Light Bowgun (LBG) Controls Guide - Combos, Changes, and New Moves

Light Bowgun Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes how to use, balance changes, attacks, combo, focus strike, wyvernblast, techniques, moves, and more!

Light Bowgun - How to Use

Maintain Critical Range

In Monster Hunter Wilds, maintaining the Critical Range while using the Light Bowgun is crucial. Shooting outside this range reduces damage and staying within this range maximizes damage output, so always check the aiming indicator to ensure you're within the right distance for maximum effectiveness.

▼ How to Identify Critical Range

Too Far / Too Close	Critical Range	Out of Range

Target Weakpoints for Higher Damage

Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds have different body parts with varying toughness, and targeting weak spots increases your damage output. While some ammo types, like Explosive Ammo or Spread Ammo, deal fixed damage regardless of the target, focusing on weakpoints is key to maximizing damage.

Move with Burst Step After Shooting

After shooting, control your distance from the monster by using Burst Step. Adjust your position by moving forward, backward, or sideways to maintain the Critical Range and avoid monster attacks. This lets you stay at the ideal distance and adapt to the fight. Additionally, it can be used to reposition closer to a monster's weakpoint to maximize damage.

Master Rapid Fire Mode in Combat

The Light Bowgun features a 'Rapid Fire Mode' that consumes the Rapid Fire Gauge in the lower-right corner of the screen. While this mode increases recoil, it allows for more shots with compatible ammo, enabling you to deal more damage efficiently during hunts. Use it strategically to maximize your damage output.

Use Rapid Chaser Shot During Opportunities

When you get a chance to attack, such as when a monster is down, the 'Rapid Chaser Shot' is effective. Although it has strong recoil and slow movements, the shot's damage is significant, so make sure to take advantage of this to deal more damage.

Recover Rapid Fire Gauge with Chaser Shot

You can recover the Rapid Fire Gauge just by waiting in normal mode or by landing shots. Additionally, the regular 'Chaser Shot' is effective at charging the Rapid Fire Gauge, so it's recommended to use it actively after each shot to keep your gauge replenished.

Use Focus Blast on Wounds

When a monster has a wound, it's important to use Focus Blast to destroy it. You can use up to 3 shots, and holding R1 increases the power and range of the shot. Focus Blast can be used again after a while. Check the icon on the Rapid Fire Gauge in the lower-right corner to track your status.

Use Special Ammo

The special ammo 'Wyvernblast' allows you to place a bomb. You can use it while a monster is knocked down or when the monster is not attacking. You can detonate the bomb by shooting it or making the monster get close to it.

Learn the Weapon's Effects

When using the Light Bowgun, it's important to understand the effects when shooting. Since accurate and efficient shots are required to defeat monsters, prioritizing weapon performance skills over damage-oriented skills is recommended. This ensures better control over your shots and improves overall effectiveness during combat.

Light Bowgun - Mod Specifications

Use Mods to Adjust Specs

In Monster Hunter Wilds, each Bowgun has dedicated mod slots, and some mods can adjust its performance. Since some parts can increase ammo capacity, it may be possible to create a build that works well without the 'Ammo Up' skill.

Confirmed Mods

Source (Japanese): V Jump Web

Light Bowgun - Attack Combos & Moves

Basic Controls

Reload

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Rapid Fire Mode (On/Off)

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＋

Special Ammo: Wyvernblast

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Hold ＋

Aim (Focus Mode) + Fire

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Chaser Shot

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＋

Burst Step

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Slide

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Hold ＋ (Hold To Charge)

Focus Blast: Eagle Strike Shot

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Hold ＋ or

Select Ammo

Rapid Fire Mode

Hold ＋

Aim (Focus Mode)＋ Fire

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Rapid Chaser Shot

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＋

Burst Step

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＋ (No Ammo Loaded)

Sidestep Reload

Chaser Shot

After firing a shot, quickly follow up with a Chaser Shot. This action causes greater damage than the regular shot, and when aiming with L2 held down, the Rapid Fire Gauge will recover more quickly.

Rapid Fire Mode (Energy Mode On/Off)

The Rapid Fire Mode consumes the yellow Rapid Fire Gauge in the bottom-right corner of the screen and increases the number of shots for rapid fire compatible ammo. However, be mindful that recoil increases during this mode. The Rapid Fire Guage can recover automatically during normal mode or by landing shots.

Rapid Chaser Shot

The Rapid Chaser Shot during Rapid Fire Mode delivers high damage but comes with increased recoil. It's best to use it at the right time, such as when the monster is down, to maximize its effectiveness.

Burst Step (Sidestep Reload)

The Burst Step during Rapid Fire Mode allows you to shoot while stepping in any direction. If there is no ammo loaded, the action transitions into a Sidestep Reload, enabling you to quickly prepare for the next shot. This combination of mobility and offense can be very effective during battle, particularly when avoiding attacks or repositioning.

Focus Blast: Eagle Strike Shot

Focus Blast: Eagle Strike Shot uses high-damage ammo for breaking monster wounds. It can be fired up to 3 times, with increased power and range when holding the R1 button. The ammo can be reused after some time, so always keep an eye on the icon above the Rapid Fire Gauge in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Special Bullet: Wyvernblast

Special Bullet: Wyvernblast allows the Hunter to place a bomb on the ground that can be detonated either by shooting it or by monster attacks. The ammo is limited to 1, down from previous titles, and it can be reused after a certain time. This makes it a strategic tool for setting up explosive damage during monster openings or downtimes.

Light Bowgun - New Attack Overview

Chaser Shot

After firing a shot, quickly follow up with a Chaser Shot. This action causes greater damage than the regular shot, and when aiming with L2 held down, the Rapid Fire Gauge will recover more quickly.

Rapid Fire Mode

The Rapid Fire Mode consumes the yellow Rapid Fire Gauge in the bottom-right corner of the screen and increases the number of shots for rapid fire compatible ammo. However, be mindful that recoil increases during this mode. The Rapid Fire Guage can recover automatically during normal mode or by hitting with shots.

Rapid Chaser Shot

The Rapid Chaser Shot during Rapid Fire Mode delivers high damage but comes with increased recoil. It's best to use it during attack opportunities, such as when the monster is down, to maximize its effectiveness.

Burst Step (Sidestep Reload)

The Burst Step during Rapid Fire Mode allows you to shoot while stepping in any direction. If there is no ammo loaded, the action transitions into a Sidestep Reload, enabling you to quickly prepare for the next shot. This combination of mobility and offense allows for efficient handling during battle, particularly when avoiding attacks or repositioning.

Focus Blast: Eagle Strike Shot

Focus Blast: Eagle Strike Shot uses high-damage ammo for breaking monster wounds. It can be fired up to 3 times, with increased power and range when holding the R1 button. The ammo can be reused after some time, so always keep an eye on the icon above the Rapid Fire Gauge in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

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