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Monster Hunter Wilds: Light Bowgun weapon tree

The full list of all Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Looking for the entire Light Bowgun tree in Monster Hunter Wilds? The iconic Bowgun ranged weapon from Monster Hunter has long been divided into two types: Heavy Bowguns and Light Bowguns. If you're reading this, you've probably already made your first decision, and opted for the less damaging but more agile and potentially versatile type. But there are plenty more decisions to make.

There's an entire weapon tree of Light Bowguns to choose from in Monster Hunter Wilds, and comparing them all to one another can be a real headache without a dedicated tool to help you. Thankfully, you've now arrived at that very tool. Below we'll walk you through the entire Light Bowgun weapon tree, using handy expanding and collapsing tables to easily compare each Bowgun's damage stats, magazine types, and the crafting materials needed to work your way through every row of the tree.

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Light Bowgun weapon tree

The 66 Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds are divided into 21 different branches, each of which uses a different set of crafting materials (usually focusing on what you can harvest from a particular type of large monster). Here's the full Light Bowgun weapon tree:

Tree Weapons Final Form
Expedition Tree Hope Rifle I-V Esperanza Rifle
G. Rathalos Tree G. Rathling Gun I-II White Rathling Phoenix
Doshaguma Tree Dosha Faithbreaker I-III Faithbreaker Leibolkule
G. Arkveld Tree G. Veldian Impetum I-II G. Expiating Caius
Arkveld Tree Veldian Impetum I Expiating Caius
G. Doshaguma Tree Dosha Gigasbreaker I-II Gigasbreaker Urbolkule
Ore Tree Chain Blitz I-III High Chain Blitz
Rey Dau Tree Rey Szelatya I-III Szelatya Clairgun
Bone Tree Hunter's Rifle I-IV Power Rifle
Ajarakan Tree Ajara Shellgun I-II Ajara-Angaja
Nu Udra Tree Nu Chobotnice I-II Abaddonian Chobotnice
Congalala Tree Assault Conga I-II Combat Conga
Hirabami Tree Windshear Light I-III Windshear Uchibami
G. Ebony Tree Chthonian Gunfire I-II Bequeathed Animus
Yian Kut-Ku Tree Kut-Ku Anger I-II Kut-Ku Counterattack
G. Fulgur Tree Felling Fulgur I Fulgursnipe Guardiana
Rathian Tree Valkyrie Fire I-II Valkyrie Flame
Rathalos Tree Rathling Gun I Rathling Phoenix
Gore Magala Tree Fäulnisschleuder I Wahnschleuder
Blangonga Tree Tail String I Tail Catapult
Gravios Tree Titan Launcher I Titan Panzer

Below we'll go over all 66 Light 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 Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds!

All Monster Hunter Wilds Light Bowguns

Below we've listed the full stats of all 66 Light 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 Light Bowguns

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Hope Rifle I-V
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Esperanza Rifle
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Hope Rifle I 117 0% 0 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Nione
Crafting Materials: 200z
▶ Hope Rifle II 130 0% 0 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Dosha Faithbreaker I, Chain Blitz I
▶ Hope Rifle III 169 0% 0 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [1], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500z
Branching Upgrades: G. Rathling Gun I
▶ Hope Rifle IV 208 0% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z
▶ Hope Rifle V 247 0% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z
▶ Esperanza Rifle 273 0% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Normal Ammo Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

G. Rathalos Tree Light Bowguns

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G. Rathling Gun I-II
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White Rathling Phoenix
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ G. Rathling Gun I 208 15% 1 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [1], Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Rathalos Scale, 2x Guardian Rathalos Webbing, 1x Flame Sac, 2600z
Upgrades From: Hope Rifle III
▶ G. Rathling Gun II 234 15% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [2], Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Guardian Rathalos Wing, 1x Guardian Rathalos Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ White Rathling Phoenix 273 15% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [2], Ballistics [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Rathalos Carapace, 1x Guardian Rathalos Ruby, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z

Doshaguma Tree Light Bowguns

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Dosha Faithbreaker I-III
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Fatihbreaker Leibolkule
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Dosha Faithbreaker I 182 -5% 0 20 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Doshaguma Fur, 2x Doshaguma Claw, 1x Doshaguma Fang, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Rifle II
Branching Upgrades: G. Veldian Impetum I, Dosha Gigasbreaker I
▶ Dosha Faithbreaker II 234 -5% 1 20 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 3x Doshaguma Hide, 1x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Dosha Faithbreaker III 273 -5% 2 20 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Doshaguma Fang+, 10000z
▶ Faithbreaker Leibolkule 312 -5% 3 20 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Doshaguma Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

G. Arkveld Tree Light Bowguns

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G. Veldian Impetum I-II
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G. Expiating Caius
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ G. Veldian Impetum I 208 -10% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Upgrades From: Dosha Faithbreaker I
▶ G. Veldian Impetum II 260 -10% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Veldian Impetum I
▶ G. Expiating Caius 299 -10% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Arkveld Tree Light Bowguns

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Veldian Impetum I
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Expiating Caius
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Veldian Impetum I 234 0% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Upgrades From: G. Veldian Impetum II
▶ Expiating Caius 260 0% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

G. Doshaguma Tree Light Bowguns

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Dosha Gigasbreaker I-II
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Gigasbreaker Urbolkule
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Dosha Gigasbreaker I 247 -15% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Slugger [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Doshaguma Fur, 2x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 1x Guardian Doshaguma Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From: Dosha Faithbreaker I
▶ Dosha Gigasbreaker II 286 -15% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Doshaguma Certificate S, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Claw+, 4x Guardian Doshaguma Fang+, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ Gigasbreaker Urbolkule 325 -15% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Slugger [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Doshaguma Fur+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Ore Tree Light Bowguns

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Chain Blitz I-III
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High Chain Blitz
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Chain Blitz I 156 0% 0 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Rifle II
Branching Upgrades: Rey Szelatya I
▶ Chain Blitz II 208 0% 1 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z
▶ Chain Blitz III 247 0% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z
▶ High Chain Blitz 286 0% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Magazine/Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Rey Dau Tree Light Bowguns

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Rey Szelatya I-III
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Szelatya Clairgun
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Rey Szelatya I 182 0% 0 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [1], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Scale, 2x Rey Dau Wingtalon, 1x Rey Dau Thunderhorn, 2000z
Upgrades From: Chain Blitz I
▶ Rey Szelatya II 221 0% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [1], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 1x Novacrystal, 4000z
▶ Rey Szelatya III 260 0% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Certificate S, 4x Rey Dau Fulgurtalon, 1x Rey Dau Tail, 1x Rey Dau Plate, 14000z
▶ Szelatya Clairgun 286 0% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Opening Shot [2], Slugger [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Rey Dau Carapace, 4x Rey Dau Bolthorn, 1x Rey Dau Boltgem, 20000z

Bone Tree Light Bowguns

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Hunter's Rifle I-IV
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Power Rifle
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Hunter's Rifle I 143 0% 0 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Assault Conga I
▶ Hunter's Rifle II 169 0% 0 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [1], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800z
Branching Upgrades: Ajara Shellgun I
▶ Hunter's Rifle III 221 0% 1 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [2], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Hunter's Rifle IV 260 0% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 10000z
▶ Power Rifle 299 0% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Ajarakan Tree Light Bowguns

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Ajara Shellgun I-II
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Ajara-Angaja
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Ajara Shellgun I 169 10% 0 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Artillery [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Ajarakan Scale, 2x Ajarakan Ridge, 1x Ajarakan Jewel, 1500z
Upgrades From: Hunter's Rifle II
Branching Upgrades: Nu Chobotnice I
▶ Ajara Shellgun II 234 10% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Artillery [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Ajarakan Certificate S, 3x Ajarakan Ridge+, 2x Ajarakan Jewel+, 1x Ajarakan Marrow, 10000z
▶ Ajara-Angaja 273 10% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Artillery [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Ajarakan Carapace, 1x Ajarakan Medulla, 20000z

Nu Udra Tree Light Bowguns

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Nu Chobotnice I-II
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Abaddonian Chobotnice
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Nu Chobotnice I 221 -15% 1 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Hide, 2x Nu Udra Spike, 1x Nu Udra Oilmucus, 2600z
Upgrades From: Ajara Shellgun I
▶ Nu Chobotnice II 273 -15% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
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 Chobotnice 299 -15% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 3
Magazines: Spread Ammo Magazine/Spread Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Nu Udra Tentacle+, 4x Nu Udra Horn+, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

Congalala Tree Light Bowguns

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Assault Conga I-II
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Combat Conga
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Assault Conga I 156 5% 0 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Special Ammo Mod
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Congalala Pelt, 2x Congalala Claw, 1x Congalala Fang, 800z
Upgrades From: Hunter's Rifle I
Branching Upgrades: Windshear Light I
▶ Assault Conga II 221 5% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Special Ammo Mod
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [1], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Congalala Certificate S, 5x Congalala Claw+, 4x Congalala Fang+, 2x Conga Pelt+, 4000z
▶ Combat Conga 286 5% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder/Special Ammo Mod
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2], Opening Shot [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 2x Vibrant Pelt+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Hirabami Tree Light Bowguns

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Windshear Light I-III
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Windshear Uchibami
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Windshear Light I 182 0% 0 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Hirabami Scale, 2x Hirabami Tail Claw, 1x Frost Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From: Assault Conga I
Branching Upgrades: Chthonian Gunfire I
▶ Windshear Light II 221 0% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Hirabami Certificate S, 4x Hirabami Tail Claw+, 3x Freezer Sac, 5000z
▶ Windshear Light III 260 0% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Hirabami Hide+, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Windshear Uchibami 286 0% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Airborne [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Hirabami Webbing+, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

G. Ebony Tree Light Bowguns

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Chthonian Gunfire I-II
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Bequeathed Animus
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Chthonian Gunfire I 182 10% 1 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Ebony Scale, 2x Guardian Ebony Claw, 1x Guardian Ebony Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From: Windshear Light I
▶ Chthonian Gunfire II 221 10% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Ebony Odogaron Certificate S, 6x Guardian Ebony Claw+, 1x Guardian Ebony Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ Bequeathed Animus 273 10% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Ebony Fang+, 1x Guardian Ebony Gem, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z

Yian Kut-Ku Tree Light Bowguns

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Kut-Ku Anger I-II
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Kut-Ku Counterattack
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Kut-Ku Anger I 234 0% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Yian Kut-Ku Certificate S, 3x Kut-Ku Wing, 2x Kut-Ku Ear, 5x Kut-Ku Scale+, 4000z
Branching Upgrades: Felling Fulgur I
▶ Kut-Ku Anger II 273 0% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Nu Udra Certificate S, 4x Giant Beak, 4x Inferno Sac, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Kut-Ku Counterattack 286 0% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Elemental Boost Magazine
Skills: Ballistics [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Kut-Ku Carapace, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

G. Fulgur Tree Light Bowguns

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Felling Fulgur I
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Fulgursnipe Guardiana
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Felling Fulgur I 234 15% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
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: Kut-Ku Anger I
▶ Fulgursnipe Guardiana 273 15% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 2, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Ammo Powder/Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z

Rathian Tree Light Bowguns

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Valkyrie Fire I-II
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Valkyrie Flame
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Valkyrie Fire I 208 15% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Pierce Ammo Magazine
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: Rathling Gun I
▶ Valkyrie Fire II 247 15% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Pierce Ammo Magazine
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
▶ Valkyrie Flame 273 15% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 3, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Pierce Ammo Magazine
Skills: Tetrad Shot [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z

Rathalos Tree Light Bowguns

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Rathling Gun I
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Rathling Phoenix
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Rathling Gun I 234 10% 2 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Rathalos Carapace, 4x Rathalos Wing, 1x Rath Medulla, 10000z
Upgrades From: Valkyrie Fire I
Branching Upgrades: Fäulnisschleuder I
▶ Rathling Phoenix 260 10% 3 0 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Pierce Ammo Powder, Rapid Fire Magazine
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Rathalos Scale+, 1x Rathalos Tail, 1x Rathalos Ruby, 20000z

Gore Magala Tree Light Bowguns

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Fäulnisschleuder I
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Wahnschleuder
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Fäulnisschleuder I 234 20% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
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: Rathling Gun I
▶ Wahnschleuder 260 20% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Rapid Fire Mod
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z

Blangonga Tree Light Bowguns

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Tail String I
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Tail Catapult
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Tail String I 260 -10% 2 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Blangonga Certificate S, 5x Blangonga Fang+, 4x Blangonga Whisker, 4x Blango Pelt+, 10000z
▶ Tail Catapult 299 -10% 3 0 Wyvernblast
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 1, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 2
Magazines: Elemental Boost Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Opening Shot [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Blangonga Pelt+, 4x Blangonga Tail, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Gravios Tree Light Bowguns

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Titan Launcher I
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Titan Panzer
Name Damage Affinity Slots Def Special Ammo
▶ Titan Launcher I 273 -15% 2 30 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 5x Gravios Wing, 3x Gravios Skull, 4x Gravios Pleura+, 10000z
▶ Titan Panzer 312 -15% 3 30 Adhesive
Ammo Levels: Normal Lv 3, Pierce Lv 1, Spread Lv 1
Magazines: Normal Ammo Magazine/Special Ammo Magazine
Skills: Special Ammo Boost [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Gravios Carapace, 1x Gravios Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Hopefully this has helped you to navigate your ideal path through the Light Bowgun weapon tree in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you want to know more about the weaponry available to you in the Forbidden Lands, head to our pages on the best solo weapon and best starting weapon in MHWilds. We've also got a guide that rounds up all the weapons you can use, as well as a Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough and a rundown of all the monsters you can encounter.

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