Opening Shot skill effects and activation equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes level-based effects and activation weapons, armor, and decorations.
List of All SkillsTable of Contents
Opening Shot Effect
| Skill Type | Weapon Skill | 
|---|---|
| Effect | Increases the bowgun's reload speed and increases the power of bullets when fully loaded | 
Skill Effects per Level
| Level 1 | Moderately increases bowgun reload speed and attack power of ammo when certain conditions are met | 
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Increases bowgun reload speed and attack power of ammo when certain conditions are met | 
| Level 3 | Greatly increases bowgun reload speed and attack power of ammo when certain conditions are met | 
Equipment with Opening Shot
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  Attack
  Element
  Affinity
  Slots
Dosha Faithbreaker IRarity 2Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv22✓Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv15-Sticky AmmoLv11-Water AmmoLv16-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Dosha Faithbreaker IIRarity 4Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv22✓Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv15-Sticky AmmoLv11-Water AmmoLv16-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Dosha Faithbreaker IIIRarity 6Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv32✓Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv15-Sticky AmmoLv11-Water AmmoLv16-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Faithbreaker LeibolkuleRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv32✓Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv15-Sticky AmmoLv11-Water AmmoLv16-Tranq AmmoLv14-
G. Veldian Impetum IRarity 4Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv13-Pierce AmmoLv14-Spread AmmoLv24✓Sticky AmmoLv12-Water AmmoLv23✓Freeze AmmoLv25-Dragon AmmoLv11-Tranq AmmoLv14-
G. Veldian Impetum IIRarity 6Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv13-Pierce AmmoLv14-Spread AmmoLv24✓Sticky AmmoLv12-Water AmmoLv23✓Freeze AmmoLv25-Dragon AmmoLv11-Tranq AmmoLv14-
G. Expiating CaiusRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv13-Pierce AmmoLv14-Spread AmmoLv24✓Sticky AmmoLv12-Water AmmoLv23✓Freeze AmmoLv25-Dragon AmmoLv11-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Veldian Impetum IRarity 7Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv33✓Spread AmmoLv24✓Sleep AmmoLv13-Ammo: Flaming AmmoLv25-Thunder AmmoLv25-Dragon AmmoLv13✓Demon AmmoLv12-Armor AmmoLv12-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Expiating CaiusRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv33✓Spread AmmoLv24✓Sleep AmmoLv13-Flaming AmmoLv25-Thunder AmmoLv25-Dragon AmmoLv13✓Demon AmmoLv12-Armor AmmoLv12-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Rey Szelatya IRarity 3Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv33✓Spread AmmoLv14-Sticky AmmoLv11-Paralysis AmmoLv23-Thunder AmmoLv24✓Tranq AmmoLv14-
Rey Szelatya IIRarity 5Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv33✓Spread AmmoLv14-Sticky AmmoLv11-Paralysis AmmoLv23-Thunder AmmoLv24✓Tranq AmmoLv14-
Rey Szelatya IIIRarity 7Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv33✓Spread AmmoLv14-Sticky AmmoLv11-Paralysis AmmoLv23-Thunder AmmoLv24✓Tranq AmmoLv14-
Szelatya ClairgunRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv33✓Spread AmmoLv14-Sticky AmmoLv11-Paralysis AmmoLv23-Thunder AmmoLv24✓Tranq AmmoLv14-
Hunter's Rifle IRarity 1Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv24✓Flaming AmmoLv15-Ehaust AmmoLv13-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Hunter's Rifle IIRarity 2Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv24✓Flaming AmmoLv15-Tranq AmmoLv14-Ehaust AmmoLv13-
Hunter's Rifle IIIRarity 4Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv24✓Flaming AmmoLv15-Tranq AmmoLv14-Ehaust AmmoLv13-
Hunter's Rifle IVRarity 6Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv24✓Flaming AmmoLv15-Tranq AmmoLv14-Ehaust AmmoLv13-
Power RifleRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv14✓Spread AmmoLv24✓Flaming AmmoLv15-Ehaust AmmoLv13-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Nu Chobotnice IRarity 4Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv16-Pierce AmmoLv14-Spread AmmoLv32✓Flaming AmmoLv16✓Tranq AmmoLv14-Ehaust AmmoLv14-
Nu Chobotnice IIRarity 7Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv16-Pierce AmmoLv14-Spread AmmoLv32✓Flaming AmmoLv16✓Tranq AmmoLv14-Ehaust AmmoLv14-
Abaddonian ChobotniceRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv16-Pierce AmmoLv14-Spread AmmoLv32✓Flaming AmmoLv16✓Tranq AmmoLv14-Ehaust AmmoLv14-
Assault Conga IIRarity 5Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv14-Pierce AmmoLv15✓Spread AmmoLv13-Paralysis AmmoLv23-Flaming AmmoLv16✓Recover AmmoLv12-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Combat CongaRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderElemental Boost Magazine
Rapid Fire Mod
Special Ammo ModAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv14-Pierce AmmoLv15✓Spread AmmoLv13-Paralysis AmmoLv23✓Flaming AmmoLv16-Recover AmmoLv12-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Tail String IRarity 6Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv15-Spread AmmoLv24✓Sleep AmmoLv12✓Freeze AmmoLv24-Tranq AmmoLv14-
Tail CatapultRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Rapid Fire Magazine
Special Ammo MagazineAmmoLvCapacityRapid FireNormal AmmoLv15-Pierce AmmoLv15-Spread AmmoLv24✓Sleep AmmoLv12-Freeze AmmoLv24✓Tranq AmmoLv14-
Chata Sheller IRarity 1Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderElemental Boost Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
IgnitionRecoverModsAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv13Spread AmmoLv13Wyvern AmmoLv12Water AmmoLv15Armor AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14Ehaust AmmoLv14
Chata Sheller IIRarity 3Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderElemental Boost Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
IgnitionRecoverModsAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv13Spread AmmoLv13Wyvern AmmoLv12Water AmmoLv15Armor AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14Ehaust AmmoLv14
Chata Sheller IIIRarity 5Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderElemental Boost Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
IgnitionRecoverModsAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv13Spread AmmoLv13Wyvern AmmoLv12Water AmmoLv16Armor AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14Ehaust AmmoLv14
Chata Sheller IVRarity 7Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderElemental Boost Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
IgnitionRecoverModsAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv13Spread AmmoLv13Wyvern AmmoLv12Water AmmoLv16Armor AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14Ehaust AmmoLv14
Shrouded MuktanaRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderElemental Boost Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
IgnitionRecoverModsAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv13Spread AmmoLv13Wyvern AmmoLv12Water AmmoLv16Armor AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14Ehaust AmmoLv14
Power Stinger IIRarity 5Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
Ignition ModAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv23Spread AmmoLv14Cluster BombLv22Paralysis AmmoLv24Flaming AmmoLv15Recover AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14
Wild StingerRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Powder
Spread Ammo Powder
Element Ammo PowderNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Ignition Mode Upgrade
Ignition ModAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv23Spread AmmoLv14Cluster BombLv22Paralysis AmmoLv24Flaming AmmoLv15Recover AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14
Nu Muneo IRarity 4Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
Ignition ModAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv14Spread AmmoLv24Cluster BombLv23Flaming AmmoLv26Demon AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14Ehaust AmmoLv15
Nu Muneo IIRarity 7Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
Ignition ModAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv14Spread AmmoLv24Cluster BombLv23Flaming AmmoLv26Demon AmmoLv12Tranq AmmoLv14Ehaust AmmoLv15
Abaddonian MuneoRarity 8Mods 1Mods 2Normal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Elemental Boost MagazineNormal Ammo Magazine
Pierce Ammo Magazine
Spread Ammo Magazine
Standard Mode Upgrade
Ignition ModAmmoLvCapacityNormal AmmoLv15Pierce AmmoLv14Spread AmmoLv24Cluster BombLv23Flaming AmmoLv26Demon AmmoLv12Ehaust AmmoLv15Tranq AmmoLv14
            ×    
  - Skill
Fire Attack Lv 3Opening Shot Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Thunder Attack Lv 3Opening Shot Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Dragon Attack Lv 3Opening Shot Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Ice Attack Lv 3Opening Shot Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Meldable for 20 ptsChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword★★★Glowing Orb - Sword★★・Ancient Orb - Sword- - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 2Obtain
Meld Decorations: Meldable for 80 pts (Available after HR 100)Chance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword★★★Ancient Orb - Sword★★・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★★・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Fire Attack Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Thunder Attack Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Dragon Attack Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Guard Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Ballistics Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Water Attack Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Opening Shot Lv 3Ice Attack Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ - Skill
Water Attack Lv 3Opening Shot Lv 1Obtain
Meld Decorations: Not MeldableChance of ObtainingMystery Orb - Sword-Glowing Orb - Sword-Ancient Orb - Sword★・・ 
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