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Light Bowguns
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

Light Bowguns

Learn about Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, including controls, special ammo like Wyvern Blast, and customization mods.

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Learn about Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, including controls, special ammo like Wyvern Blast, and customization mods.

Controls:

  1. Aim with L2.
  2. Fire with R2.
  3. Perform melee attack with Triangle and Square.
  4. Select ammunition by pressing L1 and X or Triangle.
  5. Reload by pressing the fire button when the magazine is empty, or by pressing Triangle prematurely.
  6. Use Special Ammunition by pressing Circle (PlayStation 4).
Tips
  • Certain ammunition types offer a range where Critical Hits (hitting weak points for extra damage) are more successful.
  • Light Bowguns cannot block unless a specific Mod (a community-made modification that changes the game) is equipped.
  • Mods can be equipped by selecting Customize Bowgun at the Smithy.
  • Mods can stack for double or triple effects; experiment to find your preferred combination.
  • Special Ammunition unique to each Light Bowgun type can be fired.

Starting Light Bowgun: Chain Blitz

The Chain Blitz is the starting Light Bowgun and features Wyvern Blast as its Special Ammunition. Wyvern Blast can be placed on the ground, with up to three mines active at once. The ammunition is infinite. Fire at the Wyvern mine when a foe is near to cause an explosion. It is recommended for beginners to use Wyvern Blast with Normal Ammunition.

Chain Blitz Special Ammo: 130 Wyvern Blast

Jagras Blitz

The Jagras Blitz also uses Wyvern Blast as its primary Special Ammunition. At Tier III, this weapon deals 195 damage. To fully upgrade it, you will need Great Jagras remains and Tzitzi Ya-Ku Claws. Rare Ammunition types may be available for this weapon.

Hunter's Rifle

Forged from the Bone Tree, the Hunter's Rifle also yields Wyvern Blast Special Ammunition. It can be leveled up to Hunter's Rifle III. Crafting and leveling requires Monster Bone S, Ancient Bone, and some Z (currency). It is cosmetically similar to the Chain Blitz, with a bone-colored skin.

Hunter's Rifle III Special Ammo: 169 Wyvern Blast

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