Information about the Elite Ropecaster in Horizon Forbidden West, including how to obtain it, how to upgrade it, and what the strengths and weaknesses of the Elite Ropecaster are.

Overview of the Elite Ropecater.

Elite Ropecaster 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.

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How to Get the Elite Ropecaster

Location	Cost
Thornmarsh Hunter	Metal Shards x1249, Elemental Clawstrider Circulator x1, Large Machine Core x1

You can purchase the Elite Ropecaster from the Hunter who has set up camp at Thornmarsh. You’ll need a Elemental Clawstrider Circulator which is an uncommon drop from Clawstriders and a Large Machine Core which is a Rare Drop from Large Machines.

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How to Use the Elite Ropecaster

The Elite Ropecaster is best used when fighting larger machines that are susceptible to Shock or Plasma Damage. A Great way to use this weapon is to have it equipped at all times, then when you stumble across a flying Machine you’ll be able to fire a Binding Ropes at it to prevent it from moving away. Additionally, if the Machine is weak to Shock or Plasma Damage, then use the Shock or Plasma Ropes to tie the machine down as well as dealing elemental damage.

How to Upgrade the Elite Ropecaster

Rank	Effect	Cost
I	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x127, Braided Wire x4, Medium Machine Core x1, Small Machine Core x4
II	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x212, Braided Wire x5, Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing x2, Shellsnapper Shell Bolt x3
III	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x300, Braided Wire x10, Large Machine Core x1, Shellsnapper Circulator x1, Frostclaw Sac Webbing x2
IV	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement	Metal Shards x450, Large Machine Core x2, Frostclaw Circulator x1, Thunderjaw Tail x2, Elemental Clawstrider Primary Nerve x1
V	Increased Weapon Stats, 1x Perk Improvement, Unlocks Coil Slot	Metal Shards x600, Luminous Brainstem x1, Thunderjaw Primary Nerve x1, Tideripper Tail Fin x2, Apex Tremortusk Heart x1

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Elite Ropecaster Rank I Upgrades

Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Medium Machine Core - Rare Drop from medium sized Machines, such as the Scorcher.
Small Machine Core - Uncommon Drop from small Machines such as the Grazer.

Elite Ropecaster Rank II Upgrades

Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Braided Wire - Common Drop from all Machines.
Elemental Clawstrider Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Clawstriders.
Shellsnapper Shell Bolt - Very Rare Drop from Shellsnappers

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Aloy tests out her new Elite Ropecaster.

Elite 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.
Shellsnapper Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Shellsnappers.
Frostclaw Sac Webbing - Rare Drop from Frostclaws.

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Elite Ropecaster Rank IV Upgrades

Metal Shards - Common Drop from all Machines.
Large Machine Core - Rare Drop from large Machines, such as the Fireclaw.
Frostclaw Circulator - Uncommon Drop from Frostclasws.
Thunderjaw Tail - Legendary Drop from Thunderjaws.
Elemental Clawstrider Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Clawstriders.

Elite 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.
Thunderjaw Primary Nerve - Rare Drop from Thunderjaws.
Tideripper Tail Fin - Very Rare Drop from Tiderippers.
Apex Tremortusk Heart - Very Rare Drop from Apex Tremortusks.