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This is a full list of builds for the Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds (MHWilds). Learn about the best Bow builds for High Rank and Low Rank, as well as the best Skill and Armor Pieces to use with the Bow!
| Bow Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weapon Guide | Builds | Tree |
| Hunter Rank | Build Name |
|---|---|
| HR36++ | Elemental Coalescence Bow |
| HR21 - HR35 | WEX Burst Bow |
| HR9 - HR20 | Comfort Burst Bow |
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.
Effective Raw
212.61
Effective Element
41.51
Raw Crit Damage
1.34x
Element Crit Damage
1.05x
Attack
228
Element
408
Affinity
35%
Defense
313
vs. Fire
-2
vs. Water
9
vs. Thunder
-5
vs. Ice
6
vs. Dragon
-10
Critical BoostLv.3
Fire AttackLv.3
Critical ElementLv.1
Spread/Power ShotsLv.1
ConstitutionLv.5
BurstLv.4
AntivirusLv.3
CoalescenceLv.3
Stamina SurgeLv.3
Weakness ExploitLv.3
Evade WindowLv.1
Flinch FreeLv.1
Shock AbsorberLv.1
Black EclipseLv.1
Adrenaline
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Angelbein
(Bow) |
|
| This is an endgame High Rank Bow build that uses Coalescence and Antivirus to get exta Affinity and Element from overcoming the Black Eclipse skill's Frenzy affliction, alongside a suite of other damage-boosting skills. | |
Elemental Coalescence Bow Build Details
|
Artian Sight I
(Bow) |
|
| An upgraded Bow build that uses Burst and Weakness Exploit to amp its damage output when constantly attacking weak points. | |
 Windbrace Bow II
(Bow) |
|
| This is an early High Rank build that maxes out Stamina Surge and Constitution for maximum comfort, while also enhancing offense with Ice Attack, Burst, Weakness Exploit, and Ambush. | |
Comfort Burst Bow Build Details
| Low Rank | Build Name |
|---|---|
| HR6 - HR8 | Burst Boost Bow |
| HR3 - HR5 | Ambush Bow |
| HR1 - HR3 | Evade Runner Bow |
 Albirath Bow I
(Bow) |
|
| A solid low rank Elemental Bow set that features good amounts of Constitution and Stamina Surge, while boosting offense with Burst. | |
|
Windbrace Bow I
(Bow) |
|
| An upgraded early-game Bow set that runs Constitution for Stamina management, and Ambush for damage increases. | |
 Quematrice Arco I
(Bow) |
|
| An early game Bow set that uses Marathon Runner and Evade Extender to smooth out gameplay. | |
Evade Runner Bow Build Details
These skills make it possible to deal extra damage! Aim for these skills for maximum DPS to defeat those monsters easier and finish those quests faster!
| Best Skills | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Element Attack ★★★ |
The Bow is at its most powerful when built as an Elemental weapon, and so the appropriate Element Attack skill is mandatory for boosting damage. |
| Weakness Exploit ★★★ |
Weakness Exploit grants large amounts of Affinity when hitting weak spots, which Bow can take advantage of with its constant attacks and Tracer arrows. |
| Critical Element ★★★ |
This is an excellent skill for pushing Elemental damage even further, as it increases Elemental damage when you land a Crit. |
| Burst ★★ |
Burst is a skill that is easy for Bow to trigger with its multi-hit shots. Just note that it requires constant offense for the best returns. |
| Spread/Power Shots ★★ |
This skill increases the strength of the Bow's strongest shots, the Power Volleys. Definitely consider this after the essential skills for more damage. |
| Critical Boost ★ |
The Bow is a weapon that likes to stack Affinity, and this skill increases the damage of Critical Hits. Note that it does not affect Elemental damage, however. |
| Attack Boost ★ |
This skill increases Attack, which amps the base damage output of all the Bow's attacks. It prefers Elemental damage more, so add skills that boost that first before this. |
| Critical Eye ★ |
This skill grants flat Affinity, and shines when used with other Affinity-granting skills to push the Bow's damage further. There are more efficient skills for Affinity that should be prioritized, however. |
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 |
|---|---|
| Constitution ★★★ |
Constitution works double-duty as both a Comfort and a Damage skill, as reducing the Stamina needed to fire arrows leads to more attacks. |
| Stamina Surge ★★★ |
Similarly, Stamina Surge helps increase damage by regenerating stamina quicker to allow for more attacks, or for evading. |
| Evade Extender ★★ |
Increases the distance covered when Dodging or using Charging Sidestep, allowing for easier evasion of attacks. |
| Evade Window ★ |
Increases the duration of Invincibility Frames when dodging, adding more safety when evading. |
| Marathon Runner ★ |
Decreases the Stamina needed to sprint and charge shots. That being said, Bow often skips charging with its combos, so use only as needed. |
List of Builds for Each Weapon
| All Weapon Builds & Guides | |
|---|---|
 Great SwordLow Rank | High Rank |
 Long SwordLow Rank | High Rank |
 Sword and ShieldLow Rank | High Rank |
 Dual BladesLow Rank | High Rank |
 HammerLow Rank | High Rank |
 Hunting HornLow Rank | High Rank |
 LanceLow Rank | High Rank |
 GunlanceLow Rank | High Rank |
 Switch AxeLow Rank | High Rank |
 Charge BladeLow Rank | High Rank |
 Insect GlaiveLow Rank | High Rank |
 BowLow Rank | High Rank |
 Light BowgunLow Rank | High Rank |
 Heavy BowgunLow Rank | High Rank |
| Non-Meta Builds & Guides | |
|---|---|
| Immortal Build | Support Build |
| Best Gathering Sets | How to Make a Good Build |
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