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Best Light Bowgun Builds and Armor

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Monster Hunter Wilds Light Bowgun Builds and Best Armor
This is a full list of builds for the Light Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds (MHWilds). Learn about the best Light Bowgun builds for High Rank and Low Rank, as well as the best Skill and Armor Pieces to use with the Light Bowgun!

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High Rank Light Bowgun Builds
Low Rank Light Bowgun Builds
Best Light Bowgun Skills
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High Rank Light Bowgun Builds

High Rank	Build Name
HR50++ (TU1)	Black Eclipse 2.0 LBG
HR100++ (TU3)	Evasion Spread LBG
HR50++ (TU2)	Lagi-Rey Agitator Thunder LBG
HR50++ (TU2)	Sere-Gore Burst Step LBG
HR50++ (TU2)	FulgRey Crit Burst Step LBG
HR50++ (TU1)	Comfy Elemental LBG
HR36++	Black Eclipse LBG Frenzy Foray Status LBG
HR21 - HR35	Burst Critical Pierce LBG
HR9 - HR20	Poison Pierce LBG

Note that if you are still comfortable with a previous build you're using, you can skip some builds. This is a suggested build progression that you can follow until endgame.

Black Eclipse LBG 2.0

Szelatya Clairgun (Light Bowgun)	Gore Helm β Numinous Shroud β Gore Vambraces β Gore Coil β Gore Greaves β Challenger Charm II
This endgame High Rank build is an updated version of the HR36++ build which uses the new Zoh Shia armor for increased offensive capabilities.

Black Eclipse 2.0 LBG Build Details

Evasion Spread LBG

Rebel Stopper (Light Bowgun)	Udra Mirehelm γ Regios Mail β Rey Sandbraces γ Duna Wildcoil γ Regios Greaves β Golden Age Charm
This LBG build uses the Seregios LBG and skills to boost its raw to deal high damage.

Evasion Spread LBG Build Details

Lagi-Rey Agitator Thunder LBG

Thundacrus Rex (Light Bowgun)	Lagiacrus Helm β Rey Sandmail γ Rey Sandbraces γ Lagiacrus Coil β Duna Wildgreaves γ Golden Age Charm
An endgame Light Bowgun build that focuses on dealing as much Thunder Damage as possible using a combination of skills like Agitator and Convert Thunder Resistance, as well as the new Appraised Talismans.

Lagi-Rey Agitator Thunder LBG Build Details

Sere-Gore Burst Step LBG

Szelatya Clairgun (Light Bowgun)	Regios Helm β Gore Mail β Rey Sandbraces γ Regios Coil β Gore Greaves β Counterattack Charm III
High-risk, high-reward DPS build for the LBG that takes advantage of Adrenaline Rush and Razor's Edge to continuously dodge and deal increased damage to monsters.

Sere-Gore Burst Step LBG Build Details

FulgRey Crit Burst Step LBG

Szelatya Clairgun (Light Bowgun)	G. Fulgur Helm β Rey Sandmail γ Rey Sandbraces γ G. Fulgur Coil β Duna Wildgreaves γ Counterattack Charm III
A Burst Step focused build that provides additional Stamina so that Maximum Might remains active even when performing a Burst Step combo.

FulgRey Crit Burst Step LBG Build Details

Comfy Elemental LBG

Animilater (Light Bowgun)	Rey Sandhelm γ Numinous Shroud β Rey Sandbraces γ Numinous Overlay β Rey Sandgreaves γ Earplugs Charm II
This light bowgun build focuses on survivability while maintaining important damage skills.

Comfy Elemental LBG Build Details

Black Eclipse LBG

Szelatya Clairgun (Light Bowgun)	Gore Helm β Gore Mail β Gore Vambraces β Gore Coil β Udra Miregreaves β Challenger Charm II
This endgame High Rank build fully leans on the massive Affinity and Damage boost of Black Eclipse 2 to serve as a foundation on Raw and Elemental builds.

Black Eclipse LBG Build Details

Frenzy Foray Status LBG

Valkyrie Flame (Light Bowgun)	Gore Helm β Guild Ace Mail α Gore Vambraces β Gore Coil β Gore Greaves β Challenger Charm II
This endgame High Rank build, like its earlier rendition, focuses on inflicting Status Ailments throughout the hunt to consistently enable Foray's +6 Attack boost alongside Agitator's massive +20 Attack.

Frenzy Foray Status LBG Build Details

Burst Critical Pierce LBG

Rathling Gun I (Light Bowgun)	G. Ebony Helm β Blango Mail β G. Rathalos Vambraces β G. Ebony Coil β G. Rathalos Greaves β Chain Charm I
This midrange High-Rank Light Bowgun build heavily leans toward having the highest possible affinity without sacrificing damage by using Rathling Gun I's massive Critical Boost, innate Affinity, and melting enemies with the Pierce ammunition!

Burst Critical Pierce LBG Build Details

Poison Pierce LBG

Valkyrie Fire I (Light Bowgun)	Gypceros Helm β Rathian Mail α Balahara Vambraces β Rathian Coil β Conga Greaves β Foray Charm I
This early High-Rank Light Bowgun build fully exploits the rapid-fire Poison Lv 2 of Valkyrie Fire I to quickly activate Foray's massive attack and affinity boost and melt enemies with Pierce ammunition!

Poison Pierce LBG Build Details

Low Rank Light Bowgun Builds

Low Rank	Build Name
HR 6 - HR 8	WEX Spread 2 LBG
HR 5 - HR 6	Ambush Spread 3 LBG
HR 1 - HR 4	Normal 2 Evade LBG

Note that if you are still comfortable with a previous build you're using, you can skip some builds. This is a suggested build progression that you can follow until endgame.

WEX Spread 2 LBG

G. Veldian Impetum I (Light Bowgun)	Xu Wu Helm G. Arkveld Mail G. Rathalos Vambraces Xu Wu Coil G. Rathalos Greaves Surge Charm I
This Low-Rank Light Bowgun built to transition into High Rank uses the G. Veldian Impetum due to its access to Opening Shot Lv 2 and rapid-fire with Spread Lv 2.

WEX Spread 2 LBG Build Details

Ambush Spread 3 LBG

Nu Chobotnice I (Light Bowgun)	Ajarakan Helm Rey Sandmail Nerscylla Vambraces Hirabami Coil Hirabami Greaves Leaping Charm I
This midrange Low-Rank Light Bowgun build uses the Nu Chobotnice I early access to Rapid Fire Spread Lv 3 and Opening Shot Lv 2.

Ambush Spread 3 LBG Build Details

Sticky Evade LBG Starter Build

Dosha Faithbreaker I (Light Bowgun)	Leather Headgear Leather Vest Balahara Vambraces Balahara Coil Balahara Greaves
This early Low-Rank Light Bowgun build uses the Dosha Faithbreaker's capability of having Sticky Ammo early whilst buffing it up with Opening Shot.

Normal 2 Evade LBG Build Details

Best Light Bowgun Skills

Best Damage Skills

These skills make it possible to deal extra damage! Aim for these skills for maximum DPS to defeat those monsters more easily and finish those quests faster!

Best Skills	Explanation
Burst ★★★	With Pierce and Elemental ammo taking over the meta, their multi-hit properties consistently exploit Burst's massive damage boost with each volley. Furthermore, Burst Boost allows it to stay active at all times.
Agitator ★★★	An excellent source of raw damage and affinity, especially in the late game since monsters tend to get angry often.
Maximum Might ★★★	Since the LBG only uses stamina whenever they are dodging, Maximum Might will always remain active. This means that its massive Affinity boost will always benefit you throughout the hunt, escalating DPS!
Tetrad Shot ★★★	With Tetrad Shot, your fourth or sixth shot will receive a damage boost. Naturally, you will always aim to settle your ammunition capacity to either 4 or 6 to maximize the amount of damage you can deal before reloading, meaning it makes you deal more damage by simply doing what an LBG is supposed to do.
Element Attack ★★★	When using Elemental Ammo, having an Elemental Attack skill is recommended to boost its damage.
Critical Element ★★	LBGs often incorporate elemental damage into their kits as they have multiple ammunition types to cover their bases. With Critical Element, your Elemental ammo can hit criticals!
Coalescence ★★	Boosts Elemental damage and Status Ailment buildup whenever you recover from a blight. This is a good skill to have for boosting Elemental Ammo damage, and one that can be triggered regularly with Black Eclipse.
Ammo Type Shots ★★	As a hunter, you will naturally gravitate and build towards a specific base ammo type. These skills allow you to increase the overall damage of an ammo type of your choosing like how a Powder modifier does!
Opening Shot ★★	Opening Shot not only increases the damage of the first shot of your magazine, but it also allows you to reload significantly faster.
Critical Boost ★★	Amplifies critical damage, synergizing perfectly with Weakness Exploit. Furthermore, LBGs are known for their continuous hits, meaning there is a higher chance of landing criticals!
Weakness Exploit ★★	A proper LBG player will always aim for the weak spots of Monsters to better their damage output, so having Weakness Exploit for increased critical chance is a given!
Foray ★	Foray provides a raw and affinity boost to the LBG whenever you are attacking a monster afflicted with a status ailment, mainly Poison or Paralysis. If you are using Poison, it is best to pair it with Poison Duration Up to maximize its use.
Critical Status ★	LBGs are one of the few weapons that can exploit Status Effects, so having Critical Status opens up building avenues! This skill can be situational, so slot this skill in wisely.
Artillery ★	With the recent nerfs to Sticky, Artillery's value for the LBGplummeted down. However, if you still plan on using Sticky ammo, Artillery is a must-have and will be the sole reason the build works.

Best Comfort Skills

These are skills that make managing weapon mechanics a lot easier. Damage is only part of the equation - taking time to slot in comfort skills that increase consistency & comfort will also increase overall DPS!

Best Skills	Explanation
Evade Extender \| Evade Window ★★★	Enhances the dodge properties of all of the LBG's quick dashes, adding more distance and I-frames!
Earplugs ★★★	Renders you immune to weak or strong roars depending on the level. Makes it a comfy skill to have if you don't want to deal with roars and if you want to maximize damage during those times.
Constitution ★★	With Constitution, all of the dashes you do will consume less Stamina, allowing you to have more options after dodging Monster attacks. This is exceptionally the case if you are using Maximum Might!
Stamina Surge ★★	Stamina Surge allows you to quickly rejuvenate your Stamina after dodging, meaning it will always stay capped. However, this skill is situational and should only be used if you plan on having full stamina at all times like when using Maximum Might, all of the dashes you do will consume less Stamina, allowing you to have more options after dodging Monster attacks. This is exceptionally
Divine Blessing ★	Gives you a chance to take reduced damage on hit, making it a comfy skill to have in most hunts.
Ballistics ★	Ballistics helps extend your critical distance, allowing you to hit optimal damage from far away.

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Switch Axe Low Rank \| High Rank	Charge Blade Low Rank \| High Rank
Insect Glaive Low Rank \| High Rank	Bow Low Rank \| High Rank
Light Bowgun Low Rank \| High Rank	Heavy Bowgun Low Rank \| High Rank

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Best Gathering Sets	How to Make a Good Build
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Best Light Bowgun Builds and Armor

High Rank Light Bowgun Builds

Black Eclipse LBG 2.0

Evasion Spread LBG

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