Shock Tripcaster (Uncommon)

Learn how to get the Uncommon Shock Tripcaster in Horizon Forbidden West. This guide covers its stats, upgrades, and how to use it effectively in combat.

Alright, let's talk about the Shock Tripcaster! You'll snag this Uncommon weapon pretty early on in Horizon Forbidden West, and it's a solid tool for setting up ambushes. Think of it as your first real taste of the tripcaster class, perfect for getting the upper hand before a fight even really kicks off.

How to Get It:

You don't need to go hunting for this one. The Shock Tripcaster is given to you for free during the main story quest called To the Brink. You'll meet an Oseram trapper named Thurlis, and as a thank you for helping him out, he'll hand it over. So, just keep progressing through the main story, and you'll have it before you know it!

Shock Tripcaster Stats:

Shock Tripwires	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III
Shock	15	17	20	23
Shock Buildup	75	90	109	135

Perks:

This particular tripcaster doesn't come with any special Perks, but don't let that discourage you. Its strength lies in its core function.

How to Use It:

The Shock Tripcaster is all about preparation. Since it takes two shots to set up a tripwire, it's best used when you know enemies are coming your way. You've only got one ammo type, the Shock Tripwire, so it's most effective against machines that are weak or neutral to Shock damage. Because it's an Uncommon weapon, it's a good idea to save it for smaller, less threatening machines to really maximize its stun potential.

Upgrading the Shock Tripcaster:

You can improve the Shock Tripcaster through three ranks, each increasing its stats and eventually unlocking an extra Coil Slot at Rank III.

Rank	Effect	Upgrade Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats	50x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire
II	Increased Weapon Stats	75x Metal Shards, 1x Braided Wire, 1x Scrounger Circulator
III	Increased Weapon Stats, Unlocks Coil Slot	95x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 1x Small Machine Core, 1x Scrounger Spark Coil

Upgrade Materials Breakdown:

• Rank I Upgrades: Metal Shards and Braided Wire are common drops from most machines.
• Rank II Upgrades: You'll need a Scrounger Circulator, which is an uncommon drop from Scroungers.
• Rank III Upgrades: This requires a Small Machine Core (uncommon from Lightweight machines) and a Scrounger Spark Coil. To get the Spark Coil, you'll need to detach the Power Cell component from a Scrounger before you defeat it – it's a rare drop, so be persistent!

Ammo Types:

Icon	Name	Effect
	Shock Tripwires	Deals Shock damage and Shock Buildup