Monster Hunter Wilds: Bow Weapon Guide

Introduction

• Presenter: Paradise
• Series: Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Workshop Tutorial
• Focus: Bow weapon mechanics, shot types, combos, and new mechanics in Monster Hunter Wilds.
• Audience: Both seasoned and beginner bow users.

Overview

• The bow is a versatile and agile ranged weapon.
• Advantages: High mobility, precision, no reliance on ammo reserves, uses coatings for various effects.
• Mechanics: Trick Arrow mechanics, improved movement, and special attacks.

Core Mechanics

Charging Shots

• Charge Levels: More powerful with longer charging.
• Stamina Management: Essential due to stamina consumption by dashing, dodging, and charging.
• New Features: Smoother shot transitions and improved evasive options in Wilds.

Coatings

• Types: Increase damage, apply status effects (e.g., paralysis, poison).
• Strategy: Choose appropriate coatings for effective combat.
• Trick Arrow Gauge: Used for applying coatings and for Tracer arrows.

Trick Arrow Gauge

• Functionality: Earned through combat actions, used for coatings and Tracer arrows.
• Gameplay Loop: Focus on resource management and precise targeting.

Shot Types and Moves

Basic Shots

• Charge Shots: Core gameplay revolves around charge levels.
• Quick Shot Combo: Quick shot, power shot, and power volley.

Tracer and Tracking Arrows

• Tracer Arrow: Marks weak points, consumes Trick Arrow gauge, enhances targeting accuracy.
• Flying Swallow Shot: Reposition and shoot, good for combos.

Advanced Techniques

• Charging Side Step: Allows charge retention and mobility.
• Discerning Dodge: Perfect dodge regains stamina and charge level.
• Arc Shot: Detonates fuse arrows over time.
• Dragon Piercer & Thousand Dragons: Powerful piercing and spread shots.

Combos and Strategies

Basic Combos

• Charge Shot Combo: R2 to build charge, power shot for burst damage.
• Power Volley Combo: For high burst damage when monster is stationary.

Advanced Combos

• Tracer Arrow into Thousand Dragons: Burst damage with elemental enhancement.
• Arc Shot into Hail Storm: Detonate wounds for massive burst damage.

Skills and Builds

• Constitution & Stamina Surge: Reduce stamina usage and increase recovery.
• Critical Skills: Weakness exploit, critical eye, and boost for damage output.
• Optional Skills: Focus for faster charging, special ammo boosts, and coatings flexibility.

Tips and Best Practices

• Resource Management: Balance coatings and Trick Arrow gauge effectively.
• Evasion: Use evasion mantle and discerning dodge for defense and stamina recovery.
• Monster Weaknesses: Choose appropriate elemental and coating combinations.

Conclusion

• Mastery: Involves balancing charge levels, coatings, and repositioning.
• Engagement: Improved mobility and attack options make the bow versatile.
• Community: Encouragement to engage with more guides and provide feedback.

About the Channel

• Channel: AR Gaming
• Hosts: Paradise and 26
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