Food are items introduced in Horizon Forbidden West. They can boost the level of skills and restore player Health and Stamina. Similar to potions, the player has a Food Pouch which can be upgraded at the workbench. Food can be purchased from cooks found in major settlements, with dishes corresponding to their tribe's cuisine. Each dish has its own cost that can include Metal Shards as well as food resources. The player can obtain these resources by hunting wildlife or foraging from plants.
Meals and food can be eaten immediately by the player or can be kept in the inventory to later provide temporary buffs, such as extra health, higher damage, etc.
Boosted skills and restoration[]
Each dish has a unique Skill that it boosts. Uncommon and Rare dishes boost this skill by 3 Levels, whereas Very Rare dishes boost this skill by 2 Levels. The exception to this is Local Stew, which boosts the player's Maxiumum Health by 20%. The boost lasts for 3 minutes, which can be increased with the Food Duration skill. Boosts will last for 4.5 minutes at Level 1 of Food Duration and 7.5 minutes at Level 2.
A few dishes boost the skill Evader, which is exclusive to outfits and weaves. This skill is not present in the player's skill tree. Instead, it is obtained by wearing an outfit or equipping a weave which provides the player with this skill.
Additionally, most dishes restore a portion of the player's Health and Stamina. Common and Uncommon dishes restore 25%, Rare dishes restore 50%, and Very Rare Dishes restore 75%.
Cuisines[]
Each tribe found in Horizon Forbidden West has their own cuisines and unique style of dishes. Several dishes have parallels to dishes enjoyed by the Old Ones.
Oseram[]
Oseram dishes tend to be rich, incorporating meat and ale. They can be purchased from Milduf in Chainscrape and the cook in Hidden Ember.
| Name | Description | Boosted Skill | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterbrew Boar | A simple but comforting Oseram meal of boar braised for several hours with Spitfire ale and herbs. Accompanied by a large portion of fried bitter leaf. | Concentration Regen | Uncommon |
| Pot Stomp | Mashed root vegetables are mixed with broiled greens to make this simple Oseram meal. A common choice after a long day on the road. | Low Health Regen | Uncommon |
| Brew Battered Wedges* | Eaten on its own or with grilled meat, this Oseram dish is made by coating vegetable wedges in a batter made with brown ale, then deep frying until golden and crispy. | Low Health Melee | Rare |
| Forge-Blackened Sirloin | Seasoned only with salt, this large cut of meat is charred over blazing hot coals and served with seared greens. A favorite of Oseram outlanders looking for a taste of home. | Trap Limit | Rare |
| Meat in the Middle | A hearty Oseram meal made by wrapping dough around a skewer of ground wild meat, then baking until golden brown. | Stamina Regen | Very Rare |
| Milduf's Treat | A special treat created by the cook in Chainscrape. Balls of dough are dropped into hot oil and fried until golden, then dipped in honey. One out of every batch is dusted with a spicy powder for a fiery surprise. | Melee Damage | Very Rare |
* These dishes do not restore the player's Health nor Stamina
Carja[]
Carja dishes incorporate ingredients found throughout the Sundom and are named accordingly. They can be purchased from the Cook in Barren Light.
| Name | Description | Boosted Skill | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Bread | A simple, dense bread coated in honey and rolled in nuts and seeds. Commonly eaten by Carja laborers and traders. | Evader† | Uncommon |
| Sun Wings | A popular Carja meal of bird wings dry rubbed with a secret blend of spices before roasted over an open flame. Every cook in the Sundom swears that their recipe is the best. | Critical Strike+ | Uncommon |
| Grazer's Bounty* | A specialty of the Carja village of Rising Light, this rich, creamy stew of simmered vegetables and spices makes for a tasty, filling meal. | Low Health Defense | Rare |
| Sun-Seared Ribs | This filling Carja meal consists of spicy glazed ribs charred over an open flame and served on top of a hearty portion of grits and greens. Often eaten by Hunters Lodge members after a long machine hunt. | Concentration+ | Rare |
| Sun-King's Delight | Served in the palace at Meridian, an exceptional cut of wild meat is expertly seared and then covered in a rich herb and wine sauce. | Valor Surge Master | Very Rare |
| Sunfall Maizemeat | A flavorful Carja dish of maize dough filled with a variety of meat, vegetables, spices, and occasionally fruit, then wrapped and steamed in a maize husk. | Low Health Ranged | Very Rare |
* These dishes do not restore the player's Health nor Stamina
Utaru[]
Utaru dishes are primarily vegetarian, an important aspect of the tribe's lifestyle and culture. They can be purchased from Daen, the cook in Plainsong.
| Name | Description | Boosted Skill | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanweed Bites | This simple Utaru meal consists of bite-sized blocks of pressed bean curd coated with oil and lightly seasoned with salt and herbs. | Resonator Buildup | Uncommon |
| Oldgrowth Gruel | A simple Utaru stew eaten in times of need. Boiled broth is accompanied by wild beans and a small piece of simmered meat. | Resonator Blast+ | Uncommon |
| Sourfruit Tart | An Utaru children’s favorite. Sweet and slightly tart berries are baked in a wheat crust until golden brown. While still hot, it is drizzled with honey and splashed with sourfruit juice. | Potion Proficiency | Rare |
| Wheatslice Salad | A simple but filling meal of beans and wheatslices seasons with an herb-scented oil. Often eaten by Utaru harvesters before setting out to work in Plainsong’s fields. | Stealth Tear+ | Rare |
| Land-god's Gift | A comforting Utaru meal. Wheatslices are fried until crisp, then tops with a fragrant, slightly spicy stew made with beans and bitter leaf. | Weapon Stamina+ | Very Rare |
| Spicy Beanweed Morsels | This filling Utaru dish consists of blocks of marinated bean curd lightly fried, coated in a spicy paste, and served with a small portion of grains. | Stealth Ranged+ | Very Rare |
Tenakth[]
Desert Clan[]
Desert Clan dishes incorporate ingredients and wildlife found across their lands, such as scorpions and spikestalks. They can be purchased from Pentalla in Salt Bite, and the cooks in Arrowhand, Bleeding Mark, Hidden Ember, and Scalding Spear.
| Name | Description | Boosted Skill | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion Skewers | A simple Desert Tanakth meal with a spicy kick. Skewered scorpions are grilled over an open flame until charred, then seasoned with spices and a splash of sourfruit juice. | Lasting Override | Uncommon |
| Spikestalk Shells | This flavorful Desert Tenakth meal is prepared by slicing roasted spikestalks and layering them on a thin, circular wrapping made from maize. It is then topped with a spicy sauce and a splash of sourfruit juice. | Efficient Repair | Uncommon |
| Salted Lizard Bites* | A filling meal of reptile meat seasoned with herbs and baked in a salt crust. Desert Tenakth children often spar over who gets to crack open the salt shell. | Quiet Spear | Rare |
| Wings of the Ten | Roasted bird wings are coated in a variety of spicy sauces to make this filling meal. Desert Tenakth squads occasionally challenge each other to see who can endure eating the spiciest wings. | Silent Strike+ | Rare |
| Salt Bite Special | A hearty Desert Tenakth meal that will ready any warrior for the most dangerous of missions. Three fried bird eggs are folded over cuts of roasted bird meat and spicy red peppers. | Low Health Defense | Very Rare |
| Shaved Salted Haunch | A desert Tenakth specialty. A whole haunch of meat is salted and left out to dry in the desert heat for several months. When ready, it is expertly carved into a generous mound of razor-thin slices. | Valor Surge Master | Very Rare |
| Spikestalk Stew | Made with chunks of spikestalks and redthorn peppers, this slightly sweet, creamy stew is a welcome meal for Desert Tenakth soldiers after a mission into The Shining Wastes. | Machine Damage | Very Rare |
* These dishes do not restore the player's Health nor Stamina
Lowland Clan[]
Lowland Clan dishes incorporate ingredients from the surrounding jungle and wetlands. They can be purchased from the cooks in Fall's Edge, the Maw of the Arena, Thornmarsh, and Tide's Reach.
| Name | Description | Boosted Skill | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Bread | Prepared by layering a thin, flat piece of dough with a red sauce, cheese, and vegetables, this simple Lowland Tenakth meal is then quickly baked in a scaling hot oven. | Resonator Buildup | Uncommon |
| Lowland Trail Mix | A simple Lowland soldier’s rations of toasted grains, nuts, and dried fruits. Commonly take on patrol into the Raintrace for a quick snack. | Concentration Regen | Uncommon |
| Fatty Meat Feast | Often eaten by Lowland soldiers after a successful mission, this filling meal features fatty cuts of meat, roasted until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Comes with a sauce made from winter paleberries. | Mounted Archer | Rare |
| Fireclaw Stew | A Lowland Tenakth specialty, this thick, fiery stew is made by slowly simmering meat, beans, and peppers until they are tender. Eaten by soldiers on its own or with a slice of maize-bread. | Trap Limit | Rare |
| Fruit on Fire* | A special Lowland Tenakth treat. Winter paleberries are charred and set on fire with a splash of a strong brew. Many Lowland children gather around the cook to watch the bright roar of flames. | Low Health Ranged | Very Rare |
| The Great MRE | Inspired by the Visions of the Memorial Grove, this hearty Lowland soldier’s meal consists of steamed shellfish and roasted bird wings, packed into a small box with grains and greens. | Stamina Regen | Very Rare |
* These dishes do not restore the player's Health nor Stamina
Sky Clan[]
Sky Clan dishes incorporate ingredients from the surrounding area, such as coldwater fish, snowbird and winter paleberries. They can be purchased from the cooks in the Bulwark, Cliffwatch, and Stone Crest.
| Name | Description | Boosted Skill | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Caps | This simple Sky Tenakth meal features roasted mushrooms in a creamy sauce flavored with winter paleberries and frostriver fronds. | Lasting Override | Uncommon |
| Sheerside Mutton | A haunch of mutton roasted on a spit over an open fire makes up this simple but filling Sky Clan meal. | Potent Medicine | Uncommon |
| Mountain Trail Bread | A hearty bread mixed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. Often eaten by Sky Clan soldiers posted to outlying watchtowers. | Mounted Defense | Rare |
| Sweet Fish Smash | When a Sky Clan squad returns home from a machine hunt, this dish is often requested as their first hot meal. Baked fish is topped with a sweet and slightly tart berry juice. | Concentration+ | Rare |
| Encrusted Snowbird | This hearty feast is prepared by stuffing a whole snowbird with a meat and herb filling before roasting in a salt crust. Served with boiled greens and smoked mushrooms. A favorite of the Sky Clan’s commander. | Heavy Weapon+ | Very Rare |
| Land and Lake | A flavorful meal that combines the best the Sky Clan territory has to offer. A large cut of coldwater fish is wrapped in fatty strips of rich meat, baked under hot stones, and served with charred greens. | Low Profile | Very Rare |
Quen[]
Quen dishes resemble Chinese cuisine of the Old Ones. They can be purchased from the cook in Legacy's Landfall and Fleet's End.
| Name | Description | Boosted Skill | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Hotpot | After returning from a trek into the Isle of Spires, many Quen soldiers look forward to this simple but comforting meal of crab seared with fragrant green and toasted in a dark, slightly sweet sauce. | Quiet Spear | Uncommon |
| Ruby Sunrise | A simple meal often served to low-ranking Quen soldiers and workers, consistent of scrambled eggs simmered with tomatoes and herbs. | Evader+ | Uncommon |
| Delta Dumplings | Pieced together through scraps of data from the Legacy, this comforting Quen recipe consists of steamed dumplings filled with a mix of meat and vegetables and accompanied by a spicy sauce. | Melee Damage | Rare |
| Sour Catch | A filling meal that reminds many Quen of home. Fish and seabrine stems are poached in a spiced broth and then glazed with a sweet and sour sauce. | Silent Strike Heal | Rare |
| Ceo's Banquet | Reserved for high-ranking Quen officers in the expedition, this hearty meal consists of thick, fatty cuts of meat braised in a fragrant sauce until it forms a sticky glaze. Served with boiled greens and steamed bread. | Valor Surge Master | Very Rare |
| Curd of the Ancestors | A hearty Quen meal made to celebrate the Ancestors. Small blocks of bean curd and seabrine stems are simmered in a fiery sauce made from a special blend of spices and oil. | Weapon Stamina+ | Very Rare |
† These skills are exclusive to outfits and weaves
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