Once you reach the bottom, you will encounter Vuadis and Joruf.
You will also get an additional objective related to Erend, but you should head to Chainscrape first.
Chainscrapeis the name of the first settlement inhabited by friendly NPCs.
you oughta reach its main entrance.
After a brief conversation with the guards, you will be allowed inside.
Check out the workshop and try toupgrade the starter hunter bow.
This upgrade can give it access to two types of arrows - normal and acid.
At this time, Aloy can’t trade with the merchants in Chainscrape.
They will be unlocked a little later.
You will reach a location where the trapper is hiding from the machines running around in the area.
Also note that there are severalrope trapslaid out here.
He will give Aloy theTripcaster, which can fire shock ammo.
you’ve got the option to ask Thurlis additional questions or resume your search for Erend right away.
Aloy will eventually arrive at the location where Erend is fighting the machines.
Kill the machines
The main character will be forced to join the battle against the machines.
The Bristlebacks are weak to shock damage.
Using nearby environmental traps can also be an interesting way to chip away at the machines.
You may accidentally release logs of wood that can fall on enemies.
Just check that that Aloy herself doesn’t get caught in the trap.
Talk to Erend
After the battle, collect loot from the area and talk to Erend.
Erend will help you later in the game even if you choose the more aggressive option.

Go to the source of the explosions
you gotta explore the area southwest of Chainscrape.
This is a new large location in which the inhabitants of The Dauntconstantly fight against the Bristlebacks.
Use the techniques you learned earlier, i.e.
focus mainly on hitting the green tanks on the backs of the machines with acid arrows.
After the fight, talk to Belna.
Talk to Ulvund
You have to return to Chainscrape.
You will findUlvundby one of the tents in the settlement.
You may want to select additional dialogue options first or go straight to specifics.
The merchants in Chainscape will become available.
it’s possible for you to also sell unnecessary items from your inventory to the traders.
To complete the quest, meet up withVuadisin the northwestern part of Chainscrape.
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