Players in Horizon Forbidden West will come across weird Red Crystals blocking their paths. These fungi-like growths are known as Firegleam and there’s a way to easily get rid of them, so here’s exactly what you need to do.
Aloy’s newest adventureHorizon Forbidden Westhas had players enamored by its gorgeous surroundings and frantic gameplay.
While venturing the Forbidden Forest, our plucky warrior princess will encounter a bunch oftricky enemies, some true tests of platforming skill, and other forms of inconvenient obstacles.
One such impediment to look out for is Firegleam. Its inclusion inthe gamewill stop players from being able to do certain things, but thankfully not for too long.
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What is Firegleam in Horizon Forbidden West?
The Firegleam crystals are ‘Anomalous Growths’ consisting of crystalized fungi that protrude from certain walls, blocking off paths. They won’t be permanent fixtures in the game as you can remove them using a certain device.
As you naturally progress through the story, you will find a piece of special gear called the ‘Igniter.’ This isn’t a spoiler as you physically cannot progress through the game without it, and you get it relatively early on in the game.
Here’s how you can obtain the item and begin clearing any Firegleam that you come across:
You should now have the special new spear that Aloy can use to detonate any red crystals she comes across. This will open up access to a lot of new doors and paths, usually guarding treasure and other valuable items.
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