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

Author : Benjamin Update:Mar 16,2025

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.

ComboPCPlayStationXbox
Regular AttackLeft-clickR2RT
Charged AttackHold left-clickHold R2Hold RT
Aim / FocusHold right-clickHold L2Hold LT
Quick ShotFOB
Power ShotF + FO + OB + B
Arc ShotRight-click + Left-click + FL2 + R2 + OLT + RT + B
Charging SidestepRight-click + RL2 + XLT + A
Dragon PiercerR + FTriangle + OY + B
Thousand DragonsRight-click + R + FR2 + Triangle + ORT + Y + B
Select CoatingCtrl + arrow up/downL1 + Triangle/XLB + Y/A
Apply CoatingRTriangleY
Ready TracerLeft-click + EL2 + R2 + SquareLT + RT + X
Focus Fire: HailstormRight-click + ShiftL2 + Hold R1LT + 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.

Related: Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Tier List (Best Weapons to Use)

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

Coating gauge.
Screenshot via The Escapist

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.

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