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.
Horizon Zero Dawn
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.
Face Paints
Hard or higher
.png "Banuk Aspirant (HZDR).png (2.17 MB)")
The Banuk Aspirant, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Carja Noble (HZDR).png (2.17 MB)")
The Carja Noble, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Nora Scout (HZDR).png (2.16 MB)")
The Nora Scout, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Nora Seeker (HZDR).png (2.28 MB)")
The Nora Seeker, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
Very Hard or higher
.png "Banuk Shaman (HZDR).png (2.16 MB)")
The Banuk Shaman, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Banuk Survivor (HZDR).png (2.22 MB)")
The Banuk Survivor, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Carja Champion (HZDR).png (2.2 MB)")
The Carja Champion, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Nora Brave (HZDR).png (2.11 MB)")
The Nora Brave, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
Ultra Hard
.png "Banuk Chieftain (HZDR).png (2.25 MB)")
The Banuk Chieftain, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Carja Hawk (HZDR).png (2.17 MB)")
The Carja Hawk, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Carja Stalker (HZDR).png (2.15 MB)")
The Carja Stalker, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Nora Death-Seeker (HZDR).png (2.21 MB)")
The Nora Death-Seeker, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
.png "Utaru Plainswalker (HZDR).png (2.15 MB)")
The Utaru Plainswalker, as seen in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.
Horizon Forbidden West
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 | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No Face Paint | A fresh face with no paint. |  1 |
Common | Default |
Banuk
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Banuk Aspirant | 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 |
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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 |
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Banuk Survivor | Survive. Prevail. What else matters? | 10 |
Common | Default |
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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 |
Carja
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carja Champion | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Common | Default |
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Carja Watcher | Watchful Carja hunters often wear this paint as they stalk prey through the jungles of The Jewel. | 10 |
Common | Default |
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Carja Blazon | An accentuating mark favored by Carja nobles and Hunters Lodge elites. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Embassy |
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Carja Scholar | 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. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Twilight Path |
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Carja Shadow | This dusky red paint is worn by Shadow Carja loyalists in Sunfall who still openly support Prince Itamen as the rightful Sun-King. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Burning Blooms |
Nora
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Nora Scout | These stripes are worn by Nora scouts as they patrol the borders of the Sacred Land. | 10 |
Common | Default |
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Nora Seeker | The rare mark of Nora hunters that leave the Sacred Land in order to protect it. | 10 |
Common | Default |
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Nora Warrior | This bold color signifies the status of a skilled Nora hunter. | 10
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Common | Default |
Oseram
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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. | 10 |
Common | Complete Deep Trouble |
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Oseram Wayfarer | Before setting out from the Claim, many Oseram celebrate with a farewell feast, wearing this paint to signify a long journey ahead. | 10 |
Common | Complete Broken Locks |
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Oseram Striker | Worn by Oseram freebooters, these marks are usually painted just before undertaking a dangerous mission. | 10 |
Common | Complete Lofty Ambitions |
Quen
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Quen Imperial | Paint for the highest class of the Chosen People... or for the pretenders who aspire to it. | 5 Champion's Token | Common | New Game+ |
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Quen Light-Weaver | 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+ |
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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+ |
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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+ |
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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+ |
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Quen Freediver | Freedivers delve into sunken ruins in search of ancient relics. This paint marks their time spent beneath the waves. | 10
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Common | Burning Shores |
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Quen Stargazer | Stargazers seek the visages of Ancestors in the night sky. This paint exalts their work, finding order among the stars. | 10
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Common | Burning Shores |
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Quen Wavewatcher | The safety of any ship relies on Wavewatchers. This paint celebrates their role as the eyes of a fleet. | 10
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Common | Burning Shores |
Tenakth
Desert Clan
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tenakth Skirmisher | Where others fear a desert storm, Desert Tenakth soldiers have learned to use it to their advantage. These fiery markings honor their unique strategy. | 10 |
Common | Complete Burden Of Command |
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Tenakth Vanquisher | This Desert Clan paint takes inspiration from the harsh landscape of The Shining Wastes. Those who wear it are skilled survivors and deadly fighters. | 10 |
Common | Complete Thirst for the Hunt |
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Tenakth Vindicator | 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. | 10 |
Common | Complete A Tribe Apart |
Lowland Clan
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tenakth Dragoon | 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. | 10 |
Common | Complete In The Fog |
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Tenakth Recon | 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. | 10 |
Common | Complete Blood for Blood |
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Tenakth Reaver | 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. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Wings of the Ten |
Sky Clan
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tenakth Conqueror | Whether against machines, the Carja, or the other Tenakth clans, many Sky Clan Tenakth have donned this paint to celebrate a decisive victory. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Broken Sky |
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Tenakth Marauder | 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. | 10 |
Common | Complete Call And Response |
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Tenakth Sky Climber | These colorful markings honor a Sky Clan soldier who took to the skies like the Ten and battled a Stormbird in mid-air. | 10 |
Common | Complete A Hunt To Remember |
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Tenakth Tactician | Worn by Sky Clan strategists, these defining stripes designate a warrior with a keen mind for battle. | 10 |
Common | Complete A Soldier's March |
Utaru
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Utaru Thresher | These markings are often worn by Utaru machine hunters as they attempt the trials at Plainsong's Hunting Grounds. | 10 |
Common | Default |
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Utaru Whisperer | When an undertaking requires stealth, Utaru hunters adorn themselves with the delicate patterns of this paint. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Dying Lands |
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Utaru Harvester | During the harvest season, the Utaru wear this paint as a symbol of gratitude to the land-gods for a bountiful crop. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Oldgrowth |
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Utaru Protector | Worn by Utaru defenders, this paint takes inspiration from the shape of Plainsong's dishes. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Promontory |
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Utaru Birthsinger | The Utaru wear this paint to celebrate a new beginning, often accompanied by the soothing hum of one of the tribe's Birthsingers. | 10 |
Common | Complete The Second Verse |
Zenith
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Specter Mandible | Rumors have spread of a machine with blade-like fangs that emerge as if from nowhere. These whispers are depicted in this paint. | 10 |
Common | Complete Aerial Capture: South |
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Specter Stripe | Shifting at its seams, this strange machine is hard as steel yet fluid like water. Those who have seen its golden tendrils paint them with dread. | 10 |
Common | Complete For His Amusement |
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Specter Vision | The eyes of a Specter hide beneath bone-white metal, gilded with gold. This paint is worn by the few who have survived its gaze. | 10 |
Common | Complete His Final Act |
Special
| Image | Name | Description | Cost | Rarity | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mark of Pride | Together, the many colors of these markings celebrate resilience, hope, and progress towards a better future. | 10 |
Common | Default |
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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. | 10 |
Legendary | Collect all three War Totems |
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Pangea Forever | This blood-red paint honors a heroic huntress who faced colossal beasts from long before the time of the Old Ones. | 10 |
Common | Complete Pangea Figurines |
Valor Surges
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
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Chain Burst |
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Elemental Fury |
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Powershots |
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Ranged Master |
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Warrior's Vigor |
Gallery
The Banuk Aspirant in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Banuk Chieftain in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Banuk Shaman in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Banuk Survivor in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Carja Champion in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Carja Hawk in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Carja Noble in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Carja Stalker in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Nora Brave in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Nora Death-Seeker in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Nora Scout in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Nora Seeker in Horizon Zero Dawn.
The Utaru Plainswalker in Horizon Zero Dawn.
Other Characters
While many characters wear face paint that isn't available for Aloy to wear, many wear face paints that Aloy can wear, such as:
.png "Ahsis (HZDR).png (298 KB)")
Ahsis, who wears the Carja Champion face paint.
Anutai, who wears the Banuk Chieftain face paint.
Blameless Marad, who wears the Carja Scholar face paint.
Bree, who wears the Utaru Birthsinger face paint.
Cantarah, who wears the Carja Hawk face paint.
Elida, who wears the Carja Noble face paint.
Ferl, who wears the Nora Scout face paint.
Furahni, who wears the Carja Champion face paint.
Gendas, who wears the Carja Champion face paint.
Ghaliv, who wears the Carja Champion face paint.
Ilsadi, who wears the Carja Scholar face paint.
Itamen, who wears the Carja Scholar face paint.
Jia, who wears the Utaru Birthsinger face paint.
Kikuk; who wears the Banuk Aspirant face paint.
Kindiv, who wears the Carja Shadow face paint.
Kudiv, who wears the Carja Champion face paint.
Lea, who wears the Utaru Harvester face paint.
Lel, who wears the Utaru Birthsinger face paint.
Ligan, who wears the Carja Stalker/Watcher face paint.
Lubavad, who wears the Carja Shadow face paint.
Malesh, who wears the Carja Shadow face paint.
Nil, who wears the Carja Stalker/Watcher face paint in Horizon Zero Dawn.
Orn, who wears the Nora Scout face paint.
Marea, who wears the Nora Scout face paint.
Palaved, who wears the Carja Trader face paint.
.png "Ranaman (HZDR).png (1.85 MB)")
Ranaman, who wears the Carja Stalker/Watcher face paint.
.png "Honor the Fallen (HZDR; 12).png (2.03 MB)")
Rea, who wears the Utaru Plainswalker face paint.
Rhavid, who wears the Carja Trader face paint.
Rokasha, who wears the Carja Hawk face paint.
.png "Rost (HZDR).png (2.91 MB)")
Rost, who wears the Nora Death-Seeker face paint.
Signutai, who wears the Banuk Chieftain face paint.
.png "Sona (HZDR).png (1.28 MB)")
Sona, who wears the Nora Brave/Warrior face paint.
Ukan, who wears the Banuk Survivor face paint.
.png "Vala (HZDR).png (2.63 MB)")
Vala, who wears the Nora Brave/Warrior face paint.
.png "Varl (HFW).png (1.27 MB)")
Varl, who wears the Nora Brave/Warrior face paint.
Vashad, who wears the Carja Shadow face paint.
Yull, who wears the Utaru Harvester face paint.
The Machine Resources Merchant, who wears the Carja Scholar face paint.
The Spurflints Keeper, who wears the Carja Champion face paint.
The Sun Furrows Keeper, who wears the Carja Champion face paint.
The Valleymeet Keeper, who wears the Carja Trader face paint.
.png "White Teeth Chieftain (HZDR).png (678 KB)")
The White Teeth Chieftain, who wears the Banuk Chieftain face paint.
Trivia
- While wearing no face paint, Aloy wears a dark eyeliner that she doesn't wear while wearing face paint.[1]
- Interestingly, the Nora Death-Seeker face paint when worn by Aloy has the same gaps that Rost's Death-Seeker face paint has due to wrinkles in his skin, despite Aloy not having these wrinkles.
References
| Gameplay | |
|---|---|
| Cut Content - Damage - Difficulty - Dye - Face Paint - Flashpoint - Health Meter - New Game+ - Outfit - Trophies | |