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.

How to Get the Guardian Tripcaster

Obtain from a Quest

This item can be obtained either after or during the Side Quest, Drowned Hopes.

Guardian Tripcaster Overview

Guardian Tripcaster Basic Information

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

Guardian Tripcaster Coils

Guardian Tripcaster Perks

Guardian Tripcaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo	Damage Type
Shieldwires	Explosive Damage
Explosive Tripwires	Explosive Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

How to Use the Guardian 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

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

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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