Tail Catapult

Light Bowgun stats · Ver. 1.042 · Sep 2026

Rarity 8Light BowgunBlangonga Tree

Attack

299

230 true raw

Affinity

-10%

Negative

Defense

—

Bonus

Slots

3 · 2 · 1

3 decoration slots

Monster Hunter Wilds · Ver. 1.042

Tail Catapult is a rarity 8 Light Bowgun with 299 attack and -10% affinity and 3 decoration slots (3-2-1).

An upgraded Tail String that uses superior materials, overwhelming prey with an avalanche of gunfire.

Data verified September 6, 2026 · Source: wilds.mhdb.io

Stats

#4 raw of 29 rarity 8 Light Bowguns

Attack

299230 true raw

92% of the rarity 8 ceiling (325)

Affinity

-10%Negative

Offset with Affinity skills or accept feeble hits

Element

—Pure raw

Defense bonus

—

Decoration slots

321

Skills

Opening Shot 3

Ammo: normal 1 ×5, pierce 1 ×5, spread 2 ×4 (rapid), sleep 1 ×2, freeze 2 ×4 (rapid), tranq 1 ×4
Special ammo: wyvernblast

Crafting materials

Upgraded from Tail String I

Upgrade Tail Catapult

20,000 z

HuntJin Dahaad →Blangonga →

Upgrade path

2 steps from the base weapon

1R6Tail String I260-10% aff
2R8Tail CatapultThis weapon299-10% aff

Total from the base of the tree

30,000 z

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Compare

6 pages

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FAQ · 3 questions

Tail Catapult FAQ

What are Tail Catapult's stats?

Tail Catapult is a rarity 8 Light Bowgun with 299 attack and -10% affinity and 3 decoration slots (3-2-1). It carries Opening Shot 3.

How do you get Tail Catapult?

Upgrade Tail String I with 1× Jin Dahaad Icegem, 6× Blangonga Pelt+, 4× Blangonga Tail, 5× Hunter Symbol II and 20,000 zenny. From the base of the tree the full path costs 30,000 zenny.

Is Tail Catapult good?

Tail Catapult ranks #4 for raw attack among rarity 8 Light Bowguns. Rarity 8 weapons are endgame-viable in Ver. 1.042.