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Horizon Forbidden West

Anchor Ropecaster (Rare)

By
Shane Williams

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Anchor Ropecaster Stats

Binding Ropes Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Rope_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage 74 81 89 93 109
Shock Ropes Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Rope_Horizon_Forbidden_West.pngDamage 37 40 45 47 55
Shock_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Buildup 11 11 12 14 16
Purgewater Canister Harpoons Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
hfw_purgewater_damage_icon.jpg Purgerwater 110 125 136 156 176
hfw_purgewater_damage_buildup_icon.jpg Purgerwater Buildup 324 353 378 417 498

Anchor Ropecaster Perks

Perks Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
hfw_perk_overdraw_icon.jpg Overdraw Damage +15% +15% +15%

Anchor Ropecaster Ammo Types

Icon Name Effect
Binding_Ropes_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Binding Ropes
Shock_Ropes_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Ropes Deals Shock Shock_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Buildup
Purgewater_Canister_Harpoons_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Purgewater Canister Harpoons Deals Purgerwater hfw_purgewater_damage_icon.jpg Damage and Purgewater hfw_purgewater_damage_buildup_icon.jpg Buildup
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    16 February 2022
  • Last Updated
    31 March 2022
    Version History
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This guide for Horizon Forbidden West includes the following:

  • A Walkthrough for Main Quest
  • A Guide for all Errands, Side Quests and Cauldrons
  • An in depth analysis for Weapons and Armor.
  • Information on all new and returning Machines
  • How to find and complete all four Melee Pits
  • How to unlock and complete all stages of the Arena
  • How to find and override all five Tallnecks
  • Locations on all Collectibles
    • Ornaments
    • War Totems
    • Vista Points
    • Survey Drones
    • Signal Towers
    • Black Boxe

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