The ultimate form of the strongest non-elemental bow in Monster Hunter Now, the “Diablos Horn Bow” (Black Bow)! This build maintains Focus Lv5, which is the core of Pierce Bows, while achieving Combo Lv3 by adopting the new Zinogre Helm and Dinogreaves. Furthermore, by stacking SP Gauge Acceleration skills, the rotation speed of the powerful Special Skill, “Dragon Piercer,” is maximized.
This “Combo Specialization Type” build combines firepower, versatility, and SP acceleration, making it the current go-to template for consistently achieving the fastest hunts, even against G10 large monsters. Here is a detailed breakdown of the equipment choices and resulting skill configuration!
Bow Equipment Build: Combo Specialization Type (Focus Lv5, Combo Lv3/4)
While maintaining Focus Lv5, this build incorporates Combo and Just Evasion-related skills to maximize damage and aim for faster hunt times through SP Gauge acceleration.
Recommended Weapon
| Weapon Name | Attack Power | Affinity Rate | Charge Shot | Skill |
| Diablos Horn Bow (G10) | 2218 | -30% | 1st Charge: Pierce Lv1 2nd Charge: Pierce Lv1 3rd Charge: Pierce Lv4 4th Charge: Pierce Lv4 | Partbreaker Lv1 |
- Upgrade Path: Horn Bow → Diablos Horn Bow (Diablos Subspecies material). Non-elemental, suitable for all monsters.
Equipment Configuration
| Part | Equipment Name | Grade | Equipment Skill | Rationale |
| Weapon | Diablos Horn Bow | – | Partbreaker Lv1 | Strongest non-elemental bow. |
| Head | Zinogre Helm | G6 | SP Gauge Acceleration [Just Evasion] Lv1, Combo Lv1 | Prioritizes Combo and Just Evasion for damage and SP acceleration over Focus. |
| Chest | Goldian Hauberk | G6 | Resentment Lv1, SP Gauge Acceleration Lv1 | Further stacks SP Gauge Acceleration to increase the rotation speed of Dragon Piercer. |
| Arms | Kulu Vambraces | G8 | Focus Lv2, SP Gauge Acceleration Lv1 | Essential bow equipment, securing both Focus and SP Acceleration. |
| Waist | Goldian Coil | G8 | Focus Lv3 | Essential for achieving Focus Lv5. |
| Legs | Dinogreaves | G8 | Combo Lv2, Just Evasion Window Lv1 | Powerful set with Combo Lv2 and Just Evasion Window. |
Total Activated Skills (G8 Assumption)
| Skill Name | Lv | Effect |
| Focus | Lv5 | Reduces charging time (Essential). |
| Combo | Lv3 | Sustained damage increase (Lv3 total from Head G6/Legs G8). |
| SP Gauge Acceleration [Just Evasion] | Lv1 | Increases SP Gauge upon successful evasion (Reduces hunt time). |
| SP Gauge Acceleration | Lv2 | Increases natural SP Gauge gain rate. |
| Just Evasion Window | Lv1 | Extends the invincibility window during Just Evasion. |
| Resentment | Lv1 | Increased damage when SP Gauge is full. |
| Partbreaker | Lv1 | Weapon intrinsic skill. |
This “Combo Specialization Type” build significantly boosts damage through the adoption of the Zinogre Helm and Dinogreaves, making it an extremely powerful configuration.
