If you're diving into *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you might be tempted to stick with close-range weapons, but don't overlook the bow. It's a fantastic choice, albeit with a steep learning curve that new players need to master.
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Unlike other weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds, the bow demands that you keep an eye on your stamina bar. Each attack you execute will drain some stamina. While light attacks are relatively stamina-friendly, charged attacks will take a significant toll on your stamina reserves.
To unleash a simple attack, press the left mouse button or the R2/RT button on your controller. You can also experiment with various combos like Dragon Piercer or Thousand Dragons. Here's a comprehensive list of controls for using the bow:
| Combo | PC | PlayStation | Xbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Attack | Left-click | R2 | RT |
| Charged | 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 | B + Y |
| Thousand Dragons | Right-click + R + F | R2 + Triangle + O | RT + Y + B |
| Select Coating | Ctrl + arrow up or down | L1 + Triangle or X | LB + Y or 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 |
If you're new to the bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, it's wise to head to the training ground first. There, you can practice your combos and familiarize yourself with the controls. It's not advisable to jump into a monster fight without understanding the mechanics.
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Attack Monster’s Weak Spots
One of the bow's greatest advantages is its ability to target a monster's weak points with precision. Utilize the Focus Fire: Hailstorm technique to fire arrows that automatically lock onto these vulnerable areas. Once you've focused your aim, red spots will appear on the monster, indicating weak points. Simply hold down Shift or R1/RB to lock onto these targets and maximize your damage output.
Use Coatings
Coatings are another crucial element of using the bow in Monster Hunter Wilds. These special concoctions can be applied to your arrows to enhance their effects. You don't need to craft them; your character will generate coatings as you hit enemies with regular arrows. Keep an eye on the blue gauge in the bottom right corner of your screen.
To use coatings effectively, continue with regular attacks until the gauge is full. Then, press R, Triangle, or Y to apply the coating to your arrows. Each bow can only use two types of coatings, and here's a rundown of the available options:
- Power Coating – Boosts the overall damage of your arrows.
- Pierce Coating – Enhances the Dragon Piercer ability to pierce through armor.
- Close-Range Coating – Increases damage when fighting at close range.
- Paralysis Coating – Gradually inflicts Paralysis on the monster.
- Exhaust Coating – Slowly causes Stun and Exhaustion.
- Sleep Coating – Gradually induces Sleep.
- Poison Coating – Slowly inflicts Poison.
- Blast Coating – Gradually inflicts Blast damage.
Use Tracer Arrow
The Tracer Arrow is another valuable tool in your bow arsenal in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. This special arrow sticks to a monster for a limited time, allowing any subsequent arrows to home in on the tracer. It's particularly useful for creating and exploiting weak spots on a monster. However, be mindful that using a Tracer Arrow consumes some of your coating points, so use it strategically.
*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
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