Horizon Forbidden West: Why Players Should Consider an 'Infiltrator' Build
With Horizon Forbidden West, Guerrilla Games has taken a great leap forward from Horizon Zero Dawn. Not only does the game sport visual and audio improvements, but there are plenty of gameplay improvements too. Aloy has access to more weapons that open up creative ways to take down her massive machine foes, and she has a Pullcaster and a Shieldwing Glider to make traversal easier. Most interestingly, Aloy's skill tree has also been vastly expanded to not only include more skills, but also Valor Surge moves.
Horizon Forbidden West has six skill tree categories available, allowing players to spend their skill points on categories that complement their play style. For players who prefer a stealthier approach, it is best to focus on the Infiltrator category. The right Infiltrator Valor Surges paired with the right weapon coils and outfits will ensure that Aloy is a silent but deadly machine hunter.
Understanding Horizon Forbidden West's Skill Tree Categories
Horizon Forbidden West's new weapons and traps mean that Aloy is more equipped than ever to take on enemies. However, the stealthy approach still proves to be efficient. With the Infiltrator skills, Aloy will move like a ghost and strike without ever being seen. This approach helps to conserve ammunition and resources, and it prevents players from having to deal with multiple enemies attacking at once.
The Infiltrator category comes with several skills. However, the best skills to focus on are Silent Strike Heal, which lets Aloy heal after using Silent Strike, Low Profile, which reduces Aloy's visibility to enemies, and Quiet Spear, which makes melee attacks quieter. The Infiltrator category also contains a few skills to improve Aloy's archery. This includes Double Notch,
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