Best Build and Armor for Gunlance in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game, high rank sets, and recommended armor.
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Table of Contents
Gunlance's Best Builds After Update
*Artian Weapons not listed as it has low practicality.
| Best Builds | Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼Universal Build for Arch-temp Rey Dau Set [New] | ★★★★★ |
| ▼Super Recovery / Peak Performance Build | ★★★★★ |
| ▼Attack-Focused Super Recovery Build | ★★★★・ |
| ▼Burst Build for Wide-Type | ★★★・ |
For Monster Hunter Wilds, recommended Gunlance Builds include a Universal set using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor with the Wide-type G. Lawful Bors, as well as a Super Recovery + Peak Performance build.
Universal Build for Arch-temp Rey Dau Set
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lawful Bors | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3 Artillery Jewel III 3 Guardian Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is a recommended Gunlance build using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. Lord's Soul provides a constant +5% Attack Boost, making it easier to deal more damage compared to builds relying solely on Agitator Lv5. With Super Recovery I included, minor damage is passively healed over time. The build also lets you survive one powerful hit, balancing both offensive power and survivability.
Super Recovery / Peak Performance Build
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lawful Bors | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3 Artillery Jewel III 3 Guardian Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This Gunlance build focuses on maintaining 'Peak Performance' by using 'Super Recovery II' for constant healing, allowing you to stay at full health and keep the skill active. It's a straightforward build with high survivability, making it an excellent countermeasure against powerful monsters. The addition of Earplugs Lv3 to negate monster roars also makes the playstyle much smoother combat flow.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lawful Bors | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3 Artillery Jewel III 3 Guardian Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This Gunlance build combines 'Hasten Recovery I' and 'Super Recovery I'. Since the Gunlance benefits from a high recovery rate with 'Hasten Recovery', maintaining offensive pressure allows for more healing compared to a build that relies on Super Recovery II alone. It's recommended for players who prefer an aggressive playstyle while actively offsetting incoming damage.
Attack-Focused Super Recovery Build
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lawful Bors | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3 Artillery Jewel III 3 Guardian Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is a highly aggressive Gunlance build featuring Burst Lv5, Agitator Lv5, and Peak Performance Lv5. At first glance, it may seem geared toward advanced players, but with 'Super Recovery II' active, you'll be constantly healing. Even if you only aim to mostly maintain 'Peak Performance', the build still delivers more than enough firepower.
Burst Build for Wide-Type
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lawful Bors | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3 Artillery Jewel III 3 Guardian Jewel 1 | ||
| Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm α | ーーー | - |
| Numinous Shroud β | ③ーー | Challenger Jewel 3 |
| G. Ebony Braces α | ーーー | - |
| G. Ebony Coil β | ②①ー | Jumping Jewel 2 Protection Jewel 1 |
| G. Ebony Greaves β | ②①ー | Jumping Jewel 2 Shockproof Jewel 1 |
| Challenger CharmⅡ | - | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This setup combines Burst Lv5 and Agitator Lv5 using Zoh Shia armor with the wide-type Gunlance "G. Lawful Bors". Another key feature of this build involves having "Earplugs Lv2" activated on top of having both Burst and Agitator, which allows you to turn monster roars into attack opportunities. The addition of "Divine Blessing Lv3" also helps to minimize damage taken if you happen to get hit.
Gunlance's High Rank Build (HR20-40)
| ▼ Early High Rank | ▼ Up to HR40 |
Gunlance Best Equipment for Early High Rank
Weapon Enahanced to Quematrice Culebrina III
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quematrice Culebrina III | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 391 | Fire 200 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Normal Type Slightly Stronger | ||
The recommended weapon for the normal Gunlance in the early stages of High Rank is "Quematrice Culebrina III". You will be able to Strengthen it in Chapter 4, so be sure to enhance it.
Gravios Weapons Forged
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White Gunlance I | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 506 | Blast 340 | -15% | 30 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Radiant Type somewhat Strong | ||
The recommended weapon for the early stages of High Rank for Radiation type Gunlance is "White Gunlance". It can be created in Chapter 4, and its high attack and slightly strong shelling power is attractive. The Sharpness and negative Critical stats are a bit of a concern, but when you get the final upgrade the Sharpness will be improved.
Weapon Enhanced to G. Veldian Hasta ll
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Veldian Hasta II | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 483 | Dragon 210 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Diffusion Type rather Strong | ||
The recommended weapon for the early stages of High Rank for spread-type Gunlance is "G.VeldianHastaII". You will be able to strengthen it in Chapter 4, so be sure to strengthen it.
Doshaguma Alpha Equipment
| Armor | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Hirabami Headress Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Mail Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Braces Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Coil Alpha | |
| Doshaguma Greaves Alpha | |
| Leaping Charm I |
| Active Skill | |
|---|---|
The recommended equipment for the early stages of Gunlance's High Rank is the "Doshaguma Alpha Equipment" that can be created in Chapter 4. While increasing Defense, "Power House II" is also activated. In order to keep the usability of Evade Extender, we chose Hirabami Headdress Alpha and Leaping Charm.
Gunlance Best Equipment Up to HR40
Weapon Strengthened to Quematrice Culebrina IV
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quematrice Culebrina IV | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 460 | Fire 220 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Normal Type slightly Stronger | ||
The recommended weapon for the mid-high Rank standard Gunlance is "Hope Gunlance V". When you reach HR32, you can obtain materials from High-Rank Jin Dahaad, which makes it easy to strengthen and raise your Sharpness and Attack at once.
Weapon remains White Gunlance I
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White Gunlance I | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 506 | Blast 340 | -15% | 30 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Radiant Type somewhat Strong | ||
The recommended weapon for mid-high level long type gunlances remains the White Gunlance I.
Weapon remains G. Veldian Hasta II
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Veldian Hasta II | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 483 | Dragon 210 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Diffusion Type somewhat Strong | ||
The recommended weapon for the mid-High Rank spread Gunlance is "G. Veldian Hasta II". You can't strengthen it further and its status is low, so focus mainly on Shelling.
▼ Use Balahara Weapon for Sword Damage| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Balahara Exploder IV | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 437 | Water 270 | 10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Normal | ||
Balahara Exploder IV has "average" Shelling power, but excellent Sharpness. If you also use slash attacks, this is also recommended.
Armor is Dragon Odogaron Alpha Equipment
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm Beta | |
| G. Ebony Mail Beta | |
| G. Ebony Braces Beta | |
| G. Ebony Coil Beta | |
| Quematrice Greaves Alpha | |
| Leaping Charm I |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
| - | |
Gunlance's recommended equipment in the middle of High Rank is Guardian Ebony Alpha Equipment. When you reach HR20, you can fight High Rank's "Guardian Ebony" in Ruins of Wyveria, so update your armor based on "Odogaron Alpha Equipment". By activating "Burst" and "Burst Boost", you can aim to semi-permanently increase Firepower.
Gunlance's Best High Rank Builds (HR40 and Higher)
Firetrail Quemador is Recommended
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Firetrail Quemador | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 506 | Fire 250 | 5% | 0 |
| Equipment Skill | |||
| Shelling | Normal Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Magazine Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 | ||
| Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm Beta | ②ーー | Protection Jewel 1 |
| Gore Mail Beta | ③①ー | Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1 |
| G. Ebony Vambraces Alpha | ーーー | ー |
| G. Ebony Coil Beta | ②①ー | Brace Jewel 1 |
| G. Ebony Greaves Beta | ②ーー | - |
| Leaping Charm III | - | - |
| Rocksteady Mantle | - | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
For the Normal Shell Type after HR40, use the final upgrade of the Quematrice weapon, Firetrail Quemador. When you reach HR40, you can create the Artillery Jewel and Magazine Jewel through the Melding Pot. "Load Shells" gained from Magazine Jewel is especially recommended as it increases reload speed and capacity.
White Cannnon is Recommended
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cannon | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Blast 400 | -15% | 30 |
| Equipment Skill | |||
| Shelling | Long Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Artillery Jewel III 3 Magazine Jewel II 2 Ironwall Jewel 1 | ||
| Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm Beta | ②ーー | Protection Jewel 1 |
| Gore Mail Beta | ③①ー | Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1 |
| G. Ebony Vambraces Alpha | ーーー | ー |
| G. Ebony Coil Beta | ②①ー | Brace Jewel 1 |
| G. Ebony Greaves Beta | ②ーー | - |
| Leaping Charm III | - | - |
| Mantle | Rocksteady Mantle | - | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
For the Long Shell Type after HR40, use the final upgrade of the Gravimos weapon, White Cannon. When you reach HR40, you can create the Artillery Jewel and Magazine Jewel through the Melding Pot. "Load Shells" gained from Magazine Jewel is especially recommended as it increases reload speed and capacity.
G. Lawful Bors is Recommended
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lawful Bors | | ||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
| Equipment Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Slightly Strong | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3 Artillery Jewel III 3 Guardian Jewel 1 | ||
| Armor | Slot | Decoration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm Beta | ②ーー | Protection Jewel 1 |
| Gore Mail Beta | ③①ー | Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1 |
| G. Ebony Vambraces Alpha | ーーー | ー |
| G. Ebony Coil Beta | ②①ー | Brace Jewel 1 |
| G. Ebony Greaves Beta | ②ーー | - |
| Leaping Charm III | - | - |
| Rocksteady Mantle | - | - |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
After HR40, the G. Lawful Bors is recommended for general use. When you reach HR40, you can create the Artillery Jewel and Magazine Jewel through the Melding Pot. "Load Shells" gained from Magazine Jewel is especially recommended as it increases reload speed and capacity.
Gunlance's Low-Rank Builds (HR1-8)
Weapons are Quematrice until Chapter 4
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quematrice Culebrina | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 230 | Fire 140 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Normal Type slightly Stronger | ||
The recommended early weapon for the normal Gunlance is "Quematrice Culebrina I". Among the weapons that can be produced in the early stages, it is the only normal type Gunlance with decent shelling power. Another strength is that it has the "Guard" skill. Continue to use it while upgrading it until you reach High Rank.
Weapons are Triple Bayonet until Chapter 4
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Bayonet I | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 276 | - | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Radiant Normal | ||
The recommended early weapon for Long Type Gunlance is "Triple Bayonet I". Attack and Sharpness are excellent among the first weapons that can be made, and the skill "Guard Up" is also activated. Long type Wyrmstake Cannon has high firepower, so you can fight aggressively. Also, you can continue to enhance and use it until you reach High Rank.
G. Veldian Weapons until Chapter 4
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Veldian Hasta I | |||
| Attack | Element | Critical | Defense |
| 391 | Dragon 160 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Diffusion Type slightly Strong | ||
The recommended weapon in the early stages of the Wide-type Gunlance is "G.Veldian Hasta I". The Wide type deals high damage with the Shelling and Wyvern's Fire, so it is recommended if you want to keep your guard up for high survivability.
Guardian Ebony Armor from Chapter 3
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm | |
| G. Ebony Mail | |
| G. Ebony Braces | |
| G. Ebony Coil | |
| Balahara Greaves | |
| Leaping Charm I |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended equipment for the early stages of Gunlance is the "Guardian Ebony Odogaron" that can be made in Chapter 3. You can increase your firepower with the Burst skill, so try to keep your guard up and maintain the attack buff.
Best Low Rank Build Per WeaponGunlance's Best Skills
| Table of Contents (tap to move) | |
|---|---|
| ▼ Weapon Skills | ▼ Armor Skills |
Recommended Skills for Weapons
| Skill name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rating: ★★★ Increases the power of attacks that involve explosions, such as Gunlance's Shelling, Wyvern's Fire, Phial attacks, and Sticky Ammo. | |
| Rating: ★★★ Shells reload application becomes smoother, Gunlance Capacity increases, and the number of Apply Coating of shield axe increases. | |
| Rating: ★★・ Knockback becomes difficult when guarding, and Stamina consumption is also reduced. | |
| Rating: ★★・ If you successfully use Guard at the right time, Attack will increase for a certain period of time. | |
| Rating: ★★・ Weapon Sharpness becomes longer. However, the length will not exceed the Sharpness limit. | |
| Rating: ★・・ Shells reload application becomes smoother, Gunlance Capacity increases, and the number of Apply Coating of shield axe increases. |
Recommended Skills for Armor
| Skill name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rating: ★★★ By continuing to attack, the Attack and Element values will gradually increase. | |
| Rating: ★★★ When a large monster in battle becomes angry, Attack and Affinity will increase. | |
(Zoh Shia Set) | Rating: ★★★ Allows the Health Gauge to continue to slowly recover up to the max value, even if there is no red portion. |
(Rey Dau Gamma Set) | Rating: ★★★ Boosts attack and lowers defense but lets you survive one lethal hit. |
| Rating: ★★・ Has resistance to Roar from large monsters. | |
(Guardian Ebony Odogaron Set) | Rating: ★★・ When the effect of the "Burst" skill is activated, the effective time is extended and the base Attack is increased. |
| Rating: ★★・ Temporarily increases attack power after being knocked back. | |
| Rating: ★・・ Temporarily increases damage to large monsters with a successful Sneak Attack. | |
| Rating: ★・・ Increases evade distance. |
The recommended armor skills for the Gunlance in Monster Hunter Wilds include 'Burst,' 'Agitator,' and 'Zoh Shia's Pulse (Super Recovery).' In addition to skills that boost attack, you can also choose skills that improve survivability and usability based on your preference.
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| Skill List | Set Bonus | Group Skill | Layered Armor List |
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| Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword & Shield | Dual Blades |
| Hammer | Hunting Horn | Lance | Gunlance |
| Switch Axe | Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | Bow |
| Light Bowgun | Heavy Bowgun | ||
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| 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 |
| ▶ Immortal Equipment | - |
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