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How to Get the Guardian Tripcaster: Ammo and Stats

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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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How to Get the Guardian Tripcaster

Obtain from a Quest

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 Overview

Guardian Tripcaster Basic Information

Guardian Tripcaster Information
Horizon Forbidden West Guardian Tripcaster Weapon
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

Guardian Tripcaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x75
・Small Machine Core Small Machine Core x2
Level 2
・Bellowback Sac Webbing Bellowback Sac Webbing x1
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x112
・Rollerback Hammer Tail Rollerback Hammer Tail x1
Level 3
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x3
・Medium Machine Core Medium Machine Core x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x150
・Rollerback Circulator Rollerback Circulator x1
Level 4
・Braided Wire Braided Wire x6
・Medium Machine Core Medium Machine Core x3
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x250
・Rollerback Primary Nerve Rollerback Primary Nerve x1
・Sunwing Shield Caster Sunwing Shield Caster x4

Guardian Tripcaster Coils

Total No. of Coils 2
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 4

Guardian Tripcaster Perks

This weapon does not have any perks.

Guardian Tripcaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
ShieldwiresShieldwires
Explosive IconExplosive Damage
Explosive TripwiresExplosive Tripwires
Explosive IconExplosive Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shieldwires 108 -
Explosive Tripwires 81 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shieldwires 118 -
Explosive Tripwires 88 -

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shieldwires 132 -
Explosive Tripwires 99 -

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shieldwires 148 -
Explosive Tripwires 111 -

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shieldwires 168 -
Explosive Tripwires 126 -

How to Use the Guardian 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

Shieldwires

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

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