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How to Get the Elite Canister Ropecaster: Ammo and Stats

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The Elite 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 Elite Canister Ropecaster

Obtain from a Quest

This item can be obtained either after or during the Errand Quest, The Souvenir.

Quest Name Description Rewards
The Souvenir Jomar, the Quen's Weapons Officer, seeks news about his brother, who never returned from a scouting mission north of Legacy's Landfall. ・6500 XP
・1 Skill Points
1 Elite Canister Ropecaster

Elite Canister Ropecaster Overview

Elite Canister Ropecaster Basic Information

Elite Canister Ropecaster Information
Horizon Forbidden West Elite Canister Ropecaster Weapon
Description This exemplary Quen Ropecaster uses Acid, Frost, and Plasma Canister Harpoons. Canisters can be detonated with an arrow of the same element.
Weapon Type Ropecaster
Rarity Very Rare

Elite Canister Ropecaster Upgrade Costs

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5

Elite Canister 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 Canister Ropecaster Perks

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

Elite Canister Ropecaster Ammo and Damage

Ammo and Damage Type

Ammo Damage Type
Acid Canister HarpoonsAcid Canister Harpoons
Frost Canister HarpoonsFrost Canister Harpoons
Plasma Canister HarpoonsPlasma Canister Harpoons

Ammo Stat Upgrades

Base Level

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Canister Harpoons 125 411
Frost Canister Harpoons 128 420
Plasma Canister Harpoons 130 429

Level 1

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Canister Harpoons 133 423
Frost Canister Harpoons 137 435
Plasma Canister Harpoons 140 447

Level 2

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Canister Harpoons 146 446
Frost Canister Harpoons 150 459
Plasma Canister Harpoons 155 472

Level 3

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Canister Harpoons 160 482
Frost Canister Harpoons 165 495
Plasma Canister Harpoons 170 508

Level 4

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Canister Harpoons 179 518
Frost Canister Harpoons 184 531
Plasma Canister Harpoons 188 545

Level 5

Ammo Damage Tear/Buildup
Acid Canister Harpoons 205 555
Frost Canister Harpoons 210 570
Plasma Canister Harpoons 215 585

How to Use the Elite 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 Acid damage, Frost damage, and Plasma 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.

Horizon Forbidden West Related Guides

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List of All Weapon Types

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Spears Blastslings Tripcasters
Ropecasters Shredder Gauntlets Boltblasters
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Other Weapon Lists

Legendary Weapons Fire Ammo Weapons
Frost Ammo Weapons Shock Ammo Weapons
Purgewater Ammo Weapons Acid Ammo Weapons
Plasma Ammo Weapons Explosive Ammo Weapons
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List of All Ropecaster Weapons

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