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A new weapon forMonster Hunter Now, the Heavy Bowgun, can now be unlocked and used in hunts against dangerous monsters coming to Season 3. TheCurse of the Wandering Flamesupdate adds the Heavy Bowgun to the arsenal of tools available for your Hunter. Featuring heavy ranged attacks, this weapon is slower than most but has extremely high damage with the right ammo types.
Bowguns are among some of thebest weapons inMonster Huntergames because of their unique customization options. The Heavy Bowgun is no different, allowing you to switch between various ammunition that all have unique strengths and weaknesses. Typically, this weaponfires slow but heavy shotsfrom long-range against monsters, with little mobility but incredibly high damage.
How To Unlock The Heavy Bowgun
Find And Upgrade This Powerful New Weapon
Those looking to add a Heavy Bowgun to their Hunter’s arsenal need toparticipate in limited-time eventsthat demand the use of this weapon. These quests will introduce you to the Heavy Bowgun and give you rewards tied to the weapon. However, these quests inMonster Hunter Nowonly last from September 12th, 2024 until November 30th, 2024, so make sure to do them quickly.
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Every seasonal quest tied to the Heavy Bowgun you complete will give you the materials needed to craft the weapon for yourself. The Bone Shooter is your starting Heavy Bowgun, which can beupgraded using Heavy Bowgun Training Ticketsyou earn. These Tickets are gained from the same limited-time quests you finish, giving you a chance to get an improved weapon relatively fast.
You do not need Heavy Bowgun Training Tickets to upgrade the weapon past Grade 7, but these Ticketsdo not improve other Heavy Bowguns besides the Bone Shooteryou get early.
Unlike theInsect Glaive inMonster Hunteror any other melee weapon, youhave to unlock ammofor the Heavy Bowgun as well. An individual Heavy Bowgunhas three different ammo typesthat determine your overall build. you may gain crafting materials for ammo types from monsters you defeat, with Heavy Bowguns made from one monster usually crafting its ammo from the same creature.
How To Use The Heavy Bowgun (Tips & Tricks)
Recognize Ammo Type Differences To Customize Your Build
Every Heavy Bowgun hasfour key categoriesyou need to pay attention to, including the weapon’s:
Saving crafting items inMonster Huntergameswill allow you to make a variety of Ammo Types for your Bowgun weapons. Heavy Bowguns inMonster Hunter Nowhavefour unique types of Ammo-Normal, Spread, Slicing, and Wyvern. Each type of ammo you get can be infused with various elements, like Thunder or Dragon, to specifically target the weakness of monsters you come across.
Those looking for a more detailed visual guide on every trait of the Heavy Bowgun should check out the video below by YouTube creatorPauwer Plays Gaming!
When you craft a Heavy Bowgun, it will come with automatic ammo types with their Clip Size, Recoil, and Reload Time. These factors affect how the weapon plays, even in comparison to another Heavy Bowgun you may have already created. On average, you can expect certain Ammo Types to have specific properties, but some weapons are exceptions to the rule.
4–5 shots
7–8 shots
3–4 shots
2–3 shots
Wyvern (Very High)
Slow
Some Heavy Bowguns have unique Ammo Types outside the main four, from Sticky Ammo with High Recoil to Cluster Fire Ammo with a very small average Clip Size. Experiment with different Heavy Bowguns to see which one suits your playstyle best with the Ammo it can carry.
Every Heavy Bowgun you craft hasone of two possible special movesyou can perform while out on a hunt. Similar to howWirebugs inMonster Hunter Risegave you unique moves, you canmake a Heavy Bowgun with the Wyvernheart or Wyversnipe ability. Wyvernheart causes your Hunter to go prone and fire a high-powered single shot, while Wyvernheart sees you quickly unload a volley of rapid-fire shots into a monster.
You need to consider which special ability of this weapon works best for your character with any gear you have. The best way to use a Heavy Bowgun you unlock inMonster Hunter Nowis to synergize all of its properties with your current set to challenge the new and deadly monsters being added to Season 3 of the game.
