Lance Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Lance Guide includes how to use lance, attacks, guard, perfect guard, combo, techniques and moves, stances, and more!
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Table Of Contents
Lance Balance Adjustment Details
First Major Update
| April 3 Free Title Update 1 |
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| - Made it easier to land thrust attack finishers after a focus strike in which the first hit causes large knockback. - Automatically exits the charged counter state (possible bug). |
When targeting a monster's weak point, knockback would sometimes cause follow-up thrust attacks to miss. This was adjusted in the major update this April to improve hit consistency.
Weapon AdjustmentsLance - How To Use
| 1 | ▼ Main Strategy is Guarding Attacks |
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| 2 | ▼ Use Power Guard for Continuous Attacks |
| 3 | ▼ Increase damage with Triple Thrust |
| 4 | ▼ Use the Charge Counter |
| 5 | ▼ Use Dash Attack for Mobility |
Main Strategy is Guarding Attacks
| How To Guard |
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Hold |
The basic strategy with the Lance in Monster Hunter Wilds is to fight while guarding against enemy attacks. The Lance is great at guarding against attacks, and if your reaction when guarding the attack is minimal, a counterattack with the shield will automatically occur. While withstanding attacks with the shield, be sure to assess and identify the right moments for counterattacks.
Reduce Damage & Stamina Consumption
When you guard at the right timing to match the monster's attack, it will result in a Perfect Guard, reducing damage taken and stamina consumption while also increasing the power of the automatic counterattack. Once you've learned the monster's movements, aim for Perfect Guard.
Perfect Guard GuidePower Clash after Guarding Several Times
| How To Do Power Clash |
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Hold ➡Repeatedly Hit |
If you guard a monster's specific attack multiple times, a 'Power Clash' may occur. By repeatedly pressing the '△ button' you can overpower the monster, creating an opportunity for an attack. When this happens, aim to win the clash and follow up with additional attacks. Additionally, Power Clashes are more likely to occur when performing a Perfect Guard.
Power Clash GuidePower Guard For Continuous Attacks
| How To Do |
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Hold + Hold + - Gradually consumes stamina while in use. - Significantly reduces guard reaction. - Provides guard coverage in all directions. - Counterattack power increases with the number of guards. |
While using Power Guard, your stamina gradually decreases, but the Guard reaction is significantly reduced. Additionally, with guard coverage in all directions, there's no need to face the enemy. It's especially effective against continuous or multi-hit attacks.
Counter with Grand Retribution Thrust
| How to Do |
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After Power Guard press ＋ |
After blocking an attack with Power Guard, you can counter with a powerful Grand Retribution Thrust. If there's an opening after the guard, take full advantage of it.
| How To Do |
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Tap x3 High Thrust Ⅲ ➡ Triple Thrust Tap x3 Mid Thrust Ⅲ ➡ Triple Thrust |
The basic offensive moves with the Lance are the High Thrust and Mid Thrust, followed by the Triple Thrust. Start attacking with the High Thrust and Mid Thrust, then take advantage of the openings to transition into the Triple Thrust. Since the Triple Thrust allows for a Guard during the sequence, take advantage of any opportunity to execute it.
Use the Charge Counter
| How To Do Charge Counter (Example) |
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Tap x3 Hold Tap x3 Hold + |
The power of Charge Counter varies depending on how long you charge it. There is a guard window while charging, and if you time it with a monster’s attack, it will trigger a Double Counter-thrust.
Use Dash Attack for Mobility
| How To Do |
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Hold ++ Dash Attack ➡ + Dash Step / Dash Turn ➡ or Finishing Thrust |
The Lance has one of the lowest mobility stats among all weapons. While its defensive capabilities are high, there are times when you need to be agile, so use Dash Attacks to cover for its low mobility.
Lance - Attack Combos & Moves
Summary of Controls
Basic Controls
Triple Thrust
| How To Do |
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| - You can guard by pressing R2 during an attack. |
The Triple Thrust can be performed after the Mid Thrust III or High Thrust III. You can also guard with R2 during an attack, allowing you to respond to sudden enemy moves.
Dash Step / Dash Turn
| How To Do |
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Hold ++ ➡ + Dash Step / Dash Turn ➡ or Finishing Twin Thrust |
| - You can perform a step or turn during a Dash Attack - If the speed is fast enough, it can evolve into a Finishing Thrust |
During a Dash Attack, you can perform a step or turn without losing momentum. As you travel a longer distance, your speed increases, and when the speed is high enough, it can evolve into a Finishing Thrust.
Return Thrust / Payback Thrust
| How To Do |
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After Guard press + |
| - Actions can be performed after a successful guard. - Can connect to Triple Thrust. |
Return Thrust and Payback Thrust are actions that can be performed after a successful guard. The Payback Thrust has longer motion, so use it strategically depending on the situation.
Focus Strike: Victory Thrust
| How To Do |
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Hold + |
| - You can perform a Finishing Thrust by pressing R1 during an attack. |
The Focus Strike: Victory Thrust is the Lance's focus attack. While performing a thrust attack, you can execute a Finishing Thrust at any desired moment by pressing R1.
Retribution Thrust
| How to Do |
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After Perfect Guard or Power Guard press ＋ |
| - Can connect to Triple Thrust - After Power Guard, it changes into Maximum Might Return Thrust └ Faster, stronger, and with increased hit count compared to normal. |
Retribution Thrust, which can be used after Perfect Guard or Power Guard, is one of the most powerful counter moves. If used after Power Guard, it becomes Grand Retribution Thrust, so be sure to use it actively against attacks where the enemy has a long wind-up.
Recommended Combos
| Combos | Recommendation Ranking |
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| ▼ High Thrust & Wide Sweep Combo | ★★★ |
| ▼ Counterattack Combo From Perfect Guard | ★★・ |
High Thrust & Wide Sweep
| How To Do |
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＋ |
Incorporating a high-damage Wide Sweep into the High Thrust combo, followed by the Triple Thrust, makes this a great option when you want to maximize damage. After each attack, you can immediately perform a step, transition into Power Guard, or use Guard during the Triple Thrust for quick defensive actions.
Counterattack Combo From Perfect Guard
| How To Do |
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During The Attack or |
After a Perfect Guard, perform a Return Thrust or Payback Thrust, then chain into a high-damage High Thrust. The attack actions are highly adaptable, so try mixing them up depending on the enemy's position, body parts, and timing.
Lance - New Attack Overview
| Attacks | Button Input |
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| ▼ Triple Thrust | ✕4 Times |
| ▼ Return Thrust / Payback Thrust | After Guard press or |
| ▼Focus Strike: Victory Thrust | Press and Hold+ |
| ▼ Retribution Thrust | After Perfect Guard / Power Guard press or |
Triple Thrust
| How To Do |
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| - You can guard by pressing R2 during an attack. |
The Triple Thrust can be performed after the Mid Thrust III or High Thrust III. You can also guard with R2 during an attack, allowing you to respond to sudden enemy moves.
Return Thrust / Payback Thrust
| How To Do |
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After Guard + |
| - Actions can be performed after a successful guard. |
Return Thrust and Payback Thrust are actions that can be performed after a successful guard. The Payback Thrust has longer motion, so use it strategically depending on the situation.
Focus Strike: Victory Thrust
| How To Do |
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Hold + |
| - You can perform a Finishing Thrust by pressing R1 during an attack. |
The Focus Strike: Victory Thrust is the Lance's focus attack. While performing a thrust attack, you can execute a Finishing Thrust at any desired moment by pressing R1.
Retribution Thrust
| How to Do |
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After Perfect Guard or Power Guard＋ |
| - Can connect to Triple Thrust - After Power Guard, it changes into Grand Retribution Thrust └ Faster, stronger, and with an increased hit count compared to normal |
Retribution Thrust is one of the most powerful counter moves, usable after Perfect Guard or Power Guard. When used after Power Guard, it transforms into Grand Retribution Thrust. Be sure to use it actively against attacks with a slow buildup.
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Weapon Trees and Best Builds
| Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword & Shield |
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| Dual Blades | Hammer | Hunting Horn |
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| Lance | Gunlance | Switch Axe |
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| Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | Bow |
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| Light Bowgun | Heavy Bowgun | |
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Weapon Guide by Monster
Useful Weapon Information
| ▶ How To Switch or Change Weapons | ▶ Sharpness Modifier and Recovery |
| ▶ Weapon Adjustments | ▶ Immortal Equipment |
Great Sword
Long Sword
Sword and Shield
Dual Blades
Hammer
Hunting Horn
Lance
Gunlance
Switch Axe
Charge Blade
Insect Glaive
Bow
Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun