Nora Hunting Grounds

Recommended Level: 8

If you follow the main road outside Embrace’s north gate, you’ll find a wounded Nora named Cren. After talking to him, you’ll learn more about the hunting grounds and you’ll be directed to the nearest hunting ground far north. Make your way to the hunting ground and talk to the Keeper to learn more about the challenges . Also, when asked about the Hunter’s Lodge, he’ll tell you that you need to win at least three half-suns in order to join the Lodge in Meridian.

Parts Alone Trial

Destroy 10 canisters from Grazers

For this challenge, you need to have the Sharpshot Bow at least since its Tearblast arrow can easily knock off these components while also giving the range advantage. After starting the trial, hide in the grass and pick off the canisters at the back of the grazers. Just in case yuo don’t have enough tearblast arrows, the Sharpshot Bow’s Precision Arrows are powerful enough to destroy these canisters in one shot.

Logpile Trial

Kill three machines using the logpile traps in the area

For this trial, you have to at least have the Sling so you can use its blast ammo to scare off the grazers. The grazers will run off to the opposite direction of the explosion so you should be able to anticipate where you want to go. There are two paths with logpiles and to activate the logpiles, you have to hit the small wooden brace in front of the trap. Since timing is crucial, it will be better to use your bow and shoot the wooden brace to activate the trap. It will even be better if you have the Concentration skill since it will slow down time and allow you to line up more accurate shots.

Blastwire Trial

Kill 6 Grazers using the Blast Wire

This particular trial requires you to have a Carja Tripcaster first. This can be purchased from the merchants further north in the Nora region. Since you also need to spook the grazers, you’ll still need to use your sling’s blast ammo to drive them away towards your traps. The best location to place your traps is along the narrow path with the logpile traps. Place at least 2-3 tripwires for each path for good measure. When ready, scare the grazers with your explosives and watch them get destroyed by the tripwires you’ve set earlier.