Shadow Ropecaster | Horizon Zero Dawn Wiki

Shadow Ropecaster
Rarity	Very Rare
Location	Can be purchased from Merchants
Ammo	Tie Rope Heavy
Mod Slots	3
Ammo Pouch	Ropecaster Ammo Pouch

Shadow Ropecaster is a Ropecaster in Horizon Zero Dawn. Shadow Ropecaster has 50 handling and can only use the Tie Rope Heavy  ammo.

 Shadow Ropecaster Description

• The Shadow Ropecaster is used to tied down machines and immobilize them.
• Larger targets require more ropes to tie down.
• Attacking a tied machine will reduce the immobilization time.
• Has 3 modification slot.
• The Shadow Ropecaster is a useful tool to override machines. Once pinned down, the machine can't prevent being overriden.

 Shadow Ropecaster Ammo

• Tie Rope Heavy: It deals no damage and has an anchor strength of 100. 
  • It deals 150 Will not remove machine components.

 Machines Tolerance

Each machine type has a different resistance towards the Shadow Ropecaster's ability to immobilize it. 

Where to Find Shadow Ropecaster

• Shadow Ropecaster can be purchased from Merchant  fairly early in the game. It costs:
  • x200 Metal Shards
  • x6 Echo Shell
• It can be sold for:
  • x100 Metal Shards

Shadow Ropecaster Notes & Tips

• The  Ropecasters are the only type of weapon in the game where each tier has an exclusive ammo type.
• Deathbringers are the only machine immune to the effects of the Ropecasters
• Without any kind of Ropecaster if would be impossible to override a Stormbird