Anchor Ropecaster

Anchor Ropecaster
Type	Ranged weapon
Effects	Temporary Immobilization Shock Purgewater
Perks	Overdraw Damage
Mod Slots	1 (2 after upgrades)
Source	Merchant
Cost to buy	632 1 Bellowback Circulator
Value when sold	275 Fully upgraded 568 7 Braided Wire 1 Large Machine Core 1 Medium Machine Core
Ammunition
Shot Type Group	Canister Harpoon Rope
Shot Type	Binding Rope Shock Rope Purgewater Canister Harpoon

"This useful Ropecaster uses Shock Ropes to inflict damage over time and create an area of residual damage. It can also launch Purgewater Canister Harpoons."

―Inventory description

The Anchor Ropecaster is a rare weapon in Horizon Forbidden West. It is a variant of the Ropecaster.

It can be upgraded four times.

Acquisition details

Source	Cost	Sell Value (base)	Sell Value (fully upgraded)
Arrowhand Scalding Spear	632 1 Bellowback Circulator	275	568 7 Braided Wire 1 Large Machine Core 1 Medium Machine Core

Ammo

	Binding Rope	Shock Rope		Purgewater Canister Harpoon
	Anchor Strength	Anchor Strength	Buildup	Purgewater Damage	Buildup
Base	74	37	11	110	324
Level 1	81	40	11	125	353
Level 2	89	45	12	136	378
Level 3	93	47	14	156	417
Level 4	109	55	16	176	498

Note: Canister Harpoon values are only when the canister is detonated, not when they are attached.

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	75 2 Braided Wire 2 Small Machine Core	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup
Level 2	112 1 Bellowback Sac Webbing 2 Braided Wire 1 Stalker Stealth Generator	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup Perk: Overdraw Damage +15%
Level 3	150 3 Braided Wire 2 Medium Machine Core 1 Stalker Circulator	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup
Level 4	250 6 Braided Wire 3 Medium Machine Core 4 Shellsnapper Shell Bolt 1 Stalker Primary Nerve	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup Second coil unlocked