Bows are one of the oldest weapons in the world, and one of the original weapons in the Monster Hunter series, and that's what makes them so special. Monster Hunter Stories 3.
Here, Boz charges up with each attack, but can also apply coatings for additional effects without taking any damage. They're a win-win weapon if you use them right, and here are some of the best the game has to offer.
Tigrex Archer – Tigrex
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Paralysis coating
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Flash coating
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exhaust coating
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Protective down coating
After you find the endangered Tigrex and fight them in the forest, you get access to all the weapons you can make from their parts, and they are very powerful, though the bow is the most.
The Tigrex Archer comes with very high damage and a Wyvernfell stat of 35, as well as a single decoration slot. But its coatings cover such a wide gamut, letting you layer debilitating effects on the enemy so they have no way to fight back.
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Rebel's Bow – Devilzho
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Poison coating
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Flash coating
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Protective down coating
Deviljho can be found first in Canalta Timberland if you use paintball and manage to defeat them. It's well worth it though, as the weapons they offer are top-notch, right down to the endgame.
Rebel's bow has one of the highest attack stats in the game when dealing dragon damage, and also has a high Wyvernfell stat of 35. These coatings help you weaken your prey before you land the fatal strike.
Weldian Arcum – Archveld
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Purity down coating
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Evasion down coating
After first appearing in Monster Hunter Wilds and finding a unique use for the Wyvernsoul Gauge here, Arkveld has weapons that are designed to be used however you want, somewhat light on features before you add your own.
One of the strongest bows with a max Dragon damage of 170 and a decent Wyvernfell of 25, the Veldian Arcum comes with three decoration slots for you to do whatever you want, while default coatings make it harder for enemies to hit you, and easier for you to hit them.
Diablos Coilbender – Diablos
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exhaust coating
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Attack down coating
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Evasion down coating
Diablos are the fear of everyone in every game they're in, and while they're less of a threat here, their weapons still show how much latent power they wield.
Diablos Coilbender comes with a single decoration slot, albeit with 160 normal damage, and a high Wyvernfell stat of 35. However, it also gives you 15 extra defense, and its coatings let you wear down enemies to take them down easily.
Thunderbolt Bow – Thunder Serpent Narva
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Paralysis coating
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Sleep coating
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Flash coating
Once you manage to defeat Ibushi and Narwa the first time, you'll gain access to their weapons. Most of these are made from Ibushi parts, although one very special weapon comes from Narwa.
The Thunderbolt Bow has the most damage of all bows, at 178 Thunder damage, though has a relatively low Wyvernfell stat of 15, and only one decoration slot. That said, these coatings all apply powerful status effects to enemies that make it easier to block their attacks.
Ashen Rage – Glavenous
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Bleed coating
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Power coating
The Glavenus, aside from the initially Honed versions, appears most consistently in Tarkuan, and allows you instant access to a bevy of some of the strongest weapons in the game, also useful for end game content.
Ashen Fury Sagittarius is a great all-rounder. 164 fire damage, 15 Wyvernfell, and two decoration slots. Its coatings are used purely to boost the damage you and your friends deal, helping you easily pump up its default damage stat.
Glacier Arrow – Legiana
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Sleep coating
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Bleed coating
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Attack down coating
Legiana are very rare, only occurring naturally in small numbers in the glacial caps of Cerathis, though the weapons they provide are suitably powerful once you manage to hunt them down enough.
Glacial Arrow deals 164 ice damage, 15 Wyvernfell and a single decoration slot. Neither is amazingly remarkable, though its coatings elevate it, making you vulnerable to enemy attacks and even putting them to sleep.
Hydra Planula – Namielle
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Paralysis coating
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Bleed coating
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Power coating
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Purity down coating
While Namielle itself can deal both water and thunder damage, its weapons fall purely into the former category. However, the monsters they came from retain some of their quirks.
Hydra Planula comes with very good water damage, and a crit rate of 15%, although there are no decoration slots. It supports you with four different coatings, empowering you and weakening the enemy.
Dragon Solar Bow – Yama Sukami
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Paralysis coating
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Sleep coating
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Power coating
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Protective down coating
Yama Tsukami is something of an oddity when it comes to Elder Dragons. Not only can you fight them in two different locations, but their weapons are equally weird, including the bow.
Dragon Solar Bow has a very high normal damage stat of 170, and a good Wyvernfell of 25, though no decoration slot. It overcomes with its mix of coatings, status effects and stat-lowering effects, letting you handle any situation.
Iceflinger – Velkhana
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Paralysis coating
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Power coating
Velkhana is one of the easier Elder Dragons if you know how to handle them, and it makes stockpiling materials for their weapons and armor very easy. Which is great, because their tools are the strongest in the game.
The Iceflinger Bow comes with 174 ice damage, one of the highest, as well as 25 Wyvernfell and two decoration slots. Its advantages are only two coatings, although you can easily add your own free decoration slots.
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