A powerful, long rangeprojectile weapon. The heavyweight makes mobility a chore,but firepower makes up for it.Use Crouching Fire to rapidlychain together shots.
Heavy Bowgun
Internal Ammo
Each Bowgun comes equipped with specific internal ammo. This ammo is different depending on the Bowgun you're using. Internal ammo is indicated by the blue highlight when selecting your ammo during a Quest.
Internal Ammo details can be found here
Wyvern S | Ammo derived from the Wyvern's Fire mechanism. |
|---|---|
Slicing S | Ammo that ejects blades on impact, and deals cutting damage to the area it hits. |
Blast S | Ammo that causes explosive reactions. |
Force S | Heavy damage but strong recoil. |
Heavy S | Can flinch monsters from critical range. |
Sting S | Heavy damage to soft parts. |
Cannon S | Explodes on impact. |
Long S | Ammo with a farther critical range. |
Stone S | Simple but high capacity ammo. |
Flaming S Lv2 | Strong Fire Elemental ammo. |
Water S Lv2 | Strong Water Elemental ammo. |
Thunder S Lv2 | Strong Thunder Elemental ammo. |
Ice S Lv2 | Strong Ice Elemental ammo. |
Dragon S Lv2 | Strong Dragon Elemental ammo. |
P.Flaming S | Piercing Fire Elemental ammo. |
P.Water S | Piercing Water Elemental ammo. |
P.Thunder S | Piercing Thunder Elemental ammo. |
P. Freeze S | Piercing Ice Elemental ammo. |
Triblast S | Explodes three times on impact. |
Shrapnel S | Same effects as Pellet S on impact area. |
Dazzling S | A high-speed light round. |
Poison Smoke S | Emits Poison Smoke on impact. |
Demon S | Boosts the targeted ally's Attack. |
Demon Affinity S | Boosts Attack and Affinity. |
Armor S | Boosts the targeted ally's Defense. |
Super Armor S | Boosts Defense, negates Knockback. |
Flash S | Same effect as Flash Bombs. |
Dung S | Same effect as Dung Bombs. |
Remedy S | Heals status; boosts Natural Recovery. |
Group Recover S | Heals all allies in an area. |
Demon Armor S | Boosts Attack and Defense. |
Crouching Fire
Rapidly fire your loaded ammo. Crouching Fire only works with certain ammo, and while you won't be affected by knockback from attacks, you also won't be able to move. Ammo that you can use during Crouching Fire is highlighted in green when selecting ammo.
Crouching Fire capable Internal Ammo
Certain Internal Ammo can also be used with Crouching Fire. This ammo will be highlighted green and blue when selecting your ammo.
Common Bowgun Controls
Changing Ammo
Hold down 
to open the Item Window, and then use 
and 
to cycle through available ammo.
to open the Item Window, and then use and to cycle through available ammo.Scope/Quick Aim
Scope (Press)
Use 
or 
to aim the reticle.
When using the V.Zoom Scope, left and right with will change the magnification.
or to aim the reticle.When using the V.Zoom Scope, left and right with
will change the magnification. Quick Aim (Hold)
Use to move your hunter, and to aim.
to move your hunter, and to aim.Bowgun Controls
Select Bowgun Controls in the game menu's Options.
Type 1
When you press the reticle button, the reticle will face the direction the hunter is facing. The angle will match the camera.
Type 2
When you press the reticle button, the reticle will point in the direction and angle the camera is facing, regardless of the direction the player is facing.
Type 3
When you press the reticle button, the reticle will appear in the direction and angle the Bowgun is facing.
Guild Style
Reload
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
Fire
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
＋
Crouching Fire
＋＋
Reload While Sheathed
Forward Dodge/Cancel Crouching Fire
(After firing a shot, press to Side Dodge left or right)
(After firing a shot, press
to Side Dodge left or right)
Sheathe
Special Attack
Melee Attack
Recommended Combo 1
Fire
Side Dodge
(left or right)- +
Crouching Fire
Crouching Fire
(Rapid fire)Hold
*Hold down during Crouching Fire to rapidly fire.
Action Chart
Striker Style
Reload
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
Fire
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
＋＋
Reload While Sheathed
Forward Dodge
(after firing a shot, press to sidestep left or right.)
(after firing a shot, press
to sidestep left or right.)Sheathe
Special Attack
Melee Attack
Recommended Combo 1
Fire
Side Dodge
(left or right)- +
Action Chart
Aerial Style
Reload
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
Fire
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
＋
Crouching Fire
(Performs a downward shot if done while in the air)
(Performs a downward shot if done while in the air)
＋＋
Reload While Sheathed
Aerial Dodge/Cancel Crouching Fire
(Press right or left on the after firing a shot to sidestep in either direction)
(Press right or left on the
after firing a shot to sidestep in either direction)Sheathe
Special Attack
Melee Attack
Special Actions While in the Air
After a Boost Jump, the currently selected ammo will be automatically loaded. If you've equipped ammo compatible with Crouching Fire, you will rapidly fire downwards.
Recommended Combo 1
Aerial Dodge
Crouching Fire
Crouching Fire
(rapid fire)Hold down
*Hold down during Crouching Fire to rapid fire.
Recommended Combo 2
Boost Jump
Near a monster
Reload
(performed automatically)
Downward Shot
- +
Crouching Fire
*Hold down during Crouching Fire to rapidly fire.
Action Chart
Adept Style
Reload
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
(During a jump you can attack and reload)
Fire
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
(Perform during a jump to fire in mid-air)
＋
Crouching Fire
＋＋
Reload While Sheathed
Forward Dodge/Cancel Crouching Fire
(Perform just before an attack hits you to perform an Insta-Evade)
(Perform just before an attack hits you to perform an Insta-Evade)
Sheathe
Special Attack
Melee Attack
Power Reload
Your Bowgun will automatically reload after an Insta-Evade, and your attack power will temporarily increase.
Power Run
After an Insta-Evade, press to use some Stamina and perform a Power Run.
to use some Stamina and perform a Power Run.Recommended Combo 1
Crouching Fire
- +
Insta-Evade
Perform just before an attack hits you
Power Reload
(performed automatically)
Crouching Fire
Crouching Fire
(rapid fire)Hold
*Hold during Crouching Fire to rapidly fire.
Recommended Combo 2
Insta-Evade
Perform just before an attack hits you
Power Run
Action Chart
- Long-range Weapons
- Light Bowgun
- Heavy Bowgun
- Bow
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