Ropecaster (Uncommon)

Learn how to get, use, and upgrade the Uncommon Ropecaster in Horizon Forbidden West. Pin down machines and gain the upper hand in combat!

Alright, let's talk about the Ropecaster, specifically the Uncommon version. This is a really handy tool for any machine hunter, and honestly, you'll want to keep it equipped pretty much all the time. Its main gig is incapacitating machines by tying them down with ropes. Super useful, especially for those pesky flying machines!

To get your hands on this Uncommon Ropecaster, you'll need to head to the Barren Light Hunter. They've got one set up camp there and you can snag it for 149 Metal Shards. It's a pretty decent price for a weapon that can really change the tide of a fight.

The best way to use the Ropecaster is to have it ready to go. When you spot a flying machine, whip it out and fire a Binding Rope at it. This will stop it in its tracks, preventing it from flying off and making it a much easier target. Remember, to get those ropes to actually penetrate armor, you'll need to shoot them at full draw.

Upgrading the Ropecaster

Like most gear in Horizon Forbidden West, the Ropecaster can be upgraded to become even more effective. Here's a breakdown of what you'll need:

Rank I Upgrades

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats
• Cost: Metal Shards x50, Braided Wire x1

Materials Needed: Metal Shards (common drop from all machines) and Braided Wire (also a common drop).

Rank II Upgrades

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats
• Cost: Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x1, Scrapper Circulator x1

Materials Needed: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, and a Scrapper Circulator (an uncommon drop from Scrappers).

Rank III Upgrades

• Effect: Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocks Coil Slot
• Cost: Metal Shards x95, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x1, Scrapper Radar x1

Materials Needed: Metal Shards, Braided Wire, a Small Machine Core (an uncommon drop from small machines like the Grazer), and a Scrapper Radar (a rare drop from Scrappers).

Ropecaster Stats

Here's how the damage scales with upgrades:

As you can see, the damage gets a nice boost with each upgrade, making it more effective at pinning down even tougher machines.

Ropecaster Perks

Good news and bad news here: the Ropecaster doesn't unlock any specific Perks on its own. But don't let that get you down, as its primary function is crowd control and immobilization, which is a perk in itself!