How to Use Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds: Moves and Combos %v

The bow in Monster Hunter Wilds, while potentially devastating, presents a steeper learning curve than other weapons. Mastering it requires understanding its unique mechanics. This guide will help new players get started.

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------------------------------------- Monster Hunter Wilds Bow Weapon

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Unlike other Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, the bow heavily relies on stamina management. Light attacks consume minimal stamina, but charged attacks significantly deplete it. Basic attacks are performed by left-clicking (PC) or pressing R2/RT (console). More advanced techniques, such as Dragon Piercer and Thousand Dragons, unlock further combat potential.

Combo	PC	PlayStation	Xbox
Regular Attack	Left-click	R2	RT
Charged Attack	Hold left-click	Hold R2	Hold RT
Aim / Focus	Hold right-click	Hold L2	Hold LT
Quick Shot	F	O	B
Power Shot	F + F	O + O	B + B
Arc Shot	Right-click + Left-click + F	L2 + R2 + O	LT + RT + B
Charging Sidestep	Right-click + R	L2 + X	LT + A
Dragon Piercer	R + F	Triangle + O	Y + B
Thousand Dragons	Right-click + R + F	R2 + Triangle + O	RT + Y + B
Select Coating	Ctrl + arrow up/down	L1 + Triangle/X	LB + Y/A
Apply Coating	R	Triangle	Y
Ready Tracer	Left-click + E	L2 + R2 + Square	LT + RT + X
Focus Fire: Hailstorm	Right-click + Shift	L2 + Hold R1	LT + Hold RB

Beginners should familiarize themselves with these controls in the training grounds before engaging monsters. Practicing combos and understanding stamina management is crucial for success.

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Exploiting Weak Points

The bow excels at targeting weak points. Focus Fire: Hailstorm, activated by holding Shift (PC) or R1/RB (console), automatically locks onto these vulnerable areas, indicated by red markers on the monster after aiming.

Utilizing Coatings

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Coatings significantly enhance arrow effectiveness. Regular attacks gradually fill a coating gauge (bottom-right corner). Once full, press R, Triangle, or Y to apply coatings. Each bow supports two coating types from the following:

Power Coating: Increased damage.
Pierce Coating: Enhanced penetration with Dragon Piercer.
Close-Range Coating: Increased close-range damage.
Paralysis Coating: Inflicts Paralysis.
Exhaust Coating: Inflicts Stun and Exhaustion.
Sleep Coating: Inflicts Sleep.
Poison Coating: Inflicts Poison.
Blast Coating: Inflicts Blast.

Employing Tracer Arrows

Tracer Arrows, while consuming coating points, are invaluable. They attach to the monster, guiding subsequent arrows for increased accuracy and effectiveness, particularly useful for creating weak points.

Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.