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Horizon Forbidden West

Eventide Ropecaster (Rare)

By
Shane Williams

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

Overview of the Eventide Ropecaster.

Eventide Ropecaster Description

This Carja Ropecaster specializes in tying down targets and firing Shock Ropes which inflict damage over time. It can be upgraded to improve its reload speed.

How to Use the Eventide Ropecaster

The Eventide Ropecaster is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Shock Damage. Great 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 Get the Eventide Ropecaster

Location Cost
Salt Bite Hunter Metal Shards x549, Canister Burrower Circulator x1

You can purchase the Eventide Ropecaster from the Hunter who has set up camp at Salt Bite. You’ll need a Canister Burrower Circulator which is an uncommon drop from Burrowers.

How to Upgrade the Eventide Ropecaster

Rank Effect Cost
I Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2 ,Small Machine Core x2
II Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Sunwing Shield Caster x1, Burrower Soundshell x1
III Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Sunwing Circulator x1
IV Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Sunwing Primary Nerve x1, Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing x1

Eventide 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.

Eventide Ropecaster Rank II Upgrades

  • Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
  • Sunwing Shield Caster - Rare Drop from Sunwings.
  • Burrower Soundshell - Very Rare Drop from Burrowers.

Aloy tests out her new Eventide Ropecaster.

Eventide 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.
  • Sunwing Circulator - Uncommon Drop frokm Sunwings.

Eventide 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.
  • Sunwing Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Sunwings.
  • Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Clawstriders.

Eventide Ropecaster Stats

Binding Ropes Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Rope_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage 70 74 78 85 100
Shock Ropes Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Rope_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Damage 35 37 39 43 50
Shock_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Buildup 100 11 11 13 15

Eventide Ropecaster Perks

Perks Base Rank I Rank II Rank III Rank IV
Relaod_Speed_Horzion_Forbidden_West.png Reload Speed +10% +10% +10% +10% +25%
hfw_perk_overdraw_icon.jpg Overdraw Damage +15% +15% +15%

Eventide Ropecaster Ammo Types

Icon Name Effect
Binding_Ropes_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Binding Rope
Shock_Ropes_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png Shock Ropes Deals Shock Shock_Buildup_Icon_Horizon_Forbidden_West.png 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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