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Monster Hunter Wilds: Heavy Bowgun weapon tree

The full list of all Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Want to see the entire Heavy Bowgun weapon tree in Monster Hunter Wilds? A huge part of the Monster Hunter experience has always been grinding your way up the expansive weapon trees for each individual weapon type, and the Heavy Bowgun - while hardly the most popular of the 14 weapon types - is no exception. There's a grand total of 60 different Heavy Bowguns in the tree, and each one requires a different array of increasingly complex and rare crafting materials.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the entire Heavy Bowgun tree in Monster Hunter Wilds, using expanding and collapsing tables to intuitively compare different stats such as damage, affinity, magazine types, slots, and of course the crafting materials you'll need to arrive at your Heavy Bowgun of choice.

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Heavy Bowgun weapon tree

The Heavy Bowgun tree is divided into 18 separate rows - the lowest number of all the weapon types in Monster Hunter Wilds. But that's still a fair number of options to sift through, so let's start with a broad overview of the entire tree and all its sub-tree focuses:

Tree Weapons Final Form
Expedition Tree Hope Cannon I-V Esperanza Cannon
Jin Dahaad Tree Jin Dhaphal I Precipice Malmiam
Ore Tree Iron Assault I-III Steel Assault
Rompopolo Tree Rompo Sniper I-III Rompo Latrotox
Chatacabra Tree Chata Sheller I-IV Shrouded Muktana
G. Arkveld Tree G. Veldian Tormentum I-II G. Aeternal Palamedes
Arkveld Tree Veldian Tormentum I Aeternal Palamedes
Bone Tree Bone Shooter I-IV Heavy Shooter
Nerscylla Tree Ner Bustergun I-III Buster Blaster
Uth Duna Tree Uth Dalgap I-III Dalgap-of-the-Waves
Congalala Tree Power Stinger I-II Wild Stinger
Nu Udra Tree Nu Muneo I-II Abaddonian Muneo
Yian Kut-Ku Tree Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I-II Super Kut-Ku Cannon
G. Fulgur Tree Grounding Fulgur I Fulgurblast Guardiana
Gypceros Tree Tankmage I-II Tanksorcerer
Rathian Tree Queen's Longfire I-II Queen's Farflier
Gravios Tree Gravios Howl I Gravios Gigahowl
Gore Magala Tree Tödlicher Abzug I Ableben Abzug

Below we'll go over all 60 Heavy Bowguns in the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tree, complete with damage stats, sharpness, crafting recipes, and more.

If you're looking to cut through the noise of the upgrade tree and find out which are the most powerful weapons on offer, check out our guide to the best Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds!

All Monster Hunter Wilds Heavy Bowguns

Below we've listed the full stats of all 60 Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds, organised by their weapon trees. Click on each weapon to expand the details further, showing useful extra information like crafting materials required, branching upgrade paths, and the skills offered by each weapon.

Expedition Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Hope Cannon I-V
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Esperanza Cannon
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Hope Cannon I 135 0% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: None
Crafting Materials: 200z
Branching Upgrades: Chata Sheller I
▶ Hope Cannon II 150 0% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Iron Assault I
▶ Hope Cannon III 195 0% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [1], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500z
▶ Hope Cannon IV 240 0% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z
Branching Upgrades: Jin Dhaphal I
▶ Hope Cannon V 285 0% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z
▶ Esperanza Cannon 315 0% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Jin Dahaad Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Jin Dhaphal I
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Precipice Malmiam
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Jin Dhaphal I 285 0% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 1x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Jin Dahaad Claw+, 4x Jin Dahaad Iceplate, 1x Jin Dahaad Tail, 14000z
Upgrades From: Hope Cannon IV
▶ Precipice Malmiam 315 0% 3 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Jin Dahaad Horn, 4x Jin Dahaad Carapace, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Ore Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Iron Assault I-III
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Steel Assault
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Iron Assault I 180 0% 0 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Cannon II
Branching Upgrades: Rompo Sniper I
▶ Iron Assault II 240 0% 1 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z
▶ Iron Assault III 285 0% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z
▶ Steel Assault 330 0% 3 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Rompopolo Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Rompo Sniper I-III
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Rompo Latrotox
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Rompo Sniper I 210 0% 0 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rompopolo Hide, 2x Rompopolo Claw, 1x Poison Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From: Iron Assault I
▶ Rompo Sniper II 255 0% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rompopolo Certificate S, 3x Rompopolo Claw+, 3x Toxin Sac, 4000z
▶ Rompo Sniper III 300 0% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Spotted Poison Hide+, 1x Rathian Spike+, 14000z
▶ Rompo Latrotox 330 0% 3 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 3x Rompopolo Beak+, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Chatacabra Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Chata Sheller I-IV
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Shrouded Muktana
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Chata Sheller I 165 0% 0 15 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Chatacabra Scale, 2x Chatacabra Hide, 1x Chatacabra Jaw, 500z
Upgrades From: Hope Cannon I
▶ Chata Sheller II 225 0% 0 15 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rompopolo Claw, 2x Chatacabra Shell, 1500z
Branching Upgrades: G. Veldian Tormentum I
▶ Chata Sheller III 270 0% 2 15 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Chatacabra Certificate S, 5x Chatacabra Scale+, 3x Chatacabra Jaw+, 4000z
▶ Chata Sheller IV 315 0% 2 15 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 6x Chatacabra Carapace, 6x Acute Fang, 14000z
▶ Shrouded Muktana 345 0% 3 15 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Chatacabra Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

G. Arkveld Tree Heavy Bowguns

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G. Veldian Tormentum I-II
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G. Aeternal Palamedes
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ G. Veldian Tormentum I 255 -10% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Upgrades From: Chata Sheller II
▶ G. Veldian Tormentum II 315 -10% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Veldian Tormentum I
▶ G. Aeternal Palamedes 360 -10% 3 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Arkveld Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Veldian Tormentum I
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Aeternal Palamedes
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Veldian Tormentum I 300 0% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Upgrades From: G. Veldian Tormentum II
▶ Aeternal Palamedes 330 0% 3 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Bone Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Bone Shooter I-IV
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Heavy Shooter
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Bone Shooter I 165 0% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Power Stinger
▶ Bone Shooter II 195 0% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [1], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800z
Branching Upgrades: Ner Bustergun I, Uth Dalgap I
▶ Bone Shooter III 255 0% 1 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [2], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Bone Shooter IV 300 0% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 800z
▶ Heavy Shooter 345 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Nerscylla Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Ner Bustergun I-III
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Buster Blaster
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Ner Bustergun I 180 10% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [1], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nerscylla Shell, 2x Nerscylla Claw, 1x Sleep Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From: Bone Shooter II
▶ Ner Bustergun II 225 15% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [1], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Nerscylla Certificate S, 3x Nerscylla Claw+, 3x Coma Sac, 5000z
▶ Ner Bustergun III 270 15% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [2], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Nerscylla Spike+, 2x Nerscylla Shear, 3x Monster Broth, 14000z
▶ Buster Blaster 300 15% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Ignition Mod
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Offensive Guard [2], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Nerscylla Carapace, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Uth Duna Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Uth Dalgap I-III
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Dalgap-of-the-Waves
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Uth Dalgap I 240 -15% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Uth Duna Certificate, 2x Uth Duna Claw, 1x Uth Duna Cilia, 2000z
Upgrades From: Bone Shooter II
▶ Uth Dalgap II 285 -15% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Balahara Certificate S, 3x Torrent Sac, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 4000z
▶ Uth Dalgap III 330 -15% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 5x Uth Duna Claw+, 3x Uth Duna Cilia+, 1x Uth Duna Plate, 14000z
▶ Dalgap-of-the-Waves 360 -15% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Uth Duna Tentacle+, 6x Uth Duna Hide+, 1x Uth Duna Watergem, 20000z

Congalala Tree Heavy Bowguns

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>Power Stinger I-II
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Wild Stinger
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Power Stinger I 180 5% 0 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Congalala Pelt, 2x Congalala Claw, 1x Congalala Fang, 800z
Upgrades From: Bone Shooter I
Branching Upgrades: Nu Muneo I
▶ Power Stinger II 255 5% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Congalala Certificate S, 5x Congalala Claw+, 4x Congalala Fang+, 2x Conga Pelt+, 4000z
▶ Wild Stinger 330 5% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 2x Vibrant Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Nu Udra Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Nu Muneo I-II
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Abaddonian Muneo
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Nu Muneo I 255 -15% 1 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Hide, 2x Nu Udra Spike, 1x Nu Udra Oilmucus, 2600z
Upgrades From: Power Stinger
▶ Nu Muneo II 315 -15% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Certificate S, 5x Nu Udra Spike+, 4x Nu Udra Oilmucus+, 1x Nu Udra Cerebrospinal Fluid, 14000z
▶ Abaddonian Muneo 345 -15% 3 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Nu Udra Tentacle+, 4x Nu Udra Horn+, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

Yian Kut-Ku Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I-II
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Super Kut-Ku Cannon
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I 270 0% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slugger [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Yian Kut-Ku Certificate S, 3x Kut-Ku Wing, 2x Kut-Ku Ear, 5x Kut-Ku Scale+, 4000z
Branching Upgrades: Grounding Fulgur I
▶ Yian Kut-Ku Cannon II 315 0% 2 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Giant Beak, 4x Inferno Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Super Kut-Ku Cannon 330 0% 3 0 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Kut-Ku Carapace, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

G. Fulgur Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Grounding Fulgur I
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Fulgurblast Guardiana
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Grounding Fulgur I 270 15% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Guardian Fulgur Certificate S, 5x Guardian Fulgur Fang+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Tail, 4x Thunder Sac, 10000z
Upgrades From: Yian Kut-Ku Cannon I
▶ Fulgurblast Guardiana 315 15% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Elemental Boost Magazine
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z

Gypceros Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Tankmage I-II
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Tanksorcerer
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Tankmage I 270 0% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Gypceros Certificate S, 3x Gypceros Wing, 2x Gypceros Head, 5x Rubbery Hide+, 4000z
▶ Tankmage II 300 0% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 4x Gypceros Tail, 4x Toxin Sac, 10000z
▶ Tanksorcerer 345 0% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Rubbery Hide+, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 1x Novacrystal, 20000z

Rathian Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Queen's Longfire I-II
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Queen's Farflier
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Queen's Longfire I 240 15% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 2x Rathian Spike+, 5x Rathian Scale+, 5000z
Branching Upgrades: Gravios Howl I
▶ Queen's Longfire II 285 15% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rey Dau Certificate S, 6x Rathian Carapace, 1x Rath Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Queen's Farflier 315 15% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Powder/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z

Gravios Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Gravios Howl I
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Gravios Gigahowl
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Gravios Howl I 315 -15% 2 30 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 5x Gravios Wing, 3x Gravios Skull, 4x Gravios Pleura+, 10000z
Upgrades From: Queen's Longfire I
Branching Upgrades: Tödlicher Abzug I
▶ Gravios Gigahowl 360 -15% 3 30 Wyvernpiercer/Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Ignition Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Gravios Carapace, 1x Gravios Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Gore Magala Tree Heavy Bowguns

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Tödlicher Abzug I
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Ableben Abzug
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Tödlicher Abzug I 270 20% 2 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Gore Magala Certificate S, 4x Gore Magala Ripclaw+, 1x Gore Magala Tail, 5x Frenzy Shard, 14000z
Upgrades From: Gravios Howl I
▶ Ableben Abzug 300 20% 3 0 Wyvernheart/Wyverncounter
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Standard Mode Upgrade
Type: Standard/Ignition Base Type (Recovery Lv 1)
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z

That wraps up this guide laying bare the stats of every option in the Heavy Bowgun weapon tree for Monster Hunter Wilds. If you want to find out more about the game's arsenal of weaponry, we've got plenty of other guides that can help you out including our pages on the best solo weapon, best starting weapon for beginners and our primer on all the weapons in MHWilds. We've also got a Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough as well as a page that lists all the monsters you can encounter in the Forbidden Lands.

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