Bow | Weapons in Monster Hunter World Monster Hunter World Guide

Last update: 07 January 2018

The Bow allows the player to attack the enemy from a distance, with numerous different attacks. In contrast to all of the remaining ranged weapons, the character keeps a great deal of mobility in combat.
While firing with a bow, you can still move and, for instance, circle around the enemy, allowing you to keep the beast at a safe distance. Keep in mind however, that attacking from a longer distance causes your shots to deal less damage - you need to keep a medium distance to the enemy to remain effective.
Each bow can use a specific type of Coatings that modify its attacks. It allows the character to fire a sleeping, paralyzing or poisoning arrow. Keep in mind that you need a specific amount of ammo!
You can hold the string of the bow longer to deal more damage. Keep in mind, however, that this will cause the character to lose stamina faster.

The Bow is the perfect weapon when it comes to the first approach to the ranged combat in the game. You can easily learn the basics and how to be effective in combat.
By using the bow, the character will still be mobile, allowing you to dodge enemy attacks. If you want to be a swift and agile hunter, choose the bow.
The bow is immensely versatile - with the help of various arrows and Coatings, you will be able to severely alter the gameplay.
Special attacks and arrow charging can be easily mastered. You shouldn't have any problems to quickly become an effective hunter. You can also quite easily learn how to create your own sequences of attacks.

Summary: a good, versatile and easy to master weapon. By using different special arrows you can adapt to any situation.

1. This is a combo attack that launches a special arrow / skill. In this case it's Arc Shot, causing a large amount of rocks to fall on the enemy.

2. Power Shot is an excellent ability that can be easily incorporated into any sequence of attacks.

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