A Bowgun without ammo is essentially useless in Monster Hunter Wilds. To make the most out of your Bowgun, keeping it fully loaded is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to craft every type of ammo available in the game.
How to Craft All Bowgun Ammo Types in Monster Hunter Wilds
In Monster Hunter Wilds, players can utilize various ammo types, each serving a unique purpose. Ammo is crafted via the Crafting List, generally requiring two different materials, though some types may vary. Below is a complete reference for crafting all ammo types, including their effects when fired from your Bowgun.
Tranq Ammo
Tranq Ammo is crafted by combining Normal Ammo with Tranq Bombs. This special ammo is used to put a monster to sleep when trapped, offering a ranged alternative to directly placing Tranq Bombs. Utilizing Tranq Ammo with your Bowgun allows you to avoid close combat with monsters effectively.
Sticky Ammo
Sticky Ammo can be crafted in two ways. The simplest method involves combining Blastnut, which can be harvested from various locations across the map. Each Blastnut equates to one Sticky Ammo craft, so stock up if you plan on making multiple.
Alternatively, you can create Sticky Ammo by combining Normal Ammo with a Bomb Arowana Scale obtained through fishing. This is an excellent bonus since fishing is already rewarding in many aspects.
Sticky Ammo launches mini-explosives that adhere to monsters and explode after a short delay. When aimed at or close to a monster’s head, this ammo can also inflict Stun damage, allowing you to immobilize monsters effectively, making it a vital resource for Bowgun users.
Cluster Bomb Ammo
Cluster Bomb ammo is created using Bomberry, found in various terrains across the game world. These plants can easily be located on your map, so they are not hard to find.
This ammo type is primarily used by Heavy Bowguns, unleashing a barrage of explosive shells that can inflict significant damage, especially if multiple Cluster Bombs hit the same target. Be cautious of friendly fire, as the explosions can knock teammates around, which may lead to unintended issues.
Slicing Ammo
Slicing Ammo is made using Slashberry, another easily found plant in various environments. They are prevalent on your map and require no special tools to harvest. Alternatively, you can create Slicing Ammo by combining Normal Ammo with a Burst Arowana Scale, enhancing the value of fishing.
Upon impact, Slicing Ammo releases a stream of razor-sharp blades that embed in the target, delivering significant damage. Its real power lies in severing specific monster parts, such as tails, making it invaluable for Bowgun users.
Flaming Ammo
Flaming Ammo requires Normal Ammo and Fire Herb, typically found in fiery regions like the Oilwell Basin. These herbal plants can be harvested like all other resources on your map.
While Flaming Ammo deals standard damage with non-Fire weak enemies, it significantly increases damage against those vulnerable to Fire. Prioritize Flaming Ammo for these encounters to maximize damage output.
Keep Fire Herb in your Item Pouch to craft additional Flaming Ammo swiftly during hunts, allowing for continuous combat effectiveness.
Water Ammo
Water Ammo is created by combining Normal Ammo with Flowfern, found predominantly in water-rich areas like the Scarlet Forest. These are also harvestable and appear on the local map for easy identification.
Similar to Fire Ammo, Water Ammo inflicts standard damage against non-Water weak enemies but excels versus foes vulnerable to Water. Keep Flowfern stocked in your Item Pouch to craft quickly when needed.
Thunder Ammo
Thunder Ammo results from combining Normal Ammo with a Thunderbug Capacitor. These capacitors are derived from Thunderbugs, recognizable yellow beetles that populate every explorable region, making them easily obtainable.
Thunder Ammo performs standard damage against non-Thunder-weak monsters but excels against those particularly vulnerable to Thunder. Maintain Thunderbug Capacitors in your pouch for swift crafting.
Thunderbug Capacitors are versatile, used for both Flash Pods and Thunder Ammo, so keep a stock for your crafting needs.
Freeze Ammo
Freeze Ammo is crafted by combining Normal Ammo with Snow Herb, predominantly found in cold regions like the Iceshard Cliffs. This herb is easily identifiable on your map as a harvestable resource.
As with other elemental ammunitions, Freeze Ammo delivers standard damage to enemies not weak to Ice while greatly increasing damage against foes vulnerable to Ice. Keeping extra Snow Herbs in your pouch aids in rapid crafting.
Dragon Ammo
Dragon Ammo is created by combining Normal Ammo with Dragonfell Berry, a common herb found in nearly all regions. Similar to other materials, it is harvestable and visible on your map for easy tracking.
This ammo functions similarly to other elemental variants, delivering standard damage unless targeting enemies that have a weakness to Dragon, in which case it deals substantially higher damage. Keep extra Dragonfell Berries to craft efficiently.
Poison Ammo
Poison Ammo is created from Normal Ammo and Toadstool, a common herb found in most areas, most notably the Scarlet Forest where life is abundant.
This ammo inflicts the Poison Status, causing monsters to lose a percentage of their health per second. Be aware that once a monster is poisoned, it becomes increasingly difficult to poison again, emphasizing the importance of strategic use.
Once a monster reaches its poison threshold, it becomes nearly impossible to re-inflict poison. By the time this happens, the monster is likely nearing defeat.
Paralysis Ammo
Paralysis Ammo is crafted by combining Normal Ammo with Parashroom, which is widely available across the game’s regions. This harvestable appears prominently on the local map.
This ammo inflicts the Paralysis Status, immobilizing monsters and rendering them vulnerable to sustained attacks. Once a monster has been paralyzed, it becomes harder to reapply this effect due to its growing resistance.
Sleep Ammo
Sleep Ammo is created by combining Normal Ammo and Sleep Herb, a common herb in every region. Harvestable, it’s easy to track on your map.
Sleep Ammo inflicts the Sleep Status after a sufficient number of hits, rendering monsters defenseless. When a sleeping monster is struck, the attack delivers a significant damage multiplier, making this a prime opportunity to deal heavy damage. However, use strong attacks to maximize this effect.
Keep in mind that after a monster is put to sleep, subsequent applications become progressively challenging, so use this ammo strategically in your hunts.
Exhaust Ammo
Exhaust Ammo is crafted by combining Normal Ammo with Exciteshroom, prevalent in most regions of the game world. These harvestables are easy to find with a quick map check.
When struck by Exhaust Ammo, monsters lose stamina, leading to slower movement and a slower attack rate. Striking a monster multiple times with this ammo makes it evident when it’s exhausted, signified by drooling. Be cautious of its effects, as stunning attacks on the exhausted monster can lead to heavy damage opportunities.
Exhaust is not a traditional status but does have diminishing returns. Once a monster has been exhausted, it will become harder to exhaust again.
Recovery Ammo
Recovery Ammo is crafted by combining Normal Ammo with Blue Mushroom, a ubiquitous herb in Monster Hunter Wilds. It can be found easily and is harvestable, appearing on the local map.
When fired, Recovery Ammo generates a green healing mist that restores health for you and your allies. This is an essential ammo type during tough hunts, providing continuous support through healing.
You can carry only three rounds of Recovery Ammo in your Ammo Pouch, so always ensure to keep Blue Mushroom handy in your Item Pouch for on-the-spot crafting.
Armor Ammo
Armor Ammo is created by combining Normal Ammo with Adamant Seed, which have defensive properties and can be found in locations like the Iceshard Cliffs as orange seeds on your map.
When deployed, Armor Ammo releases an orange mist that enhances Defense for anyone stepping into it, including you. This support ammo is equivalent to an Armorskin consumable, effectively bolstering defenses against incoming attacks.
You can only stock three rounds of Armor Ammo in your Ammo Pouch. Plan to carry extra Adamant Seeds in your Item Pouch for future crafting opportunities.
Demon Ammo
Demon Ammo is crafted from combining Normal Ammo with Might Seed, commonly found in areas like the Ruins of Wyveria. These seeds appear as identifiable red seeds on your map.
When fired, Demon Ammo releases a red mist, boosting the Attack of anyone within its radius, including yourself, similar to a Demondrug consumable that increases damage output.
As with Armor Ammo, you can only carry three rounds of Demon Ammo, so ensure you keep extra Might Seeds in your Item Pouch to maintain your offensive capabilities.
Wyvern Ammo
Wyvern Ammo is made solely using Dragonstrike Nut, a relatively common resource found across various regions within the game. It is easily recognizable on maps as a harvestable item.
When fired, Wyvern Ammo delivers immense damage at close range. However, its short distance means it rarely affects allies, making it a highly effective offensive option.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I craft Bowgun ammo in Monster Hunter Wilds?
To craft Bowgun ammo, open your Crafting List and select the ammo type you wish to make. Each type typically requires two materials, such as herbs or monster parts.
What is the best ammo for Bowguns in Monster Hunter Wilds?
The best ammo varies per scenario, but Sticky Ammo is highly effective for stunning, while Elemental Ammo like Flaming or Thunder is great against monsters with respective weaknesses.
How many Ammo types are there in Monster Hunter Wilds?
There are numerous ammo types in Monster Hunter Wilds, including Tranq, Sticky, Slicing, Flaming, Water, Thunder, Poison, and more, each serving unique tactical roles.
Can I craft ammo on the go in Monster Hunter Wilds?
Yes, you can craft ammo while hunting, but it’s advisable to stock up on necessary materials like herbs and monster parts to create ammo quickly when needed.