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

Guardian Tripcaster Description¶

A combination of Old World technology and Nora craftsmanship. This weapon deploys protective shields that explode after absorbing enough damage.

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You will obtain this weapon at the end of Drowned Hopes

Where to Get the Guardian Tripcaster¶

After completing the main quest Death’s Door you’ll find yourself in Stone’s Echo. Make your way southeast to the Carja Camp and talk to two Carja Scholars inside to start this quest. Note that while you can start this quest now, you must complete the main quest The Sea of Sands before you can complete it. You will obtain this weapon at the end of the side quest.

Guardian Tripcaster Stats¶

Shieldwires	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Explosive	108	118	132	148	168

Explosive Tripwires	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Explosive	81	88	99	111	126

Perks¶

The Guardian Tripcaster does not have any Perks.

How to Use the Guardian Tripcaster¶

The Guardian Tripcaster relies pretty much on the Shieldwires and Explosive Tripwires, as those are the only two ammo types you will have with this weapon. Shieldwires can help out in battles, since you can use them to help block some projectiles. You can also potentially set up one and trigger the explosion if you hit it with your own arrows. Of course, the use is limited, otherwise, since Tripcasters tend to be more for a stealthy approach.

How to Upgrade the Guardian Tripcaster¶

Guardian Tripcaster Rank I Upgrades:¶

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire: Common drop from all machines.
• Small Machine Core: Uncommon drop from all Lightweight machines.

Guardian Tripcaster Rank II Upgrades:¶

• Rollerback Hammer Tail: Legendary component from Rollerbacks. Must be detached before killing the machine.
• Bellowback Sac Webbing: Rare drop from Bellowbacks. Must not destroy the Cargo Refining Sac in order to obtain this.

Guardian Tripcaster Rank III Upgrades:¶

• Medium Machine Core: Uncommon drop from all Midweight machines.
• Rollerback Circulator: Uncommon drop from Rollerbacks.

Guardian Tripcaster Rank IV Upgrades:¶

• Sunwing Shield Caster: Rare component from Sunwings. Must be detached before killing the machine.
• Rollerback Primary Nerve: Rare drop from Rollerbacks.

Guardian Tripcaster Ammo Types¶

Icon	Name	Effect
	Shieldwires	Blocks projectiles and if enough damage has been done, inflicts Explosive damage
	Explosive Tripwires	Deals Explosive damage.