Monster Hunter Wilds

Best Heavy Bowgun Builds for Low Rank

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Last updated on: April 20, 2025 11:49 PM

MH Wilds - HBG Builds for Low Rank

These are the best Low Rank Heavy Bowgun builds in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn about all the builds in the early game, tips for building at the beginning, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Heavy Bowgun while in Low Rank.

All Heavy Bowgun Builds
Low Rank Builds	High Rank Builds

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Builds Progression
Low Rank Build (HR 6 to HR 8)
Low Rank Build (HR 3 to HR 5)
Low Rank Build (HR 1 to HR 3)
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Heavy Bowgun Builds Progression (Low Rank)

Low Rank	Build Name
HR6 - HR8	Burst Flay HBG
HR3 - HR5	Ambush Partbreaker HBG
HR1 - HR3	Mobile Spread HBG

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.

Low Rank Build (HR 6 - 8)

Burst Flay HBG

Best Weapon

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
G. Veldian Tormentum I	4	255 (170)
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①①ー	None	-10%
Skills	Tetrad Shot Lv. 2
Special Ammo	Wyvernpiercer Ignition Wyvernblast Ignition

G. Veldian Tormentum's Tetrad Shot works well with all of this bowgun's base ammunition, as they all have 4 or more shots per magazine. This Bowgun iis also one of the few that can use Dragon Ammo, making it great for monsters weak to Dragon.

Equipping a Bandolier Jewel to one of its slots will max out Tetrad Shot, so you are free to slot other decorations like an Expert Jewel for Critical Eye or a Precise Jewel for Ballistics.

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Iron Assault II	4	240 (160)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	None	0%
Skills	Tetrad Shot Lv. 2
Special Ammo	Wyvernpiercer Ignition Wyvernblast Ignition

Similar to the G.Veldian Tormentum I, Iron Assault II has Tetrad Shot, which synergizes with all of this HBG's base bullets, especially its Level 2 Pierce Ammo. Additionally, this HBG has access to Slicing Ammo, making it capable of cutting monster tails.

Slot in a Bandolier Jewel to maximize its effects.

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Nu Muneo I	4	255 (170)
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	None	-15%
Skills	Opening Shot Lv. 2
Special Ammo	Wyvernpiercer Ignition Wyvernblast Ignition

Nu Muneo I's Opening Shot synergizes well with Cluster Ammo, which this HBG has access to. Additionally, it has Level 2 Flaming Ammo, great for monsters weak to Fire, as well as Level 2 Spread Ammo, which is great for everyone else.

Use an Opener Jewel for even more damage.

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Bone Shooter III	4	255 (170)
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	None	0%
Skills	Guard Lv. 2 Attack Boost Lv. 1
Special Ammo	Wyvernheart Ignition Wyverncounter Ignition

Provides Attack Boost and Guard, making it a good all-rounder HBG. Can also use Cluster Ammo, making it a good alternative to other HBGs.

Slot in an Ironwall Jewel for more defense, or an Opener Jewel to supplement your Cluster Ammo.

Burst Flay Armor Loadout

Armor	Slots	Skills
G. Ebony Helm	ーー	Burst Lv. 1
G. Arkveld Mail	ーーー	Flayer Lv. 1 Blight Resistance Lv. 1
G. Ebony Braces	ーー	Burst Lv. 1
G. Ebony Coil	ーーー	Burst Lv. 1 Bleeding Resistance Lv. 1
G. Arkveld Greaves	ーー	Blight Resistance Lv. 1
Charm	Chainblade Charm I
Decorations List	Weapon Decorations: Bandolier Jewel【1】 x1 Trueshot Jewel【1】 x1 Armor Decorations: Physique Jewel【1】 x3

Skill Summary

Skill Summary
Burst	3	Constitution	3
Tetrad Shot	3	Blight Resistance	2
Flayer	2	Bleeding Resistance	1
Special Ammo Boost	1	ー
Group / Set Skills
Burst Boost I		Decimator I

This build revolves around reaching the max possible Attack bonus via the Burst armor skill. The G. Ebony Armor Set Bonus Burst Boost will additionally provide more Attack, while also increasing the duration of the Burst buff. One Pierce or Spread Shot is enough to fully stack the effects of Burst. Once it is stacked, switch over to Normal to deal even more damage.

Flayer serves as a supplementary skill to Burst, as it allows you to create wounds easily, which in turn allows you to deal more damage on said wounded parts. This further increases your damage output, especially when you deal enough damage and activate Flayer's secondary damage effect. You will also be able to heal up using Decimator whenever you destroy Wounds.

If you will be running this build in multiplayer, it may be a good idea to replace one of the Constitution Decorations with a Shockproof Jewel, as the Shock Absorber skill will protect your teammates from the knockback effects of Cluster Ammo.

Best Secondary Weapons

Weapon & Type	Explanation
Hope Rifle III (Light Bowgun)	•　Able to use Demon, Recover, and Poison ammo for support, both for solo play and in teams. •　Has Critical Eye 1 and Ballistics 1, giving you more damage and range.
G. Veldian Harpes I (Dual Blades)	•　Dual Blades will be able to take advantage of the build's Burst skill, quickly performing enough attacks to activate the damage buff. •　This weapon's Focus 2 lets you build up your Demon Gauge faster. •　The only downside is that you will need to deal with the weapon's -10% Affinity.

Low Rank Build (HR 4 to HR 6)