Information about the Anchor Ropecaster in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Anchor Ropecaster are.

Overview of the Anchor Ropecaster.

Anchor Ropecaster Description

This useful Ropecaster uses Shock Ropes to inflict damage over time and create an area of residual damage over time and create and area of residual damage. It can also launch Purgewater Canister Harpooons.

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How to Get the Anchor Ropecaster

Location	Cost
Sclading Spear Hunter	Metal Shards x632, Bellowback Circulator x1

You can purchase the Anchor Ropecaster from the Hunter who has set up camp in Sclading Spear. You’ll need a Bellowback Circulator which is an uncommon Drop from Bellowbacks.

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How to Use the Anchor Ropecaster

The Anchor Ropecaster is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Shock or Purgerwater Damage. A great way to use this weapon is to have it equipped at all times, then when you stumble across a flying Machine you’ll be able to fire a Binding Ropes at it to prevent it from moving away. Additionally, if the Machine is weak to Shock Damage, then use the Shock Ropes to tie the machine down as well as dealing elemental damage.

How to Upgrade the Anchor Ropecaster

Rank	Effect	Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats	Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Stalker Stealth Generator x1, Bellowback Sac Webbing x1
III	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Stalker Circulator x1
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Stalker Primary Nerve x1, Shellsnapper Shell Bolt x4

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Anchor Ropecaster Rank I Upgrades

Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.

Anchor Ropecaster Rank II Upgrades

Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Stalker Stealth Generator - Legendary Drop from Stalkers.
Bellowback Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Bellowbacks

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Aloy tests out her new Anchor Ropecaster.

Anchor Ropecaster Rank III Upgrades

Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
Stalker Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Stalkers.

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Anchor Ropecaster Rank IV Upgrades

Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
Stalker Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Stalkers.
Shellsnapper Shell Bolt - Very Rare Drop from Shellsnappers.