How to use the Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds

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The Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds functions like a mobile artillery piece, providing an abundance of firepower but moving at a speed similar to a compact tank. It’s one of several ranged weapons available in the game. Due to its cumbersome nature, you won’t be evading attacks as much as with other weapons, such as the Bow. Instead, mastering the technique of guarding will be essential for your survival.

The Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Worlds has an additional firing mode called Ignition Mode. This feature enables you to discharge two unique ammo types, Wyvernheart and Wyverncounter. Furthermore, it offers all the regular ammo types and a guarding mechanism. While not as complex as the Insect Glaive, if you assumed the Heavy Bowgun was just a matter of pointing and shooting, you’d be mistaken. Here’s how to handle the Heavy Bowgun effectively in Monster Hunter Worlds.

The Monster Hunter Wilds Heavy Bowgun explained

In Monster Hunter World, the Heavy Bowgun is designed for players seeking heavy firepower and durability at the expense of agility and mobility. To master this weapon, you should switch between its two firing modes: regular and ignition. The regular mode lets you utilize different ammo types to target a monster’s vulnerabilities, while the limited-use Ignition Mode offers a powerful machine gun burst or a shotgun-like effect that can repel enemies attacking in a Bloodborne-esque manner.

In dangerous situations, it becomes difficult to avoid your adversaries effectively. Instead, mastering defensive techniques within the weapon’s repertoire could be more beneficial for you. If the restricted mobility is a concern, you may want to consider utilizing the Monster Hunter Wilds Light Bowgun, which offers greater flexibility in movement.

Ignition Mode explained

For optimal performance with the Heavy Bowgun, it’s recommended that you frequently switch between its regular mode and Ignition Mode. The standard mode enables you to fire a variety of ammunition types including Pierce, Spread, Poison (and others), while Ignition Mode offers unique ammunition like Wyvernheart and Wyverncounter.

In simpler terms, Wyvernheart unleashes a persistent burst of bullets that grow in power with each continuous shot, whereas Wyverncounter functions like a shotgun, best used at close range. Interestingly, when you employ Wyverncounter, it pushes back your foe if they’re attacking you, which Monster Hunter World refers to as knocking the monster off-balance.

In both cases, they utilize the Ignition Gauge, causing a return to regular fire mode once it runs out. Focus Blast: Wyvern Howl can be employed in either mode and doesn’t drain your Ignition Gauge, but it is recommended for attacking monster weak spots as it delivers increased damage.

Heavy Bowgun ammo explained

In regular Heavy Bowgun operation, various ammunition types are accessible, but remember that not every Heavy Bowgun is compatible with all ammo types. To see a comprehensive list of ammo details for your specific weapon, check the menu options.

  • Normal Ammo
  • Pierce Ammo
  • Spread Ammo
  • Slicing Ammo
  • Sticky Ammo
  • Cluster Bomb
  • Wyvern Ammo
  • Poison Ammo
  • Paralysis Ammo
  • Sleep Ammo
  • Flaming Ammo
  • Water Ammo
  • Freeze Ammo
  • Thunder Ammo
  • Dragon Ammo
  • Recover Ammo
  • Demon Ammo
  • Armor Ammo
  • Exhaust Ammo
  • Tranq Ammo

In summary, Normal, Pierce, and Spread Ammo can be used indefinitely, whereas the rest need to be crafted. Each type of ammunition offers unique benefits, so familiarize yourself with them to maximize their potential. Additionally, note that they each have varying effective ranges; when your aiming reticle turns orange, it indicates you’re within critical shooting distance.

Heavy Bowgun moveset

Here are all of the basic Heavy Bowgun moves and attacks:

  • Fire
    • PC: LMB
    • PS: R2
    • XB: RT
  • Aim/Focus
    • PC: RMB
    • PS: L2
    • XB: LT
  • Reload
    • PC: R
    • PS: Triangle
    • XB: Y
  • Ignition Mode
    • PC: F
    • PS: Circle
    • XB: B
  • Guard
    • PC: R + F
    • PS: Triangle + Circle
    • XB: Y + B
  • Select Ammo
    • PC: Mouse Wheel up/down
    • PS: L1 + Triangle/X
    • XB: LB + Y/A
  • Wyvernheart (in Ignition Mode)
    • PC: LMB
    • PS: R2
    • XB: RT
  • Wyverncounter (in Ignition Mode)
    • PC: R
    • PS: Triangle
    • XB: Y

As a gamer wielding the Heavy Bowgun, remember these two crucial aspects: guarding and modifying. Mastering the art of guarding can save you from incoming attacks. Timing it perfectly when an attack is about to hit grants a perfect guard, which might consume some stamina but ensures zero damage. Plus, against specific monsters, you’ll trigger a power clash! Win this, and your adversary will stumble, making them vulnerable for additional blows.

Modifications (Mods) can be applied to all Heavy Bowguns, enhancing your weapon in various ways. These modifications essentially offer additional features like a larger ammunition magazine capacity, upgrading one of the fire modes, or speeding up the recovery rate of the Ignition Gauge. The more you use these Heavy Bowguns, the more mods you’ll unlock as you progress.

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2025-02-27 14:30