Learn how to obtain the Elite Canister Ropecaster in Horizon Forbidden West by completing the 'The Souvenir' Errand. Details on its stats, upgrades, and usage.
This guide covers the Elite Canister Ropecaster, a very rare Quen Ropecaster in Horizon Forbidden West. It fires Acid, Frost, and Plasma Canister Harpoons that can be detonated with matching elemental arrows.
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| Complete Errand The Souvenir |
After completing the Main Quest 'Faro’s Tomb', you can access the Errand 'The Souvenir' from Jomar in Legacy’s Landfall. Completing this Errand rewards you with the Elite Canister Ropecaster.
How to Use the Elite Canister Ropecaster
The Elite Canister Ropecaster is most effective against large machines vulnerable to Frost, Acid, or Plasma damage. Attach a canister by firing it at the machine, then switch to a bow with arrows matching the canister's element to detonate it.
Elite Canister Ropecaster Upgrades
| Rank | Effect | Cost |
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| I | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x127, Braided Wire x4, Small Machine Core x4, Medium Machine Core x1 |
| II | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot | Metal Shards x212, Braided Wire x6, Behemoth Force Loader x1, Dreadwing Metal Fang x1 |
| III | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x300, Braided Wire x10, Large Machine Core x1, Dreadwing Circulator x2, Slitherfang Earthgrinder x1 |
| IV | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement | Metal Shards x450, Large Machine Core x2, Slitherfang Circulator x1, Apex Clamberjaw Heart x2, Behemoth Primary Nerve x1 |
| V | Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot | Metal Shards x600, Luminous Brainstem x1, Tideripper Primary Nerve x1, Thunderjaw Tail x2, Apex Tremortusk Heart x1 |
Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank I Upgrades
- Metal Shards — Common drop from all machines.
- Braided Wire — Common drop from all machines.
- Small Machine Core — Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.
- Medium Machine Core — Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank II Upgrades
- Metal Shards — Common drop from all machines.
- Braided Wire — Common drop from all machines.
- Behemoth Force Loader — Very Rare Drop from Behemoths.
- Dreadwing Metal Fang — Very Rare Drop from Dreadwings.
Elite Canister 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.
- Dreadwing Circulator — Uncommon Drop from Dreadwings.
- Slitherfang Earthgrinder — Very Rare Drop from Slitherfangs.
Elite Canister Ropecaster Rank IV Upgrades
- Metal Shards — Common drop from all machines.
- Large Machine Core — Common drop from all machines.
- Apex Clamberjaw Heart — Very Rare Drop from Apex Clamberjaws.
- Behemoth Primary Nerve — Rare Drop from Behemoths.
Elite Canister 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.
- Tideripper Primary Nerve — Rare Drop from Tiderippers.
- Thunderjaw Tail — Legendary Drop from Thunderjaws.
- Apex Tremortusk Heart — Very Rare Drop from Apex Tremortusks.
Elite Canister Ropecaster Stats
| Acid Canister Harpoons | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | Rank V |
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| Acid Damage | 125 | 133 | 146 | 160 | 179 | 205 |
| Acid Buildup | 411 | 423 | 446 | 482 | 518 | 555 |
| Frost Canister Harpoons | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | Rank V |
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| Frost Damage | 128 | 137 | 150 | 165 | 184 | 210 |
| Frost Buildup | 420 | 435 | 459 | 495 | 531 | 570 |
| Plasma Canister Harpoons | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | Rank V |
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| Plasma Damage | 130 | 140 | 155 | 170 | 188 | 215 |
| Plasma Buildup | 429 | 447 | 472 | 508 | 545 | 585 |
Elite Canister Ropecaster Perks
| Perks | Base | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III | Rank IV | Rank V |
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| Overdraw Damage | +15% | +15% | +15% | +15% | +15% | +15% |
| Multiple Enemy Damage- | – | – | – | +15% | +15% | +40% |
Elite Canister Ropecaster Ammo Types
| Icon | Name | Effect |
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| Acid Canister Harpoons | Deals Acid Damage and Acid Buildup |
| Frost Canister Harpoons | Deals Frost Damage and Frost Buildup |
| Plasma Canister Harpoons | Deals Plasma Damage and Plasma Buildup |
