Face paint is an unlockable cosmetic in Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. They provide Aloy with no additional abilities, though some face paints in HFW are applied when activating certain Valor Surges.
Once unlocked, face paint can be applied in-game, as well as temporarily changed while in Photo Mode.
In Horizon Zero Dawn, face paint can only be applied after completing New Game+ on Hard difficulty or higher, with additional face paint options becoming available for each further difficulty setting.
Once unlocked, face paint can be selected in the Visual settings page and temporarily changed while in Photo Mode.
In Horizon Forbidden West, face paints are acquired throughout the story, as rewards for completing quests, unlocking certain Valor Surges, or collecting all War Totems. They can be applied in-game by visiting a Painter at a settlement, or temporarily applied within Photo Mode using the menu. Using some Valor Surges will override Aloy's face paint for the duration of the ability.
Patterns[]
Default[]
Image
Name
Description
Cost
Rarity
No Face Paint
A fresh face with no paint.
1
Common
Nora[]
Image
Name
Description
Cost
Rarity
Unlock
Nora Death-Seeker
The mark of a Death-Seeker. Only the tribe's High Matriarchs know the true meaning behind these blue stripes.
10
Common
Default
Nora Scout
These stripes are worn by Nora scouts as they patrol the borders of the Sacred Land.
10
Common
Default
Nora Seeker
The rare mark of Nora hunters that leave the Sacred Land in order to protect it.
10
Common
Default
Nora Warrior
This bold color signifies the status of a skilled Nora hunter.
10
Common
Default
Oseram[]
Image
Name
Description
Cost
Rarity
Unlock
Oseram Explorer
From delvers to traders, the Oseram explore the vast wilds in search of opportunity and fortune. These marks celebrate their adventurous spirit.
10
Common
Default
Oseram Artificer
Oseram tinkers in the Claim wear this paint as a declaration of their skill. Disagreements over its use often lead to all-out brawls.
Apprentice Banuk shamans wear this paint as they attempt the Shaman's Path, a long, arduous trail through the Icerasps that serves as the final test in their training.
10
Common
Default
Banuk Shaman
Shamans seek to unify themselves with the blue light of the machines, and so their face paint takes inspiration from triangular Cauldron doors.
10
Common
Default
Banuk Survivor
Survive. Prevail. What else matters?
10
Common
Default
Banuk Chieftain
Taking inspiration from the colorful pools of the Cut, this paint is often worn by Banuk Chieftains when they lead their werak on a hunt.
10
Common
Default; included with Deluxe Edition of Horizon Forbidden West
Utaru[]
Image
Name
Description
Cost
Rarity
Unlock
Utaru Ritesinger
Utaru Ritesingers help celebrate life's joys and offer comfort in times of grief. This paint is worn as a sign of respect for their contributions to the tribe.
10
Common
Default
Utaru Thresher
These markings are often worn by Utaru machine hunters as they attempt the trials at Plainsong's Hunting Grounds.
10
Common
Default
Utaru Whisperer
When an undertaking requires stealth, Utaru hunters adorn themselves with the delicate patterns of this paint.
The title of champion is the highest honor a Sun-King can bestow, given only to the greatest warriors in the Sundom. This paint signifies their special rank.
10
Common
Default
Carja Hawk
Often worn by senior members of the Hunters Lodge, this showy makeup is reminiscent of the markings on a hawk's feathers.
10
Common
Default
Carja Noble
Carja nobles enjoy flaunting their highborn heritage, and makeup is no exception. This one takes inspiration from brightly colored birds.
10
Common
Default
Carja Trader
Carja traders often employ Oseram delvers to procure expensive trinkets from Old World ruins to sell in Meridian's marketplace. The wealthiest among them wear this paint as a symbol of their success.
10
Common
Default
Carja Watcher
Watchful Carja hunters often wear this paint as they stalk prey through the jungles of The Jewel.
10
Common
Default
Carja Blazon
An accentuating mark favored by Carja nobles and Hunters Lodge elites.
Often hailing from low-ranking nobility, Carja scholars pride themselves on their pursuit of knowledge, wearing this paint to distinguish themselves from more frivolous nobles.
A distinctive Desert Tenakth paint influenced by the Visions at the Memorial Grove. It is often worn by young soldiers who have proven their mettle in battle.
Machine hunters in the Lowland Clan rely on carefully set traps and advanced combat training for a successful hunt. This distinctive mark signifies their expertise.
Taking inspiration from the Visions of the Memorial Grove, this paint is often worn by Lowland Tenakth scouts as they quietly survey the vast jungle of the Raintrace.
First worn by Nekivva, a Lowland commander who turned pain into unrelenting battle rage, this paint has been adopted by soldiers who follow her example.
Reminiscent of sunrise on a snowy mountaintop, this bold marking is often worn by Sky Clan hunters as they track prey across the breadth of Bonewhite Tear.
Admired by laborers and imperials alike, Light-Weavers retell stories from the Legacy with light and shadow. These markings acknowledge their contributions to the Empire.
5 Champion's Token
Common
New Game+
Quen Navigator
It requires significant skill and status to set course for the Imperial Navy, so there is great honor in these markings.
5 Champion's Token
Common
New Game+
Quen Officer
The marks of an officer command respect - and often generate fear - among the rank and file.
5 Champion's Token
Common
New Game+
Quen Relic Hunter
To serve the Diviners is to serve the Legacy. Relic hunters wear this paint as a reminder of their great cause.
5 Champion's Token
Common
New Game+
Quen Freediver
Freedivers delve into sunken ruins in search of ancient relics. This paint marks their time spent beneath the waves.
Together, the many colors of these markings celebrate resilience, hope, and progress towards a better future.
10
Common
Default
Mark of War
The markings of a mythical warrior from a forgotten time. Its ashen-white and red are raw reminders that although the past is inescapable, it is not insurmountable.
