Best Build and Armor for Bow 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
Bow's Best Builds
| Strongest Equipment | Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼ Elemental Bow Builds | ★★★★★ |
| ▼ General Use Paralysis | ★★★★・ |
| Non-Artian Builds | Rating |
| ▼ Non-Artian Elemental Builds(HR40+) | ★★★・・ |
| ▼ Raw Attack Build(HR40+) | ★★・・・ |
Elemental Bow Builds
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Angelbein(Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Fire 210 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Blaze-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Element Type | Fire Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the recommended strongest equipment for the Bow Fire Element Build, featuring an Artian Bow. When conditions are met, the maximum Affinity reaches 99%. Since the coating is Close-range Coating, be sure to fight at close range.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Water 210 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Stream-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Element Type | Water Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the recommended strongest equipment for the Bow Water Element Build, featuring an Artian Bow. When conditions are met, the maximum Affinity reaches 99%. Since the coating is Close-range Coating, be sure to fight at close range.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Thunder 210 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Bolt-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Power Coating | ||
| Element Type | Thunder Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the recommended strongest equipment for the Bow Thunder Element Build, featuring an Artian Bow. When conditions are met, the maximum Affinity reaches 99%. Since the coating is Power Coating, be sure to fight around close to mid range.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Ice 210 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Frost-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Piercing Coating | ||
| Element Type | Ice Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the recommended strongest equipment for the Bow Ice Element Build, featuring an Artian Bow. It is especially recommended because it is an Ice-elemental Bow with Pierce Coating, which is not found in other craftable weapons. Since Pierce Coating increases the number of hits from Dragon Piercer, use it with Arc Shot, or use Dragon Piercer to close out a combo when Stamina is about to run out. When conditions are met, the maximum Affinity reaches 99%., which is almost 100%
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Renowned Tristram | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 288 | Dragon 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | | ||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Decoration | Dragon-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the recommended strongest equipment for the Bow's Dragon Element Build that uses G. Renowned Tristram. When the conditions are met, the maximum Affinity will be at 72% and will have a higher damage than the Artian Bow. Since the coating is Close-range Coating, be sure to fight at close range.
General Use Paralysis
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Paralysis | 5% | 0 |
| Decorations | Bandolier-Precise Jewel【3】 Spread Jewel 【3】 Critical Jewel Ⅲ【3】 | ||
| Coating | Piercing Coating, Paralysis Coating | ||
| Parts | Paralysis Type x3 | ||
| Production Bonus | Attack Boost x3 | ||
| Reinforcemebt Bonus | Attack Boost x5 | ||
| Armor | Slots | Skills | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Gore Helm Beta | ③①ー | Tenderizer Jewel【3】 Protection Jewel【1】 |
| Torso | Gore Mail Alpha | ③ーー | Tenderizer Jewel【3】 |
| Arms | G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta | ①①① | Physique Jewel【1】 Physique Jewel【1】 Physique Jewel【1】 |
| Waist | Gore Coil Beta | ③②ー | Tenderizer Jewel【3】 Refresh Jewel【2】 |
| Legs | Gore Greaves Beta | ③①① | Challenger Jewel【3】 Sane Jewel【1】 Protection Jewel【1】 |
| Talisman | Challenger Charm II | - | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the recommended paralysis build for the Artian Bow. While the weapon has no element, it is versatile in that it .
Non-Artian Elemental Builds
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Strange Kut-Ku Stave | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 240 | Fire 300 | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Piercing Coating | ||
| Decoration | Blaze-Bandolier Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel 2 Precise Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended weapon for Endgame Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds is the 'Strange Kut-Ku Stave'. It's ideal due to its activation of Constitution Lv5 and Stamina Surge Lv3, allowing for smooth and efficient gameplay. The Piercing Coating boosts Dragon Piercer's hit count, enhancing damage potential. When your stamina gets low during combos, use Dragon Piercer as a powerful finishing move to close out the attack sequence.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Khviluk-of-the-Waves | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 288 | Water 200 | -20% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Piercing Coating | ||
| Decoration | Stream-Bandolier Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel 2 Precise Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended weapon for Endgame Bow with the Water Element is the 'Khviluk-of-the-Waves'. Thanks to its activation of Constitution Lv5 and Stamina Surge Lv3, it provides smooth and efficient gameplay. The Piercing Coating boosts Dragon Piercer's hit count, increasing its damage potential. When your stamina is running low during combos, use Dragon Piercer as a powerful finishing move to wrap up your attack sequence.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulgurbow Guardiana | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 240 | Thunder 200 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Decoration | Bolt-Bandolier Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel 2 Precise Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended weapon for Endgame Bow with the Thunder Element is the 'Fulgurbow Guardiana'. With Constitution Lv5 and Stamina Surge Lv3 activated, it allows for smooth and comfortable gameplay. The Close-range Coating is ideal for getting up close to enemies, so aim to position yourself similarly to a melee fighter and attack at close range for maximum effectiveness.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Singha Sharanga | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Ice 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating Poison Coating | ||
| Decoration | Frost-Bandolier Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel 2 Precise Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Endgame Bow Build with Ice Element is 'Singha Sharanga.' With Constitution Lv5 and Stamina Surge Lv3 activated, you'll be able to move smoothly, especially during combat. Since the coating is Close-range Coating, make sure to get as close as a melee fighter and attack at close range for maximum effectiveness.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Renowned Tristram | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 288 | Dragon 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating Exhaust Coating | ||
| Decoration | Dragon-Bandolier Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Endgame Bow Build with Dragon Element is 'G. Renowned Tristram.' With Constitution Lv5 and Stamina Surge Lv3 activated, you'll be able to move comfortably, especially during combat. Since the coating is Close-range Coating, make sure to get as close as a melee fighter and attack at close range for maximum effectiveness.
Raw Attack Build
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Griefbringer Urstox | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 300 | - | -15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | Special Ammo Boost | ||
| Coating | Close-range Coating, Blast Coating | ||
| Decorations | Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 True Shot Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The best bow for a non-elemental build is the Griefbringer Urstox. This bow has the highest raw attack in the game and can essentially be used against any monster. Typically, Close-range Coating requires you to stand in melee distance from your target, but since we also have Ballistics Lv3, we have the leeway to stand further away while still hitting maximum power shots.
Bow's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)
| ▼ Up to HR40 | ▼ HR40+ |
Up to HR40
Dosha Fearbringer III for High Rank
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosha Fearbringer III | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 252 | - | -5% | 20 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Power Coating, Exhaust Coating | ||
The Dosha Fearbringer III is our recommeneded weapon for a majority of your starting High Rank monster hunts. This weapon is highly versatile since it has no elements, and has a fantastic raw attack.
Kut-Ku and Rathalos Armor
| Armor | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Kut-Ku Helm Alpha | |
| Torso | Rathalos Mail Alpha | |
| Arms | Rathalos Vambraces Beta | |
| Waist | Rathalos Coil Beta | |
| Legs | Rathalos Greaves Alpha | |
| Talisma | Hope Charm |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended equipment for early High Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds consists of the Rathalos set with a Kut-Ku Helm as the off-piece. Note that High Rank monsters deal a lot more damage compared to their Low Rank counterparts, so be sure to craft this armor as soon as you can.
Furthermore, this set has access to Constitution Lv5 which eases stamina consumption, along with Adrenaline Rush Lv5 which boosts attack power after a Perfect Evade. This set also has slots for Decorations which you can use enhance this set further.
HR40+
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Strange Kut-Ku Stave | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 240 | Fire 300 | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Piercing Coating | ||
| Decoration | Blaze Jewel 1 Blaze Jewel 1 Blaze Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Fire Element Bow weapon at HR40 is the 'Strange Kut-Ku Stave.' It has a significantly higher Element value than other Fire Element weapons, and with Charge Master Lv3, it consistently boosts damage. For armor, equip the Guardian Ebony set to further increase Firepower with Burst.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Khviluk-of-the-Waves | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 288 | Water 200 | -20% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Piercing Coating | ||
| Decoration | Stream Jewel 1 Stream Jewel 1 Stream Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Water Element Bow weapon at HR40 is the 'Khviluk-of-the-Waves.' While it has negative Affinity, it boasts high Attack and can increase damage with Tetrad Shot. For armor, equip the Guardian Ebony set to further increase Firepower with Burst.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulgurbow Guardiana | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 240 | Thunder 200 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Decoration | Bolt Jewel 1 Bolt Jewel 1 Bolt Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Thunder Element Bow weapon after HR40 is the 'Fulgurbow Guardiana.' With the right conditions, it can reach a maximum Affinity of 95%, allowing you to take full advantage of the weapon skill 'Critical Element.'
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Singha Sharanga | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Ice 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating Poison Coating | ||
| Decoration | Frost Jewel 1 Frost Jewel 1 Frost Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Ice Element Bow weapon at HR40 is the 'Singha Sharanga.' While it has negative Affinity, it boasts high Attack and can increase damage with Tetrad Shot. For armor, equip the Guardian Ebony set to further increase Firepower with Burst.
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Renowned Tristram | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 288 | Dragon 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating Exhaust Coating | ||
| Decoration | Dragon Jewel 1 Dragon Jewel 1 Dragon Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Dragon Element Bow weapon after HR40 is the 'G. Renowned Tristram.' While its Dragon Element value is lower than other Bows, it has exceptionally high physical Attack and can fire Close-range Coating, making it effective for physical Firepower. Be cautious, as you’ll need to shoot from close range, similar to a melee fighter, as the arrows won't reach from a distance.
Bow's Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)
Dosha Fearbringer I for Chapter 2+
| Weapon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosha Fearbringer I | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 168 | - | -5% | 20 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Coating | Power Coating, Exhaust Coating | ||
We highly recommend crafting a Dosha Fearbringer in Chapter 2. The negative affinity is negligible, and you can continue using and upgrading this Bow even after entering High Rank.
Odogaron and Rey Dau Mixed Set
| Armor | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | G. Ebony Helm | |
| Torso | Rey Sandmail | |
| Arms | G. Ebony Braces | |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil | |
| Legs | Rey Sandgreaves | |
| Talisman | Fitness Charm I |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
For Low Rank, we recommend crafting a mixed set between Guardian Ebony Odogaron and Rey Dau. This set provides both damage and stamina efficiency with the skills like Burst, Latent Power, and Constitution along with having a sufficient amount of defense as you progress towards High Rank.
Best Low Rank Build and Armor Per WeaponBow's Best Skills
| ▼ Weapon Skills | ▼ Armor Skills |
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Skill Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Increases affinity of bowgun ammo / coatings from the fourth shot and attack of the fourth and sixth shots | |
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Increases element power and status buildup for charged attacks. | |
| Element Attack Boost | Recommended Level: ★★★ A weapon skill that increases element attack power depending on the elemental type. Such as Fire Attack, Water Attack, Thunder Attack, etc. |
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Increases elemental damage (fire, water, thunder, ice, dragon) when landing critical hits. | |
| Recommended Level: ★★・ Increases the damage of critical hits. | |
| Recommended Level: ★・・ Extends the range in which ammo and arrows have maximum power. | |
| Recommended Level: ★・・ Increases attack power. | |
| Recommended Level: ★・・ Increases affinity. |
The recommended weapon skills for the Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds are 'Tetrad Shot' 'Charge Master,' 'Element Attack Boost (for each element),' and 'Critical Element.'
Recommended Armor Skills
| Skill Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Reduces stamina depletion when evading, blocking, or doing certain other actions. | |
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds, | |
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Temporarily increases attack power after executing a perfectly-timed evade just as a monster attacks. | |
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack. (Amount increased depends on weapon.) | |
(Guardian's Odoragon Set) | Recommended Level: ★★★ Activated by Armors that has the same set bonus skill or group skill. |
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Increases attack power and affinity when large monsters become enraged. | |
| Recommended Level: ★★★ Speeds up stamina recovery. | |
| Recommended Level: ★★・ Makes it easier to break large monster parts, and increases damage dealt when destroying a wound with a Focus Strike. | |
| Recommended Level: ★・・ Slows down stamina depletion for actions that continuously drain stamina (such as dashing). |
The recommended armor skills for the Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds are 'Constitution,' 'Weakness Exploit,' 'Adrenaline Rush,' 'Burst,' 'Ebony Odogaron's Power,' 'Agitator,' and 'Stamina Surge.'
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