Mastering the Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
The bow, while initially challenging, is a powerful weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds. This guide will help new players overcome the learning curve and effectively utilize this ranged weapon.
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Basic Controls:
| Action | PC | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Attack | Left-click | R2 | RT |
| Charged Attack | Hold left-click | Hold R2 | Hold RT |
| Aim/Focus | Hold right-click | Hold L2 | Hold LT |
| Quick Shot | F | O | B |
| Power Shot | F + F | O + O | B + B |
| Arc Shot | Right-click + Left-click + F | L2 + R2 + O | LT + RT + B |
| Charging Sidestep | Right-click + R | L2 + X | LT + A |
| Dragon Piercer | R + F | Triangle + O | Y + B |
| Thousand Dragons | Right-click + R + F | R2 + Triangle + O | RT + Y + B |
| Select Coating | Ctrl + up/down arrow | L1 + Triangle/X | LB + Y/A |
| Apply Coating | R | Triangle | Y |
| Ready Tracer | Left-click + E | L2 + R2 + Square | LT + RT + X |
| Focus Fire: Hailstorm | Right-click + Shift | L2 + Hold R1 | LT + Hold RB |
Practice is key! Familiarize yourself with these controls in the training grounds before engaging monsters.
Exploiting Weak Points:
The bow excels at targeting weak points. Focus Fire: Hailstorm (Shift/R1/RB) automatically locks onto these vulnerable areas, indicated by red spots.
Utilizing Coatings:
Employing Tracer Arrows:
Tracer arrows (consume coating points) stick to monsters, guiding subsequent shots. This is invaluable for consistently hitting weak points.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
