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This is a guide to the best high rank builds for Light Bowgun in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn about the best Light Bowguns from Update 3.0, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Light Bowguns for High Rank, and Endgame.

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Endgame Builds (Update 3.0): HR 100+

3.0 Spread & Slicing Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Sinister Shadow Bolt Sinister Shadow Bolt
 ②①ー 190 -
Affinity Element
0%
-
Sinister Shadow Bolt retains its throne amongst the new Spread Light Bowguns in Update 3.0 primarily due to its amazing ammo capacity!
Armor Slots Skills
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie SUtsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S ①ーー
Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Spare Shot Lv. 2
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
Rakna MailRakna Mail ②①ー
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
Valstrax BracesValstrax Braces ②ーー
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
Rakna Coil Rakna Coil ②②ー
Spread Up Lv. 1
Golden HakamaGolden Hakama ①①ー
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
Talisman Skill Recoil Down Lv. 1
with an additional ③ slot
Decorations
MH Rise - Spread Jewel 3Spread Jewel 3 x1 MH Rise - Wirebug Jewel 2Wirebug Jewel 2 x2
MH Rise - Tenderizer Jewel 2Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Critical Jewel 2Critical Jewel 2 x1
MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x2
MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x2 MH Rise - Brace Jewel 1Brace Jewel 1 x1
Skills
Critical Boost Lv. 3 | Weakness Exploit Lv. 3
Spare Shot Lv. 3 | Spread Up Lv. 3
Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Latent Power Lv.1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1
Dragonheart Lv. 1
Build Merits After a bit of tweaking, we've replaced Attack Boost and Partbreaker from our 2.0 Pierce and Slicing Build with Weakness Exploit and Critical Boost instead while retaining its QoL skills. Since Spread and Slicing Ammo work best when aimed towards weak spots, these skills are absolutely welcome changes that allows us to hunt the new monsters of Update 3.0 better!

3.0 Pierce & Slicing Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Night Owl Night Owl
 ②ーー 180 -
Affinity Element
40%
-
Night Owl reclaims the top spot for Piercer LBGs because of its 40% affinity rating. This high base affinity is a great compliment for builds that take advantage of Valstrax Braces, like our build below!
Armor Slots Skills
Rhenoplos Helm SRhenoplos Helm S ①ーー
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Vaik Mail SVaik Mail S ③②①
No Skills
Valstrax BracesValstrax Braces ②ーー
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
Anjanath Coil S Anjanath Coil S ②①①
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Golden HakamaGolden Hakama ①①ー
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
Talisman Skill Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
with 2 additional ② slots.
Decorations
MH Rise - Pierce Jewel 3Pierce Jewel 3 x1 MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x3
MH Rise - Critical Jewel 2Critical Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Wirebug Jewel 2Wirebug Jewel 2 x1
MH Rise - Tenderizer Jewel 2Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
Skills
Critical Boost Lv. 3 | Weakness Exploit Lv. 3
Spare Shot Lv. 3 | Pierce Up Lv. 3
Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Attack Boost Lv. 2
Latent Power Lv.1 | Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Dragonheart Lv. 1
Build Merits This straightforward build reaches 90% affinity on weak spots while maintaing all of the QoL and Shot Up skills that our previous Pierce & Slicing Build had. The addition of Weakness Exploit and Critical Boost allows us sever tails and break parts more efficiently with Slicing Ammo. Pierce Ammo 2 and 3 damage are also maximized through these affinity skills and Pierce Up. Lastly, Wirebug Whisperer is retained in our 3.0 Build to improve the usage of silkbind moves such as Silkbind Glide, and Fanning Maneuver.

3.0 Sticky Ammo Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Rampage L. Bowgun S Rampage L. Bowgun S
 ーーー 190 -
Affinity Element
0%
-
Rampage Skill Setup
Steadiness Boost Attack Surge Sticky/Cluster Effect I
Paralysis Effect II Rapid Fire (Sticky) -
Rampage L Bowgun S beats Anjanath's Furious Flammenkannone as the best Sticky Ammo LBG in Update 3.0 due to its modular nature! Our Rampage Skill Setup gives Rampage L Bowgun S five shots of Rapid Fire Sticky Ammo 1 per clip. We can also shoot our explosive rounds while moving too, making it extremely easy to use during tough fights!
Armor Slots Skills
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie SUtsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S ①ーー
Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Spare Shot Lv. 2
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
Vaik Mail SVaik Mail S ③②①
No Skills
Rathalos Braces SRathalos Braces S ②ーー
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Anjanath Coil S Anjanath Coil S ②①①
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Arzuros Greaves SArzuros Greaves S ③②①
No Skills
Talisman Skill Recoil Down Lv. 1
with additional ③② slots.
Decorations
MH Rise - Salvo Jewel 3Salvo Jewel 3 x3 MH Rise - Artillery Jewel 2Artillery Jewel 2 x3
MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Attack Jewel 2Attack Jewel 2 x1
MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x2 MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 5 | Spare Shot Lv. 3
Artillery Lv. 3 | Reload Speed Lv. 3
Recoil Down Lv. 3 | Rapid Fire Up Lv. 3
Razor Sharp Lv. 2 | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
Build Merits Rampage L Bowgun S' amazing ammo capacity and ability to rapid fire Sticky Ammo 1 allows us to replace Ammo Up from our previous Sticky Ammo Build with Rapid Fire Up instead. This particular skill, when combined with Artillery and Attack Boost, lets Sticky Ammo 1 reach viable damage levels across all hunts in Update 3.0!

High Rank Build (Update 2.0): HR 40 to 99

Rapid Fire Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Despot Despot's Wildfire
 ②ーー 190 -
Affinity Element
10%
-
Armor Slots Skills
Vaik Helm SVaik Helm S ②①ー
Ammo Up Lv. 2
Vaik Mail SVaik Mail S ③②①
No Skills
Jyuratodus VambracesJyuratodus Vambraces ③②①
No Skills
Chrome Metal Coil Chrome Metal Coil ③②①
No Skills
Golden HakamaGolden Hakama ①①ー
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
Talisman Skill Spare Shot Lv. 2
Additional Slots not required
Decorations
MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3 MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Tenderizer Jewel 2Tenderizer Jewel 2 x3
MH Rise - Brace Jewel 1Brace Jewel 1 x1 MH Rise - Critical Jewel 2Critical Jewel 2 x1
MH Rise - Salvo Jewel 3Salvo Jewel 3 x3
Skills
Spare Shot Lv. 3 | Weakness Exploit Lv. 3
Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3
Rapid Fire Up Lv. 3 | Critical Boost Lv. 3
Flinch Free Lv. 1 | Ammo Up Lv. 2
Latent Power Lv.1
Build Merits This is a quick and easy Rapid Fire build focused on powering up slicing ammo for Monsters like Bazelgeuse. Since it only requires a Lv 2 Spare Shot Talisman, its rather light on melding RNG. Be ready to craft on the fly with this build as Slicing Ammo's capacity is rather low.

Pierce & Slicing Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Sinister Shadow Bolt Sinister Shadow Bolt
 ②①ー 190 -
Affinity Element
0%
-
Sinister Shadow Bolt edges out the competition with its great stats and clip sizes once again, proving it to be the best LBG at this stage of the game.

Alternative: Night Owl

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Night Owl Night Owl
 ②ーー 180 -
Affinity Element
40%
-
Night Owl maintains its place as solid alternative for our Pierce and Slashing Build due to its 40% affinity rating and ability to Rapid Fire Pierce Ammo 2.
Armor Slots Skills
Rhenoplos Helm SRhenoplos Helm S ①ーー
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Shell-Studded Vest SShell-Studded Vest S ①①ー
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Rathalos Braces SRathalos Braces S ②ーー
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Anjanath Coil S Anjanath Coil S ②①①
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Rathalos Greaves SRathalos 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
MH Rise - Destroyer Jewel 2Destroyer Jewel 2 x2 MH Rise - Wirebug Jewel 2Wirebug Jewel 2 x1
MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3 MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Sniper Jewel 1Sniper Jewel 1 x2 MH Rise - Steadfast Jewel 1Steadfast Jewel 1 x1
MH Rise - Attack Jewel 2Attack Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman slots ONLY)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 5-7 | Pierce Up Lv. 3
Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3
Partbreaker Lv. 3 | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3
Stun Resistance Lv. 2 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Steadiness Lv. 1
Build Merits Our Pierce & Slicing Ammo Build at the start of HR8 remains unchanged for the climb towards HR100 in Monster Hunter Rise. Primarily built around Pierce Ammo 3, piercing damage is increased through Pierce Up, Attack Boost, and Partbreaker. Take note that you do not have to use Sniper Jewel 1 if you opt for the Night Owl instead of Sinister Shadow Bolt with build.
## Spread & Slicing Build
Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Sinister Shadow Bolt Sinister Shadow Bolt
 ②①ー 190 -
Affinity Element
0%
-
Sinister Shadow Bolt is still the king of Spread Ammo at Monster Hunter Rise's current endgame due to its great stats and amazing clip sizes!
Armor Slots Skills
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie SUtsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S ①ーー
Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Spare Shot Lv. 2
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
Rakna MailRakna Mail ②①ー
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
S. Studded Gloves SS. Studded Gloves S ①①ー
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
Rakna Coil Rakna Coil ②②ー
Spread Up Lv. 1
Rathalos Greaves SRathalos 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
MH Rise - Precise Jewel 2Precise Jewel 2 x3 MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x1
MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3 MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Sniper Jewel 1Sniper Jewel 1 x2 MH Rise - Brace Jewel 1Brace Jewel 1 x1
MH Rise - Destroyer Jewel 2Destroyer Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman slots ONLY)
Skills
Spare Shot Lv. 3 | Ballistics Lv. 3
Spread Up Lv. 3 | Reload Speed Lv. 3
Recoil Down Lv. 3 | Partbreaker Lv. 1-3
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Steadiness Lv. 1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1
Build Merits Similar to our Pierce and Slashing Ammo Build above, this build is still the same build we recommended at the start of your HR 8 to 40 climb. Primarily built around Spread Ammo 3, damage is increased through Spread Up and Partbreaker. Additionally, Ammo economy is greatly improved with the addition of Spare Shot.

Sticky Ammo Build

Furious Flammenkanone is the best Sticky LBG of Update 2.0 due to its high base damage and because it is one of the few LBGs that can dish out Sticky Ammo 3.
Armor Slots Skills
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie SUtsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S ①ーー
Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Spare Shot Lv. 2
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
Vaik Mail SVaik Mail S ③②①
No Skills
Rathalos Braces SRathalos Braces S ②ーー
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Anjanath Coil S Anjanath Coil S ②①①
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Vaik Greaves SVaik Greaves S ③①ー
Ammo Up Lv. 1
Talisman Skill Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 additional ② slots are recommended but not required.
Decorations
MH Rise - Capacity Jewel 3Capacity Jewel 3 x2 MH Rise - Capacity Jewel 3Capacity Jewel 3 x2
MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3 MH Rise - Attack Jewel 2Attack Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman slots ONLY)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 4-6 | Spare Shot Lv. 3
Artillery Lv. 3 | Ammo Up Lv. 3
Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Build Merits Once again, our Sticky Ammo Build at the start of HR 8 is still the same at HR 40+. Furious Flammenknone's Sticky Ammo 3 clip size and ammo economy are improved through Ammo Up and Spare Shot respectively. Lastly, damage is improved with the help of Attack Boost and Artillery.

High Rank Build (Update 2.0): HR 8 to 40

Pierce and Slicing Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Sinister Shadow Bolt Sinister Shadow Bolt
 ②①ー 190 -
Affinity Element
0%
-
Sinister Shadow Bolt's amazing stats and clip sizes makes the climb from HR 8 to HR 40 relatively easy, making it the best Light Bowgun to accompany most builds at this stage of the game.

Alternative: Night Owl

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Night Owl Night Owl
 ②ーー 180 -
Affinity Element
40%
-
Night Owl is a solid piercing alternative due to its 40% affinity and ability to Rapid Fire Pierce Ammo 2. Additionally, you won't need Sniper Jewel 1 when you use this with our recommended set below due to its minimal deviation.
Armor Slot Skills
Rhenoplos Helm SRhenoplos Helm S ①ーー
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Shell-Studded Vest SShell-Studded Vest S ①①ー
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Rathalos Braces SRathalos Braces S ②ーー
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Anjanath Coil S Anjanath Coil S ②①①
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Rathalos Greaves SRathalos Greaves S ①①ー
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Partbreaker Lv. 1
Talisman Skill Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 Lv. 2 Slots **recommended but not required.
Decorations
MH Rise - Destroyer Jewel 2Destroyer Jewel 2 x2 MH Rise - Attack Jewel 2Attack Jewel 2 x2 (optional)
MH Rise - Wirebug Jewel 2Wirebug Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3 MH Rise - Sniper Jewel 1Sniper Jewel 1 x1
MH Rise - Steadfast Jewel 1Steadfast Jewel 1 ) x1
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 5-7 | Pierce Up Lv. 3
Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3
Partbreaker Lv. 3 | Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3
Stun Resistance Lv. 2 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Steadiness Lv. 1
Build Merits Revolving around Pierce Ammo, this build maximizes damage through Attack Boost, Pierce Up, and Partbreaker. Sinister Shadow Bolt's general performance is improved via Recoil Down, Reload Speed and Steadiness. Lastly, Wirebug Whisperer decreases the recharge time of wirebugs at level three, drastically improving mobility.

Spread and Slicing Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Sinister Shadow Bolt Sinister Shadow Bolt
 ②①ー 190 -
Affinity Element
0%
-
Sinister Shadow Bolt's amazing clip sizes allows us to use it as the centerpiece of our Spread and Slicing Ammo Build. Making the climb from HR 8 to 40 a breeze!
Armor Slots Skills
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie SUtsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S ①ーー
Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Spare Shot Lv. 2
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
Rakna MailRakna Mail ②①ー
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
S. Studded Gloves SS. Studded Gloves S ①①ー
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
Rakna Coil Rakna Coil ②②ー
Spread Up Lv. 1
Rathalos Greaves SRathalos 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
MH Rise - Precise Jewel 2Precise Jewel 2 x3 MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x1
MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3 MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Sniper Jewel 1Sniper Jewel 1 x2 MH Rise - Brace Jewel 1Brace Jewel 1 x1
MH Rise - Destroyer Jewel 2Destroyer Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman slots Only)
Skills
Spare Shot Lv. 3 | Ballistics Lv. 3
Spread Up Lv. 3 | Reload Speed Lv. 3
Recoil Down Lv. 3 | Partbreaker Lv. 1-3
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Steadiness Lv. 1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1
Build Merits Rise's version of a community favorite, this build takes advantage of the Sinister Shadow Bolt's lv3 Spread Ammo by pumping as much damage as possible! Ballistics is added to increase the critical range of Spread Ammo, allowing you to shoot from farther away. Wirebug Whisperer is once again added to drastically improve the usage rate of all of your silkbind-related maneuvers.

Sticky Ammo Build

Furious Flammenkanone is the best Light Bowgun for Sticky Ammo Builds due to its very high attack rating (230). While it only has one round in its Sticky Ammo 3 clip by default, our recommended set below comes with Ammo Up Lv. 3. This allows us to take advantage of this particular Light Bowgun's insane attack rating as a base!
Armor Slots Skills
Utsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie SUtsushi Mask (H) S / Channeler Hair-tie S ①ーー
Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Spare Shot Lv. 2
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
Vaik Mail SVaik Mail S ③②①
No Skills
Rathalos Braces SRathalos Braces S ②ーー
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Anjanath Coil S Anjanath Coil S ②①①
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Vaik Greaves SVaik Greaves S ③①ー
Ammo Up Lv. 1
Talisman Skill Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
2 additional ② slots are recommended but not required.
Decorations
MH Rise - Capacity Jewel 3Capacity Jewel 3 x2 MH Rise - Artillery Jewel 2Artillery Jewel 2 x3
MH Rise - Thrift Jewel 2Thrift Jewel 2 x1 MH Rise - Quickload Jewel 1Quickload Jewel 1 x3
MH Rise - Absorber Jewel 1Absorber Jewel 1 x3 MH Rise - Attack Jewel 2Attack Jewel 2 x2 (Talisman slots ONLY)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 4-6 | Spare Shot Lv. 3
Artillery Lv. 3 | Ammo Up Lv. 3
Reload Speed Lv. 3 | Recoil Down Lv. 3
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3 | Razor Sharp Lv. 2
Build Merits Built exclusively for the Furious Flammenkanone and Sticky Ammo 3. This build adds an extra round per Sticky Ammo 3 clip with the help of Ammo Up Lv. 3. Ammo economy is improved through Spare Shot while the damage is improved via Attack Boost and Artillery.

High Rank Build: Hub Quest 6★ to 7★

Critical LBG Starter Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Night Owl Night Owl
 ②ーー 180 -
Affinity Element
40%
-
Night Owl's great stats and relatively easy handling (recoil and reload speed) allows you to climb to the very top of 7★ quests with ease.
Armor Slots Skills
Rhenoplos Helm SRhenoplos Helm S ①ーー
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Shell-Studded Vest SShell-Studded Vest S ①①ー
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Rathalos Braces SRathalos Braces S ②ーー
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Anjanath Coil S Anjanath Coil S ②①①
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Ingot Greaves SIngot Greaves S ①ーー
Attack Boost Lv. 2
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 6 | Pierce Up Lv. 3
Critical Eye Lv. 2 | Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Recommended Talisman Skills
Weakness Exploit Maximum Might Recoil Down
Build Merits This straightforward build revolves around maximizing Night Owl's Pierce Ammo damage mainly through Attack Boost and Pierce Up.

High Rank Build: Hub Quest 4★ to 5★

High Rank Starter Set

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Gale Bowgun Gale Bowgun
 ②①ー 160 -
Affinity Element
15%
-
The Gale Bowgun offers great stats and has both Pierce and Spread Ammo in its arsenal, making it a perfect choice for all hunts in this stage of the game.
Armor Slots Skills
Rhenoplos Helm SRhenoplos Helm S ①ーー
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Izuchi Mail SIzuchi Mail S ①ーー
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Recovery Speed Lv. 1
Kamura Braces SKamura Braces S ②ーー
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Heroics Lv. 1
Izuchi Coil S Izuchi Coil S ①①ー
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Rhenoplos Greaves SRhenoplos 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
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Build Merits Prioritizing Gale Bowgun's Lv. 3 Pierce Ammo, this set aims to maximize this specific ammo type while increasing the damage for all ammo types as well through Critical Eye.

Best Light 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!

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2 Sunbreak Walkthrough Team@Game8almost 2 years

Hello, Anon! Thank you for pointing this out. We have corrected that to show its HR version now. Hope this helps!

1 Anonymousalmost 2 years

On Hub Quest 6★ to 7★, why LR ingot boots? shouldn't be the hr ones?

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