Monster Hunter World (MHW) features 14 different weapon types, with the Bow being one of them. In this Guide we’ll take a look at exactly how to use this Weapon to its fullest, as well as show you some things you may not know about it. If you’re new to the game or you are a veteran of the franchise and just need a quick refresher, this Guide is for you.
Bow Guide
Bows in Monster Hunter: World are designed for the player who wants to hang back and pick off their target from a safe distance. The Bow is ranged weapon capable of unleashing a never ending barrage of arrows on the target. While simple to use, it’s mastery requires a detailed knowledge of the best combinations of arrows, coatings, and distance from the monster. Unlike some games, in Monster Hunter: World Bows do not use ammo and so Hunters will never run out arrows. Instead they use coatings, which apply special effects to the arrows, and have a limited number of uses.
The Elemental component is calculated much like Physical damage in that it begins with the current value for Attack, and is subjected to both a Weapon type multiplier and a Combo Move multiplier. 1 Skills that boost Elemental Damage increase this starting value taken from Attack, before the Weapon type multiplier is applied. Jan 24, 2018 Monster Hunter World Guide for the Bow. In this Guide we cover the ins and outs of the Bow and just exactly how to get the most from it. From Coatings to special moves, we share the secrets of this weapon that you may not have figured out on your own. Here are 3 sets that i made for Wyvern Ignition. They are very much end game sets, and quite decoration heavy, so you've been warned:) I'll start by saying that i personally like to run Earplugs as it is hands down one of the best single DPS increase you can get in this game if you think about the number of times a monster roars, which leaves them open and cancels your own attacks.
Difficulty: Low
Role: DPS/Utility
Mobility: Good
Sharpness: None
Basic Combos
Bows do not use Combos the way many weapons in the game do, and instead they use to aim and is Fire, which can be held to charge up arrow tiers. The higher the tier the higher the damage, however, charging costs Stamina so keep an eye on your bar or you may run out and be unable to attack.
Bow users can also use to fire a special shot that varies from Bow to Bow, which may help you decide which Bow you prefer to use.
Pressing immediately after a regular uncharged shot with will perform a Power Shot. Power Shots gain 1 arrow tier vs the last shot that was fired.
As you can see Bows don’t have a particularly complicated moveset making them welcoming to new players. However, mastering them is a different matter entirely. Does mcree right click do full dmg.
Special Attacks and Things of Interest
Pressing + will do a special attack called Dragon Piercer. This attack hits for increased damage but has a lengthy animation, you cannot move when you use it, and so you must be careful to find a good window to fire it.
Pressing any direction + will allow you to sidestep an incoming attack. This is great for when you don’t have time to roll, but requires some reaction time to pull off. If you manage a successful Evade with this move you can then either press for a quick Charged Shot OR do a lunging melee attack by pressing that can Mount monsters.
You can sidestep into a charged shot by pushing a direction + X.
As mentioned above Bows have arrow tiers that increase when you charge a shot, shoot in quick succession or by dodging after a shot and shooting again quickly. Being able to pull off shots that are of higher tiers easily will help increase your DPS.
Bows use Coatings to enhance their attacks, and Coatings each have different properties with different effects. Each Bow can only use specific Coatings and these vary from Bow to Bow as well. Hunters can apply Coatings to their arrows by hitting Up or Down on the D-Pad until they reach the Coating they want and then pressing to “load it”. Once “loaded” your arrows will gain the properties of that Coating type until you run out of it. Below you can see a list of Coatings and their properties (this is not a full list).
Power: Increases damage. Most bows can use this coating.
Power 2: Greatly increases damage. Few bows can use this, and fewer of them can be carried than normal power coatings.
Elemental: Increases elemental damage. Most bows with elemental damage can use this coating.
Elemental 2: Increases elemental damage. Few bows with elemental damage can use this, and fewer of them can be carried.
Close Range: Increases damage the closer the hunter is to the monster and when using melee attacks.
Poison: Arrows can inflict poison
Paralysis: Arrows can inflict paralysis
Sleep: Arrows can inflict sleep
Blast: Arrows cause an explosion after enough of them have hit the target
Exhaust: Arrows drain the monster’s stamina
Final Tips
Since Bows have a variety of unique properties such as special attacks and possible Coatings, Hunters wishing to use this weapon effectively will need to learn the specific Bow they are using. This isn’t the case with most weapons in Monster Hunter: World, and it’s one that sets the Bow apart.
Bows have an optimal range when firing, and firing from that range is key to maximum efficiency with this weapon. You will know you are within proper range when your cross hairs glow orange when aiming at the monster with. Coatings applied to you arrows will also affect this range, so be sure to learn what these ranges are so you can position yourself accordingly.
You can see what it looks like when Out of Range vs. optimal range.
A knowledge of the monster you are fighting goes a long way when using a Bow because you can swap Coatings to use whatever it is weak to, thus improving your DPS. Additionally certain monsters have weak spots and Bow users are in the fortunate situation that they can aim for specific parts of the monster somewhat more easily that other Hunters. Figuring out where and what to shoot with is key.
Lastly, Bows do NOT have Sharpness the way other weapons do and thus do not need to be sharpened regularly. This gives you the advantage of keeping up your barrage for as long as your Stamina holds out, so be sure to do just that.
Be sure to check out our other Weapon and Monster Guides for all your needs and if you have specific questions be sure to check out the Monster Hunter World Wiki. Good Luck Hunters! May the furs be with you!
So, the Behemoth from FFXIV makes his debut today in MH: World. He also brings with him a fight against what is essentially Arch Tempered Kulu Ya-Ku, just for funsies. Behemoth is a rather long fight, but rather simple with two exceptions;
Tornado Mechanic
During the fight Behemoth will constantly use a skill that summons a Kushala Daora tornado at a targeted player's location.
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A tornado that hurts like fuck if you touch it. You'll see yourself get targeted by it, so if you do run to outer edge of whichever area you happen to be in and drop the tornado there. The tornados last quite some time like Kushala tornadoes do, so don't drop them in the middle of the arena.
Ecpilitic Meteor
Basically the only mechanic that really matters. Ecpilitic Meteor is a 1-hit kill move that kills EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE ON THE MAP, instantly when it impacts. It cannot be Guarded even with Guard 5 and Guard Up. It can't be Evaded or Superman Jumped. The only ways to survive it are:
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* Hide behind the Comets dropped during earlier parts of the fight * Be INSIDE the Tent in Camp when it drops * Use the new FFXIV Dragoon Jump Emote and be airborne when it hits
There is also an Enmity Mechanic that makes it so that Behemoth attacks whomever has hit his head enough to piss him off. Unfortunately, only Lance/Gunlance and Insect Glaive have the ability to consistently hit his face to get aggro. It mostly best if you don't try it with anything else because Behemoth is just too large to for weapons to reach up there. And you don't wanna try being the tank with a Ranged weapon, or you're gonna have a bad time.
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Despite the fight's length and annoyance, it is well worth it to do it multiple times to farm materials, as the Drachen Armor Alpha is bar none currently the best DMG armor set in the game. Drachen Alpha gives you, innately;
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* Master's Touch - No Sharpness loss on Crits * Elemental Airborne - Elemental Attacks do 10% more DMG while airborne * Airborne - Airborne attacks deal 10% more DMG * Critical Eye 6 of 7 - Critical Hit Chance increased by 25% * Attack Boost 3 of 7 - +9 Raw Attack Power * Critical Boost 3 - Critical DMG increased to 140% * Power Prolonger 1 of 3 - LS, DB, CB, IG and SA gauges deplete 10% slower * 1x Level Slot, 3x Level 2 Slots, 3x Level 3 Slots