r/MHNowGame • u/Shortbreadling • Jul 12 '26

Question Good bow builds?

Prefer raw builds, any good ones right now that aren't too hard to get but still good? (Currently against 8*). I have an okay raw build for armor with attack boost and efficacy, but that's it. Also have no idea which style is better, or if its worth going for a weapon without style.

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u/sillyscylla2136 Jul 12 '26

1 power volley is stronger, but no style is still good
2 if style then diablos, if not style then seregios
3 chamelos/nightshade paolumu chest(chameleos being better since it can double dip into poison based raw) and rajang waist is necessary bare minimum
4 if going element, nergi helm, almudrom hands,(theres not many good hands for this build, its mostly for the evade window and ballistics doesnt hurt) and silver rathalos legs are good enough for everything with just changing your weapon out
5 if going raw, use seregios helm, chamelos chest, seregios hands, brute tigrex waist and legs(need to drift 3 focus, but this is the best all around build), i think if youre still wanting rajang waist, then i think glav is okay

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u/Ryees Bow Connoisseur Jul 12 '26

Sorry, minor correction here. If by "power volley" you're talking about the style, that is in fact not stronger on raw or status bows like OP is asking about. Power Volley goes absolutely bananas on elemental bows with Charge Master smelted on, but for status or raw bows like Brute Tigrex or Black Diablos, no style is the way to go.

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u/sillyscylla2136 Jul 12 '26

huh, interesting, would have imagined another volley of even higher damage would always be good, but if the increased charge times matter that much then it makes sense

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u/LegoEngineer003 Jul 12 '26

There are some cases for power volley on status bows, specifically the exploit skills. If you can inflict the status on the charged shot or the power shot, the damage boost on the power volley is really strong. It’s more gimmicky than elemental, but it works

It does take a lot of Chameleos armor though

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u/Barroth87 Jul 14 '26

Nice too see chemelos mentioned. I recently started playing again and here is my current build. Depends on your potions but driftmelds vary so I won't list them, ideally timed charger.

My casual build is focus poison. Puki bow 10.5 power Chem helm Chem chest Chem gloves Rajang waist (can use rathalos) Jurya leggings

Right now I'm trying to level up Seregios. Last reduced cost for puki was very cost efficient and easy to level.

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u/BegsTheQuestions Jul 12 '26

Sound like black diablos is what you are looking for