Best Build and Armor for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game, and high rank sets, and recommended armor.
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Heavy Bowgun - Best Artian Weapon Build
▼ 4 Element | ▼ Normal Ammo / Piece Ammo |
Best Artian Builds for All Elements
Weapon | Mods | ||||
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![]() (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mod | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
330 | 5% | 0 | |||
Decoration | Blaze-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3 | ||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST II | ||||
Element Type | Fire Element Type x3 | ||||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 |
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | Gore Helm β | ③①ー | Challenger Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1 |
Chest | Blango Mail β | ②ーー | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Arms | Gore Vambraces β | ②②ー | Mighty Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Waist | Gore Coil β | ③②ー | Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2 |
Legs | Gore Greaves β | ③①① | Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 |
Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This is an equipment setup for the Artian Heavy Bowgun using Flaming Ammo. Even when conditions are optimal, the maximum Affinity caps at 75%, so to ensure stable damage without relying on critical hits, Attack is boosted with bonuses. While the Reinforcement Bonus can be adjusted to increase Affinity instead of Attack, make sure to at least get Capacity Boost x2.
Weapon | Mods | ||||
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![]() (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mod | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
330 | 5% | 0 | |||
Decoration | Stream-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3 | ||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST II | ||||
Element Type | Water Element Type x3 | ||||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 |
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | Gore Helm β | ③①ー | Challenger Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1 |
Chest | Blango Mail β | ②ーー | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Arms | Gore Vambraces β | ②②ー | Mighty Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Waist | Gore Coil β | ③②ー | Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2 |
Legs | Gore Greaves β | ③①① | Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 |
Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This equipment setup for the Artian Heavy Bowgun is designed for Water Ammo. Even under optimal conditions, the maximum Affinity is capped at 75%. To ensure stable damage without relying on critical hits, Attack is boosted with bonuses. While the Reinforcement Bonus can be adjusted to focus on Affinity instead of Attack, make sure to at least get Capacity Boost x2.
Weapon | Mods | ||||
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![]() (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mod | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
330 | 5% | 0 | |||
Decoration | Bolt-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3 | ||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST II | ||||
Element Type | Thunder Element Type x3 | ||||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 |
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | Gore Helm β | ③①ー | Challenger Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1 |
Chest | Blango Mail β | ②ーー | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Arms | Gore Vambraces β | ②②ー | Mighty Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Waist | Gore Coil β | ③②ー | Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2 |
Legs | Gore Greaves β | ③①① | Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 |
Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This equipment setup for the Artian Heavy Bowgun is designed for Thunder Ammo. Even under optimal conditions, the maximum Affinity is capped at 75%. To ensure stable damage without relying on critical hits, Attack is boosted with bonuses. While the Reinforcement Bonus can be adjusted to focus on Affinity instead of Attack, make sure to at least secure Capacity Boost x2.
Weapon | Mods | ||||
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![]() (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mod | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
330 | 5% | 0 | |||
Decoration | Frost-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3 | ||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST II | ||||
Element Type | Ice Element Type x3 | ||||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 |
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | Gore Helm β | ③①ー | Challenger Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1 |
Chest | Blango Mail β | ②ーー | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Arms | Gore Vambraces β | ②②ー | Mighty Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Waist | Gore Coil β | ③②ー | Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2 |
Legs | Gore Greaves β | ③①① | Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 |
Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This equipment setup for the Artian Heavy Bowgun is designed for Freeze Ammo. Even under optimal conditions, the maximum Affinity is capped at 75%. To ensure stable damage without relying on critical hits, Attack is boosted with bonuses. While the Reinforcement Bonus can be adjusted to focus on Affinity instead of Attack, make sure to at least secure Capacity Boost x2.
Best Artian Builds for Normal Ammo / Pierce Ammo
Weapon | Mods | ||||
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![]() (Artian) | Normal Ammo Magazine Normal Ammo Powder | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
330 | 5% | 0 | |||
Decoration | Forceshot Jewel 3 | ||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST I | ||||
Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 |
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | G. Fulgur Helm β | ②ーー | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Chest | Arkvulcan Mail β | ③②ー | Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Arms | G. Arkveld Vambraces β | ①①① | Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 |
Waist | Gore Coil β | ③②ー | Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Legs | Gore Greaves β | ③①① | Tenderizer Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 |
Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This is the recommended best equipment using the Artian weapon for the Heavy Bowgun with Normal Ammo. Since Normal Ammo can only shoot 2 rounds by default, make sure to get at least Capacity Boost x2. Not only can it shoot Normal Ammo, but it can also fire Paralysis Ammo Lv2, providing great crowd control capability in multiplayer. The Sheath Jewel slot is flexible, so you can replace it with something like Medicine Jewel 1 without any issues.
Weapon | Mods | ||||
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![]() (Artian) | Pierce Ammo Magazine Pierce Ammo Powder | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
330 | 5% | 0 | |||
Decoration | Pierce Jewel 3 | ||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST I | ||||
Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||||
Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 |
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | G. Fulgur Helm β | ②ーー | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Chest | Arkvulcan Mail β | ③②ー | Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Arms | G. Arkveld Vambraces β | ①①① | Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 |
Waist | Gore Coil β | ③②ー | Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Legs | Gore Greaves β | ③①① | Tenderizer Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 |
Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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This is the recommended best equipment for the Heavy Bowgun with the Artian weapon, optimized for Pierce Ammo. Since Pierce Ammo can only shoot 2 rounds by default, make sure to get at least Capacity Boost x2. In addition to Pierce Ammo, it can also fire Paralysis Ammo Lv2, providing crowd control capabilities in multiplayer. The Sheath Jewel slot is flexible, so you can replace it with something like Medicine Jewel 1 without any issues.
Heavy Bowgun - Best Endgame Build
G. Aeternal Palamedes is Recommended
Weapon | Mods | ||||
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![]() | Normal Ammo Magazine Normal Ammo Magazine | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
360 | -10% | 0 | |||
Weapon Skills | |||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv2 Standard/Ignition Base Type | ||||
Decoration | Opener Jewel 1 Opener Jewel 1 Opener Jewel 1 |
Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
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Head | Dahaad Shardhelm α | ①ーー | Growth Jewel 1 |
Chest | Arkvulcan Mail β | ③②ー | - |
Arms | G. Arkveld Vambraces β | ①①① | - |
Waist | Arkvulcan Coil β | ①①ー | - |
Legs | Dahaad Shardgreaves β | ②ーー | - |
Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
Active Skills | |
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The recommended weapon for the Heavy Bowgun after clearing is 'G. Aeternal Palamedes,' and it's recommended to build your armor based on the Arkveld armor set. By activating Weakness Exploit Lv5 and Agitator Lv5, you can increase your Affinity. Additionally, with Arkveld's Hunger (Hasten Recovery), you can recover HP that gets drained due to Guard damage.
Heavy Bowgun - Best High Rank Build
▼ Early High Rank | ▼ Up to HR40 |
Recommended Top-level Equipment for Heavy Bowgun
Chata Sheller Ⅲ is Recommended
Weapon Name | Strenghtening Parts | ||||
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![]() | Normal Ammo Enhanced Gunpowder Ehancement Parts - Standard Mode | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
270 | 0% | 15 | |||
Weapon Skill | |||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recover Efficeincy Lv1 Standard Mode Specialized Type Ⅱ |
Heavy Bowgun's top recommended early waepon is Chata Sheller II. In Chapter 4, you will be able to upgrade this weapon further boosting your attack. Weapon skill Opening Shot increase to level 2.
Doshaguma Alpha Equipment is Recommended for Armor
Armor | Skill | |
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Head | Quematrice Helm Alpha | |
Torso | Doshaguma Mail Alpha | |
Arms | Doshaguma Braces Alpha | |
Waist | Doshaguma Coil Alpha | |
Legs | Doshaguma Greaves Alpha | |
Talisman | Hope Charm |
Active Skills | |
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For the early High Rank, Heavy Bowgun's recommended equipment is Doshaguma Alpha Equipment. The damage taken will be higher from Higher Ranks, so it is recommended to upgrade armor quickly. If you activate Doshaguma's Might to increase the fire power, and also activate Latent Power Lv4, you can get 40% Affinity.
Heavy Bowgun is Recommended for HR20-40
Odogaron Alpha Equipment is Recommended for Armor
Armor | Skills | |
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Head | G. Ebony Helm Alpha | |
Torso | G. Ebnoy Mail Beta | |
Arms | G. Ebony Braces Alpha | |
Waist | G. Ebony Coil Beta | |
Legs | Ajarakan Greaves Beta | |
Talisman | Hope Charm |
Active Skills | |
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From HR20, you can fight High Rank's Guardian Dragon Odogaron Subspecies in the Ruins of Wyveria, so it is recommended to update your armor equipment based on Odogaron Alpha Equipment. If you use Attack without interruption, you can activate Burst allowing you to have a stable increase in firepower.
Heavy Bowgun - Best Low Rank Build
Chata Sheller Ⅰ is Recommended
Weapon Name | Strenghtening Parts | ||||
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![]() | Normal Ammo Enhanced Gunpowder Enhancement Parts - Standard Mode | ||||
Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
165 | 0% | 15 | |||
Weapon Skill | |||||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recover Efficeincy Lv1 Standard Mode Specialized Type Ⅱ |
The recommended early game weapon for Heavy Bowgun is the "Chatacabra Buster", which can be made from Chapter 1. Chata Sheller I has the advantage of being able to make the parts specialized for Normal Ammo allowing you to greatly increase your fire power. Also, since it can be upgraded in the middle of Chapter 2, you should encounter no problem using this weapon only up to the early phases of High Rank.
Odogaron Equipment is Recommended for Chapter 3
Armor | Skills | |
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Head | G. Ebony Helm | |
Torso | Ajarakan Mail | |
Arm | G. Ebony Braces | |
Waist | G. Ebony Coil | |
Legs | Balahara Greaves | |
Talisman | Hope Charm |
Active Skills | |
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The recommended equipment for the early stages of Heavy Bowgun is equipment based on the Guardian Dragon Odoragon Equipment that can be made in Chapter 3. In addition to Burst which increases the fire power, Partbreaker increases Wound damage and Evade Extender makes it easier to fight around.
Heavy Bowgun - Recommended Skills
▼ Weapon Skills | ▼ Armor Skills |
Best Weapon Skills
Skill Name | Effect |
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Recommendation Level: ★★★ Increases the bowgun's reload speed and increases the power of bullets when fully loaded. | |
Recommendation Level: ★★★ Increases affinity of bowgun ammo/ coatings from the fourth shot and attack of the fourth and sixth shots. | |
Non-Element Ammo Boosts | Recommendation Level: ★★★ A weapon skill that increases non-element attack power depends on the ammo type. Such as Normal Shots and Piercing Shots |
Element Ammo Boosts | Recommendation Level: ★★★ A weapon skill that increases element attack power depends on the ammo type. Such as Fire Attack, Water Attack, Thunder Attack, etc. |
Recommendation Level: ★★・ Increases the damage of critical hits. | |
Recommendation Level: ★★・ Extends the range in which ammo and arrows have maximum power. | |
Recommendation Level: ★・・ Reduces knockbacks and stamina depletion when guarding. | |
Recommendation Level: ★・・ Allows you to guard against ordinarily unblockable attacks. | |
Recommendation Level: ★・・ Increases the power of the bowgun's special ammo, and the bow's Dragon Piercer, Thousand Dragons, and Tracer. | |
Recommendation Level: ★・・ Increases attack power. | |
Recommendation Level: ★・・ Increases affinity. |
The recommended weapon skills for the Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds are 'Opening Shot,' 'Tetrad Shot,' 'Various Non-Elemental Ammo Boosts,' and 'Elemental Ammo Boosts,' among others.
Best Armor Skills
Skill Name | Effect |
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Recommendation Level: ★★★ Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds. | |
Recommendation Level: ★★★ Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack. (Amount increased depends on weapon.) | |
(Guardian's Odoragon Set) | Recommendation Level: ★★★ Activated by Armors that have the same set bonus skill or group skill. |
Recommendation Level: ★★・ Increases attack power and affinity when large monsters become enraged. | |
Recommendation Level: ★★・ Makes it easier to break large monster parts, and increases damage dealt when destroying a wound with a Focus Strike. | |
(Doshaguma Set) | Recommendation Level: ★★・ Activated by Armors that have the same set bonus skill or group skill. |
The recommended armor skills for the Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds are 'Weakness Exploit,' 'Agitator,' 'Burst,' and 'Ebony Odogaron's Power.'
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