Best Build and Armor for Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game and high rank sets, and recommended armor.
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Sword and Shield's Best Builds
| Recommended Strongest Equipment | Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼ General Purpose Paralysis Equipment | ★★★★★ |
| ▼ 5 Element Sword and Shield Equipment | ★★★★・ |
| Equipment that can be Assembled without Artian | Rating |
| ▼ General Purpose Paralysis Equipment (HR40+) | ★★★・・ |
| ▼ 5 Element Sword and Shield Equipment (HR40+) | ★★・・・ |
General Purpose Paralysis Equipment
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdoloto (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 315 | Paralysis 80 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Mastery Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3 | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is a general-purpose Sword and Shield build that features a Paralysis Artian weapon. With skills included, your maximum Affinity reaches 90% excluding Wound hits. Since "Offensive Guard" has fairly short uptime of about 12 seconds, you can consider replacing this with "Critical Jewel II 2" in multiplayer situations.
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdoloto (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 266 | Paralysis 200 | 20% | 0 |
| Decoration | Mastery Jewel 3 Paralyzer Jewel 3 Crit Stat-Handicraft Jewel 3 | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Affinity Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness x1 Element Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build setup focuses on increasing the chances of inflicting Paralysis on the monster in return for lower attack. Choosing "Element Boost" as your Reinforcement Bonus will also increase the Artian Weapon's Paralysis Element, while setting the weapon's Production Bonus to "Affinity Infusion" makes it easier to trigger "Critical Status".
5 Element Sword and Shield Equipment
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdoloto (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 315 | Fire 280 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Blaze Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Blaze Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Element Type | Fire Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the Sword and Shield's recommended elemental, Fire-focused build that features the Artian Weapon "Verdoloto". With skills included, your maximum Affinity reaches 90% excluding Wound hits. Since this setup does not provide enough slots to fully activate Razor Sharp, Critical Element, Critical Boost, and Fire Attack to their maximum levels, you can consider keeping the Fire element boost skill, that comes in-tandem with Razor Sharp and Critical Element, at level 2.
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdoloto (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 315 | Water 280 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Stream Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Stream Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Element Type | Water Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the Sword and Shield's recommended elemental, Water-focused build that features the Artian Weapon "Verdoloto". With skills included, your maximum Affinity reaches 90% excluding Wound hits. Since this setup does not provide enough slots to fully activate "Razor Sharp", "Critical Element", "Critical Boost", and "Water Attack" to their respective maximum levels, you can consider keeping the Water element boost skill, that comes in-tandem with Razor Sharp and Critical Element, at level 2.
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdoloto (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 315 | Thunder 280 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Bolt Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Bolt Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Element Type | Thunder Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the Sword and Shield's recommended elemental, Thunder-focused build that features the Artian Weapon "Verdoloto". With skills included, your maximum Affinity reaches 90% excluding Wound hits. Since this setup does not provide enough slots to fully activate "Razor Sharp", "Critical Element", "Critical Boost", and "Thunder Attack" to their respective maximum levels, you can consider keeping the Thunder element boost skill, that comes in-tandem with Razor Sharp and Critical Element, at level 2.
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdoloto (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 315 | Ice 280 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Frost Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Frost Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Element Type | Ice Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the Sword and Shield's recommended elemental, Ice-focused build that features the Artian Weapon "Verdoloto". With skills included, your maximum Affinity reaches 90% excluding Wound hits. Since this setup does not provide enough slots to fully activate "Razor Sharp", "Critical Element", "Critical Boost", and "Ice Attack" to their respective maximum levels, you can consider keeping the Ice element boost skill, that comes in-tandem with Razor Sharp and Critical Element, at level 2.
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdoloto (Artian) | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 315 | Dragon 280 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Dragon Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Dragon Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Element Type | Dragon Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the Sword and Shield's recommended elemental, Dragon-focused build that features the Artian Weapon "Verdoloto". With skills included, your maximum Affinity reaches 90% excluding Wound hits. Since this setup does not provide enough slots to fully activate "Razor Sharp", "Critical Element", "Critical Boost", and "Dragon Attack" to their respective maximum levels, you can consider keeping the Dragon element boost skill, that comes in-tandem with Razor Sharp and Critical Element, at level 2.
Forged General Purpose Paralysis Equipment
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lala Acanthopelm | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 280 | Paralysis 200 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Decoration | Mastery Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel I 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended weapon after clearing Sword and Shield is "Lala Acanthopelm". Attack is a little low, but the Paralysis Element is powerful. Affinity is also high at 15%, Maximum Affinity including skills increases to 100% even without Wounds.
Forged 5 Element Sword and Shield Equipment
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 280 | Fire 250 | 10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Blaze Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Guardian Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Corona is recommended for the produced Fire Element Sword and Shield. Since Critical Boost Lv3 is attached to the weapon skills, you can activate it up to the maximum level by adding Critical Jewel II 2.
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandsea Katduva | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 294 | Water 200 | 10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Decoration | Mastery Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel I 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Sandsea Katduva is recommended for the produced Water Element Sword and Shield. Since the white color of Sharpness is a little short, Sharpness Support uses Master's Touch. Affinity can go up to 95% without Wounds including skills, so it works well with Master's Touch
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuara Clairsword | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 308 | Thunder 200 | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Bolt Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The production weapon Thunder Element Sword and Shield is Kuara Clairsword. It has high Attack and excellent Sharpness, making it one of the best performers among the 5 Elements.
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Precipice Mateptro | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 294 | Ice 350 | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Frost Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The production weapon Ice Elementa Sword and Shield is "Mateptro". Although Attack is a little lower than Snow Lion Jambiya, Mateptro has better Affinity and Element Values.
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jäger-Ankh | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 294 | Dragon 200 | 20% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Dragon Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The production weapon Dragon Element Sword and Shield is "Jäger-Ankh". Affinity is extremely high at 20%, so it can stably produce high fire power.
Sword and Shield's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)
| ▼ Early High Rank | ▼ Up to HR 40 | ▼ Right after HR 40 |
Best Equipment for Early High Rank
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Barina Dague III | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 210 | Paralysis 150 | 15% | 0 |
| Equipment Skill | |||
At early High Rank, the best S&S is the Barina Dague III. Continue upgrading the Barina Dague as you go through Low Rank. Rathian's Princess Rapier is also a good alternative.
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Rathalos Helm Alpha | |
| Rathian Mail Alpha | |
| Rathian Vambraces Alpha | |
| Rathian Coil Beta | |
| Rathalos Greaves Beta | |
| Foray Charm 1 |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Rathian's Armor set is best to use at Earlt High Rank because of its Skill "Foray". This increases Attack and Affinity against monsters aflicted with either Paralysis or Poison.
Best Equipment up to HR40
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Barina Dague IV | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 252 | Paralysis 170 | 15% | 0 |
| Equipment Skill | |||
As you try to go up to HR40, continue upgrading until you get the Barina Dague IV. You can also use Princess Rapier II as an alternative.
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm Alpha | |
| Rathian Mail Alpha | |
| G. Ebony Braces Alpha | |
| G. Ebony Coil Beta | |
| G. Ebony Greaves Beta | |
| Foray Charm 1 |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Up to HR40, the best armor is the G. Ebony Odogaron Alpha. Since the Sword & Shield is compatible with Burst, having 4 parts of the G. Ebony Odogaron armor to get the Burst Boost II is highly recommended.
Best Equipment for HR40 and above
| Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lala Acanthopelm | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 280 | Paralysis 200 | 15% | 0 |
| Equipment Skill | |||
| Decoration | Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Name | Decoration | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Fulgur Helm Beta | Growth Jewel 1 |
| Arkvulcan Mail Beta | - |
| G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta | - |
| Arkvulcan Coil Beta | - |
| Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta | - |
| Chain Charm 2 | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The Lala Acanthopelm is the best S&S at endgame due to its strong Paralysis Element. The weapon's Attack is low but its Affinitiy is at 15%. When combined with Weakness Exploit and Agitator, the max Affinity increases to 75%.
Sword and Shield's Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)
Lala Barina Weapon from Chapter 3
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Barina Dague II | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 168 | Paralysis 120 | 10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
The recommended early weapon for Sword and Shield is "Barina Dague". Attack is a little low, but Paralysis Element is very powerful. It is recommended because you can create a chance even against unfamiliar monster opponents. Let's strengthen it as the story progresses
Armor is Odoragon Equipment from Chapter 3
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm | |
| G. Ebony Mail | |
| G. Ebony Braces | |
| G. Ebony Coil | |
| G. Rathalos Greaves | |
| Hope Charm |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended equipment for the beginning of Sword and Shield is Guardian Ebony Equipment which can be made in Chapter 3. By equipping 4 parts, the skill Burst Boost will be activated, so you can increase the fire power when Burst is activated
Best Build and Armor for Each Weapon TypeSword and Shield Best Skills
| ▼ Weapon Skills | ▼ Armor Skills |
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Skill Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommendation level: ★★★ Increases the damage of critical attacks | |
| Recommendation level: ★★★ When a critical hit occurs, reduce Sharpness consumption. | |
| Recommendation level: ★★★ Suppress Sharpness consumption. | |
| Recommendation level: ★★・ Increase the player's Attack. | |
| Each Element Attack Enhancement | Recommendation level: ★★・ Strengthens the power of each element. |
| Recommendation level: ★★・ Knockback becomes difficult when guarding, and Stamina consumption is also reduced. | |
| Recommendation level: ★... If you successfully use Guard at the right time, Attack will increase for a certain period of time. | |
| Recommendation level: ★... Affinity is UP. | |
| Recommendation level: ★... Weapon Sharpness becomes longer. However, the length will not exceed the Sharpness limit. |
Recommended weapon skills for Sword And Shield in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Critical Boost", "Razor Sharp", and "Master's Touch". Sword And Shield is a weapon that requires a lot of work, so give priority to the Sharpness Support skill.
Recommended Armor Skills
| Skill name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommendation level: ★★★ When attacking a monster, if the attack is quite effective on that part, Affinity will increase. | |
| Recommendation level: ★★・ When a large monster in battle becomes angry, Attack and Affinity will increase. | |
| Recommendation level: ★★・ If the Stamina gauge remains full for a while, Affinity will increase. | |
| Recommendation level: ★★・ By continuing to attack, the Attack and Element values will gradually increase. | |
| Recommendation level: ★★・ During Evade, if monster attacks overlap at the right time, Attack will increase for a certain period of time. | |
| Recommendation level: ★... Temporarily invulnerable during Evade becomes longer. | |
(Doshaguma Series) | Recommendation level: ★... When PowerClash or OffsetAttack is successful, the base Attack increases for a certain period of time. |
(Ebony Odogaron Series) | Recommendation level: ★... When the effect of the ""Burst"" skill is activated, the effective time is extended and the base Attack is increased. |
Recommended armor skills for Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Weakness Exploit", "Agitator", "Maximum Might", and "Burst".
Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides
Equipment Guides
| Beginner Armor | High Rank Builds | Artian Armor | Best Builds |
| Skill List | Set Bonus | Group Skill | Layered Armor List |
| Mantles List |
Recommended Equipment by Weapon
| Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword & Shield | Dual Blades |
| Hammer | Hunting Horn | Lance | Gunlance |
| Switch Axe | Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | Bow |
| Light Bowgun | Heavy Bowgun | ||
Equipment Guide by Monster
Mantles Guide
| Ghillie Mantle | Rocksteady Mantle | Mending Mantle |
| Evasion Mantle | Corrupted Mantle | - |
Equipment Related Guides
| Equipment Related Guides | |
|---|---|
| ▶ How to Hide Headgear? | ▶ Alpha & Beta Armor Guide |
| ▶ Guardian Armor List | ▶ How to Upgrade Armor |
| ▶ Melding Pot | ▶ Decoration Farming |
| ▶ Palico Equipment List | ▶ Best Palico Equipment |
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