The bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds* offers a thrilling yet challenging playstyle, perfect for those who relish precision and strategy. Ideal for both long and close-range combat, mastering the bow demands a good grasp of its mechanics due to its steep learning curve.
Monster Hunter Wilds Bow Weapon Guide
Unlike other weapons in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the bow necessitates careful management of your stamina bar. Every attack you execute consumes stamina, with light attacks using less and charged attacks demanding a considerable amount. To perform a basic attack, simply left-click on your mouse or press the R2/RT button on your controller. Experiment with various combos like Dragon Piercer or Thousand Dragons to enhance your combat effectiveness. Here are the controls you'll need to master the bow:
| Combo | PC | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Attack | Left-click | R2 | RT |
| Charged | Hold left-click | Hold R2 | Hold RT |
| Aim / Focus | Hold right-click | Hold L2 | Hold LT |
| Quick Shot | F | O | B |
| Power Shot | F + F | O + O | B + B |
| Arc Shot | Right-click + Left-click + F | L2 + R2 + O | LT + RT + B |
| Charging Sidestep | Right-click + R | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Dragon Piercer | R + F | Triangle + O | B + Y |
| Thousand Dragons | Right-click + R + F | R2 + Triangle + O | RT + Y + B |
| Select Coating | Ctrl + arrow up or down | L1 + Triangle or X | LB + Y or A |
| Apply Coating | R | Triangle | Y |
| Ready Tracer | Left-click + E | L2 + R2 + Square | LT + RT + X |
| Focus Fire: Hailstorm | Right-click + Shift | L2 + Hold R1 | LT + Hold RB |
If you're new to wielding the bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the training ground is your best friend. It's the perfect place to practice combos and familiarize yourself with the controls before you engage in monster battles.
Related: Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Tier List (Best Weapons to Use)
Attack Monster's Weak Spots
A significant advantage of the bow is its ability to target a monster's weak points effectively. Utilize Focus Fire: Hailstorm to fire arrows that automatically seek out these vulnerable areas. Once you focus your sight, red spots will appear on the enemy, signaling where to aim. Simply hold down Shift or R1/RB to lock onto these targets.
Use Coatings
Coatings are a crucial feature of the bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. They allow you to enhance your arrows with special effects. Your character automatically generates coatings as you hit enemies with regular arrows, indicated by the blue bar in the bottom right corner of your screen. To use them, fill the gauge with regular attacks, then press R, Triangle, or Y to apply the coating. Here are the different coatings available, though each bow is limited to using only two types:
- Power Coating – Boosts the overall damage of your arrows.
- Pierce Coating – Enhances the Dragon Piercer ability to pierce through armor.
- Close-Range Coating – Increases damage at close range.
- Paralysis Coating – Gradually inflicts Paralysis.
- Exhaust Coating – Slowly causes Stun and Exhaustion.
- Sleep Coating – Gradually inflicts Sleep.
- Poison Coating – Slowly inflicts Poison.
- Blast Coating – Slowly inflicts Blast.
Use Tracer Arrow
The Tracer Arrow is another invaluable tool in your arsenal when using the bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. When fired, it sticks to a monster for a short duration, causing subsequent arrows to home in on it. This is particularly useful for creating and exploiting weak spots on a monster. However, remember that using a Tracer Arrow consumes coating points, so use it strategically.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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