elite

This outfit combines orange fabrics with plates taken from a Thunderjaw, giving it a very menacing and primitive appearance. It provides additional resistance against Fire and Ranged Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You get it automatically when purchasing the Complete Edition of Horizon Forbidden West, which is the only purchasable version of the game for PC players. This outfit is also available with some of the PlayStation editions of the game.

Carja Behemoth Elite

An outfit with a vibrant yellow color and thick armor inspired by the imposing Behemoth. It provides additional resistance against Melee and Shock Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players Maxing the Warrior Skill Tree. You get it automatically when purchasing the Complete Edition of Horizon Forbidden West, which is the only purchasable version of the game for PC players. This outfit is also available with some of the PlayStation editions of the game.

Oseram Explorer

An outfit made out of a standard Oseram traveler’s attire but modified for melee combat. It provides additional resistance against Melee and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Warrior Skill Tree. You can buy it at Chainscrape for 85 Shards, and 1 Burrower Circulator.

Nora Huntress

This outfit is probably the best at showing the way of life of the Nora with both its physical appearance and its numbers. It provides additional resistance against Ranged and Frost Damage.

Its Stats and skills benefit players maxing the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can buy it at Chainscrape for 85 Shards, and 1 Scrounger Circulator.

Nora Champion

A perfectly balanced combination of Nora fabrics with old technology that only the best of the tribe wear. It provides additional resistance against Melee and Frost Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can only get it by doing the side quest The Bristlebacks.

Carja Blazon

This outfit made mostly of leather is usually worn by members of the Hunters Lodge. It provides additional resistance against Fire and Shock Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing out the Trapper Skill Tree. It can be found in a supply cache inside the command center of the Eastern Lie rebel camp.

Rare Outfits

The Rare Outfits are a step up from the Uncommon and offer a bit more protection as well as more Skill Perks. They are good enough for Aloy’s mid-game journeys but when you reach level 20-25, you should consider upgrading to a Very Rare outfit.

Nora Sentinel

A very Nora-looking outfit with lots of fur and ornaments, it is worn by Nora warriors who fought in the Red Raids. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, and Shock Damage but is weak to Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You can buy it at Barren Light for 399 Shards, and 1 Skydrifter Circulator.

Oseram Wayfarer

A very light and flexible outfit made only out of leather and protective pads. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, and Plasma Damage but is weak to Shock Damage.

Its stats benefit players maxing the Warrior Skill Tree. You can buy it at Plainsong for 399 Shards, and 1 Widemaw Circulator.

Oseram Arrow Breaker

A leather armor that’s reinforced to resist melee combat. It provides additional resistance against Ranged, Melee, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Fire Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Warrior Skill Tree. You can buy it at Scalding Spear for 399 Shards, and 1 Shell-Walker Circulator.

Utaru Harvester

A perfect option to hide in a green and wet environment. It might be made entirely out of leaves, roots, and bark but that doesn’t make it any less effective. It provides additional resistance against Ranged, Melee, Frost, and Acid damage but is weak to Shock Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can buy it at Plainsong for 399 Shards, and 1 Shell-Walker Circulator.

Utaru Whisperer

In appearance, this is almost the same as the Utaru Harvester outfit with the difference that the plants used for this one are completely dry. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, and Frost Damage but is weak to Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can only get it by doing the main quest The Dying Lands.

Carja Shadow

An adapted version of the Shadow Carka Kestrels. It has lots of small metal plates to protect the body as much as possible without sacrificing mobility and agility. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, and Purgewater Damage but is weak against Fire Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Survivor Skill Tree. You can buy it at Plainsong for 399 Shards, and 1 Longleg Circulator.

Carja Wanderer

Made with a beautiful and unlikely blue cloth, this outfit includes machine plates that protect both arms and the head. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Shock, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Purgewater Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Trapper Skill Tree. You can buy it at Scalding Spear for 399 Shards, and 1 Sunwing Circulator.

Sobeck’s Raiment

This outfit is just a grey set of clothes, it was made by the Quen in an attempt to honor Elisabet Sobeck, one of the so-called “Ancestors”. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, and Shock Damage but is weak against Frost and Purgewater Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You can only get it by doing the main quest Faro’s Tomb.

Very Rare Outfits

The Very Rare outfits in Horizon Forbidden West are good for both the late game as well as even the endgame. This tier offers by far the biggest diversity in terms of stats boosts and Skill Perks increases.

Unless you are dedicated to farming for and upgrading a Legendary Outfit, you can easily complete the entire game and its DLC The Burning Shores, using a Purple Very Rare Outfit all the way to level 50/60. If you want to get the best, though, the next category in this catalog, the Legendary Outfits, is your target.

Nora Valiant

A Nora outfit that incorporates green leather to the already common use of machine plates and animal fur. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Frost and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You can buy it at Legacy’s Landfall for 945 Shards, 1 Clamberjaw Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Reaver

This outfit stands out from the other Tenakth outfits due to the combination of its soft yellow parts with the leaves, blue body paint, and the headpiece that make Aloy look like a strange bird. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Purgewater, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Shock and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You can only get it by doing the side quest The Blood Choke.

Utaru Thresher

In Utaru fashion, this outfit is made with only natural elements. It might not look any different from the other Utaru outfits but this one is designed specifically to use heavy weapons. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Frost, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Purgewater Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You can buy it at Scalding Spear for 945 Shards, 1 Sunwing Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Skirmisher

With red armor, intense war paint, aggressive accents made out of machine parts, and the most badass Tenakth Headpiece, this is the outfit that better represents the aggression of the Tenakth Warriors. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Shock, and Purgewater damage but is weak against Frost and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Hunter Skill Tree. You can buy it at Scalding Spear for 945 Shards, 1 Sunwing circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Oseram Forester

This outfit is made of light red cloth, strips of leather, and the standard Oseram protective pads. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Frost and Shock Damage.

Its stats benefit players maxing the Warrior Skill Tree. You can get it by looting a supply cache in the side quest Breaking Even.

Oseram Striker

Unlike other Oseram outfits, this one doesn’t have protective pads with metal plates, strips of leather, and everything but the head is covered by yellow leather or green cloth. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Shock, and Acid Damage, but is weak against Purgewater and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Warrior Skill Tree. You can buy it from Abadund in Hidden Ember for 945 Shards, 1 Rollerback Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Marauder

The pointy headpiece made of metal gives this outfit a very mean and aggressive look that every Tenakth warrior wants when facing an opponent. it provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Acid, and Plasma Damage, but is weak against Frost and Purgewater Damage.

Its skills and stats benefit players maxing the Warrior Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 945 Shards, 1 Frostclaw Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Utaru Warden

Utaru wardens are in charge of protecting their fields. They need the element of surprise, that’s why this outfit is made of both fresh and dry leaves. It provides additional resistance against Ranged, Melee, Purgewater, Acid, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Fire and Shock Damage.

Its skills and stats benefit players maxing the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can get it by talking to Zo after completing the side quest The Second Verse.

Utaru Hardweave

This outfit has a resin-coated weave for additional protection. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Shock, Acid, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Frost and Purgewater Damage.

Its stats benefit players maxing the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 945 Shards, 1 Stalker Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Nora Tracker

A discrete garment compared to other Nora outfits. The combination of green and brown lets the user move swiftly on the hunting grounds without getting detected. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Shock, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Purgewater and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 945 Shards, 1 Dreadwing Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Sky Climber

This looks just like the Tenakth Marauder outfit, with the only difference being the lively colors of this one. This is a necessary feature considering that the Tenakth who use this type of armor live on top of snowy mountains. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Frost, and Shock Damage but is weak against Purgewater and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Survivor Skill Tree. You can only get it by completing the errand quest First to Fly.

Utaru Protector

The tone of Utaru outfits is highly related to their purpose. In this case, the lime green is for survivability in the wild. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Shock, Purgewater, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Fire and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Survivor Skill Tree. You can only get it by doing the side quest Forbidden Legacy. After completing the quest, wait for a while and then speak to Alva at Legacy’s Landfall.

Utaru Ritesinger

With green, yellow, white, and black parts, this Utaru outfit looks very different from the rest. That’s because it has both combat and ceremonial purposes. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Shock and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Survivor Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 945 Shards, 1 Ravager Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Oseram Vanguard

Orange cloth, brown leather embedded with metal pieces, and a distinctive headpiece make this outfit used by the personal guard of the Sun-King Avad one of the most recognizable ones in the game. It provides additional resistance against Ranged, Melee, Frost, Purgewater, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Fire and Shock Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Survivor Skill Tree. You can buy it at Legacy’s Landfall for 945 Shards, 1 Snapmaw Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Marshal

This outfit is worn by Tenakth Marshals, it can be distinguished by the headpiece that resembles the face of a reptile. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Shock Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Survivor Skill Tree. You can get it by looting a supply chest during the main quest The Kulrut.

Carja Behemoth Trapper

Purple-colored cloth that is heavily reinforced with a plated armor made of Behemoth components. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Shock, and Acid Damage but is weak against Purgewater and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Trapper Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 945 Shards, 1 Rollerback Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Carja Trader

The highlights of this great-looking outfit are the contrasting white and red pieces of leather, it isn’t the best option for direct combat but will maximize the resources you get. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Purgewater, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Frost and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Trapper Skill Tree. You can buy it at Tide’s Reach for 945 Shards, 1 Sunwing Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Recon

The blue, red, and green colors, the feathers, and the ornaments allow its user to get close to machine herds without getting detected that easily. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Shock, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Fire and Purgewater Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Machine Master Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 945 Shards, 1 Behemoth Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Dragoon

A metal headpiece with lots of red feathers, machine plates all over the armor, and vivid colors make this the most visually over-the-top Tenakth outfit. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Frost and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Machine Master Skill Tree. You can buy at Legacy’s Landfall for 945 Shards, 1 Stalker Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Utaru Gravesinger

The reason why this Utaru outfit replaces the vivid green tones with dark green, yellow, and black is because it is worn by the Utaru who are in charged of watching after the seeds of their fallen comrades. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Fire and Shock Damage.

Since this outfit has mixed stats and skills, it benefits players maxing the Survivor and Hunter Skill Trees. You can buy it at Legacy’s Landfall for 945 Shards, 1 Dreadwing Circulator, and 1 Large Machine Core.

Tenakth Vindicator

The Headpiece resembles the horns of a Charger while the intense yellow accents give this Tenakth outfit a very different look. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Shock, and Purgewater Damage but is weak against Acid and Plasma Damage.

Since this outfit has mixed stats and skills, it benefits players maxing the Trapper, and Warrior Skill Trees. You can only get it during the side quest The Deluge.

Tenakth High Marshal

An intimidating headpiece, red war paint, a light blue tone with machine plates and white cloth, this outfit has it all and for good reason. The Tenakth High Marshal outfit is a personal gift from Chief Hekarro. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Shock, Acid, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Fire and Purgewater Damage.

Since this outfit has mixed stats and skills, it benefits players maxing the Warrior, Survivor, and Machine Master Skill Trees. You can only get it by sparing Regalla in the main quest The Wings of the Ten.

Legendary Outfits

When you want to show and prove the world that your Aloy is the equipped for even the biggest machines and challenges the Forbidden West has to offer, you naturally have to strive to get a Legendary Outfit. Even multiple, to serve in different situations and builds.

The Legendary Outfits offer the highest protection and largest number of passive boosts to Skills and Perks in the game. They cost a lot to unlock or purchase and are also very expensive to upgrade. No Legendary Outfit is perfect, though. They usually are weak against a couple of elements. Each Legendary Outfit clearly supports a specific playstyle,.

Nora Thunder Warrior

It maintains the visual aspect of the Thunderjaw-inspired Nora Thunder Elite outfit but is infinitely superior. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Shock, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Frost and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing out the Hunter Skill Tree. You can buy it for 54 Arena Medals at the arena.

Oseram Artificier

It might not look like much with its padded leather and protective pads but this outfit is the combined effort of the best Oseram blacksmiths. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Shock, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Frost and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing out the Warrior Skill Tree. You can only get it after completing all Salvage Contracts in Horizon Forbidden West.

Utaru Winterweave

This is made entirely out of leaves and roots, in exchange for protection, you get an outfit that is unmatched in terms of stealth and infiltration. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Shock, Purgewater, and Plasma Damage, but is weak against Fire and Acid Damage.

Its stats benefit players maxing out the Infiltrator Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 2000 Shards, 1 Tremortusk Circulator, and 1 Apex Dreadwing Heart.

Tenakth Vanquisher

An outfit that provides heavy protection with thick roots, metal plates, and a helmet just like the Tenakth Skirmisher outfit. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Shock, Purgewater, and Acid Damage but is weak against Fire and Plasma Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Survivor Skill Tree. You can buy it for 54 Arena Medals at the arena.

Carja Stalker Elite

Its purple color, odd headpiece, and texture that resembles velvet make this one of the most unique-looking outfits in Horizon Forbidden West. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Frost, Shock, Purgewater, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Fire and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Trapper Skill Tree. You can buy it for 54 Arena Medals at the arena.

Tenakth Tactician

This outfit keeps the base look of the Tenakth Marshal outfit, only changing the colors to vibrant orange with some touches of purple and blue. It provides additional resistance against Melee, Ranged, Fire, Frost, Shock, and Plasma Damage but is weak against Purgewater and Acid Damage.

Its stats and skills benefit players maxing the Machine Master Skill Tree. You can buy it at Thornmarsh for 2000 Shards, 1 Thunderjaw Circulator, and 1 Apex Slitherfang Heart.

Quen Deadeye

The Quen Deadeye Legendary Outfit promotes stealthy approach. It has Two Weaves that are both locked at first and six Skill perks, four of which are available on the base level of the outfit.

The Outfit is available as a reward for completing the side quest The Splinter Within. This quest is part of The Burning Shores DLC and starts at Fleet’s End after you talk to Theoa, who is on ground level of the settlement.

Blacktide Quen Commander

The Blacktide Quen Commander outfit follows the traditional Quen style of see-inspired designs. The primary colors are dark brown with yellow accents created by ropes and other decorations. The outfit is designed to line up with melee gameplay featuring heavily the Spear Resonator.

The Outfit is available for purchase for 1 Metal Shard from the Stitcher at Fleet’s End if you have pre-ordered the DLC or own the Complete Edition of Horizon Forbidden West. The Fleet’s End settlement is located in the Burning Shores DLC area, unlockable after the main quest for the base game is complete.

Quen Commander

The Quen Commander outfit features boosts to the Resonator skill for your Spear, meaning it’s oriented towards melee-focused builds. It is similar in that regard to the Blacktide Quen Commander outfit.

You can purchase the outfit for 2000 Metal Shards and 8 Brimshine from the Stitcher at Fleet’s End. This is the main settlement of The Burning Shores, unlocked if own the DLC and have completed the main quest of the base game.

Quen Marine

The Quen Marine outfit provides passive boosts to Concentration and Stamina, making it ideal for Hunter-skill-tree-focused gameplay using a Bow.

You can purchase this outfit from the Stitcher at Fleet’s End (The Burning Shores DLC) for 2000 Metal Shards and 8 Brimshine. This location is only unlocked if you own the DLC and have completed the base game’s main story.

Nora Lookout

The Nora Lookout improves the healing you receive from berries and increases the capacity of your medicine pouch. It also boosts the effectiveness of your potions. If you upgrade the outfit, you will also unlock a Second Chance skill boost, which increases your chance to survive a killing blow at critically low health.

The Nora Lookout legendary outfit is available for purchase from the Stitcher at Fleet’s End for 2000 Metal Shards and 8 Brimshine. The settlement is part of the Burning Shores DLC and is accessible only after you have completed the main story of the base game.