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The Guardian 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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This item can be obtained either after or during the Side Quest, Drowned Hopes.
Quest Name | Description | Rewards |
---|---|---|
Drowned Hopes | A pair of Carja academics seek to return to their dig site so they may continue their search for relics... and the truth of what happened in the ancient past. |
・7150 XP ・2 Skill Points ・1 Guardian Tripcaster |
Guardian Tripcaster Information | |
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Description | A combination of Old World technology and Nora craftsmanship. This weapon deploys protective shields that explode after absorbing enough energy. |
Weapon Type | Tripcaster |
Rarity | Rare |
Level 1 |
・ Braided Wire x2
・ Metal Shards x75
・ Small Machine Core x2
|
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Level 2 |
・ Braided Wire x2
・ Metal Shards x112
|
Level 3 |
・ Braided Wire x3
・ Medium Machine Core x2
・ Metal Shards x150
|
Level 4 |
・ Braided Wire x6
・ Medium Machine Core x3
・ Metal Shards x250
|
Total No. of Coils | 2 |
---|---|
Coil 1 Unlock Level | Base Level |
Coil 2 Unlock Level | Level 4 |
This weapon does not have any perks. |
Ammo | Damage Type |
---|---|
Shieldwires | |
Explosive Tripwires |
Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
---|---|---|
Shieldwires | 108 | - |
Explosive Tripwires | 81 | - |
Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
---|---|---|
Shieldwires | 118 | - |
Explosive Tripwires | 88 | - |
Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
---|---|---|
Shieldwires | 132 | - |
Explosive Tripwires | 99 | - |
Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
---|---|---|
Shieldwires | 148 | - |
Explosive Tripwires | 111 | - |
Ammo | Damage | Tear/Buildup |
---|---|---|
Shieldwires | 168 | - |
Explosive Tripwires | 126 | - |
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 | |
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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. |
Shieldwires are a unique type of tripwire because they can be used to cast protective shields on the ground. When the shield absorbs too much damage, it explodes.
How to Craft Shieldwires: Materials and Compatible Weapons
Hunter Bows | Warrior Bows | Sharpshot Bows |
Spears | Blastslings | Tripcasters |
Ropecasters | Shredder Gauntlets | Boltblasters |
Spike Throwers | - | - |
Legendary Weapons | Fire Ammo Weapons |
Frost Ammo Weapons | Shock Ammo Weapons |
Purgewater Ammo Weapons | Acid Ammo Weapons |
Plasma Ammo Weapons | Explosive Ammo Weapons |
Adhesive Ammo Weapons |
Shock Tripcaster | Explosive Tripcaster | Guardian Tripcaster |
Forgefire Tripcaster | Beamwire Tripcaster | Perimeter Tripcaster |
Delver Tripcaster | Glowblast Tripcaster | Tinker's Pride |
All-Mother's Blessing |
How to Get the Guardian Tripcaster: Ammo and Stats
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