While close-range weapons are great, the bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds* stands out as an exceptional choice. Mastering it, however, comes with a steep learning curve, making it essential for new players to grasp its mechanics thoroughly.
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Unlike other weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds, the bow demands careful attention to your stamina bar. Every attack you execute consumes stamina; light attacks take less, while charged attacks significantly deplete your stamina reserves.
To perform a simple attack, left-click on your mouse or press the R2/RT button on your controller. The bow also offers various combos like Dragon Piercer or Thousand Dragons. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the controls for using a bow:
| Combo | PC | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Attack | Left-click | R2 | RT |
| Charged | 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 | B + Y |
| Thousand Dragons | Right-click + R + F | R2 + Triangle + O | RT + Y + B |
| Select Coating | Ctrl + arrow up or down | L1 + Triangle or X | LB + Y or 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 |
If you're new to handling the bow in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's wise to visit the training ground first. This will allow you to practice combos and familiarize yourself with the controls. It's not advisable to jump into a fight with a monster without understanding the bow's mechanics.
Related: Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Tier List (Best Weapons to Use)
Attack Monster’s Weak Spots
One of the key advantages of using the bow is the ability to target a monster's weak points more effectively. Utilize the Focus Fire: Hailstorm technique to fire arrows that automatically lock onto these vulnerabilities. Once you focus your sight, red spots will appear on the enemy. Simply hold down Shift or R1/RB to lock onto these targets and maximize your damage output.
Use Coatings
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Coatings are another crucial element of the bow in Monster Hunter Wilds. These special concoctions enhance your arrows without the need for crafting. Your character will generate coatings over time by hitting enemies with regular arrows. Keep an eye on the blue bar in the bottom right corner of your screen.
To use coatings effectively, continue performing regular attacks until the gauge is full. Then, press R, Triangle, or Y to apply the coating to your arrows. Different bows can utilize various coatings, but each bow is limited to two types. Here are the available coatings:
- Power Coating – Increases the overall damage of your arrows.
- Pierce Coating – Allows you to pierce through armor using the Dragon Piercer ability.
- Close-Range Coating – Boosts your close-range damage.
- Paralysis Coating – Gradually inflicts Paralysis.
- Exhaust Coating – Gradually inflicts Stun and Exhaustion.
- Sleep Coating – Gradually inflicts Sleep.
- Poison Coating – Gradually inflicts Poison.
- Blast Coating – Gradually inflicts Blast.
Use Tracer Arrow
The Tracer Arrow is another useful tool in your bow arsenal within Monster Hunter Wilds. This special arrow adheres to a monster for a short duration, causing subsequent arrows to home in on the tracer. It's particularly effective for targeting and creating weak spots on the monster. However, be mindful that using a Tracer Arrow consumes coating points, so use it strategically.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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