The Bow is one of the most versatile ranged weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds. It can apply coatings to boost damage, elemental effects, and status effects. This guide covers every coating type and the best builds for each.
How Coatings Work
Coatings are consumable items that boost Bow damage. They are crafted or purchased and applied to the Bow during combat. Each coating has a limited number of uses.
There are 7 coating types:
- Close Range Coating
- Power Coating
- Poison Coating
- Paralysis Coating
- Sleep Coating
- Blast Coating
- Exhaust Coating
Close Range Coating
Effect: +25% damage at close range. +15% damage at medium range.
How to use: For aggressive, close-range play.
How to get: Crafted with Power Coating + 1xit.
Power Coating
Effect: +50% raw damage.
How to use: For sustained, ranged damage.
How to get: Crafted with Catalyst + 1xit.
Poison Coating
Effect: Deals poison damage over time. 120 damage per tick.
How to use: For poison-focused builds.
How to get: Crafted with Catalyst + Toxin.
Paralysis Coating
Effect: Deals paralysis damage. Monster is paralyzed for 10 seconds.
How to use: For paralysis-focused builds.
How to get: Crafted with Catalyst + Parashroom.
Sleep Coating
Effect: Deals sleep damage. Monster falls asleep for 30 seconds.
How to use: For sleep-focused builds.
How to get: Crafted with Catalyst + Sleep Herb.
Blast Coating
Effect: Deals blast damage. Triggers explosion at max damage.
How to use: For blast-focused builds.
How to get: Crafted with Catalyst + Blast Powder.
Exhaust Coating
Effect: Deals exhaust damage. Reduces monster stamina.
How to use: For stamina-focused builds.
How to get: Crafted with Catalyst + Exciteshroom.
Best Coatings for Each Situation
Solo Play
Power Coating + Blast Coating.
This combination provides sustained damage with blast procs for extra damage.
Multiplayer Play
Power Coating + Paralysis Coating.
This combination provides sustained damage with paralysis procs for team coordination.
Boss Fights
Power Coating + Sleep Coating.
This combination provides sustained damage with sleep procs for free hits.
How to Get Coatings
To get coatings:
- Craft them at the item box using the recipes above.
- Purchase them from the Item Vendor in any hub.
- Get them as quest rewards.
Power Coating is the most commonly used and easiest to craft.
Best Bow Equipment
Best Bow for Raw Damage
Tigrex Thunder Bow
Raw damage: 280. Coatings: All types. Affinity: 15%. Recoil: Low.
How to get: Crafted from Tigrex materials.
Best Bow for Elemental Damage
Legiana Frost Bow
Elemental damage: 320 ice. Coatings: All types. Affinity: 10%. Recoil: Low.
How to get: Crafted from Legiana materials.
Best Bow for Status Effects
Anjanath Flame Bow
Status: 280 paralysis. Coatings: All types. Affinity: 5%. Recoil: Low.
How to get: Crafted from Anjanath materials.
Best Bow Armor
Best for Raw Damage
Rathalos Armor
Skills: Attack Boost 4, Critical Eye 3, Weakness Exploit 2.
Defense: 380. Elemental Resistance: balanced.
How to get: Crafted from Rathalos materials.
Best for Elemental Damage
Legiana Armor
Skills: Elemental Attack 3, Critical Element 2, Marathon Runner 2.
Defense: 360. Elemental Resistance: ice resistant.
How to get: Crafted from Legiana materials.
Best Bow Skills
Attack Boost
Boosts raw attack. Levels 1-7. Recommended: Level 4.
Critical Eye
Boosts affinity. Levels 1-7. Recommended: Level 3.
Weakness Exploit
Boosts damage on weak points. Levels 1-3. Recommended: Level 2.
Critical Boost
Boosts critical damage. Levels 1-3. Recommended: Level 2.
Elemental Attack
Boosts elemental damage. Levels 1-3. Recommended: Level 3.
Status Attack
Boosts status damage. Levels 1-2. Recommended: Level 2.
Best Bow Combos
Standard Combo
The standard Bow combo is the most efficient:
- Charge Shot 1
- Charge Shot 2
- Charge Shot 3
- Release for max damage
Use this combo for sustained damage.
Dash Combo
The dash combo is for mobile combat:
- Dash (L1/LB + Direction)
- Quick Shot
- Charge Shot 3
- Release for max damage
Use this combo for repositioning during combat.
Aerial Combo
The aerial combo is for aerial attacks:
- Jump (L1/LB + R1/RB)
- Aerial Shot
- Repeat
Use this combo for mounting monsters.
Best Coatings to Stock
Always stock these coatings:
- Power Coating - for sustained damage.
- Paralysis Coating - for status effects.
- Sleep Coating - for free hits.
- Blast Coating - for burst damage.
- Close Range Coating - for aggressive play.
Common Mistakes
- Don't use the wrong coating for the situation.
- Don't run out of coatings. Always restock between hunts.
- Don't use close-range coating at long range. The damage is low.
Best Bow Matchups
Great Jagras
Use Power Coating for raw damage.
Anjanath
Use Blast Coating for blast procs.
Legiana
Use Sleep Coating for free hits.
Rathalos
Use Power Coating for sustained damage.
Tigrex
Use Exhaust Coating for stamina reduction.
Final Tips
- Always carry a variety of coatings.
- Use Power Coating for sustained damage.
- Use status coatings for monster-specific strategies.
- Combine coatings with skills for maximum damage.
With this guide, you will know every coating type and how to use them effectively in every situation.