Players have access to several weapons inHorizon Zero Dawn, but the Ropecaster is among the best ones to use. Machines in the game are quick on their feet and targeting their weak points can become challenging.
TheConcentration and Hunter Reflex skillsare useful to slow down the time to line up a shot properly, but sometimes they won’t be enough. So, that’s where the Ropecaster will help you pin down the machines to help you land devastating blows on them.
How to Use Ropecaster in Horizon Zero Dawn
Using a Ropecaster inHorizon Zero Dawncan be a bit tricky for players who are using it for the first time. It requires an understanding of the level of Ropecaster you’re using, the strength of its ammo, and the type of machine you’re trying to pin down. However, let’s first look over the basics of using a Ropecaster.
Once a machine is completely immobilized, it will stay pinned for about 90 seconds given the machine doesn’t receive damage from any source. The amount of rope it will take for a machine to completely get pinned down depends on the Ropecaster’s ammo. Here’s a quick breakdown of different ammunition for Ropecasters and their stats.
The higher the anchor strength of a Ropecaster’s ammunition, the less is consumed to completely immobilize a machine. For example, it will take 4 shots from Tie Rope Heavy tocompletely immobilize a Thunderjawcompared to 8 shots from Tie Rope Light.
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How to Get Ropecaster in Horizon Zero Dawn
There area total of 6 RopecastersinHorizon Zero Dawnandthe Frozen WildsDLC. Players will be able to purchase the first three Ropecasters by simply buying them from the Hunting Goods Merchants in the game. However, unlocking the other 3 variants of the Ropecaster is a bit challenging. Here are all the Ropecasters you’re able to unlock inHorizon Zero Dawn.
Uncommon
1
Available to purchase at the Hunting Goods Merchants early on in the game.
Rare
2
Available to purchase at the Hunting Goods Merchants after reaching Daytower.
Very Rare
3
Available to purchase at the Hunting Goods Merchants after reaching Meridian.
4
Available from Hunting Goods Merchants afterstarting a New Game+ Mode.
Lodge Adept Ropecaster
Completing all the Hunting Grounds Challenges with 15 Blazing Sun Ranks in New Game+ Mode.
