The Monster Hunter Now light bowgun is one of two ranged weapons in the game. You don’t have to worry about being up close to an enemy, like with the sword and shield, greatsword, and longsword. The light bowgun, otherwise known as the LBG, has tremendous inherent defensive abilities since you can simply stay away from a monster by rolling away if the monster gets too close. The special ammo changes depending on what LBG you choose. On the downside, hits don’t do much damage and reloading can leave you vulnerable. Here’s a list of the nine light bowgun weapons that you can unlock as you progress through MH Now for Android and iOS.
Monster Hunter Now light bowgun list
Below are the nine light bowgun weapons that you can earn in the game:
- Blazing Rifle
- Anjanath Weapon Set
- Becomes Anha Buster 1 at Grade 6
- Fire Element
- Flaming Ammo and Sticky Fire Ammo
- 1293 Attack Power and 910 Fire Elemental Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 4), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Rising Tide Lvl 1 (Grade 8)
- Carapace Rifle
- Barroth Weapon Set
- Becomes Barroth Shot at Grade 6
- No Element
- Normal Ammo and Spread Ammo
- 1756 Attack Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 2), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Defense Boost Lvl 1 (Grade 4), Lvl 2 (Grade 8)
- Chain Blitz
- Metal Weapon Set
- Becomes High Chain Blitz at Grade 6
- No Element
- Normal Ammo and Pierce Ammo
- 1596 Attack Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 2), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Poison Resistance Lvl 1 (Grade 4), Lvl 2 (Grade 8)
- Flame Blitz
- Rathalos Weapon Set
- Becomes Rathbuster at Grade 6
- Fire Element
- Flaming Ammo, Piercing Fire Ammo, and Slicing Fire Ammo
- 1221 Attack Power and 1142 Fire Elemental Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 5), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Earplugs Lvl 1 (Grade 8)
- Jagras Blitz
- Jagras Weapon Set
- Becomes Jagras Fire at Grade 6
- Water Element
- Water Ammo and Slicing Water Ammo
- 1373 Attack Power and 607 Water Elemental Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 2), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Health Boost Lvl 1 (Grade 4), Lvl 2 (Grade 8)
- Lumu Blitz
- Paolumu Weapon Set
- Becomes Lumu Typhon at Grade 6
- No Element
- Normal Ammo, Spread Ammo, and Pierce Ammo
- 1764 Attack Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 3), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Divine Blessing Lvl 1 (Grade 4), Lvl 2 (Grade 8)
- Madness Rifle
- Jyuratodus Weapon Set
- Becomes Jyura Bullet at Grade 6
- Water Element
- Water Ammo, Spread Water Ammo, and Sticky Water Ammo
- 1296 Attack Power and 910 Water Elemental Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 3), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Last Stand Lvl 1 (Grade 8)
- Thunder Blitz
- Kadachi Weapon Set
- Becomes Lightning Blitz at Grade 6
- Thunder Element
- Thunder Ammo and Slicing Thunder Ammo
- 1293 Attack Power and 910 Elemental Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 2), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Evade Extender Lvl 1 (Grade 8)
- Snow Blitz
- Legiana Weapon Set
- Becomes Frost Blitz at Grade 6
- Ice Element
- Freeze Ammo, Spread Ice Ammo, and Slicing Ice Ammo
- 1221 Attack Power and 1142 Ice Elemental Power at Grade 10, Lvl 1
- Skills:
- Wyvernblast Counter Lvl 1 (Grade 5), Lvl 2 (Grade 6), Lvl 3 (Grade 8)
- Divine Blessing Lvl 1 (Grade 8)
Monster Hunter Now Light Bowgun FAQ
A: The light bowgun allows you to maintain distance from enemies, eliminating the need to be up close as with melee weapons. This provides an inherent defensive advantage, as you can easily roll away if a monster approaches too closely.
A: The type of special ammo available changes depending on the specific LBG you choose. For instance, the Blazing Rifle uses Flaming Ammo and Sticky Fire Ammo, while the Carapace Rifle employs Normal Ammo and Spread Ammo.
A: Yes, while the LBG allows for safe distancing, individual hits from it don’t deal as much damage. Additionally, the reloading process can leave you exposed and vulnerable to attacks.
