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This is a guide to the best high rank builds for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn about the best Heavy Bowguns from Update 3.0, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Heavy Bowguns for High Rank, and Endgame.
List of Contents
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinister Dreadvolley |
②①ー | 220 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
0% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Rakna Helm | ①①ー |
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
Rakna Mail | ②①ー |
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
Valstrax Braces | ②ーー |
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
|
Rakna Coil | ②②ー |
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
Golden Hakama | ①①ー |
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
|
Talisman Skill | Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 and at least one ② slot. | |
Decorations |
Skills | |
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Weakness Exploit Lv. 3
| Recoil Down Lv. 3 Maximum Might Lv. 3 | Spread Up Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Critical Boost Lv. 3 Dragonheart Lv. 1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1 Latent Power Lv. 1 | Ballistics Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | The Spread and Slashing Build we've recommended at the start of the HR 8 to 40 climb maintains its place at the current endgame of Monster Hunter Rise. This build revolves around Spread Ammo 3 but improves crit damage from hitting weakpoints as well via Weakness Exploit and Critical Boost. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Araknamortar |
②①① | 190 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
40% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Araknamortar retains the top spot among Piercing HBGs due to its great stats across the board. Araknamortar's superior slots and handling can easily aid HBG builds in closing the gap in terms of overall performance. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Rhenoplos Helm S | ①ーー |
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
|
Vaik Mail S | ③②① | No Skills |
Valstrax Braces | ②ーー |
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
|
Anjanath Coil S | ②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Golden Hakama | ①①ー |
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
|
Talisman Skill | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
with two additional ② slots |
|
Decorations |
Skills | |
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Attack Boost Lv. 5
| Critical Boost Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 | Pierce Up Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3 Stun Resistance Lv. 3 | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 Latent Power Lv. 1 | Dragonheart Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | This build pretty much maintains most of the skills we've had from our previous Piercing HBG build while adding Critical Boost and Weakness Exploit into the mix. It also comes with Slicing Ammo which makes this HBG the more versatile choice. Lastly, Wirebug Whisperer is retained to improve wirebug cooldown, which drastically improves the Heavy Bowgun's mobility and survivability. This change allows us to reach 90% affinity on weak spots, further enhancing the effectiveness of our Pierce and Slicing Ammo. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rampage H. Bowgun S |
ーーー | 210 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
0% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernheart |
Rampage Skill Setup | ||
---|---|---|
Attack Boost IV | Attack Surge | Sticky/Cluster Effect II |
Paralysis Effect II | Special: Wyvernheart | - |
Rampage H. Bowgun S edges out Teostra's Flames as the best Sticky HBG in Monster Hunter Rise due to modular nature. When modded properly, this Heavy Bowgun can reach 266 attack with a power barrel alone! |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S | ①ーー | |
Vaik Mail S | ③②① | No Skills |
Anjanath Vambraces S | ①ーー |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
|
Anjanath Coil S | ②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Mosgharl Roots S | ②①ー |
Recoil Down Lv. 2
|
Talisman Skill | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
with two additional ② slots |
|
Decorations |
Artillery Jewel 2
x3
Attack Jewel 2 x1 Thrift Jewel 2 x1 KO Jewel 2 x1 Quickload Jewel 1 x3 Sniper Jewel 1 x2 Absorber Jewel 1 x1 |
Skills | |
---|---|
Attack Boost Lv. 5
| Spare Shot Lv. 3 Slugger Lv. 3 | Artillery Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3 Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Razor Sharp Lv. 2 Steadiness Lv. 2 |
Build Merits | With our new Sticky HBG in mind, this straightforward build improves Rampage H. Bowgun S' general performance and explosive arsenal! Sticky and Cluster Bomb damage is improved through Attack Boost and Artillery. KO damage is bolstered through Slugger which is extremely useful for multiplayer scaling. Lastly, Wirebug Whisperer included alongside your usual set of HBG skills to improve general performance and mobility. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Meteor Cannon |
②①① | 200 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
0% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Meteor Cannon has 1 more round in its Sticky Ammo capacity. This seemingly minor difference is actually an important one because having three rounds of Sticky Ammo per magazine allows you to fire your explosive salvos at a more consistent rate and better flow than if you had only two. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S | ①ーー | |
Utsushi Chest (H) S / Channeler Robe S | ①ーー | |
Rathalos Braces S | ②ーー |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Anjanath Coil S | ②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Rathalos Greaves S | ①①ー |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Partbreaker Lv. 1
|
Talisman Skill | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 additional ② slots are recommended but not required. |
|
Decorations |
Artillery Jewel 2
x3
Absorber Jewel 1 x3 Quickload Jewel 1 x3 Brace Jewel 1 x2 Attack Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman Slots ONLY) |
Skills | |
---|---|
Attack Boost Lv. 5 - 7
| Razor Sharp Lv. 3 Spare Shot Lv. 3 | Artillery Lv. 3 Recoil Down Lv. 3 | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Flinch Free Lv. 2 Agitator Lv. 1 | Evade Window Lv. 1 Partbreaker Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Similar to our Spread and Slashing Build above, our Sticky Ammo Build's armor pieces and decorations remain unchanged at HR 40+. This build essentially turns the Meteor Cannon into a ranged Hammer by improving the effectiveness of Sticky Ammo 2 and 3. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Araknamortar |
②①① | 190 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
40% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Continuing with the Rakna-Kadaki Tree, Araknamortar is a direct upgrade to Fulgent Shot II — Solidfying the tree's place as the best piercing HBGs in Monster Hunter Rise right now. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Rhenoplos Helm S | ①ーー |
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
|
Shell-Studded Vest S | ①①ー |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
|
Rathalos Braces S | ②ーー |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Anjanath Coil S | ②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Rathalos Greaves S | ①①ー |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Partbreaker Lv. 1
|
Talisman Skill | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 additional ② slots are recommended but not required. |
|
Decorations |
Destroyer Jewel 2
x2
Wirebug Jewel 2 x1 Quickload Jewel 1 x3 Absorber Jewel 1 x3 Steadfast Jewel 1 x2 Brace Jewel 1 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman Slots ONLY) |
Skills | |
---|---|
Attack Boost Lv. 5 - 7
| Pierce Up Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3 Stun Resistance Lv. 3 | Partbreaker Lv. 3 Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1 Flinch Free Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Once again, our Pierce and Slashing Ammo build at the start of HR 8 to 40 remains the same at HR 40+. This build primarily maximizes Pierce Ammo 3's damage through Pierce Up and Partbreaker. Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 is also added for improved survivability mobility during hunts. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fulgent Shot II |
②①① | 180 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
40% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Rakna-Kadaki's Fulgent Shot II offers an insane 40% affinity rating and surprisingly manageable recoil and reload speeds for all of its Pierce Ammo. This Heavy Bowgun also has Slicing Ammo, allowing you to sever tails! |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Rhenoplos Helm S | ①ーー |
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
|
Shell-Studded Vest S | ①①ー |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
|
Rathalos Braces S | ②ーー |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Anjanath Coil S | ②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Rathalos Greaves S | ①①ー |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Partbreaker Lv. 1
|
Talisman Skill | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 additional ② slots are recommended but not required. |
|
Decorations |
Destroyer Jewel 2
x2
Wirebug Jewel 2 x1 Quickload Jewel 1 x3 Absorber Jewel 1 x3 Steadfast Jewel 1 x2 Brace Jewel 1 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman Slots ONLY) |
Skills | |
---|---|
Attack Boost Lv. 5 - 7
| Pierce Up Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3 Stun Resistance Lv. 3 | Partbreaker Lv. 3 Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1 Flinch Free Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Built around Pierce Ammo 3, Slicing Ammo, and Fulgent Shot II, this build maximizes damage via Attack Boost, Partbreaker, and Pierce Up. The Heavy Bowgun's general performance is improved via Recoil Down and Reload Speed. Lastly, Lv. 3 Wirebug Whisperer is added to improve Counter Shot and Silk Dash usage. You can even opt for a Power Barrel instead of the standard Shield Mod due to the significant increase in survivability and mobility provided by this particular skill. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sinister Dreadvolley |
②①ー | 220 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
0% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
This particular Heavy Bowgun has a great base attack rating (220) and a generous clip size for Spread Ammo 3. Like Fulgent Shot III, Sinister Dreadvolley also comes with Slicing Ammo which allows you to sever monster tails. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S | ①ーー | |
Rakna Mail | ②①ー |
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
S. Studded Gloves S | ①①ー |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
Rakna Coil | ②②ー |
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
Rathalos Greaves S | ①①ー |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Partbreaker Lv. 1
|
Talisman Skill | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 additional ② slots are recommended but not required. |
|
Decorations |
Precise Jewel 2
x3
Thrift Jewel 2 x1 Quickload Jewel 1 x2 Absorber Jewel 1 x3 Sniper Jewel 1 x1 Brace Jewel 1 x1 Destroyer Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman Slots ONLY) |
Skills | |
---|---|
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3
| Spare Shot Lv. 3 Ballistics Lv. 3 | Spread Up Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3 Partbreaker Lv. 1 -3 | Razor Sharp Lv. 2 Attack Boost Lv. 1 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1 Steadiness Lv. 1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Built around Spread Ammo 3, Slicing Ammo, and Sinister Dreadvolley, DPS is improved Spread Up and Spare Shot. General HBG performance is improved through Reload Speed and Recoil Down as usual while Ballistics is added to increase the critical distance of Spread Ammo 3. Wirebug Whisperer is once again added to improve the usage rate of Counter Shot and Silk Dashes during hunts, allowing you to maneuver around attacks or block them without using a Shield Mod at a more consistent and reliable rate. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Meteor Cannon |
②①① | 200 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
0% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Meteor Cannon Heavy Bowgun offers 200 attack rating and great clip sizes for Sticky Ammo 2 and 3, making it the perfect partner for our recommended Sticky Ammo Build below! |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S | ①ーー | |
Utsushi Chest (H) S / Channeler Robe S | ①ーー | |
Rathalos Braces S | ②ーー |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Anjanath Coil S | ②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
|
Rathalos Greaves S | ①①ー |
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Partbreaker Lv. 1
|
Talisman Skill | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 additional ② slots are recommended but not required. |
|
Decorations |
Artillery Jewel 2
x3
Absorber Jewel 1 x3 Quickload Jewel 1 x3 Brace Jewel 1 x2 Attack Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman Slots ONLY) |
Skills | |
---|---|
Attack Boost Lv. 5 - 7
| Razor Sharp Lv. 3 Spare Shot Lv. 3 | Artillery Lv. 3 Recoil Down Lv. 3 | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Flinch Free Lv. 2 Agitator Lv. 1 | Evade Window Lv. 1 Partbreaker Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Built around Sticky Ammo 3 and the Meteor Cannon, this build essentially turns your Heavy Bowgun into a ranged Hammer. Damage is increased through Attack Boost and Artillery. Spare Shot offers much needed improvements to ammo economy, allowing you fire additional Sticky Ammo 2 or 3 for free! Like all of our builds, general HBG performance is improved via Recoil Down and Reload Speed. Lv. 3 Wirebug Whisperer is once again added to improve Counter Shot and Silk Dash usage, allowing you to opt for a Power Barrel for more damage instead of the standard Shield Mod. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Baleful Night |
②ーー | 190 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
30% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Nargacuga's Baleful Night offers great stats and good magazine sizes for its ammo types, in addition to manageable recoil and reload speeds. These factors make it a great choice to reach the very end of 7★ Hub Quests with! |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Rhenoplos Helm S | ①ーー |
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
|
Shell-Studded Vest S | ①①ー |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
|
Basarios Vambraces S | ①①ー |
Guard Lv. 2
Speed Sharpening Lv. 1
|
Golden Obi | ①ーー | |
Golden Hakama | ①①ー |
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
|
Skills | |
---|---|
Pierce Up Lv. 3
| Critical Boost Lv. 3 Guard Lv. 2 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1 Stun Resistance Lv. 1 | Heroics Lv. 1 Maximum Might Lv. 1 | Speed Sharpening Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | A damage-oriented build utilizing the affinity from the Narga Heavy Bowgun for the critical hits. It also makes use of Pierce Up and Critical Boost to improve overall damage. Guard 2 is slotted for the aggressive monsters so you can block their attacks (Requires Shield Mod). |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gale Crossbow |
②①ー | 180 | - | |
Affinity | Element | |||
10% |
- |
|||
Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe |
Gale Crossbow offers a good variety of ammo types and great stats across the board, making it the perfect starting Heavy Bowgun in High Rank. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
---|---|---|
Rhenoplos Helm S | ①ーー |
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
|
Izuchi Mail S | ①ーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Recovery Speed Lv. 1
|
Lagombi Vambraces S | ②①ー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Ice Attack Lv. 1
|
Izuchi Coil S | ①①ー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
|
Rhenoplos Greaves S | ①①ー |
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
|
Skills | |
---|---|
Critical Eye Lv. 6
| Pierce Up Lv. 3 Stun Resistance Lv. 1 | Recovery Speed Lv. 1 Ice Attack Lv. 1 | Tremor Resistance Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | An affinity pierce build that's enough to get you through the early stages of Rise's high rank. You get a flat 40% affinity from this build (50 with a Critical Eye Talisman) which can allow you to dish out decent amounts of damage with ease. |
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Best Skills | |
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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. |
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So for the sticky build it says that I'm going to need to have 10 level 1 decoration slots but I only have eight slots with all the armor and weapons. If this was a typo please let me know
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Hey there Anon, this was indeed a typo on our end, thank you for pointing that out. We just removed the two Steadfast Jewels from the Sticky Ammo Build in HR 8 to 40. It should be correct now.