The Shock Tripcaster is one of the Tripcaster Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to find out how to get the weapon, how to use it in combat, how to upgrade it, the types of ammo it uses, and its stats, including damage, perks, and rarity.

How to Get the Shock Tripcaster

Obtain from a Quest

This item can be obtained either after or during the Main Quest, To the Brink.

Shock Tripcaster Overview

Shock Tripcaster Basic Information

Shock Tripcaster Information
Description	A weapon made by the Oseram trapper Thurlis. It can place Shock Tripwires to stun enemies and gain an advantage in any fight.
Weapon Type	Tripcaster
Rarity	Uncommon

Shock Tripcaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1	・ Braided Wire x1 ・ Metal Shards x50
Level 2	・ Braided Wire x1 ・ Metal Shards x75 ・ Scrounger Circulator x1
Level 3	・ Braided Wire x2 ・ Metal Shards x95 ・ Scrounger Spark Coil x1 ・ Small Machine Core x1

Shock Tripcaster Coils

Shock Tripcaster Perks

Shock Tripcaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo	Damage Type
Shock Tripwires	Shock Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

How to Use the Shock Tripcaster

Placing Tripwires

Tripcasters are used to place different varieties of tripwires on the battlefield. When an enemy walks over the wire, it triggers an explosion or other type of effect depending on the ammo used.

How to Use the Tripcaster

Shock Elemental Damage

This weapon can inflict Shock damage on enemies, which causes the Shocked state. The Shocked state momentarily stuns enemies allowing you to gain the upper hand. Shock elemental damage is also more effective against some enemies.

What Does Shock Damage Do?

Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides

List of All Weapons

List of All Weapon Types

Other Weapon Lists

List of All Tripcaster Weapons

Shock Tripcaster	Explosive Tripcaster	Guardian Tripcaster
Forgefire Tripcaster	Beamwire Tripcaster	Perimeter Tripcaster
Delver Tripcaster	Glowblast Tripcaster	Tinker's Pride
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