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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Table of Contents
Best Build After Update
4 Element Build With Zoh Shia Armor
| Recommended Build | Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼4 Element Attack Focused Build | ★★★★★ |
| ▼Pierce Ammo Build | ★★★★・ |
| ▼4 Element Recovery Build | ★★★・・ |
| Non-Artian Best Build | Rating |
| ▼Forgeable Pierce Ammo Build | ★★★★・ |
| ▼Forgeable 4 Element Attack Focused Build | ★★★・・ |
Following the update in Monster Hunter Wilds, the best Heavy Bowgun builds include the '4-Element Attack Focused Build' and the 'Pierce Ammo Build', both using the Zoh Shia armor set for enhanced performance.
4 Element Attack Focused Build
* Dragon Element is not included due to its low practical effectiveness.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 330 | 5% | 0 | |||
| Decoration | Opener-Blaze Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Blaze Jewel 3 Bandolier-Blaze Jewel 3 | ||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST II | ||||
| Element Type | Fire Element Type ×3 | ||||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Fire Element DPS build for Heavy Bowgun features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. This setup exceeds 100% Affinity, and with Black Eclipse II, it gains a significant boost in attack, resulting in extremely high fire damage output. Make strategic use of Traps and Flash Pods to control and immobilize monsters and maintain consistent offensive pressure.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 330 | 5% | 0 | |||
| Decoration | Opener-Stream Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Stream Jewel 3 Bandolier-Stream 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 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Water Element DPS build for Heavy Bowgun features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. This setup exceeds 100% Affinity, and with Black Eclipse II, it gains a significant boost in attack, resulting in extremely high water damage output. Make strategic use of Traps and Flash Pods to control and immobilize monsters and maintain consistent offensive pressure.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode Upgrade | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 330 | 5% | 0 | |||
| Decoration | Opener-Bolt Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Bolt Jewel 3 Bandolier-Bolt 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 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Thunder Element DPS build for Heavy Bowgun features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. This build exceeds 100% Affinity, and with Black Eclipse II, it gains a significant boost in attack, enabling extremely high thunder damage output. Make strategic use of Traps and Flash Pods to control and immobilize monsters and maintain consistent offensive pressure.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 330 | 5% | 0 | |||
| Decoration | Opener/Frost Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Frost Jewel 3 Bandolier-Frost 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 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Ice Element DPS build for Heavy Bowgun features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. This build exceeds 100% Affinity, and with Black Eclipse II, it gains a significant boost in attack, enabling extremely high ice damage output. Make strategic use of Traps and Flash Pods to control and immobilize monsters and maintain consistent offensive pressure.
Pierce Ammo Build
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Pierce Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 330 | 5% | 0 | |||
| Decoration | Focus-Precise Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Trueshot Jewel II 2 | ||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST II | ||||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x3 Capacity Boost x2 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Pierce Ammo build for Heavy Bowgun features a loadout using Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. The Artian weapon offers a key advantage over the forged Wild Stinger, providing one additional round of Pierce Ammo capacity. With up to 90% Affinity and a significant attack boost from Black Eclipse II, this build enables devastating burst firepower when using Wyvernheart.
4 Element Recovery Build
* Dragon Element is not listed due to its practicality
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best build for a Fire Heavy Bowgun uses the new Zoh Shia Armor. While it deals less damage than a 4-piece Gore Magala set, Zoh Shia's Pulse provides some much-needed healing. If you want to prioritize utility and safety for your build, this build is recommended.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best build for an Water Heavy Bowgun uses the new Zoh Shia Armor. While it deals less damage than a 4-piece Gore Magala set, Zoh Shia's Pulse provides some much needed healing. If you want to prioritize utility and safety for your build, this build is recommended.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best build for a Thunder Heavy Bowgun uses the new Zoh Shia Armor. While it deals less damage than a 4-piece Gore Magala set, Zoh Shia's Pulse provides some much needed healing. If you want to prioritize utility and safety for your build, this build is recommended.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greifen (Artian) | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| 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 | ||||
The best build for a Ice Heavy Bowgun uses the new Zoh Shia Armor. While it deals less damage than a 4-piece Gore Magala set, Zoh Shia's Pulse provides some much needed healing. If you want to prioritize utility and safety for your build, this build is recommended.
Forgeable Pierce Ammo Build
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Stinger | Pierce Ammo Powder Ignition Mode | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 330 | 5% | 0 | |||
| Weapon Skills | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Ignition Mode ST II | ||||
| Decoration | Focus-Precise Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Critical Jewel 1 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Pierce Ammo build using a forged or non-Artian Heavy Bowgun features a loadout combining Zoh Shia and Gore armor pieces. While the Wild Stinger has one fewer rounds of Pierce Ammo capacity compared to the Artian weapon, it still performs effectively without issue. With up to 90% Affinity and a significant attack boost from Black Eclipse II, the build delivers tremendous burst firepower with Wyvernheart.
Forgeable 4 Element Attack Focused Build
* Dragon Element is not included due to its low practical effectiveness.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaddonian Muneo | Elemental Boost Magazine Ignition Mode | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 345 | -15% | 0 | |||
| Weapon Skills | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv2 Standard Mode ST I | ||||
| Decoration | Blaze-Bandolier Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel II 2 Trueshot Jewel 1 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Fire Element build using a forged or non-Artian Heavy Bowgun features a loadout built around the Nu Udra weapon. Thanks to its high base attack, it can deliver solid damage output. However, its negative Affinity reduces expected damage, and the Artian weapon offers larger decoration slots, making it more versatile overall. If possible, crafting the Artian weapon is recommended for improved build flexibility.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalgap-of-the-Waves | Elemental Boost Magazine Elemental Boost Magazine | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 360 | -15% | 0 | |||
| Weapon Skills | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv2 Standard/Ignition Base Type | ||||
| Decoration | Stream/Opener Jwl 3 Opener Jewel II 2 Trueshot Jewel 1 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Water Element build using a forged or non-Artian Heavy Bowgun features a loadout build around the Uth Duna weapon. Thanks to its high base attack, it can deliver solid damage output. However, its negative Affinity reduces expected damage, and the Artian weapon offers larger decoration slots, making it more versatile overall. If possible, crafting the Artian weapon is recommended for improved build flexibility.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulgurblast Guardiana | Elemental Boost Magazine Element Ammo Powder | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 315 | 15% | 0 | |||
| Weapon Skills | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv2 Standard/Ignition Base Type | ||||
| Decoration | Bolt-Bandolier Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel II 2 Trueshot Jewel 1 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Thunder Element build using a forged or non-Artian Heavy Bowgun features a loadout build around the G. Fulgur Tree weapon. It offers solid performance and is fully viable, but the Artian weapon provides higher attack and better decoration slots, making it more versatile overall. If possible, crafting the Artian weapon is recommended for improved build flexibility.
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Assault | Element Ammo Powder Ignition Mod | ||||
| Attack | Affinity | Defense | |||
| 330 | 0% | 0 | |||
| Weapon Skills | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv2 Standard Mode ST I | ||||
| Decoration | Frost-Opener Jewel 3 Opener Jewel II 2 Trueshot Jewel 1 | ||||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best post-update Ice Element build using a forged or non-Artian Heavy Bowgun features a loadout build around the Ore Tree weapon. While it provides solid performance, the Artian weapon offers one additional round of Freeze Ammo capacity and better decoration slots, making it more versatile overall. If possible, crafting the Artian weapon is recommended for improved build flexibility.
Heavy Bowgun's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)
| ▼ Early High Rank | ▼ Up to HR40 | ▼ Right After HR40 |
Best Build for Early High Rank
Chata Sheller III is Recommended as a Weapon
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chata Sheller III | Normal Ammo Powder Augment Parts/Standard Mode | ||||
| Attack | Critical | Defense | |||
| 270 | 0% | 15 | |||
| Weapon Skill | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Standard Mode ST II | ||||
Heavy Bowgun's best Early High Rank weapon is Chata Sheller III . You will be able to get the upgrade in Chapter 4, your Attack will further increase, and your weapon skill Opening Shot will also reach Lv2.
Doshaguma Alpha Armor
| Armor | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Quematrice Helm Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Mail Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Braces Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Coil Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Greaves Alpha | |
| Hope Charm |
| Active SKills | |
|---|---|
Heavy Bowgun's recommended equipment for the early stages of High Rank is "Doshaguma Alpha Equipment". In High Rank, the damage you take will become a lot higher, so you'll want this upgrade as soon as possible. If you activate Doshaguma's Might to increase damage and also activate Latent Power Lv4, you can get 40% Affinity.
Best Build Up to HR40
| Armor | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian Ebony Helm Alpha | |
| Guardian Ebony Mail Beta | |
| Guardian Ebony Braces Alpha | |
| Guardian Ebony Coil Beta | |
| Ajarakan Greaves Beta | |
| Hope Charm |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
From HR20 onwards, you can fight against the High Rank Guardian Ebony in Ruins of Wyveria, so it is recommended to update your armor to equipment based on Odogaron Alpha Equipment. You can activate Burst if you keep attacking, allowing you to deal consistent damage.
Best Build When You Reach HR40
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Aeternal Palamedes | Normal Ammo Magazine Normal Ammo Magazine | ||||
| Attack | Critical | Defense | |||
| 360 | -10% | 0 | |||
| Weapon Skill | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Decoration | Opener Jewel 1 Opener Jewel 1 Opener Jewel 1 | ||||
| Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahaad Shard Helm Beta | ②②ー | - |
| Arkvulcan Mail Beta | ③②ー | - |
| G. Arkvulcan Vambraces Beta | ①①① | - |
| Arkvulcan Coil Beta | ①①ー | - |
| Dahaad Shard Greabes Beta | ②ーー | - |
| Challenger Charm Skill II | - | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
For post-game, the recommended weapon is "G. Aeternal Palamedes", and for armor you can use the Arkveld armor. You can activate Weakness Exploit Lv5 and Agitator Lv5 to increase Affinity, and use Arkveld's Hunger (Hasten Recovery) to recover HP you lost while guarding attacks.
Heavy Bowgun's Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)
Upgrade Chatacabra Weapons
| Weapon | Mods | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chata Sheller I | Normal Ammo Powder Enhancement Parts/ Standard Mode | ||||
| Attack | Critical | Defense | |||
| 165 | 0% | 15 | |||
| Weapon Skill | |||||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition | ||||
| Ignition/Type | Ignition Gauge Recovery Lv1 Standard Mode ST II | ||||
The recommended early weapon for Heavy Bowgun is "Chata Sheller", which can be made from Chapter 1. "Chata Sheller I" has the advantage of being able to greatly increase firepower by making parts specialized for Normal Ammo. Also, since the upgrade becomes available in the middle of Chapter 2, this will be all you need until early High Rank.
Odogaron Armor in Chapter 3
| Armor | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm | |
| Ajarakan Mail | |
| G. Ebony Braces | |
| G. Ebony Coil | |
| Balahara Greaves | |
| Hope Charm |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended equipment in the early game for the Heavy Bowgun is the "Guardian Ebony Odogaron Equipment" that can be made in Chapter 3. In addition to "Burst," which increases the fire power, "Partbreaker" increases Wound damage, and "Evade Extender" improves your movement.
Best Low Rank Build Per WeaponHeavy Bowgun's Best Skills
| ▼ Weapon Skill | ▼ Armor Skill |
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Skill Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rating: ★★★ Bowgun's ReloadSpeed increases.The power of Ammo increases when reloading to the maximum. | |
| Rating: ★★★ The Affinity of the 4th and 4th shots and the 4th and 6th attacks of Ammo reloaded to Bowgun or Reloaded to Bow are increased. | |
| Various Ammo enhancements | Rating: ★★★ Increases the attack of various Ammo. |
| Each Element attack enhancement | Rating: ★★★ Strengthens the power of each element. |
| Rating: ★★・ Increases the damage of critical attacks | |
| Rating: ★★・ Ammo・The distance at which arrows reach their maximum power is increased. | |
| Rating: ★・・ Knockback becomes difficult when guarding, and Stamina consumption is also reduced. | |
| Rating: ★・・ You can now guard attacks that normally cannot be guarded. | |
| Rating: ★・・ Increases the power of Bowgun's Special Ammo and Bow's DragonPiercer, ThousandDragons, and Tracer. | |
| Rating: ★・・ Increase the player's Attack. | |
| Rating: ★・・ Affinity is UP. |
Recommended weapon skills for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds include Opening Shot, Tetrad Shot, Various Ammo Enhancements, and Each Element Attack Enhancement.
Recommended Armor Skills
| Skill Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rating: ★★★ When attacking a monster, if the attack is quite effective on that part, Affinity will increase. | |
(Gore Magala Series) | Rating: ★★★ When facing a large monster, you will be infected with Frenzy. |
| Rating: ★★★ If the Stamina gauge remains full for a while, Affinity will increase. | |
| Rating: ★★★ By continuing to attack, the Attack and Element values will gradually increase. | |
| Rating: ★★★ When a large monster in battle becomes angry, its Attack and Affinity will increase. | |
| Rating: ★★・ It becomes easier to destroy parts of large monsters, and the damage when destroying Wounds with Focus Strike increases. | |
(Guardian Ebony Series) | Rating: ★★・ When the effect of the "Burst" skill is activated, the effective time is extended, and the base Attack is increased. |
(Doshaguma Series) | Rating: ★★・ When Power Clash or Offset Attack is successful, the base Attack increases for a certain period of time. |
Recommended armor skills for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Weakness Exploit", "Agitator", "Burst", and "Ebony Odogaron's Power".
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