5 Minute Bow Guide | Monster Hunter Rise | No Nonsense Weapon Guide Series

[@KingRobRool]

ATTENTION!! The Wirebug input for Bow is R and NOT ZL. Sorry about the mistake.

[@JediMentat]

Is this still relevant with the newest updates? I wanna get back into bow since I used it last in generations.

[@KingRobRool]

Yep. There's some new stuff added as well but this is more than enough to get you started.

[@whywouldigivemyrealname5162]

You know how hard it is to match this up to PC controls. I spent like 15 minutes trying to figure this shit out and come down to see this :|.

[@KingRobRool]

It's so not hard I bet you could manage yourself!

[@mikaeil00]

Why won't you add controls for other devices aswell.i play on ps5 and I barely learnt anything

[@PatrickD_Go]

You need to Upgrade/craft 8 Bows to unlock the Aerial Aim skill from Master Utsushi. Just in case someone still needs that Info like I did

[@birrock4]

This is EXACTLY what I needed now that I started doing the arena challenges, these guides are absolutely top tier and don't feel overwhelming like the usual 40+ min ones. Thanks for making them!

[@KingRobRool]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you've found them useful! You are more than welcome 😊

[@anishreddyanam8617]

YES, fighting barioth was literal hell with bow until I saw this

[@supervanilla101]

I've been a melee hunter since MH1 (I hate bowguns), but Bow have always piqued my interest! So thanks for this guide!

[@KingRobRool]

No worries 👌

[@alexa500]

Thank you for being concise and not rambling into confusing the listener 😂! Love the guides!

[@KingRobRool]

Glad they got the job done for you! You're welcome and thank you for the feedback 🙂

[@FaiLoadeDice]

Thanks for the video. Jumping back in after several months and just needed a quick refresher of all the inputs. 10/10 quality short video.

[@user-wc4dn5vq8y]

I was mid-Lagombi hunt wanting to practice with Bow but struggling badly, so I looked up a guide and fortunately found yours. This video has really made all the difference! I don't think I'd ever get the hang of it without this guide. It's simple, very clear and makes sense to me! Thank you!

[@yukimikuo]

The guide is really nice, saddly I've never used an xbox controller in my life so the buttons mentioned in the video confuse me

[@RandomPsyco1]

@@yukimikuo this was released on switch i think hr is using switch controllers

[@boganfett]

I will say, spamming your shoot button is NOT advised when you're trying to apply statuses. Just like in MHW, its the damage numbers that apply the status, not number of hits. So you want to charge your shots fully if you're trying to apply status affects. If you're just doing damage, shot spam is still more dps

[@seafaringmax3159]

Awesome video! Thanks so much, this was straight to the point, I just play casually for fun, so I didn’t have time to watch a 30min video on the mechanics of bow lol. This is perfect, thx!

[@KingRobRool]

Thanks so much 😁

[@TrixWithStrix]

I hated the bow before watching this video, now my views have completely changed and I’m so excited to try this and Charge Blade out. You’re amazing, thank you.

[@KingRobRool]

Naw you're welcome! Comments like this make it all worth it 😁

[@christophersebastiao7501]

Short, and to the point. 👏🏻 I appreciate the work you've put in here, brother.

[@KingRobRool]

Hey thanks for the kind words!

[@Lectro47]

Great video! I’ve come back to MH after skipping the Iceborne DLC and these guides are immensely helpful

[@KingRobRool]

You're welcome! I'm glad they've been useful 😁

[@KingRobRool]

BTW man you gotta play Iceborne, it absolutely slaps. 5 times better than base world 😛

[@outinthenortheast2728]

Skipping IB was your biggest mistake man so sorry

[@Yojimbocatfish]

I’ve never heard a person with your accent pronounce it “ZEEEEEE” Phenomenal guide though, just what I needed to get started!

[@Jaricko]

I kinda miss the old arc shot but the current ones decent. Even in the old style of arc shot, a lot of bows didn't have the arc i liked anyway. I really liked the tiny narrow multi hit arc that would pepper the top of the monster. Was capable of knocking monsters out too if well placed. Generations also arguably had a better style for air bow that wirebug, i wouldn't mind if the crazy stuff from generations came back either.

[@chlo.rin.e]

Right? I miss when dozens of spike balls would fall out of the sky and knock down the monsters lol I spammed that attack cause it was funny to watch

[@eliasacevedo9542]

I used the bow for like 500 hours in base World and for some reason never used it in Iceborne... now i'm trying to get back to it in Rise and it has been kinda rough, so this video has been extremely helpful useful to understand how it functions now in Rise.

[@KingRobRool]

Glad it could help you 😁

[@boothardt272]

Thank you sm for these guides, they’re so helpful for picking up secondary weapons quickly and for helping my friend, who is new to the series, understand what the hell to make of all the different weapon choices lol

[@zangetsu6996]

Cheeeers dude, I always default back to your guides when I start using an unfamiliar weapon

[@atmosdwagon4656]

Lots of comments for new players based on my experience with Bow in newer monster hunter games (World and Rise especially): 1) Leave any notions of being some sort of long range sniper at the door for most of your Bow hunting career. The base critical damage range is not nearly as good as it looks in the training room (or as shown in this video) in practice since your actual quarry will not only be mobile, but their idle animations will cause their weak points to bob around on top of that. Why is that a problem? Well... 2) ...Bows basic physical damage type is PIercing, aka, the worst damage type in the game by a large margin when striking most parts of a monster, but very strong against the few parts that are vulnerable. Arrows don't travel all that fast and your targets will rarely be stationary, so learn to fight at close to medium range and learn when part breaks or flinches are likely to occur if you want to use the fancy stuff. 3) Stamina is everything. No other weapon is as stamina hungry as Bow. Period. Apart from Dragon Piercer, literally every other attack and move in the Bow's arsenal uses Stamina. Because of this, the Constitution and Stamina Surge skills are mandatory for any sort of useful bow build. Prioritize those yellow Spirit Birds in levels and pack at least 6 Rations on average for major hunts (spirit birds only increase your pre-hunger stamina capacity; they do NOT fill that capacity upon pickup like how Green Birds do for health; you have to eat to get use out of them). 4) Positioning. Arguably Bow's greatest strength is its exceptional ability to maneuver while attacking. Learn your enemy's power moves and where to be when they come into play. Also, learn what attacks you should sheathe your weapon for in order to avoid via Superman dives and Wirebug moves. Bow's dodges (and especially Dodgebolt; a brand new Switch Skill) are strong, but they do not cover 100% of the enemy's attacks with their pitiful 8 frames of invulnerabiltiy (as small as default rolls). 5) In multiplayer: USE THE SHOCKPROOF DECORATION FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. Bow is an extremely spammy weapon. When playing online with other hunters, equip a Shockproof Jewel to turn off friendly fire. (why it still exists is beyond me; Capcom, please, just get rid of it or make it an option that is OFF by default. It serves no purpose). Bow Hunters without Shockproof are second only to Long Blade hunters as being hated for disrupting friendly melee players out of their combos. 5a) Be a gentleman and shoot stunned/paralyzed/sleeping allies ASAP. The same thing that makes Bow hunters a bloody nuisance without Shockproof also happens to make them the best counter-CC artist in the game: Don't worry about your Shockproof Jewel interfering here, as it will switch itself off ONLY for allied hunters who are under the effects of Sleep, Stun, or Paralysis specifically so you can help them with some percussive therapy.

[@Aaxoz]

Hell yeah, I needed this after taking a break from World and trying out Rise on Xbox

[@KingRobRool]

Glad it helped!

[@rattlinggun5994]

The best guide out there for me as a complete newbie!

[@KingRobRool]

Love to hear it 😊

[@Nuitarri]

Hey thanks for the quick and concise guide. Found this really helpful

[@superherochestsymbol1032]

Unpopular opinion, but I like how the bow in the video looks more like a traditional bow and not a transformer, wish we got more of those in previous games lol

[@KingRobRool]

No, I agree! I always craved this kind of look too :)

[@НачинающийГачист]

before this vid i watched the other one, that lasts 40 minutes. And i will be honest your video much better, because u said about aerial aim and now i know how to unlock it. Same thing with 5th charge level, thank you for vid, so cool

[@KingRobRool]

Glad it could help 😁

[@HeadRedShot]

great guide! had no idea what i was doing with the weapon, thought i just had to keep spamming charged shot like mhgu

[@nilebrixton8436]

Love these series. This one covers all the bow knowledge we need while respecting our time. Respect!

[@victorribeiro6772]

What an absolute legend! These tutorials were awesome!

[@KingRobRool]

Thanks Victor!! Feels great to have them all finished 😊

[@darksaezuru]

Hey man I’m a very new player. And your videos are helping me allot. Thanks man.

[@KingRobRool]

Glad to hear it 🙂

[@cognack8805]

Man youre the best of Them all 😍 Love the Short perfect informations. Bro youre killa

[@KingRobRool]

Why thank you 😊

[@KrakenG927]

I want to get into bow but I REALLY don’t want to use mighty bow feather, I just don’t want to use a helmet that doesn’t fit any other armor sets. Is it ok to not use it? I’m not trying to break the game with bow, I just want to play it on occasion. Will I still be doing decent damage numbers if I don’t use it?

[@KingRobRool]

Oh yeah you totally don't need it at all, it's just something bow mains use to maximise their speed times.

[@tepig52]

Finally. You told me a few weeks and it's only been days

[@tepig52]

Just beat Valstrax for the first time last night excited hr100 plus builds

[@KingRobRool]

Has it?? I release the videos weekly 😅 well I'm glad you're happy 😁

[@tepig52]

@@KingRobRool ofc bro I hate I missed the viewer hunts. Do you have a discord?

[@KingRobRool]

I do. There should be link in the description. If not, there will be one on the channel page.

[@RoyalGriffin.]

OH SO THAT'S HOW THE BOW WORKS Tysm

[@bobokidoki]

Very educational Video, thank you!

[@gamerblondie28twitch58]

Definitely will show this one to my partner! She's more of a bow fighter 😁

[@KingRobRool]

Long time no speak! I hope she finds it useful 😁

[@gamerblondie28twitch58]

@@KingRobRool Thank you!

[@jinstinky501]

Thanks for the video!

[@KingRobRool]

You're welcome!

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

I've been on a bow kick recently. Maybe I'll try ps4 rise bow. I do have a few made. It plays so differently here than world i think I can have some more fun with it. Back in world I didn't really use charged shots and mostly spammed quick and power shots. What bow would one think best for me?

[@KingRobRool]

Probably just look for bows that use mostly rapid type shots then. The mizutsune bow is always a good safe bet for that 🙂

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

@@KingRobRool I'll look into it, thanks. I also have a fully upgraded rajang bow I'm going to try. And I was looking at the bishaten bow for its pierce/rapid hybrid capabilities.

[@KhalifaFDB]

Thanks for the guides.

[@KingRobRool]

You're welcome :)

[@alexsonaustin891]

Steam has monster hunter discount this month. So I buy both iceborne and sunbreak both. Now I don't know which to play first. I was too greedy I regret it

[@dragonicawtf]

Nice video but I have no idea regarding the keys as a pc player

[@KingRobRool]

Sorry, I specialise in controllers, so I can't help you there.

[@yuumijungle548]

i know since its supposed to be only 5 minutes that it wouldnt fit, but i think you could make a series featuring most popular speedrun builds for each weapon type, for example im not a bow player but i still have to research different builds for each monster if i wanna get into it now since i know its the best weapon in the game, would be nice if it was all in one place. for example you could talk very briefly about popular bow builds with each element and shot type and what the builds are most commonly used against (what monsters) that would be very helpful.

[@KingRobRool]

I get where you're coming from but I'm not really the speedrunning guy. I just don't have anything to offer on that front.

[@yuumijungle548]

@@KingRobRool i understand, but its literally just research work, anyone can do it, if you use the sets yourself or not, im just saying thats stuff that other people might wanna watch as well, the stuff most people wanna see are op builds and what the basic controls of the weapons are which is what you covered in your videos. its fine ill look what i need up myself im just saying thats what would get you more viewers im pretty sure.

[@KingRobRool]

Thanks for your advice Yuumi, I'll take it on board 🙂

[@chlo.rin.e]

Bow was my first pick when I tried MHW for the first time months ago and I'm pretty decent using it lol I strictly use it in MH Rise as the swords are garbage so far lol definitely found a few tips here tho

[@Pinesal]

Good video but I didn't see if you ever explain how to switch coatings.

[@KingRobRool]

Might have missed it. Same button as unsheathing your weapon, but with your weapon drawb. Should be X on Switch, Y for for Xbox, Triangle for playstation 😉

[@ShaneGingrich-l5v]

Farrell Drive

[@RandyBullard-n8y]

Ondricka Circle

[@justinlove9425]

Nice vid just don't know how these buttons translate to ps5 controllers

[@KingRobRool]

There is an updated video with ps5 and xbox controls included. Check the description 😉😘

[@OwenRoxanne-h8o]

Ferry Lodge

[@JeannineGephardt-b6z]

Adan Centers

[@EvilTactician]

The buttons being the wrong way around is so confusing. I think it's worth mentioning your controller layout (PlayStation?) From the start. :)

[@KingRobRool]

Check the description of the video buddy, I have a guide for all controller inputs there.

[@EvilTactician]

@@KingRobRool Ah that's great. That wasn't immediately obvious, especially on mobile :) Thanks for the quick reply!

[@KingRobRool]

There were cards I posted too but I suppose they aren't obvious either. I get these comments all the time, it's no worries 😅

[@fdshbvm-z8p]

Desmond Park

[@stonaraptor8196]

Wait only 50 shots power coating? So you have to run back to tent after 50 shots or what?

[@KingRobRool]

You can craft another 20 on the fly but other than that yeah. Close range really isn't that bad though.

[@LucienBrebes-r7h]

Lindgren Mission

[@shuushi1189]

bro playin bow without drinking energy juice, what a madman

[@KingRobRool]

Energy/dash juice is overrated! Constitution 3 does it for me, and the stamina bugs on the map if I'm feeling saucy

[@InsomniacMatt]

So the Mizu bow is one of the ones I should be going for then. Which others should I make?

[@KingRobRool]

Two of my other favourites are Herald's Battle Bow and the Tigrex Bow but it really comes down to personal preference and what shot types you are going for 🙂

[@LeonaPhy-p1f]

Tillman Mall

[@XxLOL9xX]

i be doin 1 damage😭

[@CarterMeisch-g8w]

Mayer Corners

[@djanirasim5842]

good guide/

[@ValkplaysPC]

I just started yesterday and i im having difficulty aiming even when target locked. Are you using gyro?

[@KingRobRool]

No I'm not using gyro. It's challenging to play effectively for sure but once you get used to it bow is a powerhouse.

[@ValkplaysPC]

@@KingRobRool thanks ill practice real hard ! More power!

[@clivemorales3459]

please do PC version I love this guide

[@KingRobRool]

I linked a pro controller button layout in the description. That should help with the PC version. 🙂

[@FredBarlow-w5f]

Hilll Corners

[@achilles6596]

More review bro. Go for gs

[@KingRobRool]

Not sure what you mean here? I have done a GS guide if that's what you're asking?

[@MarkWall-y2m]

Bette Spurs

[@turtlepug7223]

I miss world bow...

[@KingRobRool]

Isn't Rise Bow just World bow with extra stuff?

[@avuvpark]

Is bow still good in rise?

[@KingRobRool]

It's bowken

[@avuvpark]

@@KingRobRool haha ok PS: I appreciate that you still answer comments on a 2 year old video

[@KingRobRool]

Ah mate with console releases it's like they're new again 😂 By the way there's updated guides with xbox and playstation controls if you need them 😜 Check the description!

[@jolan2340]

what is that hairstyle

[@ninjakitty445]

👍

[@poopcock4357]

thx krrool but im out of zenny i can't craft every weapon that you teach me how to use

[@KingRobRool]

Tips video coming this week that will teach you how to more zenny fast 😉

[@poopcock4357]

@@KingRobRool lets gooo

[@Vivi_Strike]

Nice guide, just knowing to combo normal shot > power shot > arial shot is a good baseline for new players without information overload that i usually get from other lengthy guides.

[@Chlagadougaz]

Just saying, stumbled upon your series and LOVED it. you even ignited my love for the bow and kind of renewed my love for the game along the way (+150h). THANKS :)

[@KingRobRool]

That's awesome! I can't ask for better praise than that 🙂 happy hunting my guy 🤠

[@uncleflexative1365]

Been coming back to these guides on a regular basis, either to freshen up on the playstyles or to learn entirely new things since I started playing Rise. Absolutely amazing guides, every 5minutes well spent. Thank you for making them good man!

[@KingRobRool]

You're welcome! I'm glad they've been so useful for you 😁

[@DHTheAlaskan]

This has been incredibly helpful, I only recently discovered that I am a bow user in world. Going from PC to Switch has been a hurdle too so having a guide like this will definitely up my game.

[@Bad4bizbrad]

I bought Rise for the switch but didn’t play it much. In fact, I didn’t even make it past low rank. Bought it again recently for the PS5, and are now HR74 and have completed all of the Rise base game. LS & SnS main but have taken a liking to the Bow. This guide is excellent. It’s to the point and concise. You’ve gained a new sub. Ps. My first Monster Hunter was World. Put so many hours into that and Iceborne. Love this series.

[@KingRobRool]

Glad I could help you get into it! Enjoy sunbreak, it's even better 🙂

[@fyuira9585]

Wait. Close range coating works even when you are firing arrows? The whole time I was using a bow I thought it was used for melee attack only. haha

[@KingRobRool]

LOL I can see why you might think that! But no it's just an infinite coating that requires closer critical distance 😅

[@Smitty_Werbenjagermanjensen111]

Giving rise a second chance and this vid is super helpful thanks.

[@tonygarcia9530]

Thank you for this very helpful bow guide! Just started playing MH Rise and this guide helped a lot.

[@daneanderson7437]

Does close range coating have damage falloff?

[@KingRobRool]

Compared to power yes, a bit. But bow does so much damage even with close range coating, I wouldn't worry about it tbh

[@BaelZebubI]

I always wanted to get my character to the vagabond/samurai style, but it feels horrible having hunts with all 4 players using long sword, everyone uses it, but at least bow looks good on the fashion and its a pretty fun weapon

[@EstellaRosario-s3c]

Kaley Heights

[@c-dog107]

I'm gonna watch this a few more Times when I ger home to play, thanks!

[@robles2218]

You just earned yourself a new subscriber good sir! 🙌🏼

[@Kefffer7]

i did everything like in the video but my stamina stays just like my life, i really need help... why don't i have as much stamina as in your video?:/

[@KingRobRool]

I'm not sure I follow... what are you struggling with exactly? You need a higher stamina bar? Or you need to use less stamina? Let me know and I'll get back to you.

[@l3D2Y]

What is ZL on ps5 controller

[@KingRobRool]

L2. I made a mistake in this video though and that shouod be R1. I have an updated guide with ps5 controls in the description.

[@philippfuelb4246]

Thanks for explaining everything quickly, but also concisely.

[@KingRobRool]

You're welcome!

[@UndefeatedEagle]

Im gonna try the bow as my second weapon .

[@Roikufr]

Quick tutorial covering the essentials, good job mate good work

[@alpacaofthemountain8760]

Great video! Thinking about getting into MHR

[@KingRobRool]

Thank you! You should, it's so much fun!

[@titreynium8115]

I’m a seasoned bow player and even I’m waiting for this. 😂

[@KingRobRool]

Oh god I hope it lives up to your expectations 😅

[@titreynium8115]

@@KingRobRool I just like your video style, you’ve killed all the other weapons so no worries. Lol

[@KingRobRool]

Aw thanks that means a lot! A lot of time and effort has gone in to this series so it means a lot 😁

[@johndarland3633]

You deserve more

[@ther3aper561]

Incredible tutorial

[@KingRobRool]

Thanks!

[@TheHugeCaniac]

You really deserve more subs

[@KingRobRool]

I'll take that as a compliment! I'm still a freshie. When my stuff starts being discovered the subs will come. Anyway, thanks!