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Heavy Bowgun Spread

Heavy Bowgun Spread

Heavy Bowgun -- MR Rank

PvE Rating

★★★★★

5/5

Weapon Type

Heavy Bowgun

Rank

MR

Description

The highest DPS build in the game. Spread 3 ammo with shield mods turns the HBG into an unstoppable close-range tank.

Strengths

  • +Highest DPS build in MHW: Iceborne
  • +Shield makes it extremely safe
  • +Simple gameplay loop

Weaknesses

  • -Must stay at close range for spread
  • -Ammo can run out on long fights
  • -Slow repositioning without Evade Extender

Skills

Spread/Power Shots 2Critical Eye 7Weakness Exploit 3Critical Boost 3Guard 5Guard Up

Armor Set

  • Raging Brachydios Head
  • Raging Brachydios Mail
  • Raging Brachydios Braces
  • Raging Brachydios Coil
  • Raging Brachydios Greaves

Decorations

Shield JewelGuardian JewelSpread Jewel

Charm

Critical Charm

Pro Tips

  • 1Stay at close range for maximum Spread 3 pellet damage.
  • 2Shield mod + Guard 5 + Guard Up blocks everything.
  • 3Bring materials to craft more Spread 3 ammo mid-hunt.