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How to Get The Tie That Binds: Ammo and Stats

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The Tie That Binds is one of the Ropecaster Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. 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 Tie That Binds

Purchased from the Hunter at Fleet's End

Purchase Weapons from the Hunter at Fleet
Players can purchase TheTie That Binds from the Hunter at Fleet's End. It costs 3000 Metal Shards and 8 Brimshine.

The Tie That Binds Overview

The Tie That Binds Basic Information

The Tie That Binds Information
Horizon Forbidden West The Tie That Binds Weapon
Description A remarkable weapon crafted by an Utaru metal weaver. It excels at attaching Explosive Canisters to enemies, while its ropes are as sturday as tree roots in the Oldgrowth.
Weapon Type Ropecaster
Rarity Legendary

The Tie That Binds Upgrade Costs

Level 1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x600
Level 2
・Bilegut Sac Webbing Bilegut Sac Webbing x2
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x1
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x800
Level 3
・Brimshine Brimshine x1
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1000
・Widemaw Primary Nerve Widemaw Primary Nerve x2
Level 4
・Apex Rollerback Heart Apex Rollerback Heart x2
・Brimshine Brimshine x2
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x2
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1200
Level 5
・Apex Tideripper Heart Apex Tideripper Heart x1
・Brimshine Brimshine x3
・Luminous Brainstem Luminous Brainstem x3
・Metal Shards Metal Shards x1500

The Tie That Binds Coils

Total No. of Coils 5
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 3 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 4 Unlock Level Level 2
Coil 5 Unlock Level Level 5

The Tie That Binds Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Reload Speed +10% (Base), +25% (Lvl 2)
Multiple Enemy Damage +15% (Base), +40% (Lvl 3)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 1)
Draw Speed +25% (Lvl 3), +65% (Lvl 4)
Damage Over Time +15% (Lvl 4), +40% (Lvl 5)

The Tie That Binds Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Plasma RopesPlasma Ropes
Plasma IconPlasma Damage
Advanced Binding RopesAdvanced Binding Ropes None
Explosive IconExplosive Damage

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Ropes 60 18
Advanced Binding Ropes 200 -
Explosive Canister Harpoons 550 -

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Ropes 64 19
Advanced Binding Ropes 212
Explosive Canister Harpoons 575

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Ropes 70 20
Advanced Binding Ropes 233
Explosive Canister Harpoons 600

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Ropes 78 22
Advanced Binding Ropes 258
Explosive Canister Harpoons 625

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Ropes 88 23
Advanced Binding Ropes 291
Explosive Canister Harpoons 675

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Plasma Ropes 100 26
Advanced Binding Ropes 333
Explosive Canister Harpoons 750

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