Monster Hunter Wilds: Light Bowgun weapon tree

The full list of all Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Guide byOllie Toms Guides Editor

Updated on April 8, 2025

Looking for the entire Light Bowgun tree in Monster Hunter Wilds? The iconic Bowgun ranged weapon from Monster Hunter has long been divided into two types: Heavy Bowguns and Light Bowguns. If you're reading this, you've probably already made your first decision, and opted for the less damaging but more agile and potentially versatile type. But there are plenty more decisions to make.

There's an entire weapon tree of Light Bowguns to choose from in Monster Hunter Wilds, and comparing them all to one another can be a real headache without a dedicated tool to help you. Thankfully, you've now arrived at that very tool. Below we'll walk you through the entire Light Bowgun weapon tree, fully updated to include the new weapons added with Title Update 1, and using handy expanding and collapsing tables to easily compare each Bowgun's damage stats, magazine types, and the crafting materials needed to work your way through every row of the tree.

Light Bowgun weapon tree

The 66 Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds are divided into 23 different branches, each of which uses a different set of crafting materials (usually focusing on what you can harvest from a particular type of large monster). Here's the full Light Bowgun weapon tree:

Tree	Weapons	Final Form
Expedition Tree	Hope Rifle I-V	Esperanza Rifle
G. Rathalos Tree	G. Rathling Gun I-II	White Rathling Phoenix
Doshaguma Tree	Dosha Faithbreaker I-III	Faithbreaker Leibolkule
G. Arkveld Tree	G. Veldian Impetum I-II	G. Expiating Caius
Arkveld Tree	Veldian Impetum I	Expiating Caius
G. Doshaguma Tree	Dosha Gigasbreaker I-II	Gigasbreaker Urbolkule
Ore Tree	Chain Blitz I-III	High Chain Blitz
Rey Dau Tree	Rey Szelatya I-III	Szelatya Clairgun
Bone Tree	Hunter's Rifle I-IV	Power Rifle
Ajarakan Tree	Ajara Shellgun I-II	Ajara-Angaja
Nu Udra Tree	Nu Chobotnice I-II	Abaddonian Chobotnice
Congalala Tree	Assault Conga I-II	Combat Conga
Hirabami Tree	Windshear Light I-III	Windshear Uchibami
G. Ebony Tree	Chthonian Gunfire I-II	Bequeathed Animus
Yian Kut-Ku Tree	Kut-Ku Anger I-II	Kut-Ku Counterattack
G. Fulgur Tree	Felling Fulgur I	Fulgursnipe Guardiana
Rathian Tree	Valkyrie Fire I-II	Valkyrie Flame
Rathalos Tree	Rathling Gun I	Rathling Phoenix
Gore Magala Tree	Fäulnisschleuder I	Wahnschleuder
Blangonga Tree	Tail String I	Tail Catapult
Gravios Tree	Titan Launcher I	Titan Panzer
Zoh Shia Tree	Zoh Kaiah I	Blazing Kaiah
Mizutsune Tree	Desolate Mist I	Nifl Mist

Below we'll go over all 70 Light Bowguns in the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tree, complete with damage stats, sharpness, crafting recipes, and more.

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All Monster Hunter Wilds Light Bowguns

Below we've listed the full stats of all 70 Light 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 Light Bowguns

A close-up of a weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds against a black background. — Hope Rifle I-V

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Hope Rifle I	117	0%	0	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Nione
Crafting Materials: 200z
▶ Hope Rifle II	130	0%	0	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500z
Branching Upgrades:Dosha Faithbreaker I, Chain Blitz I
▶ Hope Rifle III	169	0%	0	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [1], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500z
Branching Upgrades:G. Rathling Gun I
▶ Hope Rifle IV	208	0%	2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z
▶ Hope Rifle V	247	0%	3-2	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z
▶ Esperanza Rifle	273	0%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

G. Rathalos Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ G. Rathling Gun I	208	15%	1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [1], Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Rathalos Scale, 2x Guardian Rathalos Webbing, 1x Flame Sac, 2600z
Upgrades From:Hope Rifle III
▶ G. Rathling Gun II	234	15%	2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [2], Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Guardian Rathalos Wing, 1x Guardian Rathalos Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ White Rathling Phoenix	273	15%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [2], Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Rathalos Carapace, 1x Guardian Rathalos Ruby, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z

Doshaguma Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Dosha Faithbreaker I	182	-5%	0	20	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Doshaguma Fur, 2x Doshaguma Claw, 1x Doshaguma Fang, 800z
Upgrades From:Hope Rifle II
Branching Upgrades:G. Veldian Impetum I, Dosha Gigasbreaker I
▶ Dosha Faithbreaker II	234	-5%	1	20	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 3x Doshaguma Hide, 1x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Dosha Faithbreaker III	273	-5%	2-1	20	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Doshaguma Fang+, 10000z
▶ Faithbreaker Leibolkule	312	-5%	3-2-1	20	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Doshaguma Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

G. Arkveld Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ G. Veldian Impetum I	208	-10%	1-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Upgrades From:Dosha Faithbreaker I
▶ G. Veldian Impetum II	260	-10%	2-2	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000z
Branching Upgrades:Veldian Impetum I
▶ G. Expiating Caius	299	-10%	3-3-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Arkveld Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Veldian Impetum I	234	0%	3-2	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Upgrades From:G. Veldian Impetum II
▶ Expiating Caius	260	0%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

G. Doshaguma Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Dosha Gigasbreaker I	247	-15%	1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Slugger [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Doshaguma Fur, 2x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 1x Guardian Doshaguma Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From:Dosha Faithbreaker I
▶ Dosha Gigasbreaker II	286	-15%	2	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Guardian Doshaguma Fang+, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ Gigasbreaker Urbolkule	325	-15%	3-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Fur+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Ore Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Chain Blitz I	156	0%	0	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800z
Upgrades From:Hope Rifle II
Branching Upgrades:Rey Szelatya I
▶ Chain Blitz II	208	0%	1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z
▶ Chain Blitz III	247	0%	2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z
▶ High Chain Blitz	286	0%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Rey Dau Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Rey Szelatya I	182	0%	0	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [1], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Scale, 2x Rey Dau Wingtalon, 1x Rey Dau Thunderhorn, 2000z
Upgrades From:Chain Blitz I
▶ Rey Szelatya II	221	0%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [1], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 1x Novacrystal, 4000z
▶ Rey Szelatya III	260	0%	3-2	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Certificate S, 4x Rey Dau Fulgurtalon, 1x Rey Dau Tail, 1x Rey Dau Plate, 14000z
▶ Szelatya Clairgun	286	0%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Rey Dau Carapace, 4x Rey Dau Bolthorn, 1x Rey Dau Boltgem, 20000z

Bone Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Hunter's Rifle I	143	0%	0	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500z
Branching Upgrades:Assault Conga I
▶ Hunter's Rifle II	169	0%	0	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [1], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800z
Branching Upgrades:Ajara Shellgun I
▶ Hunter's Rifle III	221	0%	1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [2], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Hunter's Rifle IV	260	0%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 10000z
▶ Power Rifle	299	0%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Ajarakan Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Ajara Shellgun I	169	10%	0	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Artillery [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Ajarakan Scale, 2x Ajarakan Ridge, 1x Ajarakan Jewel, 1500z
Upgrades From:Hunter's Rifle II
Branching Upgrades:Nu Chobotnice I
▶ Ajara Shellgun II	234	10%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Artillery [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Ajarakan Certificate S, 3x Ajarakan Ridge+, 2x Ajarakan Jewel+, 1x Ajarakan Marrow, 10000z
▶ Ajara-Angaja	273	10%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Artillery [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Ajarakan Carapace, 1x Ajarakan Medulla, 20000z

Nu Udra Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Nu Chobotnice I	221	-15%	1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Hide, 2x Nu Udra Spike, 1x Nu Udra Oilmucus, 2600z
Upgrades From:Ajara Shellgun I
▶ Nu Chobotnice II	273	-15%	3-2	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
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 Chobotnice	299	-15%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Nu Udra Tentacle+, 4x Nu Udra Horn+, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

Congalala Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Assault Conga I	156	5%	0	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Special Ammo Mod
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Congalala Pelt, 2x Congalala Claw, 1x Congalala Fang, 800z
Upgrades From:Hunter's Rifle I
Branching Upgrades:Windshear Light I
▶ Assault Conga II	221	5%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Special Ammo Mod
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Congalala Certificate S, 5x Congalala Claw+, 4x Congalala Fang+, 2x Conga Pelt+, 4000z
▶ Combat Conga	286	5%	3-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Special Ammo Mod
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 2x Vibrant Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Hirabami Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Windshear Light I	182	0%	0	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Hirabami Scale, 2x Hirabami Tail Claw, 1x Frost Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From:Assault Conga I
Branching Upgrades:Chthonian Gunfire I
▶ Windshear Light II	221	0%	2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Hirabami Certificate S, 4x Hirabami Tail Claw+, 3x Freezer Sac, 5000z
▶ Windshear Light III	260	0%	3-2	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Hirabami Hide+, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Windshear Uchibami	286	0%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Hirabami Webbing+, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

G. Ebony Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Chthonian Gunfire I	182	10%	1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Ebony Scale, 2x Guardian Ebony Claw, 1x Guardian Ebony Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From:Windshear Light I
▶ Chthonian Gunfire II	221	10%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Ebony Odogaron Certificate S, 6x Guardian Ebony Claw+, 1x Guardian Ebony Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ Bequeathed Animus	273	10%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Ebony Fang+, 1x Guardian Ebony Gem, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z

Yian Kut-Ku Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Kut-Ku Anger I	234	0%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Yian Kut-Ku Certificate S, 3x Kut-Ku Wing, 2x Kut-Ku Ear, 5x Kut-Ku Scale+, 4000z
Branching Upgrades:Felling Fulgur I
▶ Kut-Ku Anger II	273	0%	3-2	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Giant Beak, 4x Inferno Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Kut-Ku Counterattack	286	0%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Kut-Ku Carapace, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

G. Fulgur Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Felling Fulgur I	234	15%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
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:Kut-Ku Anger I
▶ Fulgursnipe Guardiana	273	15%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z

Rathian Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Valkyrie Fire I	208	15%	2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Pierce Ammo Magazine
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:Rathling Gun I
▶ Valkyrie Fire II	247	15%	3-2	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Pierce Ammo Magazine
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
▶ Valkyrie Flame	273	15%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z

Rathalos Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Rathling Gun I	234	10%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Rathalos Carapace, 4x Rathalos Wing, 1x Rath Medulla, 10000z
Upgrades From:Valkyrie Fire I
Branching Upgrades:Fäulnisschleuder I
▶ Rathling Phoenix	260	10%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Rathalos Scale+, 1x Rathalos Tail, 1x Rathalos Ruby, 20000z

Gore Magala Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Fäulnisschleuder I	234	20%	3-2	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
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:Rathling Gun I
▶ Wahnschleuder	260	20%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z

Blangonga Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Tail String I	260	-10%	2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Blangonga Certificate S, 5x Blangonga Fang+, 4x Blangonga Whisker, 4x Blango Pelt+, 10000z
▶ Tail Catapult	299	-10%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Blangonga Pelt+, 4x Blangonga Tail, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Gravios Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Titan Launcher I	273	-15%	2	30	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 5x Gravios Wing, 3x Gravios Skull, 4x Gravios Pleura+, 10000z
▶ Titan Panzer	312	-15%	3-1	30	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Gravios Carapace, 1x Gravios Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Zoh Shia Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Zoh Kaiah I	273	5%	3-2	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
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 Kaiah	286	5%	3-2-1	0	Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Whiteflame Torrent [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 3x Zoh Shia Crystalhorn, 4x Blackember Mass, 1x Faux Whitegleam Orb, 20000z

Mizutsune Tree Light Bowguns

Light Bowgun	Damage	Affinity	Slots	Def	Special Ammo
▶ Desolate Mist I	234	15%	2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Slicked Blade [2], Critical Element [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mizutsune Certificate S, 5x Mizutsune Purplefur+, 3x Mizutsune Claw+, 1x Mizutsune Tail, 10000z
▶ Nifl Mist	273	15%	3-2-1	0	Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Slicked Blade [3], Critical Element [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Mizutsune Fin+, 4x Bubblefoam+, 1x Mizutsune Water Orb, 20000z

Hopefully this has helped you to navigate your ideal path through the Light Bowgun weapon tree in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you want to know more about the weaponry available to you in the Forbidden Lands, head to our pages on the best solo weapon and best starting weapon in MHWilds. We've also got a guide that rounds up all the weapons you can use, as well as a Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough and a rundown of all the monsters you can encounter.