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This is a list of the best Heavy Bowgun for the highest potential elemental damage in Monster Hunter World (MHW) Iceborne. The Safi'jiiva, Kjarr, Alatreon and Fatalis weapons dominate each category with its potential in their respective element brackets. Read on to learn more!
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Each monster in Monster Hunter World (MHW) has elemental weaknesses and resistances that will allow you to hunt more efficiently. The best way to find out what a monster is weak to is through the Monster Field Guide.
Elemental Damage can be found in certain weapons. Note that not all weapons have elemental damage.
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Dragon |
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Fire |
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Ice |
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Thunder |
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Water |
| Albadash | ||||
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| Rarity | Attack | Affinity | Dev. | |
| 12 | 480 | 0 | Low | |
| Def. | Mods | Augments | Slots | |
| - | 5 | - | ②②ー | |
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart | |||
| Rapid Fire | None | |||
| Auto Reload | None | |||
| Xeno Jiiqa+ | ||||
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| Rarity | Attack | Affinity | Dev. | |
| 12 | 420 | 0 | Average | |
| Def. | Mods | Augments | Slots | |
| - | 5 | - | ④④ー | |
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart | |||
| Rapid Fire | None | |||
| Auto Reload | None | |||
| Kjarr Assault "Rage" | ||||
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| Rarity | Attack | Affinity | Dev. | |
| 12 | 390 | 10 | High | |
| Def. | Slots | Mods | ||
| 20 | ーーー | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe | |||
| Rapid Fire | None | |||
| Auto Reload | None | |||
| Kjarr Assault "Water" | ||||
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| Rarity | Attack | Affinity | Dev. | |
| 12 | 375 | 15 | None | |
| Def. | Slots | Mods | ||
| 20 | ①ーー | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart | |||
| Rapid Fire | None | |||
| Auto Reload | None | |||
| Kjarr Assault "Ice" | ||||
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| Rarity | Attack | Affinity | Dev. | |
| 12 | 390 | 15 | Low | |
| Def. | Slots | Mods | ||
| 20 | ①ーー | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernsnipe | |||
| Rapid Fire | None | |||
| Auto Reload | None | |||
| Kjarr Assault "Spark" | ||||
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| Rarity | Attack | Affinity | Dev. | |
| 12 | 375 | 15 | None | |
| Def. | Slots | Mods | ||
| 20 | ーーー | |||
| Special Ammo | Wyvernheart | |||
| Rapid Fire | None | |||
| Auto Reload | None | |||
| Kinsects | ||
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 Kinsects |
Kinsect Tree and Complete Kinsect List | Best and Recommended Kinsects |
| Ranged Weapons | ||
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 Bows |
Trees & Full List | How to Use |
| Overall Best List | Best Skills | |
| Layered Weapon Augments | ||
| Best Bow for Each Element | ||
 Light Bowguns |
Trees & Full List | How to Use |
| Overall Best List | Best Skills | |
| Layered Weapon Augments | ||
| Best Light Bowgun for Each Element | ||
 Heavy Bowguns |
Trees & Full List | How to Use |
| Overall Best List | Best Skills | |
| Layered Weapon Augments | ||
| Best Heavy Bowgun for Each Element | ||
Best Heavy Bowgun for Each Element
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