How to Use Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds: Moves and Combos

The bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds* is a fantastic weapon choice, especially for those who enjoy a strategic approach to combat. However, mastering it can be challenging due to its steep learning curve. New players should take the time to understand its mechanics thoroughly.

Monster Hunter Wilds Bow Weapon Guide

Unlike other weapons in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, using the bow requires careful management of your stamina bar. Each attack consumes stamina, with light attacks using less and charged attacks taking a significant amount.

To perform a simple attack, press the left mouse button or the R2/RT button on your controller. The bow also offers various combos like Dragon Piercer and Thousand Dragons. Below are the controls for using the bow effectively:

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	Y + B
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

It's highly recommended that beginners visit the training ground to practice bow combos and familiarize themselves with the controls. Jumping into a monster fight without proper understanding can be detrimental.

Related: Monster Hunter Wilds Weapon Tier List (Best Weapons to Use)

Attack Monster’s Weak Spots

One of the bow's advantages is its precision in targeting a monster's weak points. Utilize the Focus Fire: Hailstorm technique to shoot arrows that lock onto these vulnerable areas automatically. After focusing your aim, red spots will appear on the monster, indicating its weak points. Simply hold down Shift or R1/RB to target these spots effectively.

Use Coatings

Coatings are a crucial feature of the bow in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. These special mixtures can enhance your arrows without the need for crafting. Your character will generate coatings by hitting enemies with regular arrows, as indicated by the blue bar in the bottom right corner of your screen.

Continue using regular attacks until the gauge fills up, then press R, Triangle, or Y to apply coatings to your arrows. Each bow can only use two types of coatings at a time, and here are the available options:

• Power Coating – Increases the overall damage of your arrows.
• Pierce Coating – Allows you to pierce through armor using the Dragon Piercer ability.
• Close-Range Coating – Boosts your damage when fighting at close range.
• Paralysis Coating – Gradually inflicts Paralysis on the monster.
• Exhaust Coating – Slowly causes Stun and Exhaustion.
• Sleep Coating – Gradually puts the monster to sleep.
• Poison Coating – Slowly inflicts Poison damage.
• Blast Coating – Gradually inflicts Blast damage.

Use Tracer Arrow

The Tracer Arrow is another valuable tool in your bow arsenal. When fired, it sticks to a monster for a limited duration, causing your subsequent arrows to home in on the tracer. This is particularly useful for exposing and exploiting weak spots. Be mindful that using a Tracer Arrow consumes coating points, so use it strategically.

*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*