Heavy Bowgun Weapon Guide and New Moves

The Heavy Bowgun is a long-range weapon that fires from a long distance and has Ignition Mode to fire continuously in Monster Hunter Wilds. See all the new moves for the Heavy Bowgun, how to use it, as well as the controls.

Heavy Bowgun New Moves

Ignition Mode Offset Bullet

How to Use	while in Ignition Mode

You can knock a monster off balance when you attack it in Ignition Mode with the Triangle button while the monster is attacking, causing both attacks to clash.

What is Offset Attack?

Hitting a monster with certain attacks as they are attacking will cause the attacks to clash with each other, resulting into the monster getting off balanced. Offset Attacks can also be followed up with powerful unique attacks.

How to Use the Heavy Bowgun

Long-Range Weapon that Fires from a Distance

The Heavy Bowgun is a long-range weapon that has low mobility but can fire ammo from a distance. Its weakness is that it can be difficult to avoid attacks but this is mitigated with having an option to block.

Use Ignition Mode to Fire Special Ammo

Ignition Mode will allow you to fire special ammo by expending the Ignition energy gauge. The gauge will fill up over time and when you successfully land attacks.

Fight Safely with Auto-Guard

While in Guard position, all attacks from the front will automatically get blocked with the Auto-Guard feature. Unfortunately, this doesn't guard attacks from the side or your back.

Heavy Bowgun Controls

Heavy Bowgun Normal Mode Actions

All Heavy Bowgun Controls
Switch Modes (Normal⇔Ignition)
Aiming/Focus Mode	Press and Hold
Fire
Reload
Guard	+
Bullet Selection	Press and Hold + or

Heavy Bowgun Ignition Mode Actions

All Heavy Bowgun Controls
Ignition Mode Special Ammo	Hold to fire continuously
Ignition Mode Offset Bullet

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

List of All Weapons and Weapon Types

All Weapon Guides

All Individual Weapon Guides
Great Sword	Long Sword	Sword & Shield
Dual Blades	Hammer	Hunting Horn
Lance	Gunlance	Switch Axe
Charge Blade	Insect Glaive	Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun	Bow	-