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How to Get the Elite Ropecaster: Ammo and Stats

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The Elite 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 Elite Ropecaster

Buy from Merchants

Merchant Location
Merchants Cost
Hunters in Thornmarsh and near the base during the late game
Metal Shards Metal Shards x1249

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Elite Ropecaster Overview

Elite Ropecaster Basic Information

Elite Ropecaster Information
Horizon Forbidden West Elite Ropecaster Weapon
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.
Weapon Type Ropecaster
Rarity Very Rare

Elite Ropecaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Elite Ropecaster Coils

Total No. of Coils 3
Coil 1 Unlock Level Base Level
Coil 2 Unlock Level Level 2
Coil 3 Unlock Level Level 5

Elite Ropecaster Perks

Perk Percentage Increase
Overdraw Damage +15% (Lvl 1)
Damage Over Time +15% (Lvl 3), +40% (Lvl 5)

Elite Ropecaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Advanced Binding RopesAdvanced Binding Ropes None
Shock RopesShock Ropes
Plasma RopesPlasma Ropes

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Binding Ropes 149 -
Shock Ropes 45 14
Plasma Ropes 45 14

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Binding Ropes 162 -
Shock Ropes 49 15
Plasma Ropes 19 15

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Binding Ropes 183 -
Shock Ropes 55 15
Plasma Ropes 55 15

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Binding Ropes 208 -
Shock Ropes 63 17
Plasma Ropes 63 17

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Binding Ropes 232 -
Shock Ropes 70 18
Plasma Ropes 70 18

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Advanced Binding Ropes 266 -
Shock Ropes 80 19
Plasma Ropes 80 19

How to Use the Elite Ropecaster

Tie Down Machines

Ropcasters HFW

The Ropecaster is used to tie down machines and temporarily remove them from battle, allowing you to focus on other targets. You can also use it to limit their mobility and make them easier targets for attacks. For the ropes to penetrate armor, the Ropecaster must be fully drawn.

Elemental Ropes

Elemental Ropes HFW.png

Enemies tied down by Elemental Ropes, like Shock Ropes and Plasma Ropes, take elemental damage, and the area around the anchor point also inflicts additional residual damage. However, elemental ropes are less effective at tying down enemies than standard Binding Ropes.

When upgraded, this weapon gains a perk which allows it to deal additional damage over time using these elemental ropes.

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