Light Bowgun

Light Bowgun

Weapon Type	Ranged
Damage Type	Shot (Ammo) Damage

Light Bowgun (ライトボウガン raito boogan, "light bowgun") is one of the fourteen weapon categories in Monster Hunter Rise (MHR or MHRise). Like all Weapons, it features a unique set of moves and an upgrade path that branches out depending on the materials used.

A weapon that excels in long-range combat.

Fulfills a variety of roles, from rapid-fire barraging to inflicting status ailments based on the type of ammo used.

Light Bowgun Weapon Tree

You can check out our Light Bowgun Weapon Tree to find the different upgrade paths for the Light Bowgun weapon category.
Click here for a Comparative List of Light Bowguns
Click here to see MH Rise Light Bowgun Builds. These builds were created around the weapon types, each with a specific set of handpicked Weapons, Equipment and complementing Skills and Decorations. These builds with Specific Long Light Bowguns may be paired with a set of Armor to optimize the combination in order to create a Build type focused on the Skills available with the selected equipment.
Master Rank Light Bowguns are the top tier Light Bowguns available in Monster Hunter Rise, and as all Master Rank Weapons, can only be obtained by owning the Sunbreak Expansion. These weapons use Master Rank Materials that can be obtained by completing quests and doing endgame content. Click here to see all Master Rank Light Bowguns.

Light Bowgun Weapon Traits

High mobility.
Fast fire rate and short to moderate range.
Variety of ammo types with special effects.
The Bowgun can be used to attack monsters from long range. There are two types of Bowgun: the Heavy Bowgun, which is generally slower, more powerful, and has access to high-damage ammo, and the Light Bowgun, which allows for greater mobility and evasive capabilities, and faster shooting.

Light Bowgun Weapon Features

Weapon Advantages

Highly versatile ranged weapon with a wide selection of ammunition to match certain playstyles and monster weaknesses.
Has support capabilities in parties.
High mobility compared to its heavy counterpart.

Weapon Disadvantages

Heavy on resource management.
Trades damage output and defensive capability for mobility.
Builds require a high level of specialization in order to achieve good damage output and combat efficiency.

Light Bowgun Comparison Table

Light Bowgun Gallery

Light Bowgun Weapon Tree

Attacks and Skills on Switch Controller

Attacks and Skills on PC Keyboard and Mouse

Light Bowgun Controls

: Crosshairs
: Fire
: Wyvernblast
: Reload
+ or : Select Ammo
+ : Melee Attack
Reload: Reloads the selected ammo. Hold to reload all ammo in sequence.
Wyvernblast: Places explosive rounds that detonate when attacked. These are replenished after a certain time.

Silkbind Controls

+ : Fanning Vault
+ : Silkbind Glide
Silkbind Glide: Surge forward at lighting-fast speed. Pressing unleashes a powerful close-range attack. (Wirebug Gauge Cost: 2)
Fanning Vault: Uses a Wirebug to vault yourself forward. Press to fire, to reload, and to fire a Wyvernblast directly below you.

Light Bowgun Silkbind Attacks

Wyvern Counter

NEW! Available with the Sunbreak Expansion.
An urgent retreat that fires a shot with massive recoil, using a Wirebug to stop.

While not a powerful attack, its true value comes when it's used to evade incoming attacks.
If timed right, you'll retreat with an explosive exit that can even neutralize breath attacks.

Silkbind Glide

Let your shots flow like water!
Surge forward at a lightning-fast speed. Pressing the corresponding button while moving unleashes a powerful close-range severing attack.
Press

Fanning Vault

Rain down shots from above!
Uses a Wirebug to vault yourself forward. Press the corresponding button to fire, to reload, or to fire a Wyvernblast directly below you, which will stick to the monster's hide.
Press

Can be switched out with Fanning Maneuver

Fanning Maneuver

A maneuver using a Wirebug and centrifugal force to quickly flank left or right. Also temporarily ups attack power. Shots can be fired while in motion.
Press

Can be switched out with Fanning Vault

Light Bowgun Switch Skills

Switch Skills in Monster Hunter Rise (MHR or MHRise) refer to swappable moves in a Weapon's moveset. Each of the 14 Weapon-types have 3 sets of 2 moves that can be switched out with each other, allowing for a diverse, customizable approach to combat. Switch Skills are unlocked by progressing in the game, with each set having a default move that is available from the beginning.

Each Weapon-type has a set of swappable Silkbind Attacks and 2 sets of swappable standard moves in the base game.
The first set of Switch Skills are unlocked by completing the Lv. 3⭐Urgent Village Quest Feathered Frenzy
The second set of Switch Skills are unlocked by forging or upgrading 8 Weapons within a Weapon-type. Note that this needs to be done for every Weapon-type that you want to unlock Switch Skills for.
The third set of Switch Skills are unlocked by completing the associated High Rank Hub Quest given by Master Utsushi. These quests are unlocked by gaining access to the required Hub Quest rank.
- Lv. 4⭐ Learning the Light Bowgun for the Light Bowgun.
Once unlocked, Switch Skills can be swapped at any Item Box and Switch Skill combinations can be saved to Item Loadouts as well.
The Sunbreak Expansion introduces the Switch Skill Swap mechanic, where hunters can preload 2 Switch Skill loadouts and swap between them freely during hunts. Hunters will also now have access to a total of 5 sets of swappable Switch Skills, including new Silkbind Attacks and regular moves.
This expansion also introduces the Swap Evade, a special dodge maneuver that can be performed right after a Switch Skill Swap, allowing hunters to quickly evade and maintain distance while safely swapping skill sets.
In the table below, the left column represents default moves available from the beginning, while the right represents unlockable Switch Skills.

Switch Skill Swap Mechanic

The Switch Skill Swap mechanic allows the hunter to assign Switch Skill loadouts and swap between them on the fly, whether in combat or otherwise. This allows the hunter to further expand their arsenal of available moves during hunts and to further customize their builds to accommodate their playstyle. Being able to make split-second decisions to swap loadouts and use specific moves to counter monster attacks as they wind up is sure to add an exciting new dimension to monster hunting.

With the Switch Skill Swap mechanic, hunters are given two loadouts to switch between, denoted by the red scroll switch skills swap monster hunter rise wiki guide Red Scroll and blue scroll switch skills swap monster hunter rise wiki guide Blue Scroll icons on the UI. Hunters can set up each loadout from the Item Box at Kamura Village, Elgado Outpost or even at Camps while out on hunts, just as they would when assigning Switch Skills individually. When out on hunts, hunters can swap between the two loadouts by holding and pressing the + buttons. The character will perform a quick animation and briefly flash with energy, signifying a successful swap.

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NEW! Light Bowgun Switch Skills introduced with the Sunbreak Expansion
Switch Skills Set 1
Forward Dodge	Switch Skill Name
An evasive maneuver that you can perform when your weapon is drawn. As gunners are more likely to be in danger from being hit, evasive maneuvers to keep distance from their target is important.	Switch Skill Description
Controls Press	Controls
Switch Skills Set 2
Reload	Switch Skill Name
Executes a reload. Reload speed depends on ammo type and the weapon's capabilities.	Switch Skill Description
Controls Press	Controls
Switch Skills Set 3
Marksman	Critical Firepower
A style of shooting that draws out the true potential of ammo. Can be swapped with: Critical Firepower	A special shooting style that further raises damage output but narrows critical distance and increases recoil. Because the distance at which the power of ammo is most effective has been reduced, you will need to be aware and adjust your firing position. Note: Does not apply to certain ammo types. Can be swapped with: Marksman
Controls	Controls
Switch Skills Set 4 (Silkbind)
Fanning Vault	Fanning Maneuver
A jumping action using Wirebugs. Shots can be fired while in midair. While airborne, you can fire Wyvernblasts directly underneath to land a direct hit on a monster. (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast) Can be swapped with: Fanning Maneuver or Wyvern Counter	A maneuver using a Wirebug and centrifugal force to quickly flank left or right. Also temporarily ups attack power. Shots can be fired while in motion. (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast) Can be swapped with: Fanning Vault or Wyvern Counter
Controls While holding , press (Wirebug Gauge cost: 1)	Controls While holding , press (Wirebug Gauge cost: 1)
Wyvern Counter
An urgent retreat that fires a shot with massive recoil, using a Wirebug to stop. While not a powerful attack, its true value comes when it's used to evade incoming attacks. If timed right, you'll retreat with an explosive exit that can even neutralize breath attacks. (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Fast) Can be swapped with: Fanning Vault or Fanning Maneuver
Controls While holding , press (Wirebug Gauge cost: 1)
Switch Skills Set 5 (Silkbind)
Silkbind Glide	Mech Silkbind Shot
A technique that uses a Wirebug to pull you forward. If can be followed up with a powerful close-range attack that blasts Ironsilk into the target dealing severing damage. After the attack, whatever ammo was previously loaded will be automatically reloaded. (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium) Can be swapped with: Mech Silkbind Shot	Purified ammos is loaded with Ironsilk, allowing you to unleash an onslaught of shots. each shot laced with Ironsilk lodges into the monster, and if any follow-up attacks hit the lodged ammo, the silk reacts, increasing the chance of leaving the part broken or the monster mountable. (Wirebug Gauge recovery speed: Medium) Can be swapped with: Silkbind Glide
Controls While holding , press (Wirebug Gauge cost: 1) When activated, use for a melee attack.	Controls While holding , press (Wirebug Gauge cost: 1) After loading the purified ammo: Press to fire; hold to rapid fire. The ammo that was loaded previously will be reloaded once all purified ammo has been used. Note: The effects of this Silkbind only last for a certain amount of time.