Forgefire Tripcaster

Forgefire Tripcaster
Type	Stealth weapon
Effects	Fire Shock
Perks	Damage Over Time
Mod Slots	1 (2 after upgrades)
Source	Merchant
Cost to buy	549 1 Fanghorn Circulator
Value when sold	275 Fully upgraded 568 7 Braided Wire 1 Large Machine Core 1 Medium Machine Core
Ammunition
Shot Type Group	Tripwire
Shot Type	Fire Tripwire Shock Tripwire

"This formidable Oseram weapon uses Fire Tripwires to burn enemies. It can also use Shock Tripwires and can be upgraded to increase its damage over time."

―Inventory description

The Forgefire Tripcaster is a rare weapon in Horizon Forbidden West. It serves as a variant of the Tripcaster.

By default, it deals 15% more damage over time.

It can be upgraded four times.

Acquisition details

Source	Cost	Sell Value (base)	Sell Value (fully upgraded)
Plainsong Near LATOPOLIS	549 1 Fanghorn Circulator	275	568 7 Braided Wire 1 Large Machine Core 1 Medium Machine Core

Ammo

	Fire Tripwire		Shock Tripwire
	Fire Damage	Buildup	Shock Damage	Buildup
Base	22	162	21	153
Level 1	25	176	23	162
Level 2	27	189	25	175
Level 3	31	209	29	193
Level 4	35	249	33	231

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	75 2 Braided Wire 2 Small Machine Core	Increased damage/buildup
Level 2	112 2 Braided Wire 2 Fanghorn Antler 1 Glinthawk Beak	Increased damage/buildup
Level 3	150 3 Braided Wire 1 Glinthawk Circulator 2 Medium Machine Core	Increased damage/buildup
Level 4	250 6 Braided Wire 1 Glinthawk Primary Nerve 3 Medium Machine Core 1 Shell-Walker Lightning Gun	Increased damage/buildup Second coil unlocked Perk: Damage Over Time +40%

Trivia

• Despite the description stating the Forgefire Tripcaster can use Shock Tripwires after it is upgraded, it can already use them by default. This was changed in a later update.