You can absolutely come out on top with any of the 14 weapons on solo hunts, but we've found that ranged weapons — particularly light bowguns — seem to provide the best balance of offense and defense. (digitaltrends.com)
And, when it's all said and done, if melee isn't your thing, you can simply head out with a light bowgun like I did for most of my playthrough, which felt a lot more fun even if I wasn't maximizing my damage output. (egmnow.com)
The final light category weapon in Monster Hunter World is one for those of you who prefer a bit of range in your combat — is the light bowgun, which is the most nimble of the ranged weapons. (vg247.com)