Monster Hunter Now Heavy Bowgun: How To Unlock & Tips For Using It

A new weapon for , the Heavy Bowgun, can now be unlocked and used in hunts against dangerous monsters coming to Season 3. The update adds the Heavy Bowgun to the arsenal of tools available for your Hunter. Featuring heavy ranged attacks, this weapon is slower than most but has extremely high damage with the right ammo types.

Bowguns are among some of the best weapons in games because of their unique customization options. The Heavy Bowgun is no different, allowing you to switch between various ammunition that all have unique strengths and weaknesses. Typically, this weapon fires slow but heavy shots from long-range against monsters, with little mobility but incredibly high damage.

Those looking to add a Heavy Bowgun to their Hunter's arsenal need to participate in limited-time events that demand the use of this weapon. These quests will introduce you to the Heavy Bowgun and give you rewards tied to the weapon. However, these quests in only last from September 12th, 2024 until November 30th, 2024, so make sure to do them quickly.

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Every seasonal quest tied to the Heavy Bowgun you complete will give you the materials needed to craft the weapon for yourself. The Bone Shooter is your starting Heavy Bowgun, which can be upgraded using Heavy Bowgun Training Tickets you earn. These Tickets are gained from the same limited-time quests you finish, giving you a chance to get an improved weapon relatively fast.

You do not need Heavy Bowgun Training Tickets to upgrade the weapon past Grade 7, but these Tickets do not improve other Heavy Bowguns besides the Bone Shooter you get early.

Unlike the Insect Glaive in or any other melee weapon, you have to unlock ammo for the Heavy Bowgun as well. An individual Heavy Bowgun has three different ammo types that determine your overall build. You can gain crafting materials for ammo types from monsters