Post by Dew on Dec 1, 2012 17:46:35 GMT -5
The Heavy Bowgun is the ranged weapon of choice for those who wish to have as much firepower as they can, while still maintaining some distance. While much slower than their Light Bowgun cousins, they're the only ranged weapon that allows a shield to be attached, giving them guard capabilities. However, for an experienced gunner, this is more of a restraint since you can only attach a power barrel OR a shield. Heavy Bowguns usually do not support elemental shots unlike their cousin, the Light Bowgun. Like the Great Sword, they mainly support raw damage shots (such as Crag or Pierce).
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