As someone who loves to play spread bow with bladescale and Adrenaline rush, being about as close to the monster as a longsword user, Embolden has been a real delight. It's so nice to bring this playstyle into multiplayer without fearing to get one-shot carted if you slip up a dodge.
The zinogre shield heavy bowgun from iceborne makes a return, now turtle themed, was honestly the best way to mindlessly grind the guiding lands. We have our ranged lance back once more
@@slayer31397 almost definitely will because higher fire rate is one of the most important things for an hbgs dps there is a reason why we spend most of our 1 slots on skills that increase our rate of fire.
Thank you for this build. Been wanting to give bowguns a try again since it's been years, this looks like a great build to get myself used to the playstyle again without worrying about carting constantly
if you want a full tank with guard 5 guard up 3, try rakna helm+jyura greaves, you will probably lose out on attack boost but u will survive pretty much everything that doesnt hit your back(stuff like Scorned enrage will still deal a quite a bit of damage while guarding, and Risen Chameleos supernova/explosion will insta kill you etc.) and those 2 pieces are cheap to augment as well, and spare shot is not really needed
I tried out this build against violet miz, and holy cow does this build slap. Like the amount of things you can just shrug off is insane, having the monster target you almost the entire time makes the melee users being able to use their giant combos helps speed up the hunt too.
If you run with others I highly recommend 1 flinch free. It's normally cheap-ish as a quirio craft but really helps you as you share the close range space with melee otherwise. Especially LS users.
Would really like to see you guys do more bowgun builds, I really like how you break things down and HBG is my favorite weapon in Sunbreak. This build looks like a lot of fun, honestly wasn't too impressed with the skills in TU2, but embolden looks better than I expected. I hate using shield with HBG normally due to how much time you can be locked down with block recoil, so I'll have to give this a shot. Pun intended.
yes... come to the dark side. ....of slowly walking and shooting. you can shoulder check with the shield too, fyi. seriously tho i may try this. i’ve not use a shield on my gun in a while. i’ve got a really bubble shotgun leech thing going right now, and i wanna make an antique machine hbg build cuz its the only new level shot cluster gun 🤷♂️. edit: as a long time gunner, i would recommend trying to squeeze in 1 evade extender if there’s any way to do it. they shortened the default heavy roll in Rise, so 1 Evade Ext. is reeeeeally nice for getting around.
I think I'll adapt this to the golm gun, I already have that one made and the slots are good enough that I can make it work and fiddle with the recoil/reload. With Qurious crafting I'm sure I can come up with enough bonus stuff to offset the downsides of the gun.
Golm HBG is honestly the best spread option available, it's damage output alone outweighs the one draw back of moving reload, and then you have the slot coverage. There's gotta be a higher damage better skills version of this build for sure
Don't listen to metaheads saying "ohmergedd nOt fAsTeSt Reload tHiS guN baAaD". Garangolm HBG is amazing, high raw, good clip size, incredible slots. All at the price of 1 level of reload speed. I play guns exclusively, and this gun has been doing wonders (build or battle wise). Plus it looks cool AF. P/S: Try out Shrapnel 3 with this gun on Great Izuchi and the likes. Their mobs might as well not exist. Spread when they're downed. Daka-daka go bRrrrr
@@slayer31397 Every moment you're reloading is a moment a monster can sneak in an attack. That's why the better reload speed is important for this build.
@@JanusHoW Yeah no shit, I use the fuckin thing so I already know that. It's still the better choice 100% of the time, pay attention to your reload and no problem
Hmm, as much as I don't really like Bowguns for a multitude of reasons, I may have to give this one a try. I knew Embolden would work for Bowguns but I didn't consider the guard skill stacking with Embolden and going beyond 5. Should be interesting....maybe.
Alright, you've convinced me. I need to make this set. I'm a dual blades main that hasn't really touched ranged weapons in Rise, but this looks too fun not to try.
we both.. .rofl... I did it, but as a solo player I fell some lack of dmg. My hunts are 10' to 12' as a melee player... Im doing 16' to 22' with this build, but i'm immortal hahahah. Funny enough, i did effortless the advanced: Malzeno (22'). Worth It.
@@DeonziS probably just need to learn the weak spot for gunner, since some monster has different weakspot for melee and range, i have this build without attack 7 and i still do every hunt in
I really like this video without major armor augmentation! Keep up the good work! I've seen ppl creating videos with CAPTION saying best builds but they have a LOT of lucky augmentation involved and i'm like, meh.
I went with a Reload Speed 2, Steadiness 1 3-2-1 charm on this build to max out Reload Speed, as I managed to augment a number of upgraded slots and added extra 1-slots onto the build. You also neglected to mention that the Tetranadon HBG has R Mild deviation. It might not matter that much at Spread's point blank critical distance, but I'm a stickler for getting all of the kinks out, so I slapped Steadiness 3 onto the build as well, sacrificing 1 point of Guard in the process, which I don't think matters much. Oddly, my favorite part about Embolden is that when you see the message that the skill has activated, it means that you are being targeted by the monster. That gives you a chance to quickly turn and face the monster so you can block whatever attack it's about to use.
My question for you is: Critical Boost 3 or Burst 3? Or Critical Boost 2+Burst 1? I got some serious luck with my Qurious Talisman and Qurious Crafting. One I reach Anomoly Level 240 and unlock Attack 4 slot deco, I'll have a free 4-slot available to use. I can also remove one of my Ballistics (Ballistic 2 isn't that much differant than Ballistic 3). My current set gives: Attack Boost 7, Agitator 5, Guard 5 Spare Shot 3, Embolden 3, Ballistics 3, Reload Speed 3, Recoil Down 3, Guard Up 3, Spread Up 3, Weakness Exploit 3, Shock Absorber 1, and Tune-Up 1
I love that the tank build is back, while I consider shield hbg to be training wheels for gunning there is no better feeling than coming home from a party half conscious at 7 in the morning and still being able to destroy monsters.
Doesn't Tune Up 1 do the same thing? Seems like that'd be less of an investment. And Crouching Shot/Fire whatever the Charge Shot alternative is called, is a good alternative to use when you downed the monster instead of reloading when you've almost finished your magazine. Also deals mildly interesting damage even with Normal 1 if you can get the full burst off regularly.
Just finding this now, and OMG this is awesome. Cant wait to build it, i JUST got to Anomaly stuff, havent beat Flamin Espinas yet :P, Would there be any pre-armor sets for this to wear untill i can upgrade to this?
Finally made this set, if you’re okay with giving up some damage you can throw tune up on, not sure if the shield can get stronger but it feels like it for me Edit: after more testing it does have an effect, Goss has a lot of attacks that chip at your health without it, with it he only has one
Can we have a video about the best Insectglaive Build Titel Update 2? I know no one is playing IG (met 2 people in 500 hours..), but i do! I love this weapon and i only play it since MH: Word. Maybe the video brings some players to the IG :) Thank you for your videos, i love them!
Nothing will bring players to the insect glaive since 4, I don't want to spend half the fight grabbing buffs HH is a lil rough but the buffs are worth having so it's kinda worth it insect glaive feels like oh screw you take a break grab buffs constantly spiribirds are bad enough
HEY BRO. not everyone has beaten every damn end game monster and would like to find a good build to GET to this point. I swear i cant find a good hbg build to get to this point
I keep seeing different answers on whether you can proc offensive guard with HBG shields. Would be nice if it worked with this build, but I don’t know if it works in this game
I know it's old, but I felt like clarifying. Offensive guard in Rise, before sun break, only worked if you blocked right after unsheathing. This was patched out at some point during or before Sunbreak's release. It was never intended, but it did work only briefly.
It makes me wonder - how the hell you do not take the damage at all from Uber Monke with only 1 Guard Up? Guard itsels only reduces the knockback and staming consumption from blocks, not the damage (which Guard Up does) or I'm missing something? Or in the lategame you have so much defense that you negate most dmg anyway?
If i rolled Tune-Up on an armor piece during augmenting..how would that effect this build? Tune-up 1 increases the stats for the shield mod on the heavy bowgun.
yeah some stuff is definitely not designed to be guarded. Another thing to probably avoid is flaming espinas' super attack. Pretty sure it'll chew through you.
i'm pretty sure it can guard even Qurio explosion with Guard 5. You probably stayed on INSIDE the explosion radius thus the damage also got delivered to your back. Guard 5 and Shield can block everything thrown at you from the FRONT not the BACK. In other words, you need to face directly at the attack and not having your back exposed to the attack.
Hbg users, what do you think should the minimum attack stat should be? I'm just concerned since my attack is 473 and wondering if its within acceptable standards
As someone who loves to play spread bow with bladescale and Adrenaline rush, being about as close to the monster as a longsword user, Embolden has been a real delight. It's so nice to bring this playstyle into multiplayer without fearing to get one-shot carted if you slip up a dodge.
The zinogre shield heavy bowgun from iceborne makes a return, now turtle themed, was honestly the best way to mindlessly grind the guiding lands. We have our ranged lance back once more
Golm HBG is arguably better in everyway minus reload
@@slayer31397 yes but with faster+walking reload on tetra u will have higher overall dps in a hunt
@@Rin-ix9dl Change "will" to "might", you aren't garunteed, and you'll also have a less powerful build due to slots
@@slayer31397 almost definitely will because higher fire rate is one of the most important things for an hbgs dps there is a reason why we spend most of our 1 slots on skills that increase our rate of fire.
Seeing embolden and all these defensive skills scares me for what's to come that will hit extra hard
This
Especially if White Espinas ever makes it to Sunbreak
Chaotic Gore is likely incoming, so that’s one.
All of the risen elders
@@jayfernotrash Risen chaotic gore?
I tried HBG for the first time using a tank build. I actually feel like I'm cheating with how little damage I take.
Thank you for this build. Been wanting to give bowguns a try again since it's been years, this looks like a great build to get myself used to the playstyle again without worrying about carting constantly
if you want a full tank with guard 5 guard up 3, try rakna helm+jyura greaves, you will probably lose out on attack boost but u will survive pretty much everything that doesnt hit your back(stuff like Scorned enrage will still deal a quite a bit of damage while guarding, and Risen Chameleos supernova/explosion will insta kill you etc.) and those 2 pieces are cheap to augment as well, and spare shot is not really needed
Embolden and Intrepid Heart are Skills I need an decoration for ASAP. If the build allows for it I need both of them.
I tried out this build against violet miz, and holy cow does this build slap. Like the amount of things you can just shrug off is insane, having the monster target you almost the entire time makes the melee users being able to use their giant combos helps speed up the hunt too.
Cotton: makes a literal auto-guard immortal build
Josh: **Hungry Eyes starts playing**
I just want to add that Tackle is probably gonna be better for DPS during monster roars/wind/tremors
If you run with others I highly recommend 1 flinch free. It's normally cheap-ish as a quirio craft but really helps you as you share the close range space with melee otherwise. Especially LS users.
Would really like to see you guys do more bowgun builds, I really like how you break things down and HBG is my favorite weapon in Sunbreak. This build looks like a lot of fun, honestly wasn't too impressed with the skills in TU2, but embolden looks better than I expected. I hate using shield with HBG normally due to how much time you can be locked down with block recoil, so I'll have to give this a shot. Pun intended.
i've been putting off using a bowgun in rise but this build looks pretty fun to try out
yes... come to the dark side.
....of slowly walking and shooting.
you can shoulder check with the shield too, fyi.
seriously tho i may try this. i’ve not use a shield on my gun in a while. i’ve got a really bubble shotgun leech thing going right now, and i wanna make an antique machine hbg build cuz its the only new level shot cluster gun 🤷♂️.
edit: as a long time gunner, i would recommend trying to squeeze in 1 evade extender if there’s any way to do it. they shortened the default heavy roll in Rise, so 1 Evade Ext. is reeeeeally nice for getting around.
Thank you for the build! I've mainly only used Insect Glaive and Charge blade but this looks really fun! Easy to build to!
Thanks, this made the anomaly grind way less tedious
I think I'll adapt this to the golm gun, I already have that one made and the slots are good enough that I can make it work and fiddle with the recoil/reload. With Qurious crafting I'm sure I can come up with enough bonus stuff to offset the downsides of the gun.
Golm HBG is honestly the best spread option available, it's damage output alone outweighs the one draw back of moving reload, and then you have the slot coverage. There's gotta be a higher damage better skills version of this build for sure
Don't listen to metaheads saying "ohmergedd nOt fAsTeSt Reload tHiS guN baAaD". Garangolm HBG is amazing, high raw, good clip size, incredible slots. All at the price of 1 level of reload speed. I play guns exclusively, and this gun has been doing wonders (build or battle wise). Plus it looks cool AF.
P/S: Try out Shrapnel 3 with this gun on Great Izuchi and the likes. Their mobs might as well not exist. Spread when they're downed. Daka-daka go bRrrrr
@@slayer31397 Every moment you're reloading is a moment a monster can sneak in an attack. That's why the better reload speed is important for this build.
@@JanusHoW Yeah no shit, I use the fuckin thing so I already know that. It's still the better choice 100% of the time, pay attention to your reload and no problem
Gotta love Cotton for always giving us a good variety of fun builds. I’ve never used a ranged weapon in this game, but now I gotta try this.
i hope he does videos for Charge Blade
i hope he does videos for Charge Blade
Yes I was searching and thinking about a build tankybowgun and you made it👍
I feel like I could augment this slightly to fit a good Lance build
Finally i can look good and not give a duck.
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Hmm, as much as I don't really like Bowguns for a multitude of reasons, I may have to give this one a try. I knew Embolden would work for Bowguns but I didn't consider the guard skill stacking with Embolden and going beyond 5. Should be interesting....maybe.
Thanks! I used this build for my Lance set in order to get through Scorched Magnamalo
For a slow hand like me, this is so great. Thank you!!!
Alright, you've convinced me. I need to make this set. I'm a dual blades main that hasn't really touched ranged weapons in Rise, but this looks too fun not to try.
we both.. .rofl... I did it, but as a solo player I fell some lack of dmg. My hunts are 10' to 12' as a melee player... Im doing 16' to 22' with this build, but i'm immortal hahahah. Funny enough, i did effortless the advanced: Malzeno (22'). Worth It.
@@DeonziS probably just need to learn the weak spot for gunner, since some monster has different weakspot for melee and range, i have this build without attack 7 and i still do every hunt in
I really like this video without major armor augmentation! Keep up the good work!
I've seen ppl creating videos with CAPTION saying best builds but they have a LOT of lucky augmentation involved and i'm like, meh.
Embolden and Defiance is the new Meta defense in my experience. 💕
Cool vid, tbh you guys let us down with that powder vortex insect glaive video, but this one cool,
my 1 Offensive Guard + 2 Attack Talisman with 2 2slots will love this
Made the build and got lucky talismans/arguments for extra damage skills. Thanks again for the build!!!!
Excellent info here.
Now, if only I could blend this with the traditional Immortal Build, to make the game ragequit at me being beyond unkillable.
Risen Kushala prolly will have the blessing slotable, who I would asuuuuume would be next update.
It would be at least a 2 slot
I wonder if we can fit defiance in here? Or is that overkill?
I went with a Reload Speed 2, Steadiness 1 3-2-1 charm on this build to max out Reload Speed, as I managed to augment a number of upgraded slots and added extra 1-slots onto the build. You also neglected to mention that the Tetranadon HBG has R Mild deviation. It might not matter that much at Spread's point blank critical distance, but I'm a stickler for getting all of the kinks out, so I slapped Steadiness 3 onto the build as well, sacrificing 1 point of Guard in the process, which I don't think matters much.
Oddly, my favorite part about Embolden is that when you see the message that the skill has activated, it means that you are being targeted by the monster. That gives you a chance to quickly turn and face the monster so you can block whatever attack it's about to use.
My question for you is: Critical Boost 3 or Burst 3? Or Critical Boost 2+Burst 1?
I got some serious luck with my Qurious Talisman and Qurious Crafting. One I reach Anomoly Level 240 and unlock Attack 4 slot deco, I'll have a free 4-slot available to use. I can also remove one of my Ballistics (Ballistic 2 isn't that much differant than Ballistic 3).
My current set gives: Attack Boost 7, Agitator 5, Guard 5 Spare Shot 3, Embolden 3, Ballistics 3, Reload Speed 3, Recoil Down 3, Guard Up 3, Spread Up 3, Weakness Exploit 3, Shock Absorber 1, and Tune-Up 1
I love that the tank build is back, while I consider shield hbg to be training wheels for gunning there is no better feeling than coming home from a party half conscious at 7 in the morning and still being able to destroy monsters.
I never really liked spread, having to be so close, Id rather be as far away as possible. But darn if this build doesn't make spread sound appealing.
" Grand Reversal Barrage+" the name says it all. It was made for this!
Can't wait for sun break dlc to hit consoles
What's the augment of the waist? Nice build I want to try this one out.
Have to say not only is this a banger build he also made a great fashion mix set
This is the Autoguard Gunlance in MHP3rd all over again... XD
Doesn't Tune Up 1 do the same thing? Seems like that'd be less of an investment.
And Crouching Shot/Fire whatever the Charge Shot alternative is called, is a good alternative to use when you downed the monster instead of reloading when you've almost finished your magazine.
Also deals mildly interesting damage even with Normal 1 if you can get the full burst off regularly.
Just finding this now, and OMG this is awesome. Cant wait to build it, i JUST got to Anomaly stuff, havent beat Flamin Espinas yet :P, Would there be any pre-armor sets for this to wear untill i can upgrade to this?
Hey sorry, which rampage jewel did you use? Or do you change it for the monster you're fighting?
Finally made this set, if you’re okay with giving up some damage you can throw tune up on, not sure if the shield can get stronger but it feels like it for me
Edit: after more testing it does have an effect, Goss has a lot of attacks that chip at your health without it, with it he only has one
Sunbreak Title Update 2: Rise of the Immortals
Definitely trying this.
You have to stop attack for blocking right?
Hi nice build but... how do you block attacks?? 😭😭
with a shield mod on
to block, just don't shoot when monster hit you.
Amazing ❤
Nice one man.
Serperior's exclusion hurts after it missed out on Gen 8, but there's always hope for it to be in DLC.
Can we have a video about the best Insectglaive Build Titel Update 2? I know no one is playing IG (met 2 people in 500 hours..), but i do! I love this weapon and i only play it since MH: Word. Maybe the video brings some players to the IG :) Thank you for your videos, i love them!
Nothing will bring players to the insect glaive since 4, I don't want to spend half the fight grabbing buffs HH is a lil rough but the buffs are worth having so it's kinda worth it insect glaive feels like oh screw you take a break grab buffs constantly spiribirds are bad enough
Did this build get nerfed or is it still the same?
well apparently the game got updated since this video. I love modern gaming...
Does the build still work?
Can you do a low rank and high rank of this build Please
Am i just really dumb or what, because i can NOT find the Spread+ Jewel at all. Can anyone help?
I found the requirement to unlock it, you have to get Afflicted Dire Shell from Anomaly Investigations
HEY BRO. not everyone has beaten every damn end game monster and would like to find a good build to GET to this point. I swear i cant find a good hbg build to get to this point
Go look for a beginner rank build Lil bro.
I keep seeing different answers on whether you can proc offensive guard with HBG shields. Would be nice if it worked with this build, but I don’t know if it works in this game
I know it's old, but I felt like clarifying.
Offensive guard in Rise, before sun break, only worked if you blocked right after unsheathing.
This was patched out at some point during or before Sunbreak's release.
It was never intended, but it did work only briefly.
I you eat that dango that recovers your health like the kushala blessing you are always recovering health while tanking like whaaaaat
Looks great!
I wonder how much would need to be sacrificed to get tune up in here.
It makes me wonder - how the hell you do not take the damage at all from Uber Monke with only 1 Guard Up? Guard itsels only reduces the knockback and staming consumption from blocks, not the damage (which Guard Up does) or I'm missing something? Or in the lategame you have so much defense that you negate most dmg anyway?
I love this channel. 👏
Did they nerf this build? Just decided to build it an got my ass handed to me by MR espinas 😂
Oh god.
Awesome build.
Next… hammer please.
I don't get it, can someone explain the build please? I try to do the same with same skills, but does not seem working.. Thanks!
Have you tried on Offensive Guard for this build?
if the off.guard is like in MHW, you need to time your shot to a last moment before the monster hit you to activate if i remember.
So you made a tank build with no dango defender?
a heavy bowgun is a machine for making a monster more dead
The two real choices goes well with my caveman brain. I like it.
"All you have to do is show a small amount of trigger discipline and restraint"
Well, I guess the build is completely useless to me.
"What do you mean no dakka?"
@@justinrodriguez5957 dakkaless behavior
Si I say I can't get 1 shot if I dodge and the monster is dead go for power barrel and hit 700 attack with buffs
Hi. Just picked up MH Sunbreak and started playing with heavybow gun. Currently at HR7 is there similar build to this on HR 7 or around HR7?
What dangos do you eat with this build?
Does the shield or guard work while charging a shot?
Why is my game showing the grand reversal barrage + differently??? My game says it has a below avg reload and a high recoil....
ah..THE TANK set!.. nice
If i rolled Tune-Up on an armor piece during augmenting..how would that effect this build? Tune-up 1 increases the stats for the shield mod on the heavy bowgun.
FOR SAFI’JIIVA’S SAKE COTTON BRING US A HAMMER BUILD YOU ABSOLUTE BISHATEN
Finally, the best build in Iceborne is back
Small warning this build cant block the quiro explosion from a 120 afflicted rajang
I found that the hard way lol
yeah some stuff is definitely not designed to be guarded. Another thing to probably avoid is flaming espinas' super attack. Pretty sure it'll chew through you.
i'm pretty sure it can guard even Qurio explosion with Guard 5. You probably stayed on INSIDE the explosion radius thus the damage also got delivered to your back. Guard 5 and Shield can block everything thrown at you from the FRONT not the BACK. In other words, you need to face directly at the attack and not having your back exposed to the attack.
Can defiance go with this build as well or is that overkill?
Would this make the SnS shield + guard point actually strong?
Hello, how did you manage to get +7 attack with only 2 decorations? I have 2 and I'm on 5 :
love it
afflicted jang is stupid easy do flaming espinas he at least has some burst
O'Conner Tunnel
What is a spread plus jewel? I only see normal spread for a three slot
How do I get Spread+ Jewel. I dont have it. Only one I'm missing.
"All you have to do is show a small amount of trigger discipline and restraint". Another build I can't use I guess.
Hbg users, what do you think should the minimum attack stat should be? I'm just concerned since my attack is 473 and wondering if its within acceptable standards
I’ve maxed out my HBG with qurio crafting and it is at 400. This is without adding in my Atk up decors and agitator. So you’re on the right track.
@@Saicofake okay, thank you very much! I thought no one would ever bother 😭
Mail of hail fire, and mega demon drug there's an extra 55 for ya
How so you make the spread + jewel? I don’t have it unlocked and I’m not seeing anything online.
This build is 🔥
This is basically playing a World build in Rise. 😆
hello! I just got MR70 but i still cant craft spread+ jewel. anyone know how to unlock it?
It would have been the best thing ever if you said nano machines son
This build is disgusting...
I love it keep up this fun and strange builds
this is so dirty! love it
hi i have a question, s Slugger or partbreaker good with spread shot? tnx
Partbreaker is decent, Slugger only affects KO based attacks, so Sticky Ammo, Hammers, Hunting Horns and the shield on SnS.
How does tune up effect this?