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This is a guide to the best builds and equipment for the Bow in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise) in the Nintendo Switch. Learn about the best Bow for Update 3.0+ and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Bow for High Rank, and Endgame.
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% |
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Rampage Skill | - |
Rampage Skill Setup | ||
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Attack Boost IV | Non-Elemental Boost | Firing: Rapid |
Use Power Coating | Use Exhaust Coating | Arc Shot: Affinity |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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②ーー |
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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②ーー |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
Talisman Skill | Constitution Lv. 3
with one additional ② or ③ slot |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 4
| Critical Boost Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 | Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 2 | Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 Dragonheart Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Following up on our previous Rapid Raw Damage build, armor pieces have been tweaked to include Critical Boost as well. This adjustment allows us to dish maximum damage while retaining Constitution to manage stamina consumption. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% |
- |
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Rampage Skill | - |
Rampage Skill Setup | ||
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Attack Boost IV | Non-Elemental Boost | Firing: Pierce |
Use Power Coating | Use Exhaust Coating | Arc Shot: Affinity |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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②ーー |
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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③②① | No Skills |
Talisman Skill | Constitution Lv. 3
with one additional ② or ③ slot |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 4
| Critical Boost Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 | Pierce Up Lv. 3 Reload Speed Lv. 2 | Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 Flinch Free Lv. 1 | Dragonheart Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | This build picks up after our 2.0 Raw Piercer and improves its damage output with the addition of Critical Boost. Stamina management is once again improved through Constitution. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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③ーー | 190 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
20% | ![]() |
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Rampage Skill | Affinity Boost IV |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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②ーー |
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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③①ー | |
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①ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 2
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Talisman Skill | Constitution Lv. 3
with additional two ② and a ① slot |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 5
| Water Attack Lv. 5 Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 | Spread Up Lv. 3 Stamina Surge Lv.3 | Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 Dragonheart Lv. 1 | Critical Boost Lv. 2 Reload Speed Lv. 1 | Critical Element Lv. 1 Quick Sheath Lv. 1 | Evade Extender Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | The Soaring Dragon is by far the only endgame bow that is straight up Spread with its charge shots. The Bow Charge Plus unleashes its level 4 charge shot that contains five arrows! Too bad that we can only exploit this bow with Water Element. That's why you have to maximize it with Stream Jewels and with the Azure Age Obi. Still it's a great spread bow for those looking for a spread-type bow build, most especially if you exploit its capability to use Power Coatings. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②①① | 170 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
30% | ![]() |
Araknatorch has a 30% affinity rating, high elemental rating, and amazing charge shots allows it to retain its spot among the best fire element bows of Update 3.0. The only fire bow that is arguably better than this one is a properly modded Rampage Bow S. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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①ーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
10% | ![]() |
Heaven's Manna can also compete at the top spot against a properly modded Rampage Bow S with its high attack rating and great charge shots. Having paralysis phials and a ① slot on the weapon also contribute to its viability. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% |
- |
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Rampage Skill | - |
Rampage Skill Setup | ||
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Attack Boost IV | Thunder III | Firing: Rapid |
Use Power Coating | Use Exhaust Coating | Arc Shot: Affinity |
Nothing comes close to a Rampage Bow S that is modded for thunder! It's charge shots and attack rating easily outclasses every other thunder element bow. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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①ーー | 180 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
15% | ![]() |
Daora's Sagittarii has great stats across the board and Kushala Soul ramp up skill earns it a seat at the top of ice element bows. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 220 | 0 |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
Ibushi's tree maintains its dominance over dragon element bows with its latest addition, Abyssal Gale Bow. This bow offers great stats across the board and its elemental rating can be further improved through its Dragon Boost IV ramp up skill. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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①①ー |
Critical Boost Lv. 1
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②ーー |
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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①ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 2
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Talisman Skill | Constitution Lv. 3
with one additional ② slot |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv.5
| Elemental Attack Lv. 5 Critical Boost Lv. 3 | Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Stamina Surge Lv. 2 Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1 Dragonheart Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Very little has changed for our Elemental Set in Update 3.0. The addition of Valstrax Braces and a new talisman skill allows us to reach max Constitution while retaining all of our previous skills that improve damage. Take note that Dragonheart inflicts blight onto yourself when you drop to 50% HP at lv. 1. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 200 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% |
- |
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Rampage Skill | - |
Rampage Skill Setup | ||
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Attack Boost III | Non-Elemental Boost | Firing: Rapid |
Use Power Coating | Use Exhaust Coating | Arc Shot: Affinity |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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①①ー |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 2
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②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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①ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 2
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Talisman Skill | Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
with one additional ② slot. |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 4
| Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 3 | Hunger Resistance Lv. 3 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Stamina Surge Lv. 2 Reload Speed Lv. 2 | Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 Flinch Free Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Maximizes damage through Normal/Rapid Up, Bow Charge Plus, and Weakness Exploit. General performance and stamina management are improved via Quickload and Constitution respectively. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②ーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
40% |
- |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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③②① | No Skills |
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②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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①①ー |
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
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Talisman Skill | Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
with one additional ② slot. |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 4
| Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 Pierce Up Lv. 3 | Hunger Resistance Lv. 3 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Reload Speed Lv. 2 Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1 Tremor Resistance Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | We still recommend the same set from the early stages of HR 8 for Night Flight until after clearing Allmother Narwa and crafting the final Rampage Bow. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②①① | 170 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
30% | ![]() |
While Araknatorch may fall short of the Dark Filament in terms of base attack rating, its superior elemental rating, and ridiculous Lv. 3 and 4 charge shots allow it to overtake Dark Filament in damage. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②①ー | 170 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
The Elemental Exploit Ramp Up skill provides a nice damage boost against water adverse monsters. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 190 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
15% | ![]() |
The consistent charge shots and 15% affinity rating are great in mid High Rank. This bow can also reach 31 Thunder Damage through the Thunder Boost III Ramp Up skill. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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①ーー | 170 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
10% | ![]() |
Icesteel Bow I comes with Kushala Daora Soul, which increases your affinity as you land hits on monsters!. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
Its base elemental rating can be raised to 21 by activating the Dragon Boost III Ramp Up skill.. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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①ーー |
Latent Power Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
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②ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 1
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②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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①①ー |
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
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Talisman Skill | Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
with one additional ② slot. |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Elemental Attack Lv. 5
| Critical Boost Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 | Constitution Lv. 4 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Latent Power Lv. 2 Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 | Stamina Surge Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Not much has changed for our adjustable Elemental Set above HR 40. Always remember to slot in your bow's respective elemental attack (Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, Dragon Attack) before embarking on a hunt! |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②①ー | 200 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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①①ー |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 2
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②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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①ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 2
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Talisman Skill | Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
with one additional ② slot. |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 4
| Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 3 | Hunger Resistance Lv. 3 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Stamina Surge Lv. 2 Reload Speed Lv. 2 | Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 Flinch Free Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | Built around Sinister Soulpiercer's Rapid Level 5. This build offers a good balance of offense and utility with its skills, allowing you to dish out high damage without worrying about your stamina consumption too much. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②ーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
40% |
- |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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③②① | No Skills |
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③②① | No Skills |
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②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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①①ー |
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
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Talisman Skill | Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
with one additional ② slot. |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 4
| Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 Pierce Up Lv. 3 | Hunger Resistance Lv. 3 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Reload Speed Lv. 2 Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 | Flinch Free Lv. 1 Tremor Resistance Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | A build for those who prefer Piercing Shots. Damage is improved through Pierce Up, Bow Charge Plus, and Weakness Exploit. General performance is improved because of Constitution and Reload Speed. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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①ーー | 200 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
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Rampage Skill | Element Exploit |
Prominence Bow II rules over Fire Elemental Bows at the climb from HR 8 to 40. Aside from its great stats, this bow also comes with the Elemental Exploit ramp up skill — Allowing you to deal even more elemental damage on specific hit zones! |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②①ー | 170 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
Hail of Mud's stats and charge shot levels, combined with its Elemental Exploit ramp up skill, has earned it the top spot among Water Elemental Bows. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 190 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
15% | ![]() |
The Flying Kadachi Striker offers amazing stats for relatively cheap materials. Its rapid charge shots allow you to deal damage at a very consistent rate compared to other bows with different charge shot types. It is important to note that this bow's elemental rating can be improved by activating its Thunder Boost III ramp up skill. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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③ーー | 190 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
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Rampage Skill | Element Exploit |
With Icesteel Bow I being locked at HR30, Heaven's Glaze remains the king for the majority of the climb from HR 8 to 40. Its high base attack and elemental ratings can produce great numbers with the aid of its Elemental Exploit ramp up skill. |
Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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ーーー | 210 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
Ibushi's Azure Elder Bow II sits at the top of the totem pole at this stage of the game. The bow's high attack rating and charge shot levels gives it an edge amongst the competition. Similar to Flying Kadachi Striker, this bow's elemental rating can be improved via its Dragon Boost III ramp up skill. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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ーーー |
Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
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①ーー |
Latent Power Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
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②ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 1
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②①① |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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①①ー |
Latent Power Lv. 1
Critical Boost Lv. 2
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Talisman Skill | Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
with one additional ② slot. |
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Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Elemental Attack Lv. 5
| Critical Boost Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 | Constitution Lv. 4 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Latent Power Lv. 2 Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1 | Stamina Surge Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | This build pumps as much damage as possible via affinity skills and elemental attack skills. Always make sure you use the Elemental Attack Skill that corresponds to your bow's element before embarking on a hunt! |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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②①ー | 200 | - |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% | ![]() |
Magnamalo's Sinister Soulpiercer is an amazing bow that can take you all the way to the end of Hub 7★ Quests! |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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①①ー |
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
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②①ー |
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
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②ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 1
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②②ー |
Spread Up Lv. 1
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①ーー |
Constitution Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 2
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Skills | |
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Constitution Lv. 4
| Stamina Surge Lv. 3 Spread Up Lv. 3 | Reload Speed Lv. 2 |
Build Merits | The full Rakna-Kadaki Set compliments the Sinister Soulpiercer very well! This set Improves the Sinister Soulpiercer's Lv. 2 and 3 charge shots through its maxed Spread Up skill while ticking all of the Bow's needs in terms of comfort and stamina management. |
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Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
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①ーー | 190 | 15 |
Affinity | Element | ||
0% |
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Rampage Skill | Defense Boost I |
Arzuros' Honeypot is a great bow to start your High Rank adventures with due to its great stats and spread type charged shots. It also comes with +15 defense rating, granting you with additional survivability at this stage of the game. |
Armor | Slots | Skills |
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①①ー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
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①ーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Recovery Speed Lv. 1
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①①ー |
Constitution Lv. 2
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①①ー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
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①①ー |
Constitution Lv. 1
Recovery Speed Lv. 1
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Skills | |
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Critical Eye Lv. 5
| Constitution Lv. 3 Recovery Speed Lv. 2 |
Build Merits | Starting off with the full Izuchi set is a viable choice for Bow users because it pumps affinity into your bow while providing early stamina management via Constitution. |
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Bow Charge Plus ★★★ |
Increases your bow's max charge level which means more damage potential. This is a must-have skill for any endgame bow build! |
Constitution ★★★ |
Reduces stamina costs of dodging which is vital to the Bow. |
Stamina Surge ★★★ |
Increases stamina recovery and is vital for stamina heavy weapons. |
Critical Eye ★★★ |
Increases affinitty. Always try to aim for at least 50-100% affinity. |
Weakness Exploit ★★★ |
Increases your affinity on a monster's weak spots. A great skill for bow users. |
Critical Boost ★★★ |
Amplifies critical hits. Make sure to have high affinity first before slotting in critical boosts! |
Attack Boost ★★ |
Increasing the attack rating of bows is one of the most efficient ways to improve DPS. |
Flinch Free ★ |
Removes interruption in multiplayer hunts. |
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the HR 3.0 elemental builds are complete weak, tested them vs my builds and for sure this builds here are not the best. Yes you can chill and dont have to look out for your stamina but this cost you around 100dmg per shot. And lets be real most times the monsters are so fast on the move you dont have even time to empty your stamina. Bubblydance 3 (when active +2 con +2 evawindow) with resuscitate 3 (+20 atk when under a special condition) is the key. Have fun dancing with the monsters =)
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easy to get Talisman, and this setup can be modified for spread and rapid on the fly. Simply change the deco for shot type and maybe the same thing on rampage bow when you use one.