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How to Get the Canister Ropecaster: Ammo and Stats

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The Canister Ropecaster is one of the Ropecaster Weapons in Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to find out how to get the weapon, how to use it in combat, how to upgrade it, the types of ammo it uses, and its stats, including damage, perks, and rarity.

How to Get the Canister Ropecaster

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Hunters in Hunting Grounds: Plainsong, The Bulwark, and Cliffwatch

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Canister Ropecaster Overview

Canister Ropecaster Basic Information

Canister Ropecaster Information
Horizon Forbidden West Canister Ropecaster Weapon
Description A rare design, this Ropecaster is used by Utaru warriors to attach canisters to enemies. Canisters can be detonated with an arrow of the same element.
Weapon Type Ropecaster
Rarity Rare

Canister Ropecaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Canister Ropecaster Coils

Total No. of Coils 2
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 4

Canister Ropecaster Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Reload Speed +10% (Lvl 1), +25% (Lvl 2)
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 2)

Canister Ropecaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Shock Canister HarpoonsShock Canister Harpoons
Frost Canister HarpoonsFrost Canister Harpoons
Fire Canister HarpoonsFire Canister Harpoons

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Canister Harpoons 101 300
Frost Canister Harpoons 99 294
Fire Canister Harpoons 104 306

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Canister Harpoons 110 315
Frost Canister Harpoons 107 306
Fire Canister Harpoons 114 324

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Canister Harpoons 124 339
Frost Canister Harpoons 119 329
Fire Canister Harpoons 128 350

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Canister Harpoons 139 375
Frost Canister Harpoons 134 365
Fire Canister Harpoons 143 386

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Shock Canister Harpoons 158 450
Frost Canister Harpoons 153 438
Fire Canister Harpoons 162 462

How to Use the Canister Ropecaster

Attach Canisters to Enemies

Canister Harpoons HFW

Canister Harpoons are a special type of ammo that allow you to attach Canisters to enemies. To detonate a canister, you must hit them with an arrow of the same element. Explosive Canisters can be hit with any type of arrow.

Like Rope ammo, they detach from enemies after a short time, but they cannot tie enemies down.

Elemental Damage

Shock Damage HFW

This weapon can inflict Shock damage, Frost damage, and Fire damage on enemies. Elemental damage applies additional effects on their targets, such as dealing damage over time or making them more vulnerable to attacks. Certain types of elemental damage are also more effective against some enemies.

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List of All Ropecaster Weapons

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