Beginners Bow and Builds Guide: Monster Hunter Wilds

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The Bow is one of the best weapons for new players who want to deal steady damage from a distance while staying mobile. It is easy to pick up but requires stamina management and positioning to maximize damage. Below is a simple guide on how to use the Bow effectively and the best beginner Bow builds for Low Rank in Monster Hunter Wilds.

How to Play the Bow

• Stay in Effective Range

  • Your damage is highest when your reticle turns orange while aiming.

  • Too close or too far will reduce your attack power.

• Use Charging Sidestep

  • Dodging while charging increases shot power instead of holding the charge button.

  • Allows you to keep moving while maintaining max damage.

• Manage Stamina

  • The Bow burns stamina quickly, so use skills like Stamina Surge and Constitution when available.

• Use Coatings

  • Power Coating: Boosts damage, best for general use.

  • Paralysis/Poison Coating: Useful for applying status effects.

  • Close-Range Coating: Increases damage but limits range.

• Use Special Attacks

  • Dragon Piercer: A long-range, high-damage attack that pierces through monsters.

  • Thousand Dragons: Close-range burst shot that is more powerful when Tracer Arrows are active.

Best Beginner Bow Build (Low Rank)

Starter Build – Wild Power Bow I Set

Best for general damage, easy-to-build early game set.

• Weapon: Wild Power Bow I

• Armor Set:

  • Helmet: Bone Helm (Marathon Runner – Reduces stamina drain)

  • Chest: Bone Mail (Marathon Runner)

  • Arms: Balahara Vambraces (Evade Extender – Increases dodge distance)

  • Waist: Balahara Coil (Evade Extender)

  • Legs: Balahara Greaves (Evade Extender)

This setup reduces stamina drain and makes dodging easier, allowing you to perform Charging Sidesteps without running out of stamina too quickly.

Mid-Low Rank Build – Windbrace Bow I Set

Best for faster charge shots, improved dodging.

• Weapon: Windbrace Bow I (Ice damage, fast charge speed)

• Armor Set:

  • Helmet: Hirabami Headdress (Evade Window – More dodge invincibility)

  • Chest: Hirabami Mail (Evade Window)

  • Arms: Balahara Vambraces (Evade Extender)

  • Waist: Balahara Coil (Evade Extender)

  • Legs: Balahara Greaves (Evade Extender)

  • Talisman: Fitness Charm I (Constitution – Reduces stamina drain per shot)

This build focuses on easier dodging and stamina efficiency, making it a smoother experience for beginners.

Best Low Rank Build – Albirath Bow I Set

Best for increased stamina regen, higher crit damage.

• Weapon: Albirath Bow I (Blast damage, high crit chance)

• Armor Set:

  • Helmet: G. Rathalos Helm (Weakness Exploit – More damage on weak spots)

  • Chest: Rey Sandmail (Constitution – Reduces stamina drain)

  • Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces (Weakness Exploit)

  • Waist: Xu Wu Coil (Stamina Surge – Faster stamina recovery)

  • Legs: Xu Wu Greaves (Stamina Surge)

  • Talisman: Fitness Charm I (Constitution)

This setup maximizes stamina recovery while also increasing damage on weak spots. It is the best beginner-friendly Bow build before transitioning to High Rank gear.

Final Blurb

The Bow is a great beginner weapon because it allows for constant damage while keeping you mobile. Learning how to manage stamina, stay in effective range, and use Coatings will help you get the most out of the weapon.

If you want to play safe and deal damage from a distance, the Bow is one of the best beginner options in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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