Top5 Game-Changing Ammo Types in Monster Hunter Wilds

Summary

Craft paralysis ammo for effective status effects.
Sleep ammo can stop monsters & open for big hits.
Poison ammo inflicts damage over time for faster hunts.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, bowguns have undergone some changes similar to other weapons. The way light and heavy bowguns operate has been adjusted from previous games, making ranged combat in Monster Hunter slightly more intricate than a simple point-and-shoot. Consequently, these weapon types can be perplexing for beginners, particularly when they delve into ammo mods and craftable ammo varieties.

For both light and hefty bowguns, there are the conventional ammunition kinds: regular, scatter, and pierce. You don’t need to create these yourself; they come included with every bowgun. Additionally, each bowgun can utilize specific unique ammunition types as well. These are craftable ammunition with special attributes. Some types are only available for particular weapon classes, being exclusive to either light or heavy bowguns.

As a devoted Monster Hunter Wilds enthusiast, I can assure you that once you’re immersed in the game, it becomes less complex than it initially appears. The ammo system has been significantly simplified compared to past games, but the question remains: are these unique ammo types truly worth employing? Not every ammo type warrants the investment of time, resources, and strategic planning for gear. For those seeking a concise, go-to guide, I’d like to share my insights on the most effective ammo types to craft in Monster Hunter Wilds.

14. Paralysis Ammo

Stop Them In Their Tracks

Effects: May inflict paralysis on impact
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Parashroom

Choosing status effect ammunition for your weapon, particularly if you’re a light bowgun user, is a smart move. Paralysis ammo works well against most monsters and makes hunts more manageable by enabling multiple instances of paralysis during a single hunt. Some light bowguns have the ability to rapidly fire status-based ammunition, which can be extremely effective in combat situations.

13. Sleep Ammo

Snooze Shot

Effects: May inflict sleep on hit
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Sleep Herb

In comparison to paralysis, sleep might not be as universally beneficial as a status effect, but it remains a valuable ammunition type. Sleep renders a monster incapable of attacking and makes them susceptible to heavy blows, much like paralysis. As such, sleep is just as effective in combat scenarios. Additionally, certain monsters are more susceptible to sleep, making the crafting of this ammo particularly useful in specific hunts.

12. Poison Ammo

Damage Over Time

Effects: May inflict poison (damage over time) on hit
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Toadstool

As a gamer, I’ve found that poison is a handy status effect when it comes to taking down monsters, especially those that are weak against it. It’s great to have the continuous damage ticking away at a monster while I focus my main attacks elsewhere, speeding up hunts significantly, especially with bowguns. Light Bowguns tend to excel at applying status effects like poison, but it can be utilized effectively with any type of bowgun.

11. Dragon Ammo

Dragon Element Damage

Effects: Deals dragon elemental damage with pierce effect
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Dragonfell Berry

In Monster Hunter Wilds, elemental ammunition is beneficial for both kinds of bowgun. This ammo becomes particularly useful when aimed at a monster’s weaknesses. The dragon element, in particular, is quite versatile because many high-ranking monsters are vulnerable to it. Notably, all elemental ammunition in Wilds functions similarly to pierce ammo upon firing, inflicting multiple instances of damage and penetrating the monster.

10. Thunder Ammo

Thunder Element Damage

Effects: Deals Thunder elemental damage with pierce effect
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Thunderbug Capacitor

In the game “Monster Hunter Wilds”, the Thunder-based damage is quite beneficial due to certain monsters having vulnerability towards this specific element. Just like other elemental ammunition, it proves effective only against these weakened foes. It’s crucial for bowgun users to consider the optimal range when employing elemental ammo, since both types of bowguns have a damage ‘sweet spot’ at relatively short distances from monsters.

9. Flaming Ammo

Fire Element Damage

Effects: Deals fire elemental damage with pierce effect
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Fire Herb

Compared to the two elements mentioned, fire is somewhat less beneficial due to a smaller number of monsters with a vulnerability to it. However, it remains useful when facing enemies that are indeed weak against fire. In terms of ammunition creation, players should be aware that regular ammo is limitless; all you need to produce more ammo quickly is the additional key ingredient, such as Fire Herb for flaming ammo in this case.

8. Freeze Ammo

Ice Element Damage

Effects: Deals Ice elemental damage with pierce effect
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Snow Herb

As a gamer, I’ve come to learn that ‘Freeze Ammo’ isn’t exactly what it seems. Contrary to the name, it doesn’t freeze the enemies, rather, it’s a type of ammunition infused with an icy element. It’s beneficial against adversaries vulnerable to Ice, but remember, it’s just another variant of elemental ammo in my gaming world.

7. Water Ammo

Water Element Damage

Effects: Deals water elemental damage with pierce effect
Ingredients: Normal Ammo

In the realm of Monster Hunter Wilds, I’ve found that Water isn’t as potent in terms of dealing damage compared to some other elemental types right now. The reason being, there are fewer creatures that are weak against Water at this moment. However, just like with all other elements, if a monster is indeed vulnerable to Water, it’s definitely worth wielding the power of the deep.

6. Cluster Bomb

Indiscriminate AoE

Effects: Drops explosive shells in a tight AoE (can friendly fire)
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Bomberry

For those wielding heavy bowguns, cluster bombs serve as a potent area-of-effect (AoE) option that delivers power gradually rather than instantaneously. At different levels of the bowgun, these explosives scatter between 3 to 5 shells. Each detonation causes damage within a small surrounding area. Given the compact explosion radius, precise aiming is crucial to avoid friendly fire incidents, as even stray blasts can potentially harm teammates.

As a devoted gamer, I can attest that cluster bombs, when deployed, mimic the trajectory of a mortar round. This means, when unleashing them, a brief pause is necessary in your gaming stance. The tricky part? Timing their use precisely. But let me tell you, the payoff is immense as they dish out some serious damage!

5. Wyvern Ammo

Explosive Shot

Effects: Fires a single charged explosive shot
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Dragonstrike Nut

In simpler terms, Wyvern ammunition is an exclusive type for heavy bowguns. It’s a potent, single-use charge that delivers substantial damage. However, despite its power, the time it takes to load and shoot makes Wyvern Ammo less appealing compared to other types of ammo.

4. Exhaust Ammo

Stamina Depletion

Effects: Depletes monster stamina
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Exciteshroom

The intriguing condition known as exhaust significantly weakens monsters temporarily, making them less formidable in combat. This status effect may lead to monsters attacking less often, moving at a slower pace, and even attempting to escape in search of sustenance.

From another perspective, it can be challenging to cause harm as some creatures are resistant; however, alternative methods exist for diminishing their menace, such as inducing paralysis. If players are particularly keen on strategizing around headshot stuns, running out of exhaust ammo may assist, but it’s not typically very effective.

3. Sticky Ammo

Sticky Bombs

Effects: Sticks in the target and explodes after a short delay
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Blast Nut

The “Sticky Ammo” is an explosive projectile that adheres to a monster for a brief period before detonating, causing moderate damage. This ammunition works particularly well when used for headshots, as it also causes extra stun on monsters. However, its reload speed, recoil, and limited supply make it less efficient for dealing damage compared to other types of ammo.

2. Slicing Ammo

Monster Part Damage

Effects: Breaks into spinning blades that deal slicing damage to monsters
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Slashberry

Instead of inflicting high overall damage with each bullet, slicing ammo fragments upon impact into multiple slashing blades that dish out moderate damage. These slashes are proficient in causing part damage and amputating specific body parts such as the tails of monsters, making it useful in certain situations.

1. Tranq Ammo

Monster Capturing

Effects: Tranquilizes monsters caught in traps
Ingredients: Normal Ammo + Tranq Bomb

Tranq Ammunition isn’t a versatile option for most situations, but it excels at one particular task: capturing monsters. While it offers a slight edge over using Tranq Bombs for the same purpose, players must have the bombs to manufacture the ammo initially.

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