Best Build and Armor for Charge Blade 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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Charge Blade Best Build After Update
| Best Build | Rating |
|---|---|
| ▼Universal Build with Arch-temp Rey Dau [New] | ★★★★★ |
| ▼Attack Focused Build with Gore Set | ★★★★★ |
| ▼Super Recovery Build | ★★★★・ |
| ▼5 Element Power Axe Build | ★★★・・ |
| Best Non-Artian Build | Rating |
| ▼Arch-temp Rey Dau Build (HR50+)[New] | ★★★・・ |
| ▼Attack Focused Build with Zoh Shia Weapon (HR50+) | ★★★・・ |
| ▼Flexible Super Recovery Build (HR50+) | ★★★・・ |
After the update in Monster Hunter Wilds, the recommended Charge Blade equipment is the 'Zoh Shia and Gore Equipment.' Even without Artian, you can use forged weapons.
Universal Build with Arch-temp Rey Dau
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 810 | Paralysis 100 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Critical Jewel II 2 | ||
| Phial | Impact Phial | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is a recommended Antivirus Charge Blade Build with Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. It features the 'Lord's Soul' skill, which boosts attack and allows the user to survive a single fatal hit. Paired with 'Black Eclipse,' the build reaches 95% Affinity by combining Maximum Might, Frenzy Resistance, Agitator, and Latent Power.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 810 | Paralysis 100 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Critical Jewel II 2 | ||
| Phial | Impact Phial | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build combines Arch-tempered Rey Dau with Zoh Shia armor, taking advantage of both the 'Lord's Soul' and 'Super Recovery I' skills. Affinity is increased via 'Weakness Exploit,' reaching a maximum of 70% without wound break. If you're able to consistently hit the weak spot, you'll gain a constant +20% Affinity. Adjust between this build and 'Antivirus' depending on your playstyle.
Attack Focused Build with Gore Set
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 810 | Paralysis 100 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Critical Jewel II 2 | ||
| Phial | Impact Phial | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness Boost x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended strongest post-update build for the Artian Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, using both 'Black Eclipse II' and 'Agitator Lv5.' Compared to the pre-update version, the inclusion of the Zoh Shia chest piece increases flexibility, with the key highlight being the activation of 'Counterstrike Lv3.' With 'Maximum Might' included, the build reaches up to 75% maximum Affinity.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 810 | Paralysis 100 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Critical Jewel II 2 | ||
| Phial | Impact Phial | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build balances both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' While it has lower power output compared to a full Gore set, the constant recovery effect makes it easier to sustain during hunts. It also activates 'Earplugs Lv2,' improving mobility and more consistent positioning in combat.
Super Recovery Build
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 810 | Paralysis 100 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Phail Type | Impact Phail | ||
| Element Type | Paralysis Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness Boost x1 Attack Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build features Zoh Shia armor with 'Super Recovery II,' allowing for recovery every second. It activates Fire Power skills such as 'Agitator Lv5' and 'Weakness Exploit Lv5' without any issues, and the Affinity reaches 100%. In multiplayer, switch from 'Adapt Jewel' to 'Shockproof Jewel.
5 Element Power Axe Build
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 738 | Fire 500 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Phial | Element Phial | ||
| Element Type | Fire Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness Boost x1 Element Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended best post-update Fire Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 738 | Water 500 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Phial | Element Phial | ||
| Element Type | Water Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness Boost x1 Element Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended best post-update Water Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 738 | Thunder 500 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Bolt/Handicraft Jwl 3 Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Phial | Element Phial | ||
| Element Type | Thunder Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness Boost x1 Element Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended best post-update Thunder Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 738 | Ice 500 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Phial | Element Phial | ||
| Element Type | Ice Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness Boost x1 Element Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended best post-update Ice Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrono Gear (Artian) | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 738 | Dragon 500 | 5% | 0 |
| Decoration | Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 | ||
| Phial | Element Phial | ||
| Element Type | Dragon Element Type x3 | ||
| Production | Attack Infusion x3 | ||
| Reinforcement | Sharpness Boost x1 Element Boost x4 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
The recommended best post-update Dragon Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.
Arch-temp Rey Dau Build
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Yirmiya | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 792 | Dragon 200 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Impact Phial | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine Jewel II 2 Handicraft Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build uses Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor paired with a Zoh Shia weapon. The 'Lord's Soul' skill boosts attack and allows you to survive a single fatal hit. Combined with 'Black Eclipse,' the build reaches 100% Affinity through Maximum Might, Frenzy Resistance, Agitator, and Latent Power.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lala Eumenophor | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 720 | Paralysis 250 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phial | Impact Phial | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build uses a Lala Barina weapon. While its raw damage is lower than that of the Zoh Shia weapon, its ability to inflict Paralysis allows for easier control of the fight. Combined with 'Lord's Soul,' which lets you survive a fatal hit, it's a recommended option for players seeking greater stability and survivability.
Attack Focused Build with Zoh Shia Weapon
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Yirmiya | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 792 | Dragon 200 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phail Type | Impact Phail | ||
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine Jewel II 2 Handicraft Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build uses Zoh Shia weapons, focusing on attack with 'Black Eclipse II' and 'Agitator Lv5.' The maximum Affinity reaches 75%. Furthermore, the Zoh Shia weapon not only has excellent status effects but also generates additional damage, making it highly effective for high firepower.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lala Eumenophor | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 720 | Paralysis 250 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phail Type | Impact Phail | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Attack Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build uses the Lala Barina weapon with Paralysis, along with 4 piece of Gore armor. While it has lower raw damage compared to the Zoh Shia weapon, the Paralysis effect increases the number of attack opportunities by immobilizing the target, making it easier to maneuver and execute attacks.
Flexible Super Recovery Build
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Yirmiya | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 792 | Dragon 200 | 5% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phail Type | Impact Phail | ||
| Decoration | Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine Jewel II 2 Handicraft Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build uses the Zoh Shia weapon, with 'Super Recovery II' allowing for recovery every second. It combines high survivability with 100% Affinity. In addition to its excellent stats, the Zoh Shia weapon also generates additional damage, making it highly effective for high damage output.
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lala Eumenophor | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 720 | Paralysis 250 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skill | |||
| Phail Type | Impact Phail | ||
| Decoration | Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel II 2 Critical Jewel 1 | ||
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This build uses the Lala Barina weapon with Paralysis, combined with Super Recovery set. While its raw damage is lower than the Zoh Shia weapon, the Paralysis effect increases attack opportunities, making it superior in terms of comfort.
Charge Blade's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)
| ▼ Early High Rank | ▼ Up to HR40 | ▼ Right After HR40 |
Early High Rank
Barina Bouclier III is Recommended
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Barina Bouclier III | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 540 | Paralysis 180 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Phial Type | Impact Phial | ||
Barina Bouclier III is recommended for the early High Rank. You can easily upgrade it by defeating Lala Barina so it is relatively easy to get while having Skill.
Use Doshaguma-Ajara Armor
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
Starting from Chapter 4, you'll enter High Rank, so it's recommended to refresh your armor and increase your Defense. The Charge Blade benefits from Focus Strike, making the Ajarakan α set ideal for activating 'Partbreaker Lv3.' Additionally, the Doshaguma α set with 'Doshaguma's Might' enhances Fire Power through Power Clash.
Up to HR40
Use Barina Bouclier IV
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Barina Bouclier IV | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 648 | Paralysis 210 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Phial Type | Impact Phial | ||
For Charged Blade at HR40, we recommend using Barina Bouclier IV. Since you will be facing plenty of strong monsters, Paralysis will be more helpful than ever.
Use Guardian Ebony Odogaron Armor
| Activated Skills | |
|---|---|
In Chapter 5, you can craft the High Rank Ebony Odogaron Equipment. This build activates 'Burst,' which works well with Power Axe Mode. Additionally, Charge Blade's Focus Strike allows for a smooth transition into Power Axe Mode, and the Ajarakan legs with 'Partbreaker' increase damage to broken parts, boosting Wound damage.
Right After HR40
Use Lala Eumenophor
| Weapon | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lala Eumenophor | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 720 | Paralysis 250 | 15% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Phial Type | Impact Phial | ||
| Decorations | Magazine Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 Iron Wall Jewel 1 | ||
Equip a Mixed Set
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
This is the starting variant of the end-game Paralysis build. This set's Affinity reaches up to 100% thanks to Weakness Exploit, Maximum Might, and Antivirus, which is especially noticeable during your combo loops while the monster is paralyzed.
Charge Blade's Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)
Use Barina Bouclier Until Chapter 4
| Weapon Name | Sharpness | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Barina Bouclier II | |||
| Attack | Element | Affinity | Defense |
| 432 | Paralysis 130 | 10% | 0 |
| Weapon Skills | |||
| Phial Type | Impact Phial | ||
For early Charge Blade weapons, it is recommended to produce and upgrade the 'Barina Bouclier.' With Paralysis, you can one-sidedly attack enemies, allowing for effective playstyles using both SAED (Super Amped Elemental Discharge) and Power Axe Mode.
Use Guardian Dragon Armor in Chapter 3
| Name | Skills | |
|---|---|---|
| G. Ebony Helm | |
| G. Doshaguma Mail | |
| G. Ebony Braces | |
| G. Ebony Coil | |
| G. Doshaguma Greaves |
| Active Skills | |
|---|---|
In Chapter 3, the recommended equipment is the 'Guardian Odogaron' armor, which activates 'Burst' and makes it easier to increase Fire Power. For the remaining two slots, use 'Guardian Doshaguma' to further boost Fire Power when a Power Clash is successful.
Best Low Rank Build and Armor Per WeaponCharge Blade's Best Skills
| ▼ Weapon Skills | ▼ Armor Skills |
Recommended Weapon Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommended Lv：★★★ Reduces knockbacks and stamina depletion when guarding | |
| (Element) Attack | Recommended Lv：★★★ Increases (x) element attack power. (Elemental attack power has a maximum upper limit.) |
| Recommended Lv：★★★ Improves reloading, and increases the gunlance's shell capacity and charge blade's phial capacity | |
| Recommended Lv：★★・ Increases the damage of critical hits | |
| Recommended Lv：★★・ Extends the weapon sharpness gauge. However, it will not increase the gauge past its maximum | |
| Recommended Lv：★★ Temporarily increases attack power after executing a perfectly-timed guard | |
| Recommended Lv：★・・ Strengthens explosive attacks like shells, Wyvern's Fire, charge blade phial attacks, and Sticky Ammo |
Recommended Armor Skills
| Skill | Effect |
|---|---|
| Recommended Lv：★★★ Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack. (Amount increased depends on weapon.) | |
| Recommended Lv：★★★ Increases affinity if stamina is kept full for a period of time | |
| Recommended Lv：★★★ Increases attack power and affinity when large monsters become enraged | |
(Gore Magala Set) | Recommended Lv：★★★ Infects you with Frenzy and raises attack when against large monsters. Attack power increases upon recovery |
| Recommended Lv：★★★ Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds | |
(Rey Dau Gamma Set) | Recommended Lv：★★★ Boosts attack and lowers defense but lets you survive one fatal hit. |
| Recommended Lv：★★・ Grants protection from large monsters' roars. | |
(Guardian Fulgur Anjanath Set) | Recommended Lv：★★・ Grants an additional long Stamina Gauge |
(Guardian Ebony Odogaron Set) | Recommended Lv：★★・ Further extends the duration of the Burst skill and grants attack +10 while Burst is active |
(Zoh Shia Set) | Recommended Lv：★★・ Allows the Health Gauge to continue to slowly recover up to the max value, even if there is no red portion. |
The recommended skills for the Charge Blade include skills that improve Guarding, as well as Phials. Additionally, armor skills like Burst, Weakness Exploit, and Agitator push the Charge Blade's damage even further.
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