Weapon Tier List - Strongest Weapon Ranking

Weapon Tier List for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes weapon ranking based on Beta, strongest weapon, and more!

Best Weapon Tier List - Strongest Weapons

Best Weapon Tier List (Beta Version)

The most powerful weapon types based on the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta were the Great Sword, Long Sword, Gunlance, Charge Blade, and Bow. Ease of use and high damage were considered in ranking them.

Evaluation Criteria

	- Weapons that can deal high damage
	- Weapon types with high firepower and good balance - Also good for Support
	- While powerful, but not quite as good with damage

* This is an evaluation based on the Beta Test, and the ranking may change significantly in the full release.

Rankings are for Reference Only

This ranking should only be used as reference. The most important factor in what weapon a player should use is their preference.

Weapon Ranking per Type

Great Sword Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Overhead Slash with Directional Adjustments Makes It More Stable to Use

The Great Sword's aim can be adjusted during Focus Mode, making it easier and more stable to hit monsters. Additionally, it has Power Clash through Guard and Offset attacks.

Long Sword Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

High Damage Potential with Counters

The greatest strength of the Long Sword is its ability to combo offensive attacks without losing momentum with the use of counter and counter attacks. It takes getting used to, but once mastered, it's a very strong weapon. It has a high damage potential thanks to the Spirit Gauge.

Includes Excellent New Attacks & Minor Changes

Many of the new techniques in Wilds for the Long Sword are excellent. The Spirit Helmbreaker, a well-known high damage, has a new follow-up "Spirit Release Slash". The Spirit Charge technique can also be used to easily produce a roundslash. There are also other excellent new techniques and some welcome changes, such as the ability to cancel Spirit Helmbreaker in the middle of the move, which strengthens it.

Sword & Shield Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

One Of The Lightest Weapons While Being Able To Stun

The Sword and Shield is one of the lightest weapons in the game. It also has little openings in attacks, allowing for a small and agile stance. It can attack with the shield, which builds up Stun for a monster's head. it is also the only weapon type that can use items while in the drawn state, so it is recommended to those who are looking for a support-oriented weapon for multiplayer.

Dual Blades Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Difficult To Be Consistent Because Of Limitations Of Beta Test

The greatest strength of Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds is its high attack rate, which makes it easy for it to apply Status Ailments. However, since only non-attribute weapons were available in the Beta version, it is difficult to deal damage compared to other weapon types.

Hammer Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Great Balance Between Damage & Ease of Use

Hammer is characterized by a variety of high damage techniques. In terms of damage per blow, it does lower damage than the Great Sword, but it does make up for it with its mobility. It also has a new move where it allows the user to move while maintaining their state.

Hunting Horn Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Excellent Support Ability through Songs

The Hunting Horn is a weapon that provide excellent support through the use of songs, making it the best support weapon in multiplayer. It can also deal good damage if the player times the songs and attacks.

Lance Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Stable, but Requires Skill to Deal Damage

The Lance has the best defense performance among all 14 weapon types, and its greatest strength is its stability. However, since its mobility is slow, it is necessary to get used to its unique playstyle, including making use of rushing attacks. However, it does not easily deal damage. If you get used to Lance, you will be able to defend while dealing powerful damage.

Gunlance Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Improved Guard and More Firepower

The Gunlance has a new action when reloading (Quick Reload), allowing for a more consistent damage output. Additionally, it gets new attacks along with the already powerful Wyvern Fire, which now has extended range and is easier to aim with Focus Mode.

Switch Axe Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

High Damage Combos are Possible if You Keep Doing the Big Moves

Although the Switch Axe is complicated to operate and combo, it can deal high damage if you know how to use it. Being able to do and land its high-powered attacks will allow you to deal a lot of damage consistently.

Charge Blade Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Hard to Use, but Makes Up for It with Its Damage

The Charge Blade is complex with a ton of input required, but once your understand the rhythm of the weapon, it can deal incredible damage.

Insect Glaive Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Many Strengths, but High Operational Difficulty

The Insect Glaive has a large number of moves and is easy to maneuver once you get used to it. It has the unique advantage of being able to leap and attack in the air by itself. However, it is very difficult to control because it is necessary to make use of the Insect and fight while using Focus Mode all the time.

Bow Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Tracer Ammo Is Very Powerful

The Bow's new action "Tracer Ammo" is extremely powerful. Not only does the arrow allow the Hunter to hit the monster with its attacks, but also all arrows will deal critical damage.

Light Bowgun Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Mid-Range Rapid Fire is Stable & Easy to Operate

The Light Bowgun is easy to use, stable, and can easily deal damage mid-range. While using the rapid-fire mode at an appropriate distance to hit the target, you can further damage it by hitting the wound with special ammos.

Heavy Bowgun Weapon Ranking

Ranking
(4 Levels of Ranking: S/A/B/C)

Easy to Produce High Damage & Defense

The Heavy Bowgun is easy to use and can produce damage, and its strength is that it can Guard. If a monsters has an opening, you can use Ignition Mode's Wyvenheart to deal damage in one fell swoop.

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