Bows inMonster Hunterprove that sometimes nothing beats the classic hunting implement, especially when hunting giant monsters inMonster Hunter Rise. Although not necessarily a weapon featured in the very firstMonster Huntergame, the introduction of the Bow in other installments proved the appeal of quite a powerful weapon in the franchise. InMonster Hunter Rise, the Bow maintains its reputation of being quite the reliable long-ranged weapon, especially against the game’s tougher foes.
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However, fans who want to dip their toes into Bows for the first time might find it overwhelming to choose one for their hunting missions. Just which Bows are a cut among the rest of their weapon class, and which of them are must-haves against most of the game’s monsters?
Updated on July 26, 2025 by Rhenn Taguiam:WithMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreakintroducing a new threat to Kamura Village in the form of the Lunagaron in the Shrine Ruins, it’s up to the players to help Royal Order Knight Fiorayne to investigate just why monsters have been becoming aggressive as of late. For players with a penchant for long-distance combat, the Bow remains an ever-trusted companion, particularly with the likes of Rampage Bow S and the Tigrex Whisker being reliable allies against the expansion’s new threats.
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One of the classics in terms of endgame Bowsin theMonster Huntertitle, theRampage Bow Sremains a behemoth in terms of its base stats. Despite its 210 Damage, the Rampage Bow S boasts a rather quick firing rate, characterized by its Rapid Charge Shot and Affinity-based Arc Shot. As such, players with a quick hand and a penchant for mobile combat will appreciate bringing the Rampage Bow S to meet rather quick enemies on equal terms.
To create the Rampage Bow S, players need 50,000 Zenny, as well as additional materials. These include two (2) pieces fo the Apex Shockshell, one Apex Curlhorn, and three (3) pieces of Defender Ticket 9.
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As the name implies, players need to face the deadly Diablos in order to create theDiablos Coilbender 2. However, braving the journey and collecting enough materials does mean having one of th best bows in the game. Boasting 240 Damage but a -20% Affinity penalty, the Diablos Coilbender 2 relies heavily on basic attacks and a bit of skill to power through opponents. Players can do so thanks to its Charge Shot, which progresses from speed-based Rapids to hard-hitting Pierces.
Players can create the Diablos Coilbender 2 with 56,000 Zenny, as well as other components fromsome of the myth-based monsters ofMonster Hunter Rise. These include one Diablos Marrow, five (5) Diablos Ridge +, and two (2) Narwa Horn +. Fulfilling these requirements will be worth the wait, considering how this weapon has Compatible Coatings with Close-range Coating and Exhaust Coating, allowing its Rampage Skills such as the Affinity Boost 2, Defense Boost 1, and Lasting Arc Shot to fare excellently in dire situations.
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Serving as a nifty upgrade from the Tigrex Archer 2, theTigrex Whiskeris one of the deadliest iterations of a weaponfromMonster Hunter Risemonsters, particularly from the Tigrex. Boasting 250 Damage but with a setback of -25% Affinity, the Tigrex Whisker demands a bit of offensive specialization to power through most foes. Its Charge Shots are Rapids, meaning players can rely on speed-based encounters with this weapon. Its Rampage Skills are composed of Attack Boost 3, Affinity Boost 2, and Brutal Strike, incentivizing extremely aggressive approaches.
Players can craft this weapon with 56,000 Zenny, alongside other material components. These include ten (10) points of HR Tigrex Material, one Rathalos Medulla, one Tigrex Maw, and two (2) Teostra Mane.
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Added as part ofMonster Hunter Rise’sSunbreakExpansion, theMaster Hunter’s Bowis the upgraded form the ordinary Hunter’s Bow. However, just because it has a mundane appearance doesn’t mean it is to be trifled with. Boasting 290 Damage and a Brace Arc Shot, the Master Hunter’s Bow demands a degree of mastery to be utilized efficiently by evenan overpoweredMonster Hunter Risecharacter. Not only that, its Spread Charge Shots means players can dispatch enemies rather quickly with the right timing.
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Players can create the Master Hunter’s Bow with 18,000 Zenny, as well as other materials. These include five (5) pieces of Monster Toughbone, four (4) pieces of Jagras Shard, four (4) pieces of Velociprey Shard, and one Dragonbone Artifact.
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Hunters who get to face Narwa the Allmother and live to tell it can boast their success with theHeaven’s Manna, an elegant bow that reflects its divine glory. It has 10% Affinity and 1, -, - slotting, alongside a Water Element. Its Arc Shot is Recovery, making it a great Bow for support builds andtrapping monsters, with Rapid Charge Shots. Interestingly, its Rampage Skills either boost overall damage (Attack Boost III), affinity-based damage (Affinity Boost II), or water-based damage (Water Boost II). Likewise, its Compatible Coatings fit paralysis-based builds, with Close Range, Power, Paralysis, and Exhaust.
Players can acquire Heaven’s Manna through crafting, requiring 56,000 Zenny, 3 Scale of Origin, and 1 Mizutsune Water Orb. It also serves as the third and final stage of the Blessed Rain weapon path, which starts with Blessed Rain I and Blessed Rain II.
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Fighting the Apex Rathalos is never easy for any Hunter, and those who succeed can use its parts to create the powerfulDark Filament. This 23% Affinity has a 1, -, - slotting, alongside Fire Element tocomplement its aggressive nature. Its aggressive build is extended to its Rampage Skills, with emphasis on strengthening attacks, Charge Shots that either emphasizes speed or spread, and Compatible Coatings that emphasize power.
Dark Filament can be acquired through crafting, requiring 56,000 Zenny, 3 Teostra Carapace, 1 Rathalos Ruby, and 15 Rathalos Points. It also serves as the last stage of the Prominence Bow weapon tree, which begins with Prominence Bow I and Prominence Bow II.
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The nocturnal Nargacuga is the perfect monster for nighttime incursions, andNight Flightis the perfect bow for stealth missions, as well as fornew playersin the endgame. Its stats are perfect for the build, too, boasting 40$ Affinity and Affinity Arc Shots, as well as 2, -, - slotting. Its lack of elements is compensated with aggressive Rampage Skills, pierce-focused Charge Shots, and damage-over-time Compatible Coatings. Players who want stealth and assassin builds can rely on Night Flight for this approach.
Players can acquire the mysterious Night Flight through crafting, requiring 42,000 Zenny, 3 Rakna-Kadaki Silk, 1 Narga Medulla, and 15 Nargacuga+ Points. This serves as the final path of the Hidden Bow weapon tree, which begins with Hidden Bow I and is followed by Hidden Bow II.
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The electrifying Zinogre makes for a shocking Bow, theDespot’s Earlybolt.Hunters who want to eliminate foes with lightning-fast vengeancewill appreciate this Bow, as its 0 Affinity, Affinity Arc Shot, and 1, 1, - slotting makes it quite a bit neutral of a weapon. Its Thunder Element matches its Rampage Skills, built to take advantage of Thunder against aquatic monsters. Its Charge Shots can evolve from Rapid to Pierce shots, with Compatible Coatings emphasizing either pure damage or pure damage over time.
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Players acquire Despot’s Earlybolt by crafting it with 80,000 Zenny, 5 Spiritvein Solidbone, 2 Zinogre Hardhorn, 5 Zinogre Deathly Shocker, and 1 Large Elder Dragon Gem. It also serves as the third and final path of the Usurper’s Rumble weapon tree, which begins with Usurper’s Rumble, which upgrades into Usurper’s Rumble+.
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TheHerald’s Battlebowis a testament to the strength of the Goss Harag, and is a good fit for the alloy-based Alloy Set. Despite its lack of Elements and Affinity, its 1, - , - slotting and Brace Arc Shot is a decent fit for its powerful Charge Shot that evolves from Spread to Rapid-based, and Rampage Skills that boosts overall damage. These elements are a good complement to its Compatible Coatings thatlet the Hunter get up close and personal to its targets.
Players can craft the Herald’s Battlebow through the expenditure of 30,000 Zenny, Magna Soulprism, 2 Golden Sludge, 1 Goss Harag Claw+, and 1 Wyvern Gem. It also serves as the last stage of the Yekla Arc weapon tree, which begins with Yekla Arc I and is followed by Yekla Arc II.
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The Rajang remains a fierce and electrifying foe to face, and theBeastking Thunderbowis a good testament to a Hunter’s skill in eliminating it. Despite its lack of Affinity and 3, -, - slotting, the thunder-based Element and Rampage Skills make Hunters well-equipped to opponents weak to Thunder. Outside this particular elemental affinity,the Bowis also aggressively built based on its Pierce Charge Shots and Compatible Coatings.
Players craft the Beastking Thunderbow by spending 60,000 Zenny, 5 Scale of Origin, and 2 Rajang Horn. Interestingly, this bow of the king of beasts is simply the third and final iteration of the Beast Thunderbow weapon tree, which begins with the Beast Thunderbow I and Beast Thunderbow II.
