Below is a walkthrough for the Level 18 side quest called A Soldier’s March in Horizon Forbidden West. To obtain this quest, speak with Jekkah at The Bulwark after completing The Broken Sky main quest.
Go to the Start of the Climb
Travel west of The Bulwark to find a set of stair leading up.
Climb up the Cliff
Do as the objective says and climb the mountain!
Talk to Wekatta
Speak with the person near the fires and painted rock.
Find the Tenakth Climbers
Head up the mountain, following the painted signs.
Kill the Machine
Defeat the enemy attacking the man.
Speak with the Tenakth Climber
Speak with the man. Also note that there is a Log: Cpt. Sueiro (A) Datapad just south across from him.
Climb the Mountain
Continue heading up the mountain. You’ll reach an area where you can scan for Penttoh’s tracks. Do so then follow his tracks further up the mountain. You’ll hear a man battling an enemy.
Kill the Machines
Defeat the enemies attacking Penttoh.
Speak with Penttoh
Speak with the man you helped fight.
Climb the Mountain
Continue climbing up the mountain towards the ominous sound. Along the way, you’ll find a Log: Cpt. Sueiro (B) Datapoint just before you have to push down a tree to continue.
Kill the Frostclaw
Defeat the machine atop the mountain.
Follow Penttoh
After defeating the Frostclaw, follow Penttoh even further up the mountain.
Talk to Penttoh
When you reach the tallest point, speak with Penttoh.
Return to Wekatta
Glide off the mountain to reach the base where Wekatta awaits. Speak with him to trigger a cutscene that will complete the quest.
Rewards
- 5400 XP
- 2 Skill Points
- 1 Tenakth Tactician