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How to Get the Ropecaster: Ammo and Stats

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The Ropecaster is one of the Ropecaster 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 Ropecaster

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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Ropecaster Overview

Ropecaster Basic Information

Ropecaster Information
Horizon Forbidden West Ropecaster Weapon
Description A useful weaon for any machine hunter. This ropecaster of Nora design can incapacitate machines by tying them down. Ropes must be shot at full draw in order to penetrate armor.
Weapon Type Ropecaster
Rarity Uncommon

Ropecaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x50
Level 2
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x75
・Scrapper Circulator Scrapper Circulator x1
Level 3
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x95
・Scrapper Radar Scrapper Radar x1
・Small Machine Core Small Machine Core x1

Ropecaster Coils

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

Ropecaster Perks

This weapon does not have any perks.

Ropecaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Binding RopesBinding Ropes None

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Binding Ropes 50 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Binding Ropes 56 -

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Binding Ropes 63 -

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Binding Ropes 75 -

How to Use the Ropecaster

Tie Down Machines

Ropcasters HFW

The Ropecaster is used to tie down machines and temporarily remove them from battle, allowing you to focus on other targets. You can also use it to limit their mobility and make them easier targets for attacks. For the ropes to penetrate armor, the Ropecaster must be fully drawn.

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