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Bow – Monster Hunter Wilds

Type RangedWeight Light
RangedType

The Bow is a fast, mobile ranged weapon.

Updated 3 November 2026Checked for patch Ver. 1.0423 sources
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The Bow is a fast, mobile ranged weapon. You charge your shots for more power and dance around the monster.

How it plays

Charged shots and quick follow-ups make up your damage, while coatings add effects like extra power or status. You stay at range but keep moving.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, every weapon can also use Focus Mode to aim attacks at wounds, and Focus Strikes to hit those wounds hard. You can carry a second weapon on your Seikret and swap between them in the field.

Who it suits

Hunters who want ranged damage with a lot of movement.

Tips

Keep the right distanceBow shots work best at a medium range – not too close, not too far.
Use coatingsCoatings change what your arrows do, from extra damage to status effects.
Watch your staminaCharging and dodging both use stamina.

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