Features

Allows for both long-range combat and guarding. Boasts low recoil and high ammo capacity

Depending on the combination of weapon and ammo, the reload speed and recoil may vary. More details can be found on the equipment details screen and Guild Card screen.

Depending on the combination, the effects of “Recoil Down” and “Reload Speed” skills may be limited.

Basic Controls

Tilt device

Move your device around to aim this weapon.

Tap

Tap to fire.

Long press

Hold down to fire rapidly.

Tap upper-right icon

There are 2 gyro settings that can be swapped via the top-right icon.

FULL: Freely move around to aim.

SEMI: Automatically track monsters.

Main Weapon’s Actions

・Guard

Automatically guards when not taking action.

・Reload

If an ammo type runs out, reload to load up the next type. For details on each ammo type check Heavy Bowgun: Advanced.

・Special Skill

Two Special Skills based on an equipped weapon.

Special Skill -Wyvernheart Ammo-

Tap the Special Skill button when the Special Gauge is full. Fire off Wyvernheart shots in rapid succession.

Special Skill -Wyvernsnipe Ammo-

Tap the Special Skill button when the Special Gauge is full. Fire a round of powerful Wyvernsnipe ammo.

・Perfect Evade Combo -Evading Reload-

Well-timed evades will recharge your ammo by 1. Your ammo will also deal increased damage.

Ammo Types

Normal Ammo

Best for: close to mid-range.

Though unremarkable, this ammo is easy to use in any situation.

Piercing Ammo

Best for: mid to long range.

Deliver multiple hits that pierce monsters' defenses.

 

Cluster Ammo

Best for: close range.

Fire several shots at once.

 

Sticky Ammo

Fire these into a monster's head to inflict stun on it. The shots will explode after time passes.

 

Slicing Ammo

Unleashes a barrage of slicing cuts after impact. This ammo can also sever tails.

 

Cluster Bomb

Causes multiple explosions. Inaccurate, but powerful.

 

Wyvern Ammo

Best for: close range.

Charge up for a massive explosion.

 

Poison Ammo

Best for: close to mid-range.

Inflicts poison buildup to the target monster.

 

Sleep Ammo

Best for: close to mid-range.

Inflicts sleep buildup to the target monster.