Monster Hunter Wilds has been a smash hit since it launched last month, following the success of the series breakout hit Monster Hunter World in 2018. It's the best-selling game of 2025 so far, and sold 8 million copies during its first three days on the market, making it Capcom's fastest-selling title to date.

There are, ultimately, no bad weapons in Monster Hunter. Any weapon can tackle the toughest wyverns with a little know-how. But there are unlucky weapons, and in Wilds, the Light Bowgun feels like it got the shortest stick.