Best Build and Armor for Bow Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game and high rank sets, and recommended armor for Bow.
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Best Builds After Update
| Best Build | Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼5 Element Attack-Focused Build | ★★★★★ |
| ▼Flexible Paralysis Build | ★★★★・ |
| Best Non-Artian Build | Recommended Level |
| ▼5 Element Build with Non-Artian Weapon | ★★★・・ |
After the update in Monster Hunter Wilds, the recommended Bow setups include the Elemental build with Zoh Shia armor and the Water-focused build with Mizutsune armor.
5 Element Attack-Focused Build
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Fire 230 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Blaze-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Element Type | Fire Element x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion ×3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost ×5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Fire Element Bow setup after the update uses a combination of Zoh Shia Armor and Gore Armor. While Stamina Surge drops by one level compared to the previous build, you can activate Burst Lv1, boosting your Fire damage. The reduction to Stamina Surge Lv1 has minimal impact on stamina management, making this set a strong choice for maximizing Fire damage output.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Water 230 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Stream-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Element Type | Water Element x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion ×3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost ×5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Water Element Bow build after the update uses a combination of Zoh Shia Armor and Gore Armor. Compared to the previous setup, Stamina Surge has been reduced by one level, but Burst Lv1 can now be activated, resulting in a boost to elemental damage. The difference with Stamina Surge Lv1 is minimal, so this build is still recommended for maximizing Water element performance.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Thunder 230 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Bolt-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Power Coating | ||
| Element Type | Thunder Element ×3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion ×3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost ×5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Thunder Element Bow build after the update uses a combination of Zoh Shia Armor and Gore Armor. Compared to the previous setup, Stamina Surge has been reduced by one level, but Burst Lv1 can now be activated, increasing elemental damage. The reduction to Stamina Surge Lv1 has little impact on stamina management, so this setup is still recommended for maximizing Thunder element performance.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Ice 230 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Frost-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 | ||
| Coating | Piercing Coating | ||
| Element Type | Ice Element ×3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion ×3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost ×5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Ice Element Bow build after the update uses a combination of Zoh Shia Armor and Gore Armor. Compared to the previous setup, Stamina Surge has been reduced by one level, but Burst Lv1 can now be activated, increasing elemental damage. The reduction to Stamina Surge Lv1 has little impact on stamina management, so this setup is still recommended for maximizing Ice element performance.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Renowned Tristram | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 288 | Dragon 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating, Exhaust Coating | ||
| Decoration | Dragon-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 Precise Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended Dragon Element Bow build after the update uses a combination of Zoh Shia Armor and Gore Armor. Compared to the previous setup, Stamina Surge has been reduced by one level, but Burst Lv1 can now be activated, increasing firepower damage. The reduction to Stamina Surge Lv1 has little impact on stamina management, so this setup is still recommended for maximizing firepower.
Flexible Paralysis Build
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelbein (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Paralysis | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 Paralyzer Jewel III 3 | ||
| Coating | Piercing Coating, Paralysis Coating | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion ×3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost ×5 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended equipment for the Paralysis Bow after the Monster Hunter Wiles update consists of using Artian weapons and Zoh Shia armor. Apply Paralysis Coating and attack until you inflict the target with Paralysis, then once Paralysis takes effect, quickly switch to Piercing Coating and continue attacking. For the decoration, in the ① slot, equip Protection Jewel, but feel free to replace it with Flash Jewel or Adapt Jewel, depending on your preference.
5 Element Build with Non-Artian Weapon
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Strange Kut-Ku Stave | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 240 | Fire 300 | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Piercing Coating | ||
| Decoration | Blaze-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel II 2 Bandolier Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The Best Fire Element Build for Bow after the first update features the Yian Kut-Ku weapon, combined with Zoh Shia and Gore armor. If crafting the Artian Fire Element weapon is difficult, this setup is recommended instead. Since the Bow uses Piercing Coating, make sure to shoot in a way that pierces through weak spots.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven's Manna | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 252 | Water 190 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Piercing Coating, Exhaust Coating | ||
| Decoration | Stream-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel II 2 Bandolier Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The Best Water Element Build for Bow after the first Wilds update features Mizutsune's weapon and armor. If crafting the Artian Water Element weapon is difficult, this setup is recommended instead. By performing Charging Sidestep four times, you can trigger Bubbleblight, making it easy to activate Slicked Blade's Affinity UP effect.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulgurbow Guardiana | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 240 | Thunder 200 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating | ||
| Decoration | Bolt-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel II 2 Bandolier Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The Best Thunder Element Build for Bow after the first Wilds update uses the Fulgurbow Guardiana, along with Zoh Shia and Gore armor. If crafting the Artian Thunder Element weapon is difficult, this setup is recommended. The Bow uses a Close-range Coating, so make sure to shoot from melee-range close quarters combat.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Singha Sharanga | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 276 | Ice 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating, Poison Coating | ||
| Decoration | Frost-Precise Jewel 3 Bandolier Jewel II 2 Bandolier Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The Best Ice Element Build for Bow after the first Wilds update uses the Blangonga weapon, along with Zoh Shia and Gore armor. If crafting the Artian Ice Element weapon is difficult, this setup is recommended. The Bow uses a Close-range Coating, so make sure to shoot from melee-range close quarters combat.
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Renowned Tristram | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 288 | Dragon 150 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Close-range Coating, Exhaust Coating | ||
| Decoration | Dragon-Precise Jewel 3 Spread Jewel 3 Precise Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The Best Dragon Element Build for Bow crafting after the first Wilds update uses the Arkveld weapon, along with Zoh Shia and Gore armor. The Bow uses a Close-range Coating, so make sure to shoot from melee-range close quarters combat.
Bow's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)
| ▼Early High Rank to HR40 | ▼ Right After HR40 |
Bow Best Build from Early Stages to HR40
Dosha Fearbringer III
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosha Fearbringer III | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 252 | - | -5% | 20 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Power Coating, Exhaust Coating | ||
Bow's Best Early High Rank weapon is "Dosha Fearbringer III", which can be upgraded to in Chapter 4. It simply has a high Attack and is highly versatile since it is non-elemental. This weapon alone should be enough to deal with various High Rank monsters.
Kut-ku and Rathalos Armor
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Kut-Ku Helm Alpha | |
| Torso | Rathalos Mail Alpha | |
| Arm | Rathalos Vambraces Beta | |
| Waist | Rathalos Coil Beta | |
| Legs | Rathalos Greaves Alpha | |
| Talisman | Hope Charm |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Bow's recommended equipment for the beginning of High Rank combines "Yian Kut-Ku" and "Rathalos Equipment" that can be created in Chapter 4. Monsters attack more intensely from High Rank, so make sure to have these at this stage. Constitution Lv5 eases Stamina consumption, and Adrenaline Rush Lv5 increases Fire power after a Perfect Evade is successful. There are also some slots to add Decorations.
Best Build at 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 from Chapter 2
| Weapon Name | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosha Fearbringer I | |||
| Attack | Eelement | Critical | Decoraction |
| 168 | - | -5% | 20 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Coating | Power Coating, Exhaust Coating | ||
Bow's strongest weapon recommended in the early stages is "Dosha Fearbringer", which can be made in Chapter 2. Affinity -5% is not a big deal, and even after entering High Rank, you can use it by upgrading it to Dosha Fearbringer II.
G. Ebony Odogaron and Rey Dau Armor from Chapter 3
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | G. Ebony Helm | |
| Torso | Rey Sandmail | |
| Arms | G. Ebony Braces | |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil | |
| Legs | Rey Sandgreaves | |
| Talisman | Fitness Charm I | Constitution Lv1 |
| Active Skill | |
|---|---|
Bow's best armor at the early stages are "Guardian Ebony" and "Rey Dau Equipment", which can be created in Chapter 3. Burst and Ebony Odogaron's Power increase Fire power, while Constitution and Latent Power reduce Stamina consumption. Since the defense is also sufficient, it is perfect for working towards High Rank.
Best Low Rank Build Per WeaponBow's Best Skills
| ▼ Weapon Skill | ▼ Armor Skill |
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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