Guardian Tripcaster

Guardian Tripcaster
Type	Stealth weapon
Effects	Explosive Damage
Perks	None
Mod Slots	1 (2 after upgrades)
Source	Complete Drowned Hopes
Cost to buy	N/A
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	Explosive Tripwire Shieldwire

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

―Inventory description

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

It can be upgraded four times.

Acquisition details

This weapon is automatically obtained upon completing Drowned Hopes.

Ammo

	Explosive Tripwire	Shieldwire
	Explosive Damage	Explosive Damage
Base	81	108
Level 1	88	118
Level 2	99	132
Level 3	111	148
Level 4	126	168

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	75 2 Braided Wire 2 Small Machine Core	Increased damage
Level 2	112 1 Bellowback Sac Webbing 2 Braided Wire 1 Rollerback Hammer Tail	Increased damage
Level 3	150 3 Braided Wire 2 Medium Machine Core 1 Rollerback Circulator	Increased damage
Level 4	250 6 Braided Wire 3 Medium Machine Core 1 Rollerback Primary Nerve 4 Sunwing Shield Caster	Increased damage Second coil unlocked