Exploring the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon Zero Dawn presents players with numerous secrets, including unique collectibles known as Metal Flowers. Divided into three sets of ten, these ancient mechanical artifacts are scattered across varied biomes from dense forests to snowy peaks. Uncovering all thirty items allows players to earn special rewards and uncover mysterious poetic lore left behind by the past civilization.
Finding Metal Flowers Across the Map
Players searching for these collectibles can purchase specialized maps from merchants, such as the one at Hunter's Gathering, to highlight general search areas on their map. Many flowers are hidden behind natural obstacles like stalagmites or tucked away inside cave ruins that require melee strikes to clear. Using Aloy's Focus makes tracking these items significantly easier by highlighting their precise location when close by.
Trading Sets with Kudiv in Meridian
Once you collect a complete set of ten Metal Flowers, you can bring them to a specialized merchant named Kudiv located in the city of Meridian. Kudiv trades complete sets for valuable loot boxes filled with metal shards and rare modification coils. Turning in all three sets grants players a substantial boost in crafting resources and weapon enhancements.
Unlocking Achievements and Narrative Lore
In addition to physical rewards, collecting every Metal Flower unlocks the Bronze trophy titled All Metal Flowers found. Each item also reveals a unique snippet of poetry within the game's datapoint menu, offering subtle storytelling details about GAIA and her sub-functions. Completing this collection quest satisfies completionists while enhancing overall character progression.
