Bomb Arowana is a fish known for its detonating scales and can be highly beneficial for Bowgun users in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds provides a relaxing break between adrenaline-pumping hunts—but it’s more than just a leisure time hobby. While it may seem like a minor activity, fishing allows players to catch various types of aquatic creatures used in cooking recipes or as a key component for crafting essential items.
Bomb Arowana is one of the fishes in Monster Hunter Wilds. Though it may appear like a mere aquatic creature, it drops a valuable material used to create powerful ammo for the Bowgun. If you are a Bowgun user, read along the guide to learn how to obtain the Bomb Arowana in Monster Hunter Wilds and its benefits.
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How To Get Bomb Arowana in Monster Hunter Wilds
Bomb Arowana is a small fish that appears in the water sources of the Scarlet Forest and Oilwell Basin. Unlike certain fishes that appear only in caves, the Bomb Arowana can appear both in caves and lakes. Moreover, they are commonly found in open bodies of water, making these locations ideal fishing spots for Bomb Arowana.
Grab your fishing rod and head to these water sources in Scarlet Forest and Oilwell Basin to catch Bomb Arowana. If you are not having luck with the default bait, use Emerald Jitterbait to increase your chances, as Bomb Arowana are strongly attracted to it.

How To Use Bomb Arowana in Monster Hunter Wilds
Bomb Arowana drops Bomb Arowana Scale, a material used as a potent Bowgun ammo due to its explosive nature. According to the in-game description, Bomb Arowana’s denoting ability is even more powerful than that of Burst Arowana.
Combining the Bomb Arowana Scale with the Normal Ammo creates a large amount of Sticky Ammo, making Bomb Arowana a highly sought-after fish for hunters who main Bowgun.

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