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.

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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¶

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¶

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

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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
Damage	74	81	89	93	109

Shock Ropes	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Damage	37	40	45	47	55
Shock Buildup	11	11	12	14	16

Purgewater Canister Harpoons	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Purgerwater	110	125	136	156	176
Purgerwater Buildup	324	353	378	417	498

Anchor Ropecaster Perks¶

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Overdraw Damage	–	–	+15%	+15%	+15%

Anchor Ropecaster Ammo Types¶

Icon	Name	Effect
	Binding Ropes	–
	Shock Ropes	Deals Shock Buildup
	Purgewater Canister Harpoons	Deals Purgerwater Damage and Purgewater Buildup