Learn how to get the rare Canister Ropecaster in Horizon Forbidden West, including its upgrade costs, stats, and how to use it effectively against machines.
Alright, let's talk about a really cool weapon you can snag in Horizon Forbidden West: the Canister Ropecaster. This isn't just any ropecaster; it's a rare variant that lets you attach special canisters to enemies. Once they're stuck, you can detonate them with an arrow of the same elemental type. Pretty neat, right?
How to Get the Canister Ropecaster
You'll find this bad boy at the Plainsong Hunter. They've got a camp set up there, and you can buy it from them. Just a heads-up, you'll need a Tracker Burrower Circulator to make the purchase. These are an Uncommon Drop from Tracker Burrowers, so you might have to hunt a few of those down first.
| Location | Cost |
| Plainsong Hunter | Metal Shards x549, Tracker Burrower Circulator x1 |
How to Upgrade the Canister Ropecaster
Like most weapons in the game, you can upgrade the Canister Ropecaster to make it even more powerful. Each rank gives you increased weapon stats and a perk improvement. Rank IV is where it really shines, unlocking an extra Coil Slot.
| Rank | Effect | Cost |
| I | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x75, Braided Wire x2, Small Machine Core x2 |
| II | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x112, Braided Wire x2, Longleg Wing Burner x1, Skydrifter Razor Tail x1 |
| III | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x150, Braided Wire x3, Medium Machine Core x2, Longleg Circulator x1 |
| IV | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot | Metal Shards x250, Braided Wire x6, Medium Machine Core x3, Longleg Primary Nerve x1, Shell-Walker Lightning Gun x1 |
How to Use the Canister Ropecaster
This ropecaster is especially effective against bigger machines, particularly those weak to Fire, Frost, or Shock damage. The strategy is simple: fire a canister at your target to attach it, then quickly switch to a bow with arrows that match the canister's element. Boom!
Canister Ropecaster Stats
Here's a look at how the stats stack up as you upgrade:
Shock Canister Harpoons
| Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | |
| Shock Damage | 101 | 110 | 124 | 139 | 158 |
| Shock Buildup | 300 | 315 | 339 | 375 | 450 |
Frost Canister Harpoons
| Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | |
| Frost Damage | 99 | 107 | 119 | 134 | 153 |
| Frost Buildup | 294 | 306 | 329 | 365 | 438 |
Fire Canister Harpoons
| Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | |
| Fire Damage | 104 | 114 | 128 | 143 | 162 |
| Fire Buildup | 306 | 324 | 350 | 386 | 462 |
Canister Ropecaster Perks
The perks offer nice bonuses to your reload and overdraw speeds:
| Perks | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV |
| Reload Speed | +10% | +10% | +10% | +10% | +25% |
| Overdraw Speed | – | – | +15% | +15% | +15% |
Canister Ropecaster Ammo Types
You've got three elemental options for your canisters:
- Shock Canister Harpoons: Deals Shock Damage and Shock Buildup.
- Frost Canister Harpoons: Deals Frost Damage and Frost Buildup.
- Fire Canister Harpoons: Deals Fire Damage and Fire Buildup.
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