The Tie That Binds

The Tie That Binds
Type	Ranged weapon
Effects	Temporary Immobilization Explosive Damage Plasma
Perks	Reload Speed Multiple Enemy Damage Overdraw Damage Draw Speed Damage Over Time
Mod Slots	3 (5 after upgrades)
Source	Merchant
Cost to buy	3000 8 Brimshine
Value when sold	1000
Base Stats
Reload Speed	0.38s
Ammunition
Shot Type Group	Rope
Shot Type	Advanced Binding Rope Explosive Canister Harpoon Plasma Rope

"A remarkable weapon crafted by an Utaru metal weaver. It excels at attaching Explosive Canisters to enemies, while its ropes are as sturdy as tree roots in the Oldgrowth."

―Inventory description

The Tie That Binds is a legendary weapon in Horizon Forbidden West. It serves as a version of the Ropecaster in the Burning Shores DLC.

By default, it has a 10% improved reload speed and deals 15% more damage against multiple enemies.

It can be upgraded five times.

Acquisition details

Source	Cost	Sell Value
Fleet's End	3000 8 Brimshine	1000

Ammo

	Advanced Binding Rope	Explosive Canister Harpoon	Plasma Rope
	Anchor Strength	Explosive Damage	Anchor Strength	Plasma Buildup
Base	200	550	60	18
Level 1	212	575	64	19
Level 2	233	600	70	20
Level 3	258	625	78	22
Level 4	291	675	88	23
Level 5	333	750	100	26

Upgrade costs

Upgrade	Cost	Unlocks
Level 1	600 1 Luminous Brainstem	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup Perk: Overdraw Damage +15%
Level 2	800 2 Bilegut Sac Webbing 1 Luminous Brainstem	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup Fourth coil unlocked Perk: Reload Speed +25%
Level 3	1000 1 Brimshine 2 Luminous Brainstem 2 Widemaw Primary Nerve	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup Perk: Multiple Enemy Damage +40% Perk: Draw Speed +25%
Level 4	1200 2 Apex Rollerback Heart 2 Brimshine 2 Luminous Brainstem	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup Perk: Draw Speed +65% Perk: Damage Over Time +15%
Level 5	1500 1 Apex Tideripper Heart 3 Brimshine 3 Luminous Brainstem	Increased anchor strength/damage/buildup Fifth coil unlocked Perk: Damage Over Time +40%

Trivia

• The inventory description starts with the sentence "A remarkable weapon crafted by an Utaru metal weaver". Kue, an Utaru from Riverhymn, who is tied to the quest The Roots That Bind describes himself as the only Utaru who is able to work metal, having learned it from the Tenakth. This implies that the weapon was made by Kue.