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Heavy Bowgun

Heavy Bowgun • ranged
Pending Evidence:MHWilds Field Codex (mechanics summary; verify against official guide)(2026-08-23)

A ranged powerhouse. Deploy a shield, fire high-damage ammo, and use Wyvern Ammo for devastating sniper-like bursts.

Difficulty
3 / 5
Mobility
2 / 5
Guard
No
Style
dps

Traits

  • High raw ranged damage
  • Shield deployment
  • Sniper potential

Pros

  • Highest ranged DPS
  • Strong vs weak points
  • Stable from range

Cons

  • Low mobility
  • Heavy ammo use
  • Slow recovery

Wilds Specific Mechanics

  • Wyvern Ammo / Machine Cannon
  • Counterattack aim