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

Explosive Tripcaster Description¶

A weapon of Oseram make. It specializes in placing Tripwires that trigger an explosion on contact.

Where to Get the Explosive Tripcaster¶

You will be able to purchase this weapon from a Hunter merchant at either Barren Light, or the Hunting Grounds in The Daunt. Both locations are accessible from the moment you can get to the main map of the game. You only need Metal Shards to purchase the weapon, too, so you won’t actually need to hunt down any specific machines for their parts.

Explosive Tripcaster Stats¶

Explosive Tripcaster Perks¶

The Explosive Tripcaster does not have any Perks.

How to Use the Explosive Tripcaster¶

Tripcasters tend to be more inclined to the stealth side of things, as they can be used to set up ambushes on enemies. The Explosive Tripcaster only has a single ammo type and it inflicts Explosive damage. This can be a bad thing earlier in the game, since that can destroy machine parts, which you will want to shoot off to be able to loot some exclusive components. Of course, you can use these to lay out some traps ahead of time, if you know you’re facing multiple enemies.

How to Upgrade the Explosive Tripcaster¶

Explosive Tripcaster Rank I Upgrades:¶

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire: Common drop from all machines.

Explosive Tripcaster Rank II Upgrades:¶

• Greenshine Sliver: Found most commonly in eastern regions, often off the beaten path.

Explosive Tripcaster Rank III Upgrades:¶

• Greenshine Fragment: Found most commonly in desert regions, often off the beaten path.

Explosive Tripcaster Ammo Types¶