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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Firetrail Quemador for Normal Type
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Firetrail Quemador | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defence |
| 506 | Fire 250 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Normal Type Lv3 | ||
| Decoration | Artillery Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Recommended Normal type Gunlance for HR 40 or higher is the final upgrade of the Quematrice weapon Firetrail Quemador. Use the essential skills such as Artillery and LoadShells while boosting your attack power with the other skills. You cannot increase the crucial stats for the Artian Gunlance, so it's better to use the Firetrail Quemador instead.
White Cannon for Long Type
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cannon | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defence |
| 552 | Blast 400 | -15% | 30 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Long Type Lv3 | ||
| Decoration | Artillery Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Recommended Long type Gunlance for HR 40 or higher is the final upgrade of the Gravios weapon, White Cannon. Use the essential skills such as Artillery and LoadShells while boosting your attack power with the other skills. You cannot increase the crucial stats for the Artian Gunlance, so it's better to use the White Cannon instead.
G. Lawful Bors for Wide Type
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Lawful Bors | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 552 | Dragon 250 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type Lv3 | ||
| Decoration | Artillery Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Recommended wide type Gunlance for HR 40 or higher is the final upgrade of the Guardian Arkveld weapon G. Lawful Bors. Use the essential skills such as Artillery and LoadShells while boosting your attack power with the other skills. You cannot increase the crucial stats for the Artian Gunlance, so it's better to use the White Cannon instead.
Gunlance - Best High Rank Build
| ▼Early High Rank | ▼High Rank Until HR40 |
Best Early High Rank Build
Upgrade Weapon to Quematrice Culebrina III
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quematrice Culebrina III | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Bonus |
| 391 | Fire 200 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Normal Type – Slightly Strong | ||
The recommended early High-Rank Gunlance weapon is "Quematrice Culebrina III." Since it becomes available for upgrade in Chapter 4, enhance it as soon as possible.
Craft Gravios Weapon
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White Gunlance I | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Bonus |
| 506 | Blast 340 | -15% | 30 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type – Slightly Strong | ||
The recommended early High-Rank Gunlance for the Wide Type is the "White Gunlance." It becomes available in Chapter 4. Its high Attack power and decent Shelling capability make it an attractive choice. While its Sharpness and negative Affinity may be concerns, once fully upgraded, it becomes an excellent weapon with improved Sharpness.
Upgrade to G.Veldian Hasta II
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G.Veldian Hasta II | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Bonus |
| 483 | Dragon 210 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type – Slightly Strong | ||
The recommended early High-Rank Gunlance for the Wide Type is "G.Veldian Hasta II." Since it becomes available for upgrade in Chapter 4, upgrade it as soon as possible.
Doshaguma Alpha Equipment is Recommended
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Hirabami Headdress Alpha | |
| Chest | Doshaguma Mail Alpha | |
| Arms | Doshaguma Braces Alpha | |
| Waist | Doshaguma Coil Alpha | |
| Legs | Doshaguma Greaves Alpha | |
| Talisman | Leaping Charm I |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended armor for early High Rank is Doshaguma Alpha that can be crafted in Chapter 4. While increasing Defense, it also uses Power house II. Evade Extender is also powerful so Hirabami Headdress Alpha and Leaping Charm have been chosen.
Best Gunlance Build for Up to HR40
Upgrade Weapon to Quematrice Culebrina IV
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quematrice Culebrina IV | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Boost |
| 460 | Fire 220 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Normal Type – Slightly Strong | ||
The recommended weapon for early High Rank Gunlance users is Hope Gunlance V. At HR32, you can obtain materials from High Rank Jin Dahaad, making upgrades easier. This significantly boosts Sharpness and Attack.
Stick with White Gunlance I
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White Gunlance I | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Boost |
| 506 | Blast 340 | -15% | 30 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Long Type – Slightly Strong | ||
We recommend early High Rank Gunlance users to stick with the White Gunlance I.
Stick with G. Veldian Hasta II
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Veldian Hasta II | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Boost |
| 483 | Dragon 210 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type – Slightly Strong | ||
The recommended weapon for early High Rank Gunlance users is to continue using "G. Veldian Hasta II." At this stage, further upgrades are unavailable, making its overall stats relatively low. Thus, focus on a Shelling-centered playstyle.
▼If You Want Slash Firepower, Use Balahara Weapons| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Balahara Exploder IV | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 437 | 水270 | 10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Normal | ||
Balahara Exploder IV has average Shelling power, but excellent Sharpness. If you also use slash attacks, this is also recommended.
Guardian Odogaron Alpha
| Name | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | G. Ebony Helm Beta | |
| Chest | G. Ebony Mail Beta | |
| Arms | G. Ebony Braces Alpha | |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil Beta | |
| Legs | G. Ebony Braces AlphaQuematrice Greaves Alpha | |
| Charm | Leaping Charm I |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
| - | |
The recommended Gunlance armor setup for early High Rank is the Guardian Odogaron Alpha set. At HR 20, you can fight the High Rank Ebony Odogaron in the Ruins of Wyveria, making it possible to upgrade your armor set to the Odogaron Alpha. By activating Burst Effect and Burst Boost Effect, you can achieve a near-endless attack power boost.
Gunlance - Best Low Rank Build
Use Quematrice Until Chapter 4
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quematrice Culebrina I | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense Bonus |
| 230 | Fire 140 | 5% | 0 |
| Equipment Skills | |||
| Shelling Type | Normal - Slightly Strong | ||
The recommended early-game Gunlance for the Normal Type is "Quematrice Culebrina I". It is the only Normal Type Gunlance among early craftable weapons with a decent Shelling power, allowing for high Shelling Fire output. Additionally, it comes with the "Guard" skill, making it even stronger. Keep upgrading and using it until you reach High Rank.
Use Triple Bayonet Until Chapter 4
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Bayonet I | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Bonus |
| 276 | - | 0% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Long - Normal Power | ||
The recommended early-game Gunlance for the long range type is "Triple Bayonet I". Among the first craftable weapons, it stands out with excellent Attack and Sharpness, while also activating the "Guard Up" skill. Range Type has an excellent firepower when using Wyrmstake Cannon, so take advantage of it. Additionally, you can keep upgrading and using it until you reach High Rank.
Use Ars Weapons Until Chapter 4
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Veldian Hasta I | |||
| Attack Boost | Element | Affinity | Defense Bonus |
| 391 | Dragon 160 | -10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Shelling | Wide Type - Slightly Strong | ||
The recommended early-game Gunlance for the Wide Type is "G. Veldian Hasta I". Its decent Shelling power is its biggest advantage. The Wide Type boasts high Shelling and Wyvern's Fire power, making it well-suited for a defensive playstyle that focuses on solid guarding and counterattacks.
Guardian Ebony Odogaron for Ch.3
| Name | Skill | |
|---|---|---|
| Head | G. Ebony Helm | |
| Chest | G. Ebony Mail | |
| Arms | G. Ebony Braces | |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil | |
| Legs | Balahara Greaves | |
| Talisman | Leaping Charm I |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended early-game Gunlance build is centered around the Guardian Ebony Odogaron set, which can be crafted in Chapter 3. The 'Burst' skill boosts Firepower, allowing you to maintain enhanced damage while effectively using Guard.
Recommended Gunlance Skills
| Table of Contents | |
|---|---|
| ▼Weapon Skills | ▼Armor Skills |
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Skill Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommendation:★★★ Strengthens explosive attacks like shells, Wyvern's Fire, charge blade phial attacks, and Sticky Ammo. | |
| Recommendation:★★★ Improves reloading, and increases the gunlance's shell capacity and charge blade's phial capacity. | |
| Recommendation:★★・ Extends the weapon sharpness gauge. However, it will not increase the gauge past its maximum. | |
| Recommendation:★・・ Speeds up weapon sharpening when using a whetstone. | |
| Recommendation:★★・ Reduces knockbacks and stamina depletion when guarding. |
Recommended Armor Skills
| Skill Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommendation:★★★ Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack. | |
(Guardian Ebony Armor Set) | Recommendation:★★★ Further extends the duration of the Burst skill and grants attack while Burst is active |
| Recommendation:★★・ Increases evade distance | |
| Recommendation:★・・ Speeds up weapon sheathing |
The recommended Gunlance skills in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Burst," "Artillery," and "Load Shells." You will be consuming a lot of Sharpness, so you can also try to cover for that using skills.
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