This is a guide to the best low rank builds for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn about the best early game Heavy Bowguns, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Heavy Bowguns for Low Rank.
List of Contents
- Low Rank Build: Village Quest 4★ to 6★
- Low Rank Build: Village Quest 1★ to 4★
- Best Heavy Bowgun Skills
- Monster Hunter Rise Related Links
Low Rank Build: Village Quest 4★ to 6★
Evasive Heavy Gunner
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Gambit I | ーーー | 110 | - | |
| Affinity | Element | |||
| 30% | - | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe | |||
The Hidden Gambit is a must-have for those who prefer to use Pierce Ammo. Its 30% affinity rating grants much-needed damage at this stage of the game. This Heavy Bowgun also has Slicing Ammo, allowing its user to sever tails.
Alternative: Sinister Volley I
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinister Volley I | ーーー | 130 | - | |
| Affinity | Element | |||
| 0% | - | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe | |||
Sinister Volley I offers good magazine sizes for Normal, Pierce, Spread, and Sharpnel Ammo at the cost of heavy recoil. Its stats across the board are amazing as well, making it an efficient all-purpose weapon in the mid game. It is important to note that this Heavy Bowgun also has Slicing Ammo.
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Bnahabra Hat | ーーー | Recoil Down Lv. 1 |
| Rathalos Mail | ーーー | Partbreaker Lv. 1 Windproof Lv. 1 |
| Nargacuga Braces | ーーー | Evade Extender Lv. 1 Evade Window Lv. |
| Nargacuga Coil | ーーー | Evade Extender Lv. 1 |
| Bnahabra Boots | ーーー | Recoil Down Lv. 1 |
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Recoil Down Lv. 2 | Evade Extender Lv. 2 Partbreaker Lv. 1 | Evade Window Lv. 1 Windproof Lv. 1 |
| Build Merits | This set focuses on minimizing recoil via Recoil Down while adding an extra layer of protection and mobility through Evade Extender as well. |
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Low Rank Build: Village Quest 1★ to 4★
Beginner Bowgunner
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Thief Crossbow II | ーーー | 90 | - | |
| Affinity | Element | |||
| 10% | - | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe | |||
Wind Thief Crossbow II is an excellent weapon in the early stages of the game because of its Piercing Ammo and Slicing Ammo — The latter of which can be used to sever monster tails.
Alternative: Reversal Shot I
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reversal Shot I | ーーー | 110 | 10 | |
| Affinity | Element | |||
| 0% | - | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart | |||
Reversal Shot I caters to those who prefer to use Spread Ammo. This particular Heavy Bowgun also has two levels of Sticky Ammo, which can be used to knock monsters down when shot near the head.
Alternative: Champion Heavy Bowgun
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Heavy Bowgun | ーーー | 150 | 30 | |
| Affinity | Element | |||
| 0% | - | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart | |||
The Champion Heavy Bowgun is a gift from Update 3.9, it has some recoil and reloads fast. It also offers an array of ammo in its capacity making it a better choice for those who would want to do with the early game fast.
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Bnahabra Hat | ーーー | Recoil Down Lv. 1 |
| Tetranadon Mail | ーーー | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1 |
| Tetranadon Braces | ーーー | Special Ammo Boost Lv. 1 |
| Izuchi Coil | ーーー | Critical Eye Lv. 1 |
| Bnahabra Boots | ーーー | Recoil Down Lv. 1 |
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Recoil Down Lv. 2 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1 Special Ammo Boost Lv. 1 | Critical Eye Lv. 1 |
| Build Merits | Bowguns in general are some of the most skill-hungry weapons in the game and there are not a lot of viable armor options in the early stages of Monster Hunter Rise. With this in mind, we recommend this set which prioritizes mitigating as much recoil as possible, mixed with a few offensive skills. |
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Best Heavy Bowgun Skills
| Best Skills | |
|---|---|
| Pierce Up ★★★ | Get one of the three ammo type skills depending on the ammo type you're going to use! |
| Normal/Rapid Up ★★★ | Get one of the three ammo type skills depending on the ammo type you're going to use! |
| Spread Up ★★★ | Get one of the three ammo type skills depending on the ammo type you're going to use! |
| Wirebug Whisperer ★★★ | Greatly improves Counter Shot and Silk Dash usage at level three. Mobility and defense capabilities are improved so much that shield mods aren't mandatory anymore. |
| Recoil Down ★★★ | Makes aiming way easier. |
| Reload Speed ★★★ | Makes aiming way easier. |
| Attack Boost ★★★ | Increases DPS for all ammo types. |
| Spare Shot ★★★ | Increased DPS by giving you a chance to shoot ammo for free. |
| Maximum Might ★★ | Increases affinity when Stamina is at maximum. As a non-stamina heavy weapon, this is an ideal skill to have. |
| Partbreaker ★★ | Partbreaker increases damage on breakable parts by as much as 30% at level three, allowing you to break monsters down easier! |
| Guard ★ | Lessens the burden of guarding. |
| Guard Up ★ | For those monsters that have normally unblockable moves. |
Monster Hunter Rise Related Links
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