Mhw Iceborne Max Dmg Rajang Hbg
Monster Hunter: World can play quite differently depending on which weapon type you pick for your hunter, with some more conducive to new players and others requiring some serious skill to master.
As a Variant Monster, Furious Rajang should have additional moves that it's regular version doesn't have. In the trailer, it show Furious Rajang holding a hunter and shooting it point blank with its Lightning Breath, Furious Rajang Weapons & Armor More Content Coming Soon. We'll complete this section once Furious Rajang has been released.
Focused on high mobility and a rapid rate of fire, the light bowgun is a solid choice for the initiate monster hunter if you can master moving while shooting and don't mind reloading more frequently.
The LBG features a wide range of ammo types for maximum versatility, so if you like inflicting status effects to help out your teammates or make a solo battle more manageable, then the light bowgun is for you. The only real downside is that you need to frequently farm for ammo components, so it does add to the grind.
Ready to try out an MH World light bowgun build? Below we cover everything you need to know and outline the best build currently available!
Rocking a light bowgun build!
Monster Hunter World Light Bowgun Basics
Positioning and multi-tasking are key here, as each LBG has an optimal damage range, which you can see when the crosshair glows. To fire the bowgun, use L2 to aim and R2 to fire (on the PS4), or you can also fire from the hip without aiming. A melee attack with the bowgun is available in a pinch, but it isn't really meant to actually kill monsters.
You don't have to worry about combos with the light bowgun, and you can instead focus on crafting different types of ammo for each situation while staying at a distance during a fight. Unlike the heavy bowgun, you can still effectively dodge and roll out of the way in close combat, using sidestep multiple times in a row to slide away from an attack.
Don't forget that light bowguns have special ammo fired with a different button (circle on PS4). This special ammo builds up over time (rather than being crafted or bought), so make sure to fire it when the gauge is full or you are effectively losing out on additional ammo.
Be sure to also customize LBG weapons at the smithy to install add-ons like a Recoil Suppressor, Reload Speed Assist, or increases to damage at either close or long range, depending on your preferred play style.
Modifying an LMB (thanks to Fefxtralife for the screenshot)
Best Monster Hunter World LBG Builds
Slicing ammo was nerfed a bit in the latest patch, so it may be time to retool your light bowgun build to focus on normal shots. The Karma light bowgun at the end of the Odagaron tree is a fabulous way to go if you put together the right combination of equipment and skills.
There are several different ways to go on the mods, but the combo of Reload Assist x2 and one Close Range Up mod lets you quickly reload and deal tons of damage while close to an enemy -- just get ready to dodge quickly!
Weakness Exploit / Attack +
You want to capitalize on the weakness exploit skill to increase your damage as much as possible with your high rate of fire on the LBG. Dragonking Eyepatch and Kaiser Vambraces work well here, but there are plenty of other armor sets with weakness exploit if you went a different route.
Besides weakness exploit, the attack boost skill also pairs incredibly well with a light bowgun build. On this end, Dober Mail and Nergigante Coil both offer attack boost additions.
A killer Karma Light Bowgun build (thanks to Social Dissonance for the screenshot)
Don't forget that many of the Nergigante pieces feature attack boost as well, so feel free to swap out other equipment on that set (such as Kaiser Vambraces for Nergigante Vambraces) if you like attack boost over weakness exploit.
Next, it's time to think about the legs armor slot. While there are plenty of good options here, the Diablos Nero Greaves give a boost to normal shot, which works very well with the Karma LBG. Finally, Awakening Charm II gives you an edge with a bonus to the Free Elem/Ammo Up skill.
Other LBG Builds
The Karma, of course, isn't the only possible route to a great light bowgun build! No matter which weapon you pick, the armor types are typically going to be similar, as you want to utilize weakness exploit and attack boost. If you want to go a different route, though, the Xeno'jiiva set with expert and mighty jewels attached can boost your affinity.
Don't discount LBGs from the Nergigante tree (like Nergal Spitter or Cataclysm's Trigger) or those from the Workshop tree (like the Dai-onigashima). While it has lower affinity, the Cataclysm's Trigger in particular has higher base attack and can be a big damage dealer.
Putting together a Cataclysm's Trigger build (thanks to FightinCowboy for the sreenshot)
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Although each of your individual attacks tends to deal less damage with an LBG, you will get hit far less often, making it an excellent option for any hunter. Light Bowguns also recently got an overall buff to damage in one of the latest patches, so give it a try and let us know how it goes!
Still need help with the rest of this addictive monster-hunting grind fest? Be sure to check out our Monster Hunter: World guides below:
Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Heavy Bowgun guide on the best loadout and armor build for this weapon. Includes recommended equipment, decorations, and skills!
Safijiiva Weapon Builds
Top Recommended Builds
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Heavy Bowgun Safi Crested Build
Safi'Jiiva Blast HBG & Crested Armor Build
Weapon | AugmentDecorations |
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Safi's Burstcannon Close Range Up x 4 Shield x 1 | Attack Increase 2 Defense Increase 1 Ironwall/Release Jewel 4 |
Armor | Decorations |
Safi Crested Crown β + | Ironwall/Release Jewel 4 Ironwall Jewel 1 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
Safi Crested Chest β + | Ironwall/Release Jewel 4 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Safi Crested Vambraces β + | Furor/Vitality Jewel 4 Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Safi Crested Belt β + | Spread Jewel 3 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Safi Crested Boots β + | Spread Jewel 3 Shield Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Fury Charm 4 | - |
Skills | |
Guard Lvl 5 | Resentment Lvl 5 |
Evade Window Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Free Elem/Ammo Up Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Spread/Power Shots Lvl 2 |
Blight Resistance Lvl 2 | Guard Up Lvl 1 |
Dragonvein Awakening (Set Bonus) | True Dragonvein Awakening (Set Bonus) |
Recommended Weapon Skill Awakening
Skill | No. Of Frames |
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Attack Increase V | 3 |
Recoil Suppressor | 1 |
Spread Capacity III | 1 |
Points of Recommendations
- True Dragonvein Awakening is good combo with Resentment
- Damage will be continuous as you keep attacking with Resentment
Spread Heavy Bowgun Build
Safi'jiiva Burstcannon Spread Ammo Build
This set is inspired by the armor build originally shared by Team Darkside on Youtube.
HBG Spread Build Details
Weapon | AugmentDecorations |
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Safi's Burstcannon Close Range Up x 2 Shield x 3 | Attack Increase 1 Affinity Increase 1 Defense Increase 1 Tenderizer/Protection Jewel 4 Spread Jewel 3 |
Armor | Decorations |
Nargacuga Helm β + | Tenderizer/Protection Jewel 4 Fortitude Jewel 1 |
Kirin Jacket α + | Spread Jewel 3 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Nargacuga Braces β + | Release/Vitality Jewel 4 |
Odogaron Coil β + | Release/Vitality Jewel 4 Critical Jewel 2 |
Garuga Greaves β + | Release/Vitality Jewel 4 Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
Rocksteady Mantle+ | Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
Impact Mantle+ | KO Jewel 2 KO Jewel 2 |
Ironside Charm 4 | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Guard Lvl 5 |
Health Boost Lvl 3 | Free Elem/Ammo Up Lvl 3 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Divine Blessing Lvl 3 | Spread/Power Shots Lvl 2 |
Stamina Surge Lvl 2 | Piercing Shots Lvl 1 |
Peak Performance Lvl 1 | Fortify Lvl 1 |
Peak Performance Lvl 1 | Fortify Lvl 1 |
True Razor Sharp/Spare Shot (Set Bonus) | - |
Recommended Weapon Skill Awakening
Skill | No. Of Frames |
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Nargacuga Essence | 1 |
Spread Capacity III | 1 |
Recoil Suppressor | 1 |
Attack Increase V | 1 |
Slot Upgrade III | 1 |
Points of Recommendations
- Nargacuga set bonus allows chance not to spend ammo for more shots
- Ammo skills increase damage dealt
- Has Guard & Divine Blessing for defense
Iceborne: Heavy Bowgun Starting Builds
Recommended Iceborne Heavy Bowgun Starting Builds
When starting Iceborne, your fully skill-optimized loadout will be easier to use & more effective. There's no need to buy new gear for Iceborne if your build is solid.
Recommended Armor for Early Master Rank Guide Here!Taroth Assualt Support Build For Heavy Bowgun
Weapon Weapon Mod/s | Augmentation |
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Taroth Assault Support Recoil Suppressor x 1 Close Range Up x 2 | Affinity Increase |
Armor | Decorations |
Xeno'jiiva Headgear γ | Elementaless Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Spread Jewel 3 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Mighty Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Xeno'jiiva Spine γ | Release Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 1 |
Xeno'jiiva Spurs γ | Trueshot Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
Awakening Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 6 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Free Elem/Ammo Up Lvl 3 | Critical Eye Lvl 3 |
Maximum Might Lvl 3 | Blight Resistance Lvl 2 |
Spread/Power Shots | Power Prolonger Lvl 1 |
Non-elemental Boost | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Elemental Airborne | - |
High Loading Capacity
This weapon can be loaded with 6 ammos. Due to its already high magazine size, you need not add a Capacity Up skill. Instead, an Attack Boost was added to increase the damage from the Heavy Bowgun's shots!
Pierce Build For Heavy Bowgun
Weapon Weapon Mod/s | Augmentation Decoration |
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Taroth Assault Blast Recoil Suppressor x 1 Long Range Up x 2 | Affinity Increase Release Jewel 3 |
Armor | Decorations |
Kaiser Crown γ | Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
Kirin Jacket γ | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Kulve Taroth's Malice γ | Pierce Jewel 3 |
Nergigante Greaves γ | Minds' Eye Jewel 2 Challenger Jewel 2 |
Attack Charm | - |
Skills | |
Attack Boost Lvl 7 | Critical Eye Lvl 6 |
Free Elem/Ammo Up Lvl 3 | Critical Eye Lvl 3 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Piercing Shots |
Mind's Eye/Ballistics | Agitator Lvl 1 |
Penetration Focused Build
This build doubles down on the weapon's Penetration capabilities. Your Level 3 ammo can be loaded up to 10 times when Ammo Up is activated. You will also increase the damage you deal when hitting weak spots thanks to Weakness Exploit.
Spread Build For Heavy Bowgun
Weapon Weapon Mod/s | Augmentation |
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Dark Devourer Recoil Suppressor x 3 | Attack Increase |
Armor | Decorations |
Xeno'jiiva Headgear γ | Flawless Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
Kirin Jacket γ | Attack Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Xeno'jiiva Claws γ | Flawless Jewel 2 Flawless Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Xeno'jiiva Spine γ | Release Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 1 |
Nergigante Greaves γ | Challenger Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Challenger Charm II | - |
Skills | |
Attack Boost Lvl 7 | Agitator Lvl 3 |
Health Boost Lvl 3 | Blight Resistance Lvl 2 |
Power Prolonger Lvl 2 | Critical Eye Lvl 1 |
Special Ammo Boost Lvl 1 | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Spread Type Ammo Focus
This build focuses on the capabilities of the weapon's spread type ammo. Since the power of the spread ammos is dependent on your attack power, several skills that increase this stat such as Attack Boost have been added!
Mhw Rajang Pc
Best Used When Standing Ground
Since you will need to be close to the monster to be as effective as you can, you can use this build in conjunction with items such as Health Boosters to sustain yourself & tank a lot of damage!
No Need For Affinity Skills
Since your damage is not affected by affinity, there is no need to equip affinity raising skills.
Dark Devourer Piercing Build For Heavy Bowgun
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Weapon Weapon Mod/s | Augmentation |
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Dark Devourer Recoil Suppressor x 2 Shield | Health Regen Health Regen |
Armor | Decorations |
Xeno'jiiva Headgear γ | Evasion Jewel 2 Artillery Jewel 1 Artillery Jewel 1 |
Kirin Jacket γ | Artillery Jewel 1 Maintenance Jewel 1 |
Xeno'jiiva Claws γ | Flawless Jewel 2 Flawless Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Empress Coil γ | Release Jewel 3 |
Nergigante Greaves γ | Flawless Jewel 2 Maintenance Jewel 1 Maintenance Jewel 1 |
KO Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Artillery Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Free Elem/Ammo Up Lvl 3 | Slugger Lvl 3 |
Peak Performance Lvl 3 | Evade Window Lvl 3 |
Tool Specialist Lvl 3 | Blight Resistance Lvl 2 |
Power Prolonger Lvl 2 | Critical Eye Lvl 1 |
Special Ammo Boost | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Increase Your Clip Size
Since the weapon's magazine size is not that big, it is necessary for you to increase the magazine size of your weapon with the Free Elem / Ammo Up skill.
Take Advantage of Multiple Skills
Use your piercing rounds in conjunction with skills such as Artillery, Free Elem / Ammo Up, & Slugger to increase your DPS & even stun the monster!
Also Gives Sustain
This build will also provide some sustain as the shield on this weapon is not that big. The Tool Specialist, Evade Window & Health Boost skills are added to keep you up for longer during the fight!
Best Skills For Heavy Bowgun
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Recommended Skills For Attacking
Skill | Recommendation / Overview |
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Normal Shots | |
Spread / Power Shots | |
Piercing Shots | |
Maximum Might | |
Weakness Exploit | |
Critical Eye | |
Attack Boost | |
Critical Boost | |
Peak Performance | |
Agitator | |
Fortify | |
Special Ammo Boost | |
Non-elemental Boost |
Recommended Supporting Skills
Skill | Recommendation / Overview |
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Free Elem/Ammo Up | |
Razor Sharp/Spare Shot | |
Mind's Eye/Ballistics | |
Evade Extender |