Grappling hook

Whether it be for infiltrating an enemy base, getting to high altitudes quickly, or even just blasting an enemy with it, Grappling hooks are bound to come in handy for a Transformer combatant.

Fiction

Generation 1

Marvel Comics continuity

G.I. Joe Meet the Transformers

• The human G.I. Joe team member Scarlett uses a grappling hook launcher.

Generation 1 cartoon

• Nightbird possessed a grappling hook, in her bag of robo-ninja tricks. Enter the Nightbird
• Ironhide had a grappling hook stored within his arm. Traitor
• Mirage also uses a grappling hook once in a while. The Core

IDW Generation 1 continuity

• Skids might be a brilliant theoretician, but more importantly, he has a grappling hook! Woah! An Intimate Beheading

Beast Era

Beast Wars Cartoon

• Both Tarantulas and Blackarachnia had a grappling hook launcher that could also double as a blaster. Though upon upgrading to his Transmetal body, Tarantulas no longer possessed a grappling hook, Blackarchnia retained this weapon well into her Transmetal 2 body.

Robots in Disguise

• X-Brawn also has a grappling hook device.
• Tow-Line possesses a grappling hook formed from his vehicle mode's towing cable and hook. The Ultimate Robot Warrior

Transformers Animated

• Optimus Prime oftentime uses fore-arm mounted grappling hooks.

Dark of the Moon film

• As the name implies, Grapple gloves include a grappling hook feature, which fires out of the knuckles area.