How to Get Shadow Ropecaster: Weapon Info and Stats

Shadow Ropecaster is one of the weapons in the game Horizon Zero Dawn. Read on to learn more about how to get and how to use the Shadow Ropecaster, its ammo types, and more!

Shadow Ropecaster Overview

Shadow Ropecaster Weapon Info

Shadow Ropecaster Overview
Shadow Ropecaster
Description: This weapon is used to tie down machines and immobilize them. Larger targets require more ropes, and attacking a tied machine will reduce the immobilization time. Can be modified.
Type	Ropecaster
Rarity	Very Rare
No. of Modification Slots	3
Base	50

Shadow Ropecaster Ammo Info

Ammo Type			Severity
Tie Rope Heavy	0	150	None

Is the Shadow Ropecaster Worth It?

Weapon Class Tier	Reason
	The Shadow Ropecaster is a great weapon if you are aiming to beat the game as fast as possible, but the game offers more powerful Ropecasters if you are looking to make the best build.

How to Get Shadow Ropecaster

Go to the nearest Tier 3 or 4 merchant, and exchange the necessary resources to get the Shadow Ropecaster.

Resources Required
Metal Shards (x500)	Snapmaw Heart (x1)

How to Use Shadow Ropecaster

Tie Rope Light

	Metal Shards (x4) Wire (x4)

This heavy variant is useful even for an enemy as strong and large as a Stormbird. Use this to pin down machines to give you the advantage of killing a non-moving target.

Note: A melee hit using Aloy's spear will release the Machine even if the indicator still displays a full stun duration.

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