What is the best Light Bowgun progression build?

At mid HR the Light Bowgun moves to Rathian LBG (Poison) with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs).

Which pieces of the Light Bowgun progression set survive into endgame?

G. Arkveld Vambraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Light Bowgun sets, so craft it first.

What HR does the Light Bowgun progression set cover?

It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.

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Light Bowgun Progression Build

The Light Bowgun progression set at mid HR swaps the starter armor for G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs) and moves to Rathian LBG (Poison). The point of this stage is Weakness Exploit 5, Critical Boost 3, Reload Speed 3, Evade Window 2 and Antivirus 3 — skills that keep paying off after you replace them with endgame pieces.

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HR Mid-Game

Weapon

Rathian LBG (Poison)

Armor

Head: G. Ebony Helm β
Chest: Rathalos Mail β
Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
Waist: Gore Coil β
Legs: Gore Greaves β

Activated Skills

Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Reload Speed 3Evade Window 2Antivirus 3

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Light Bowgun Progression FAQ

What is the best Light Bowgun progression build?: At mid HR the Light Bowgun moves to Rathian LBG (Poison) with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs).
Which pieces of the Light Bowgun progression set survive into endgame?: G. Arkveld Vambraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Light Bowgun sets, so craft it first.
What HR does the Light Bowgun progression set cover?: It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.