Exploring the initial valley in Horizon Forbidden West offers players a chance to track down special collectibles while learning essential traversal mechanics. Among these early challenges are the six Signal Lenses located atop abandoned Carja watchtowers throughout The Daunt region. Uncovering these relics allows Aloy to complete a rewarding errand quest while earning valuable craft materials and cosmetic items.
Starting the Signals of the Sun Errand
Players typically encounter the quest associated with these relics northwest of Barren Light by meeting a guard named Maleev. Investigating a distress call leads Aloy to assist a woman named Raynah, who seeks to salvage her father's optic lenses before the towers are destroyed. After rescuing her, she requests your aid in recovering all six lenses scattered across the local cliffs.
While you can begin collecting these items independently at any point, turning them in to Raynah fulfills the full errand requirements. Completing her request yields valuable rewards including Metal Shards, Greenshine fragments, and unique armor dyes.
Northern Watchtower Locations in The Daunt
The Lens of Dawn sits at the far northern edge of the Daunt, requiring players to backtrack toward the opening tutorial border. Reaching the pinnacle involves navigating cliff faces and using basic climbing paths along the tower walls. Nearby, the Lens of Morning resides on a spire northeast of Chainscrape, situated just above the main entrance path into town.
Directly east of Chainscrape lies the Lens of Midday, perched on a prominent rocky cliff face across the river. This particular tower is clearly visible from the center of town, making it one of the easiest collectibles to spot early on.
Southern Watchtower Locations and Special Prerequisites
Heading southwest from Chainscrape leads toward the Lens of Afternoon. Unlike other towers, reaching this location requires initiating the Twilight Path quest by speaking with Petra in the local tavern. The lens rests among ruined debris rather than a fully intact timber structure.
Further south, players can locate the Lens of Twilight near the edge of the map close to the local Relic Ruins. Finally, the Lens of Evening is situated north of Barren Light where you first meet Raynah. To access its peak, Aloy must utilize her Pullcaster tool to clear barricaded debris blocking the inner path.
Tips for Efficient Exploration and Completion
Every tower can be scaled during the early hours of the game using Aloy's core climbing toolkit and grappling tools. However, players who prefer a quicker approach can return later in the story after unlocking flying mounts. Swooping down directly onto the watchtower roofs eliminates the need to navigate tricky climbing routes.
Once all six items are collected, return to Raynah's encampment inside Barren Light to turn them in. Delivering the full set ensures you receive maximum resource payouts to upgrade your gear early in your journey.
