Heavy Bowguns are a type of Weapon in Monster Hunter World (MHW). This page shows a visual gallery of all different styles for Heavy Bowguns. Weapons are often upgraded based on previous decisions, with different paths leading to different looks and necessitating different materials. You can find detailed upgrade path information in the Heavy Bowgun Weapon Tree or by clicking each individual weapon below.
Iceborne Heavy Bowguns are Master Rank Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter World Iceborne (MHW). These rare 9 and above weapons were added with the Iceborne Expansion and can only be obtained by players who own the expansion. The weapons use Master Rank Materials that can be obtained by completing quests and doing endgame content.
Iceborne Heavy Bowguns
Ammo Types
The following is a list of all Bowgun Ammo types.
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Normal Ammo | Basic ammunition. Comes in three levels of increasing damage. Deals Ammo Damage. |
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Pierce Ammo | Ammo which penetrates in a line, causing more damage the further it travels through the target. Deals Ammo Damage. |
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Spread Ammo | Shotgun-like ammo that fires multiple pellets with short range. Deals Ammo Damage. |
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Sticky Ammo | Attaches a small explosive charge which explodes after a delay. Can cause Stun buildup. |
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Cluster Bomb | An arcing shot which splits into multiple explosives. Causes heavy knockback to Allies. |
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Recover Ammo | Restores Health to Allies. Effectiveness increases with level. |
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Poison Ammo | Causes Poison status buildup. Effectiveness increases with level. Success is indicated by purple saliva from a Monster's mouth. |
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Paralysis Ammo | Causes Paralysis status buildup. Effectiveness increases with level. |
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Sleep Ammo | Causes Sleep status buildup. Effectiveness increases with level. |
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Exhaust Ammo | Reduces a Monster's Stamina. Effectiveness increases with level. |
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Flaming Ammo | Causes  Fire Element damage and pierces targets. |
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Water Ammo | Causes  Water Element damage and pierces targets. |
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Freeze Ammo | Causes  Ice Element damage and pierces targets. |
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Thunder Ammo | Causes  Thunder Element damage and pierces targets. |
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Dragon Ammo | Causes  Dragon Element damage and pierces targets. |
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Slicing Ammo | Attaches a charge that explodes and causes Cut Damage. |
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Wyvern Ammo | Short range, slow, yet highly damaging ammo. Requires a short chargeup to fire. |
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Demon Ammo | Boosts Attack Power of Allies for a short time. |
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Armor Ammo | Boosts Defense of Allies for a short time. |
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Tranq Ammo | Functions identically to Tranq Bomb. |
Heavy Bowguns Gallery MHW
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Anonymous
I am a bit surprised as well that there is no info for the Ammo that each bowgun can use, which is critical when planning out your HBG builds. Even more so seeing as you can get the ammo information if you have progressed far enough in the game, right from the build and upgrade menus.
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