For the sake of clarity,we are using Xbox button promptsfor our explanations.
A lot of the base moveset is similar to previous versions, though withsome key differences.
Let’s check them out.
Charged Shots
The basic function of the Bow is firing off arrows.
There is the first charge level that you are on with no charging, where you have no colour.
The second Charge Level has you glow orange, and the third Charge Level has you glow red.
To promote you keeping active, the Bow also has an ability calledCharging Sidestep.
This means you might continually fire off arrows without even having to manually charge them.
Coatings
Where Bowguns have specific ammo types, Bows use Coatings.
These have had a pretty distinct change from previous games though, withCoatings no longer needing to be crafted.
Instead, they are infinite, butuse the Trick Gaugeto apply instead.
This means you could always use your Coatings without having to worry about conserving them.
Always check which Coatings can be applied to a Bow before you craft it.
Trick Gauge
New to Monster Hunter Wilds is the Trick Gauge.
This is a meter thatallows you to use specialised abilities, namely Tracer Arrows and Coatings.
The Trick Gauge has three levels, andusing a Tracer Arrow or applying a Coating takes one level each.
The Trick Gauge is refilled in two ways - dealing damage, and performing a Discerning Dodge.
These both work in different ways, so let’s check them out.
Tracer and Fuse Arrows can be both bedestroyed with Hailstorm, Dragon Piercer, and Thousand Dragons.
Despite Fuse Arrows looking like Tracer Arrows,they do not have the tracking propertiesof the latter.
Dragon Piercer
Dragon Piercer is a classic Bow move.
As the name implies, Dragon Piercer fires off a single arrow that travels through the monster.
Dragon Piercer canalso be used in the middle of a comboto activate even faster.
After releasing this shot,arrows will rain down on the spot it was aimed on.
Regular arrows fall during this, as well as Fuse Arrows that stick in the enemy.
Flying Swallow Shot
Flying Swallow Shot is a great move to let you very quickly reposition.
This brings up a large circle on the screen from which you could lock-on to certain targets.
The targets thatcan be locked-on to include Tracer and Fuse Arrows, and Wounds.
This includes wounds, monster weak points, Tracer Arrows, and Fuse Arrows.
However,Hailstorm will only lock-on to targets that are both visible and fit within the circle.
There is no cooldown on Discerning Dodge either, so it’s worth being aggressive with the Bow.
It’s great to keep in mind while chasing a monster across zones.
Keep Distance In Mind
All Bows have an effective distance at which they deal the most damage.
Too far away, and arrows won’t reach.
Always keep a close eye on the reticle to verify you’re dealing the most damage that you might.
A look into the new creatures that’ll populate the world of Monster Hunter Wilds
