This article is the best build for the Bow in the base game, Monster Hunter World (MHW). Read on to learn all the best armor sets to use for the Bow and the best skills to help you level up faster.
List of Contents
- Monster Hunter World Bow Best Builds
- Monster Hunter World Best Bow Skills
- Monster Hunter World (MHW) Related Links
Monster Hunter World Bow Best Builds
| ▼ Bow Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Bow Build | Thunder Bow Build | Water Bow Build |
| Fire Bow Build | Ice Bow Build | Dragon Bow Build |
General Bow Build
Build
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
| Anja Arch III Attack: 240 Affinity: -20% Element: Fire 390 | ---Affinity Increase | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Rath Soul Helm Beta | Specific Element Attack Jewel 1 x2 |
| Torso | Rathalos Mail Beta | Specific Element Attack Jewel 1 x1 |
| Arms | Kushala Grip Beta | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Waist | Empress Coil Gamma | Physique Jewel 2 x1 |
| Legs | Empress Greaves Beta | Physique Jewel 2 x1Mighty Bow Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Fitness Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Health Boost Lv3 | Evade Window Lv4 |
| Specific Element Attack Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Constitution Lv5 | Critical Boost Lv1 |
| Bow Charge Plus Lv1 | Critical Element (Set Bonus) |
| Stamina Cap Up (Set Bonus) | |
| ▼ Bow Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Bow Build | Thunder Bow Build | Water Bow Build |
| Fire Bow Build | Ice Bow Build | Dragon Bow Build |
Thunder Bow Build
Build
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
| Taroth Arrow "Thunder" Attack: 228 Affinity: 10% Element: Thunder 360 | Spread Jewel 3 x1Affinity Increase | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Rath Soul Helm Beta | Bolt Jewel 1 x2 |
| Torso | Rathalos Mail Beta | Bolt Jewel 1 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Critical Jewel 2 x1Mighty Bow Jewel 2 x1 |
| Waist | Kulve Taroth's Malic Gamma | Release Jewel 3 x1 |
| Legs | Kirin Leg Guards Beta | Expert Jewel 1 x2 |
| Charm | Fitness Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Critical Eye Lv4 | Thunder Attack Lv3 |
| Free Elem/Ammo Up Lv3 | Constitution Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Attack Boost Lv1 | Spread/Power Shots Lv1 |
| Bow Charge Plus Lv1 | Critical Element (Set Bonus) |
| ▼ Bow Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Bow Build | Thunder Bow Build | Water Bow Build |
| Fire Bow Build | Ice Bow Build | Dragon Bow Build |
Water Bow Build
Build
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
| Kjarr Bow "Water" Attack: 240 Affinity: 10% Element: Water 300 | ---Affinity Increase | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Gala Suit Top Hat Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Stream Jewel 1 x2 |
| Torso | Drachen Mail Alpha | Forceshot Jewel 3 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 |
| Waist | Xeno'jiiva Spine Gamma | Spread Jewel 3 x1Stream Jewel 1 x1 |
| Legs | Nergigante Greaves Gamma | Mighty Bow Jewel 2 x1Challenger Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Fitness Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Attack Boost Lv4 | Critical Eye Lv3 |
| Water Attack Lv3 | Critical Boost Lv3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Constitution Lv3 |
| Normal Shots Lv1 | Spread/Power Shots Lv1 |
| Bow Charge Plus Lv1 | Agitator Lv1 |
| Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus) | |
| ▼ Bow Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Bow Build | Thunder Bow Build | Water Bow Build |
| Fire Bow Build | Ice Bow Build | Dragon Bow Build |
Fire Bow Build
Build
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
| Anja Arch III Attack: 240 Affinity: -20% Element: Fire 390 | ---Affinity Increase x3 | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Rath Soul Helm Beta | Blaze Jewel 1 x2 |
| Torso | Rathalos Mail Beta | Blaze Jewel 1 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Mighty Bow Jewel 2 x1Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Waist | Zorah Spine Gamma | Spread Jewel 3 x1Critical Jewel 2 x1 |
| Legs | Kaiser Greaves Gamma | Forceshot Jewel 3 x1Expert Jewel 1 x1 |
| Charm | Fitness Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Critical Eye Lv6 | Fire Attack Lv3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Constitution Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv2 | Bombardier Lv2 |
| Attack Boost Lv1 | Normal Shots Lv1 |
| Spread/Power Shots Lv1 | Bow Charge Plus Lv1 |
| Critical Element (Set Bonus) | |
| ▼ Bow Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Bow Build | Thunder Bow Build | Water Bow Build |
| Fire Bow Build | Ice Bow Build | Dragon Bow Build |
Ice Bow Build
Build
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
| Kjarr Bow "Stream" Attack: 204 Affinity: 10% Element: Ice 330 | ---Affinity Increase | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Gala Suit Top Hat Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Frost Jewel 1 x2 |
| Torso | Drachen Mail Alpha | Forceshot Jewel 3 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 |
| Waist | Xeno'jiiva Spine Gamma | Spread Jewel 3 x1Frost Jewel 1 x1 |
| Legs | Nergigante Greaves Gamma | Mighty Bow Jewel 2 x1Challenger Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Fitness Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Attack Boost Lv4 | Critical Eye Lv3 |
| Ice Attack Lv3 | Critical Boost Lv3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Constitution Lv3 |
| Normal Shots Lv1 | Spread/Power Shots Lv1 |
| Bow Charge Plus Lv1 | Agitator Lv1 |
| Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus) | |
| ▼ Bow Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Bow Build | Thunder Bow Build | Water Bow Build |
| Fire Bow Build | Ice Bow Build | Dragon Bow Build |
Dragon Bow Build
Build
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
| Kjarr Bow "Decay" Attack: 240 Affinity: 10% Element: Dragon 240 | ---Affinity Increase | |
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Gala Suit Top Hat Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1Dragon Jewel 1 x2 |
| Torso | Drachen Mail Alpha | Forceshot Jewel 3 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 |
| Waist | Xeno'jiiva Spine Gamma | Spread Jewel 3 x1Dragon Jewel 1 x1 |
| Legs | Nergigante Greaves Gamma | Mighty Bow Jewel 2 x1Challenger Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Fitness Charm III | None |
Skills
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Attack Boost Lv4 | Critical Eye Lv3 |
| Dragon Attack Lv3 | Critical Boost Lv3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Constitution Lv3 |
| Normal Shots Lv1 | Spread/Power Shots Lv1 |
| Bow Charge Plus Lv1 | Agitator Lv1 |
| Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus) | |
Monster Hunter World Best Bow Skills
| Skill | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Health Boost | Increases health. | High |
| Bow Charge Plus | Increases max bow charge level by one. | High |
| Constitution | Reduces stamina depletion when performing stamina-draining moves such as evading, etc. | High |
| Specific Element Attack | Increases specific element attack power. | High |
| Critical Element (Set Bonus) | Increases elemental damage (fire, water, thunder, ice, dragon) when landing critical hits. | High |
| Weakness Exploit | Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster weak spot. | High |
| Normal Shots | Increases the attack power of normal ammo and normal arrows. | Medium |
| Spread/Power Shots | Increases the attack power of spread ammo, power shot arrows, and Thousand Dragons. | Medium |
Monster Hunter World (MHW) Related Links
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See Also
Monster Hunter World - Bow-Builds: Die besten Armor-Sets für den BogenMHW: Iceborne | Best Bow Build Guide | HGGMHW Iceborne Bogen-Guide: Die besten Kombos & StrategienBest Bow Builds In Monster Hunter WorldBest Builds Per Weapon
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