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

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Overview of the Elite Ropecater.

Elite Ropecaster Description¶

This coveted Ropecaster can quickly tie down enemies with its Advanced Binding Ropes. It can also fire Shock and Plasma Ropes, which deal damage over time.

How to Get the Elite Ropecaster¶

You can purchase the Elite Ropecaster from the Hunter who has set up camp at Thornmarsh. You’ll need a Elemental Clawstrider Circulator which is an uncommon drop from Clawstriders and a Large Machine Core which is a Rare Drop from Large Machines.

How to Use the Elite Ropecaster¶

The Elite Ropecaster is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Shock or Plasma Damage. A Great way to use this weapon is to have it equipped at all times, then when you stumble across a flying Machine you’ll be able to fire a Binding Ropes at it to prevent it from moving away. Additionally, if the Machine is weak to Shock or Plasma Damage, then use the Shock or Plasma Ropes to tie the machine down as well as dealing elemental damage.

How to Upgrade the Elite Ropecaster¶

Elite Ropecaster Rank I Upgrades¶

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

Elite Ropecaster Rank II Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Clawstriders.
• Shellsnapper Shell Bolt - Very Rare Drop from Shellsnappers

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Aloy tests out her new Elite Ropecaster.

Elite 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.
• Shellsnapper Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Shellsnappers.
• Frostclaw Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Frostclaws.

Elite Ropecaster Rank IV Upgrades¶

• Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
• Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
• Frostclaw Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Frostclasws.
• Thunderjaw Tail - Legendary Drop from Thunderjaws.
• Elemental Clawstrider Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Clawstriders.

Elite 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.
• Thunderjaw Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Thunderjaws.
• Tideripper Tail Fin - Very Rare Drop from Tiderippers.
• Apex Tremortusk Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Tremortusks.

Elite Ropecaster Stats¶

Advanced Binding Ropes	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank III	Rank IV	Rank V
Damage	149	162	183	208	232	266

Shock Ropes	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank IIi	Rank IV	Rank V
Damage	45	49	55	63	70	80
Shock Buildup	13	15	15	17	18	19

Plasma Ropes	Base	Rank I	Rank II	Rank IIi	Rank IV	Rank V
Damage	45	49	55	63	70	80
Plasma Buildup	13	15	15	17	18	19

Elite Ropecaster Perks¶

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

Elite Ropecaster Ammo Types¶

Icon	Name	Effect
	Advanced Binding Ropes	–
	Shock Ropes	Deals Shock Buildup
	Plasma Ropes	Deals Plasma Buildup