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

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Overview of the Ropecaster.

Ropecaster Description¶

A useful weaon for any machine hunter. This ropecaster of Nora design can incapacitate machines by tying them down. Ropes must be shot at full draw in order to penetrate armor.

How to Get the Ropecaster¶

You can purchase the Ropecaster from the Hunter who has set up camp in Barren Light.

How to Use the Ropecaster¶

The Ropecaster is the one of the first Ropecasters you’ll get your hands on as you travel through the Forbidden West. A great 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.

How to Upgrade the Ropecaster¶

Ropecaster Rank I Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.

Ropecaster Rank II Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Scrapper Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Scrappers.

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Aloy tests out her new Ropecaster.

Ropecaster Rank III 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.
• Scrapper Radar - Rare Drop from Scrappers.

Ropecaster Stats¶

Ropecaster Perks¶

The Ropecaster does not unlock any Perks.