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"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

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1 Fanghorn Circulator

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7 Braided Wire

1 Large Machine Core

1 Medium Machine Core


Ammo[]

Fire Tripwire Fire Wire Shock Tripwire Shock Wire
Fire Damage Fire-Icon Buildup Fire-Icon Shock Damage Shock-Icon Buildup Shock-Icon
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
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  • 2 Braided Wire
  • 2 Small Machine Core
  • Increased damage/buildup
Level 2
  • Increased damage/buildup
Level 3
  • Increased damage/buildup
Level 4
  • 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.
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