early
HR Starter
Weapon
Bone Heavy Bowgun (Normal)
Armor
- Head: G. Arkveld Helm
- Chest: G. Arkveld Mail
- Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces
- Waist: G. Ebony Coil
- Legs: G. Rathalos Greaves
Activated Skills
Burst 2Guard 3Reload Speed 2
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Heavy Bowgun Best Armor Sets & Skills
Across every recorded Heavy Bowgun set, the most repeated armor pieces are G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Gore Greaves β, G. Rathalos Vambraces. Guard 3 appears in 3 of 3 sets, which makes it the skill to plan decorations around.
mid
HR Mid-Game
Weapon
Rathian HBG (Sticky)
Armor
- Head: G. Ebony Helm β
- Chest: Rathalos Mail β
- Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
- Waist: Gore Coil β
- Legs: Gore Greaves β
Activated Skills
Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Guard 3Offensive Guard 3Antivirus 3
Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).
endgame
HR 50+ Endgame
HR 50+Weapon
Artian HBG (Pierce)
Charm
Counterattack Charm III
Armor
- Head: Gore Helm β
- Chest: Gore Mail β
- Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
- Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β
- Legs: Gore Greaves β
Activated Skills
Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Offensive Guard 3Adrenaline Rush 5Maximum Might 3Guard 3Antivirus 3Counterstrike 3
Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).
Core Skills Across These Sets
| Skill | Appears in | Share of sets |
|---|---|---|
| Guard 3 | 3 / 3 | 100% |
| Antivirus 3 | 2 / 3 | 67% |
| Critical Boost 3 | 2 / 3 | 67% |
| Offensive Guard 3 | 2 / 3 | 67% |
| Weakness Exploit 5 | 2 / 3 | 67% |
| Adrenaline Rush 5 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Burst 2 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Counterstrike 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Maximum Might 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Reload Speed 2 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
Most Reused Armor Pieces
| Slot | Piece | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| Arms | G. Arkveld Vambraces β | 2 / 3 |
| Legs | Gore Greaves β | 2 / 3 |
| Arms | G. Rathalos Vambraces | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | G. Arkveld Mail | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | Rathalos Mail β | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | Gore Mail β | 1 / 3 |
| Head | G. Arkveld Helm | 1 / 3 |
| Head | G. Ebony Helm β | 1 / 3 |
| Head | Gore Helm β | 1 / 3 |
| Legs | G. Rathalos Greaves | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | Gore Coil β | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | Lagiacrus Coil β | 1 / 3 |
Heavy Bowgun Armor & Skills FAQ
- What is the best armor set for the Heavy Bowgun?
- G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms) shows up in 2 of 3 recorded Heavy Bowgun sets — the safest piece to craft first.
- Which skills should I prioritise on the Heavy Bowgun?
- Guard 3 is the most repeated skill (3/3 sets). Build your decoration plan around it, then fill with Antivirus 3 and Critical Boost 3.
- Do the Heavy Bowgun armor pieces overlap between builds?
- Yes: G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Gore Greaves β carry over between stages.