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Monster Hunter Wilds: Heavy Bowgun weapon tree

The full list of all Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds

A female hunter in Monster Hunter Wilds poses in front of the camera with their weapon of choice, the Heavy Bowgun.
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Want to see the entire Heavy Bowgun weapon tree in Monster Hunter Wilds? A huge part of the Monster Hunter experience has always been grinding your way up the expansive weapon trees for each individual weapon type, and the Heavy Bowgun - while hardly the most popular of the 14 weapon types - is no exception. As of Title Update 1, there's a grand total of 64 different Heavy Bowguns in the tree, and each one requires a different array of increasingly complex and rare crafting materials.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the entire Heavy Bowgun tree in Monster Hunter Wilds, using expanding and collapsing tables to intuitively compare different stats such as damage, affinity, magazine types, slots, and of course the crafting materials you'll need to arrive at your Heavy Bowgun of choice.

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Heavy Bowgun weapon tree

The Heavy Bowgun tree is divided into 20 separate rows - the lowest number of all the weapon types in Monster Hunter Wilds. But that's still a fair number of options to sift through, so let's start with a broad overview of the entire tree and all its sub-tree focuses:

TreeWeaponsFinal Form
Expedition TreeHope Cannon I-VEsperanza Cannon
Jin Dahaad TreeJin Dhaphal IPrecipice Malmiam
Ore TreeIron Assault I-IIISteel Assault
Rompopolo TreeRompo Sniper I-IIIRompo Latrotox
Chatacabra TreeChata Sheller I-IVShrouded Muktana
G. Arkveld TreeG. Veldian Tormentum I-IIG. Aeternal Palamedes
Arkveld TreeVeldian Tormentum IAeternal Palamedes
Bone TreeBone Shooter I-IVHeavy Shooter
Nerscylla TreeNer Bustergun I-IIIBuster Blaster
Uth Duna TreeUth Dalgap I-IIIDalgap-of-the-Waves
Congalala TreePower Stinger I-IIWild Stinger
Nu Udra TreeNu Muneo I-IIAbaddonian Muneo
Yian Kut-Ku TreeYian Kut-Ku Cannon I-IISuper Kut-Ku Cannon
G. Fulgur TreeGrounding Fulgur IFulgurblast Guardiana
Gypceros TreeTankmage I-IITanksorcerer
Rathian TreeQueen's Longfire I-IIQueen's Farflier
Gravios TreeGravios Howl IGravios Gigahowl
Gore Magala TreeTödlicher Abzug IAbleben Abzug
Zoh Shia TreeZoh Mitran IBlazing Mitran
Mizutsune TreeCirrus Blaster IMountainous Roar

Below we'll go over all 64 Heavy Bowguns in the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tree, complete with damage stats, sharpness, crafting recipes, and more.


If you're looking to cut through the noise of the upgrade tree and find out which are the most powerful weapons on offer, check out our guide to the best Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds!

All Monster Hunter Wilds Heavy Bowguns

Below we've listed the full stats of all 64 Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds, organised by their weapon trees. Click on each weapon to expand the details further, showing useful extra information like crafting materials required, branching upgrade paths, and the skills offered by each weapon.

Expedition Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Hope Cannon I-V
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Esperanza Cannon
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Hope Cannon I1350%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: None
Crafting Materials: 200z
Branching Upgrades:Chata Sheller I
Hope Cannon II1500%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500z
Branching Upgrades:Iron Assault I
Hope Cannon III1950%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [1], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500z
Hope Cannon IV2400%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z
Branching Upgrades:Jin Dhaphal I
Hope Cannon V2850%3-20Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z
Esperanza Cannon3150%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Jin Dahaad Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Jin Dhaphal I
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Precipice Malmiam
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Jin Dhaphal I2850%3-20Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 1x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Jin Dahaad Claw+, 4x Jin Dahaad Iceplate, 1x Jin Dahaad Tail, 14000z
Upgrades From:Hope Cannon IV
Precipice Malmiam3150%3-2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Jin Dahaad Horn, 4x Jin Dahaad Carapace, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Ore Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Iron Assault I-III
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Steel Assault
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Iron Assault I1800%00Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800z
Upgrades From:Hope Cannon II
Branching Upgrades:Rompo Sniper I
Iron Assault II2400%10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z
Iron Assault III2850%2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z
Steel Assault3300%3-2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Rompopolo Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Rompo Sniper I-III
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Rompo Latrotox
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Rompo Sniper I2100%00Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rompopolo Hide, 2x Rompopolo Claw, 1x Poison Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From:Iron Assault I
Rompo Sniper II2550%2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rompopolo Certificate S, 3x Rompopolo Claw+, 3x Toxin Sac, 4000z
Rompo Sniper III3000%3-20Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Spotted Poison Hide+, 1x Rathian Spike+, 14000z
Rompo Latrotox3300%3-2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 3x Rompopolo Beak+, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Chatacabra Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Chata Sheller I-IV
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Shrouded Muktana
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Chata Sheller I1650%015Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Chatacabra Scale, 2x Chatacabra Hide, 1x Chatacabra Jaw, 500z
Upgrades From:Hope Cannon I
Chata Sheller II2250%015Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rompopolo Claw, 2x Chatacabra Shell, 1500z
Branching Upgrades:G. Veldian Tormentum I
Chata Sheller III2700%2-115Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Chatacabra Certificate S, 5x Chatacabra Scale+, 3x Chatacabra Jaw+, 4000z
Chata Sheller IV3150%3-215Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 6x Chatacabra Carapace, 6x Acute Fang, 14000z
Shrouded Muktana3450%3-2-115Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Chatacabra Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

G. Arkveld Tree Heavy Bowguns

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G. Veldian Tormentum I-II
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G. Aeternal Palamedes
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
G. Veldian Tormentum I255-10%1-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Upgrades From:Chata Sheller II
G. Veldian Tormentum II315-10%2-20Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000z
Branching Upgrades:Veldian Tormentum I
G. Aeternal Palamedes360-10%3-3-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Arkveld Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Veldian Tormentum I
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Aeternal Palamedes
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Veldian Tormentum I3000%3-20Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Upgrades From:G. Veldian Tormentum II
Aeternal Palamedes3300%3-2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Bone Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Bone Shooter I-IV
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Heavy Shooter
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Bone Shooter I1650%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500z
Branching Upgrades:Power Stinger
Bone Shooter II1950%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [1], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800z
Branching Upgrades:Ner Bustergun I, Uth Dalgap I
Bone Shooter III2550%10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [2], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Bone Shooter IV3000%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 800z
Heavy Shooter34530Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Nerscylla Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Ner Bustergun I-III
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Buster Blaster
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Ner Bustergun I18010%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [1], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nerscylla Shell, 2x Nerscylla Claw, 1x Sleep Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From:Bone Shooter II
Ner Bustergun II22515%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [1], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Nerscylla Certificate S, 3x Nerscylla Claw+, 3x Coma Sac, 5000z
Ner Bustergun III27015%3-20Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [2], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Nerscylla Spike+, 2x Nerscylla Shear, 3x Monster Broth, 14000z
Buster Blaster30015%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [2], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Nerscylla Carapace, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Uth Duna Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Uth Dalgap I-III
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Dalgap-of-the-Waves
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Uth Dalgap I240-15%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Uth Duna Certificate, 2x Uth Duna Claw, 1x Uth Duna Cilia, 2000z
Upgrades From:Bone Shooter II
Uth Dalgap II285-15%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Balahara Certificate S, 3x Torrent Sac, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 4000z
Uth Dalgap III330-15%3-20Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 5x Uth Duna Claw+, 3x Uth Duna Cilia+, 1x Uth Duna Plate, 14000z
Dalgap-of-the-Waves360-15%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Uth Duna Tentacle+, 6x Uth Duna Hide+, 1x Uth Duna Watergem, 20000z

Congalala Tree Heavy Bowguns

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>Power Stinger I-II
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Wild Stinger
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Power Stinger I1805%00Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Congalala Pelt, 2x Congalala Claw, 1x Congalala Fang, 800z
Upgrades From:Bone Shooter I
Branching Upgrades:Nu Muneo I
Power Stinger II2555%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Congalala Certificate S, 5x Congalala Claw+, 4x Congalala Fang+, 2x Conga Pelt+, 4000z
Wild Stinger3305%3-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 2x Vibrant Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Nu Udra Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Nu Muneo I-II
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Abaddonian Muneo
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Nu Muneo I255-15%10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Hide, 2x Nu Udra Spike, 1x Nu Udra Oilmucus, 2600z
Upgrades From:Power Stinger
Nu Muneo II315-15%3-20Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Certificate S, 5x Nu Udra Spike+, 4x Nu Udra Oilmucus+, 1x Nu Udra Cerebrospinal Fluid, 14000z
Abaddonian Muneo345-15%3-2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Nu Udra Tentacle+, 4x Nu Udra Horn+, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

Yian Kut-Ku Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I-II
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Super Kut-Ku Cannon
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I2700%2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slugger [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Yian Kut-Ku Certificate S, 3x Kut-Ku Wing, 2x Kut-Ku Ear, 5x Kut-Ku Scale+, 4000z
Branching Upgrades:Grounding Fulgur I
Yian Kut-Ku Cannon II3150%3-20Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Giant Beak, 4x Inferno Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Super Kut-Ku Cannon3300%3-2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Kut-Ku Carapace, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

G. Fulgur Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Grounding Fulgur I
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Fulgurblast Guardiana
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Grounding Fulgur I27015%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Guardian Fulgur Certificate S, 5x Guardian Fulgur Fang+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Tail, 4x Thunder Sac, 10000z
Upgrades From:Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I
Fulgurblast Guardiana31515%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z

Gypceros Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Tankmage I-II
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Tanksorcerer
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Tankmage I2700%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Gypceros Certificate S, 3x Gypceros Wing, 2x Gypceros Head, 5x Rubbery Hide+, 4000z
Tankmage II3000%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 4x Gypceros Tail, 4x Toxin Sac, 10000z
Tanksorcerer3450%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Rubbery Hide+, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 1x Novacrystal, 20000z

Rathian Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Queen's Longfire I-II
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Queen's Farflier
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Queen's Longfire I24015%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 2x Rathian Spike+, 5x Rathian Scale+, 5000z
Branching Upgrades:Gravios Howl I
Queen's Longfire II28515%3-20Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rey Dau Certificate S, 6x Rathian Carapace, 1x Rath Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Queen's Farflier31515%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z

Gravios Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Gravios Howl I
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Gravios Gigahowl
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Gravios Howl I315-15%2-130Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 5x Gravios Wing, 3x Gravios Skull, 4x Gravios Pleura+, 10000z
Upgrades From:Queen's Longfire I
Branching Upgrades:Tödlicher Abzug I
Gravios Gigahowl360-15%3-2-130Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Gravios Carapace, 1x Gravios Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Gore Magala Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Tödlicher Abzug I
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Ableben Abzug
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Tödlicher Abzug I27020%3-20Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Gore Magala Certificate S, 4x Gore Magala Ripclaw+, 1x Gore Magala Tail, 5x Frenzy Shard, 14000z
Upgrades From:Gravios Howl I
Ableben Abzug30020%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z

Zoh Shia Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Zoh Mitran I
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Blazing Mitran
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Zoh Mitran I3155%3-20Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Ignition Mode ST II (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Zoh Shia Certificate S, 5x Zoh Shia Layershell, 4x Zoh Shia Stakeclaw, 1x Zoh Shia Crystaltail, 14000z
Blazing Mitran3305%3-2-10Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Ignition Mode ST II (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 3x Zoh Shia Crystalhorn, 4x Blackember Mass, 1x Faux Whitegleam Orb, 20000z

Mizutsune Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Cirrus Blaster I
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Mountainous Roar
Heavy BowgunDamageAffinitySlotsDefSpecial Ammo
Cirrus Blaster I27015%2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Ignition Mode ST I (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slicked Blade [2], Critical Element [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mizutsune Certificate S, 5x Mizutsune Purplefur+, 3x Mizutsune Claw+, 1x Mizutsune Tail, 10000z
Mountainous Roar31515%3-2-10Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Ignition Mode ST I (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slicked Blade [3], Critical Element [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Mizutsune Fin+, 4x Bubblefoam+, 1x Mizutsune Water Orb, 20000z

That wraps up this guide laying bare the stats of every option in the Heavy Bowgun weapon tree for Monster Hunter Wilds. If you want to find out more about the game's arsenal of weaponry, we've got plenty of other guides that can help you out including our pages on the best solo weapon, best starting weapon for beginners and our primer on all the weapons in MHWilds. We've also got a Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough as well as a page that lists all the monsters you can encounter in the Forbidden Lands.

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Ollie Toms: Ollie is sheriff of Guidestown at RPS, and since joining the team in 2018, he's written over 1,000 guides for the site. He loves playing dangerously competitive games and factory sims, injuring himself playing badminton, and burying his face in the warm fur of his two cats.
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