Forgefire Tripcaster (Rare)

Discover where to find the rare Forgefire Tripcaster in Horizon Forbidden West, its stats, upgrade costs, and how to use it effectively against enemies.

Alright, let's talk about the Forgefire Tripcaster! This is a pretty neat Oseram weapon that lays down Fire Tripwires to absolutely melt your enemies. You can even upgrade it later to throw in some Shock Tripwires and boost its damage over time. It's a solid choice for setting up ambushes.

You'll be able to snag this beauty from a Hunter merchant located in No Man's Land. Specifically, look for the merchant standing right next to a Campfire. This spot is in the southwestern part of the area, pretty much due east of Latopolis. Keep an eye out for it after you get past Barren Light.

Here's what it'll cost you: 549 Metal Shards and 1x Fanghorn Circulator. That Fanghorn Circulator is an uncommon drop from any Fanghorn machine, so you might have to hunt a few down.

Forgefire Tripcaster Stats

The Forgefire Tripcaster comes with two main tripwire types: Fire and Shock. Here's how the stats break down:

Fire Tripwire	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Fire	22	25	27	31	35
Fire Buildup	162	176	189	209	249

Shock Tripwire	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Shock	21	23	25	29	33
Shock Buildup	153	162	175	193	231

Forgefire Tripcaster Perks

As you upgrade the weapon, you'll unlock and improve its perks. The main one here is Damage Over Time:

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV
Damage Over Time	–	15%	15%	15%	40%

How to Use the Forgefire Tripcaster

Honestly, you're probably not going to pull this out for every little skirmish. It really shines when you're setting up ambushes. Use your Focus to see where an enemy is likely to patrol, then plant a tripwire in their path. They'll walk right into it!

Since this tripcaster deals Fire damage primarily, and can also do Shock damage, it's best used against machines that are weak to those elements. You'll get way more bang for your buck that way. There's not a ton of complex strategy here; it's all about clever placement.

How to Upgrade the Forgefire Tripcaster

Upgrading this weapon will significantly boost its stats and unlock its full potential, including that awesome Damage Over Time perk. Here's a breakdown of the costs:

Rank	Effect	Upgrade Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats, Perk Unlocked	75x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 2x Small Machine Cores
II	Increased Weapon Stats	112x Metal Shards, 2x Braided Wire, 1x Glinthawk Beak, 2x Fanghorn Antlers
III	Increased Weapon Stats	150x Metal Shards, 3x Braided Wire, 2x Medium Machine Cores, 1x Glinthawk Circulator
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, Perk Upgraded, Unlocks Coil Slot	250x Metal Shards, 6x Braided Wire, 3x Medium Machine Cores, 1x Glinthawk Primary Nerve, 1x Shell-Walker Lightning Gun

Forgefire Tripcaster Rank I Upgrades:

• Metal Shards: Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire: Common drop from all machines.
• Small Machine Core: Uncommon drop from all Lightweight machines.

Forgefire Tripcaster Rank II Upgrades:

• Glinthawk Beak: This is a very rare component from Glinthawks. You *must* detach it before you kill the machine. Your best bet is to try and target the beak without alerting the Glinthawk if possible.
• Fanghorn Antlers: Another very rare component, this time from Fanghorns. Again, you need to detach them before the kill. Each Fanghorn has two horns, so aim carefully!

Forgefire Tripcaster Rank III Upgrades:

• Medium Machine Core: This is a rare drop from all Midweight machines.
• Glinthawk Circulator: An uncommon drop you can get from Glinthawks.

Forgefire Tripcaster Rank IV Upgrades:

• Glinthawk Primary Nerve: An uncommon drop from Glinthawks.
• Shell-Walker Lightning Gun: This is a very rare component from Shell-Walkers. You have to detach it from their right side before you take them down.

Ammo Types

The Forgefire Tripcaster can utilize two types of tripwires:

Icon	Name	Effect
	Fire Tripwires	Deals Fire damage and Fire Buildup
	Shock Tripwires	Deals Shock Damage and Shock Buildup