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How to Get the Explosive Tripcaster: Ammo and Stats

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The Explosive 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.

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How to Get the Explosive Tripcaster

Buy from Merchants

Merchant Location
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Merchants Cost
Hunters in Barren Light and Hunting Grounds: The Daunt
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x149

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Explosive Tripcaster Overview

Explosive Tripcaster Basic Information

Explosive Tripcaster Information
Horizon Forbidden West Explosive Tripcaster Weapon
Description A weapon of Oseram make. It specializes in placing Tripwires that trigger an explosion on contact.
Weapon Type Tripcaster
Rarity Uncommon

Explosive Tripcaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x50
Level 2
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x1
・Greenshine Sliver Greenshine Sliver x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x75
Level 3
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Greenshine Fragment Greenshine Fragment x1
・Greenshine Sliver Greenshine Sliver x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x95

Explosive Tripcaster Coils

Total No. of Coils 1
Coil 1 Unlock Level Level 3

Explosive Tripcaster Perks

This weapon does not have any perks.

Explosive Tripcaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Explosive TripwiresExplosive Tripwires
Explosive IconExplosive Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Explosive Tripwires 60 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Explosive Tripwires 67 -

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Explosive Tripwires 78 -

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Explosive Tripwires 90 -

How to Use the Explosive Tripcaster

Placing Tripwires

Tripcasters HFW

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 a Tripcaster
1. Press and Hold the R2 button to aim, then realease it to place the first wire anchor.
2. Repeat the process to place the second wire anchor.
3. Lure enemies to the placed wire.

How to Use the Tripcaster

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