Information about the Elite Canister Ropecaster in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Elite Canister Ropecaster are.

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Overview of the Elite Canister Ropecaster .

Elite Canister Ropecaster Description¶

This exemplary Quen Ropecaster uses Acid, Frost, and Plasma Canister Harpoons. Canisters can be detonated with an arrow of the same element.

How to Get the Elite Canister Ropecaster¶

Once you’ve completed the Main Quest Faro’s Tomb you’ll gain access to The Souvenir from Jomar in Legacy’s Landfall. Upon completion you’ll be rewarded with the Elite Canister Ropecaster.

How to Use the Elite Canister Ropecaster¶

The Elite Canister Ropecaster is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Frost, Acid or Plasma Damage. In order to use these you’ll need to fire the canister at the machine to attach it, then switch over to a bow that has arrows that match the element off the canister.

How to Upgrade the Elite Canister Ropecaster¶

Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank I Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire - Common drop from all machines.
• Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.
• Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.

Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank II Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire - Common drop from all machines.
• Behemoth Force Loader - Very Rare Drop from Behemoths
• Dreadwing Metal Fang - Very Rare Drop from Dreadwings.

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Aloy tests out her new Elite Canister Ropecaster .

Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank III Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
• Braided Wire - Common drop from all machines.
• Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
• Dreadwing Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Dreadwings.
• Slitherfang Earthgrinder - Very Rare Drop from Slitherfangs.

Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank IV Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
• Large Machine Core - Common drop from all machines.
• Apex Clamberjaw Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Clamberjaws
• Behemoth Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Behemoths.

Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank V Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common drop from all machines.
• Luminous Brainstem - Very Rare Drop from the toughest Machines the Forbidden West has to offer, such as the Behemoths and Tideripper.
• Tideripper Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Tiderippers
• Thunderjaw Tail - Legendary Drop from Thunderjaws.
• Apex Tremortusk Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Tremortusks.

Elite Canister Ropecaster Stats¶

Acid Canister Harpoons	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Acid Damage	125	133	146	160	179	205
Acid Buildup	411	423	446	482	518	555

Frost Canister Harpoons	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Frost Damage	128	137	150	165	184	210
Frost Buildup	420	435	459	495	531	570

Plasma Canister Harpoons	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Plasma Damage	130	140	155	170	188	215
Plasma Buildup	429	447	472	508	545	585

Elite Canister Ropecaster Perks¶

Perks	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Overdraw Damage	+15%	+15%	+15%	+15%	+15%	+15%
Multiple Enemy Damage-	–	–	–	+15%	+15%	+40%

Elite Canister Ropecaster Ammo Types¶

Icon	Name	Effect
	Acid Canister Harpoons	Deals Acid Damage and Acid Buildup
	Frost Canister Harpoons	Deals Frost Damage and Frost Buildup
	Plasma Canister Harpoons	Deals Plasma Damage and Plasma Buildup