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Best Build and Armor for Insect Glaive 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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Insect Glaive - Best Artian Weapon Build

▼General Paralysis Build▼Builds for 5 Elements

Affinity/Paralysis Build

Weapon NameSharpness
Diprielcha Diprielcha
AttackElementAffinityDefense
697Paralysis 805%0
DecorationCritical Jewel III 3
Attack Jewel 3
Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
KinsectsLv8
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm β②ーーMighty Jewel 2
ChestG. Arkveld Mail β③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces β①①①Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil β③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves β③①①Chain Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3Critical Boost Lv3
Attack Boost Lv3Maximum MightLv3
Flinch FreeLv1Airborne Lv1
Adaptability Lv1Burst Lv1
Handicraft Lv1

This is the most recommended general-purpose Artian weapon for the Insect Glaive that takes advantage of the Paralysis Ailment. Affinity is 85% with Weakness Exploit and Maximum Might alone. Affinity exceeds 100% by including Agitator and Antivirus.

Best Artian Builds for All Elements

Weapon NameSharpness
DiprielchaDiprielcha
AttackElementAffinityDefense
697Fire 2805%0
DecorationCritical Jewel III 3
Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3
Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
KinsectsLv8
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm β②ーーMighty Jewel 2
ChestG. Arkveld Mail β③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces β①①①Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil β③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves β③①①Chain Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3Critical Boost Lv3
Fire Attack Lv3Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1Adaptability Lv1
Burst Lv1

This is a Fire-focused build that uses the Artian Glaive. In order to fully activate "Critical Element", this build is made to reach 85% Affinity with ''Weakness Exploit'' and ''Maximum Might'', exceeding 100% if the ''Agitator'' and ''Antivirus'' skills are included. "Constitution" makes it easier to trigger Maximum Might.

Weapon NameSharpness
DiprielchaDiprielcha
AttackElementAffinityDefense
697Water 2805%0
DecorationCritical Jewel III 3
Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3
Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
KinsectsLv8
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm β②ーーMighty Jewel 2
ChestG. Arkveld Mail β③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces β①①①Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil β③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves β③①①Chain Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3Critical Boost Lv3
Water Attack Lv3Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1Adaptability Lv1
Burst Lv1

This is a Water-focused build that uses the Artian Glaive. In order to fully activate "Critical Element", this build is made to reach 85% Affinity with ''Weakness Exploit'' and ''Maximum Might'', exceeding 100% if the ''Agitator'' and ''Antivirus'' skills are included. "Constitution" makes it easier to trigger Maximum Might.

Weapon NameSharpness
DiprielchaDiprielcha
AttackElementAffinityDefense
697Thunder 2805%0
DecorationCritical Jewel III 3
Bolt-Handicraft Jewel 3
Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
KinsectsLv8
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm β②ーーMighty Jewel 2
ChestG. Arkveld Mail β③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces β①①①Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil β③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves β③①①Chain Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3Critical Boost Lv3
Thunder Attack Lv3Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1Adaptability Lv1
Burst Lv1

This is a Thunder-focused build that uses the Artian Glaive. In order to fully activate "Critical Element", this build is made to reach 85% Affinity with ''Weakness Exploit'' and ''Maximum Might'', exceeding 100% if the ''Agitator'' and ''Antivirus'' skills are included. "Constitution" makes it easier to trigger Maximum Might.

Weapon NameSharpness
DiprielchaDiprielcha
AttackElementAffinityDefense
697Ice 2805%0
DecorationCritical Jewel III 3
Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3
Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
KinsectsLv8
Element TypeIce Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm β②ーーMighty Jewel 2
ChestG. Arkveld Mail β③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces β①①①Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil β③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves β③①①Chain Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3Critical Boost Lv3
Ice Attack Lv3Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1Adaptability Lv1
Burst Lv1

This is an Ice-focused build that uses the Artian Glaive. In order to fully activate "Critical Element", this build is made to reach 85% Affinity with ''Weakness Exploit'' and ''Maximum Might'', exceeding 100% if the ''Agitator'' and ''Antivirus'' skills are included. "Constitution" makes it easier to trigger Maximum Might.

Weapon NameSharpness
DiprielchaDiprielcha
AttackElementAffinityDefense
697Dragon 2805%0
DecorationCritical Jewel III 3
Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3
Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
KinsectsLv8
Element TypeDragon Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HeadG. Fulgur Helm β②ーーMighty Jewel 2
ChestG. Arkveld Mail β③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
ArmG. Arkveld Vambraces β①①①Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
WaistGore Coil β③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
LegsGore Greaves β③①①Chain Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3Critical Boost Lv3
Dragon Attack Lv3Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1Adaptability Lv1
Burst Lv1

This is a Dragon-focused build that uses the Artian Glaive. In order to fully activate "Critical Element", this build is made to reach 85% Affinity with ''Weakness Exploit'' and ''Maximum Might'', exceeding 100% if the ''Agitator'' and ''Antivirus'' skills are included. "Constitution" makes it easier to trigger Maximum Might.

Insect Glaive - Best Endgame Build

Lala Stromatopelm is Recommended

NameSharpness
Insect Glaive Lala Stromatopelm
AttackElementAffinityDefense
620Paralysis 20015%0
Weapon SkillsCritical Draw Lv2
Critical Status Lv1
KinsectsLv10
DecorationFocus Jewel 1
Focus Jewel 1
Focus Jewel 1
NameDecoration
HeadDahaad Shardhelm AlphaGrowth Jewel 1
ChestG. Arkveld Mail Alpha-
ArmsG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta-
WaistArkvulcan Coil Beta-
LegsDahaad Shardgreaves Beta-
TalismanMighty Charm II-
Active Skills
Jin Dahaad's Revolt (2 Piece)Guardian Arkveld's Vitality (2 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5Agitator Lv3
Focus Lv3Flayer Lv2
Blight Resistance Lv2Maximum Might Lv2
Critical Draw Lv2Recovery Speed Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1Critical Status Lv1

The recommended weapon for endgame is Lala Stromatopelm. The maximum affinity, including what you gain from Maximum Might, is 92%. By refraining from using Vault and mainly using Focus, you can reduce Stamina Consumption to activate Maximum Might.

Insect Glaive - Best High Rank Builds

▼ Early High Rank▼ Up to HR40

Recommended Best Builds for Early High Rank

Blizzard Glaive I is Recommended

NameSharpness
Insect Glaive Blizzard Glaive I
AttackElementAffinityDefense
620Ice 140-10%0
Weapon SkillsFocus Lv3
Kinsects Lv7
KinsectsGullshad

At early High Rank, it's best to go with the Blizzard Glaive I. In addition to its high Attack and blue Sharpness, it has Focus Lv3 and has a Kinsect Lv 7.

NameSkill
HeadRathalos Helm AlphaEvade Window Lv2
Constitution Lv1
ChestRathalos Mail AlphaAdrenaline Rush Lv2
Constitution Lv1
ArmsRathalos Vambraces AlphaConstitution Lv2
Evade Window Lv1
WaistRathalos Coil AlphaAdrenaline Rush Lv2
Evade Window Lv1
LegsAjarakan Greaves BetaPartbreaker Lv2
TalismanCounterattack Charm IAdrenaline Rush Lv1
Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare (4 Piece)Scaling Prowess (3 Piece)
Adrenaline Rush Lv5Evade Window Lv4
Constitution Lv4Partbreaker Lv2
Critical Status Lv2Poison Duration Up Lv1

For the Armor, the Rathalos set is recommended. Besides reducing damage, the armor has Adrenaline Rush and Evade Window, both work well for survivality and damage. The Insect Glaive makes heavy use of Focus and with the Ajarakan Greaves will gain Partbreaker.

Recommended Best Builds for Up to HR40

Rey Halilintar III is Recommended

WeaponSharpness
Insect Glaive Rey Halilintar III
AttackElementAffinityDefense
620Thunder 1700%0
Weapon SkillsFocus Lv2
Charge Master Lv1
Kinsects Lv7
KinsectsGullshad

Once you reach HR35 and defeat Rey Dau, you will gain access to the Rey Halilintar III. It's a strong weapon that comes with white Sharpness and Focus Lv2.

Use Blizzard Glaive I Until You can Make Rey Dau Weapons

If you don't have the materials to create Rey Dau weapons yet, you can continue to use Blizzard Glaive I.

NameSkill
HeadG. Ebony Helm BetaBurst Lv2
ChestG. Ebony Mail BetaEarplugs Lv1
ArmsG. Ebony Braces AlphaBurst Lv2
Divine Blessing Lv1
WaistG. Ebony Coil BetaBurst Lv1
LegsAjarakan Greaves BetaPartbreaker Lv2
TalismanHope CharmRecovery Up Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Piece)Guardian's Protection (3 Piece)
Burst Lv5Partbreaker Lv2
Earplugs Lv1Divine Blessing Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1Recovery Up Lv1

The recommended armor to use up to HR40 is the Guardian Ebony Odogaron set. When you reach HR20, you will be able to fight the monster, allowing you to upgrade your armor.

Insect Glaive - Best Early Game Builds

Chthonian Vajra I for Early Game

ArmorSharpness
Insect Glaive Chthonian Vajra I
AttackElementAffinityDefense
434Dragon 16010%0
Weapon SkillsFocus Lv2
Kinsects Lv3
KinsectsMauldrone

The Chthonian Vajra I is the best weapon at early stage due to the Insect Glaive being able to proc Focus with its frequent use of Charge Attacks. By Chapter 3, you can create this weapon.

Guardian Ebony Odogaron Set is Recommended for Early Game

NameSkill
HeadG. Ebony HelmBurst Lv1
ChestG. Ebony MailBleeding Resistance Lv1
ArmsG. Ebony BracesBurst Lv1
WaistG. Ebony CoilBurst Lv1
Bleeding Resistance Lv1
LegsAjarakan GreavesBlast Resistance Lv1
Partbreaker Lv1
Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Parts)Guardian's Pulse (3 Parts)
Burst Lv3Bleeding Resistance Lv2
Critical Status Lv2Blast Resistance Lv1
Partbreaker Lv1Poison Duration Up Lv1

Center your early game equipment on the Guardian Ebony Odogaron set. This will make it easier to maintain the Burst skill, which increases Attack as you keep attacking enemies.

Recommended skills for Insect Glaive

Weapon SkillsArmor Skills

Recommended weapon skills

Skill NameEffect
FocusRecommendation Level:★★★
Increases the fill rate for weapons with gauges and the charge rate for weapons with charge attacks.
HandicraftRecommendation Level:★★★
Extends the weapon sharpness gauge. However, it will not increase the gauge past its maximum.
Critical BoostRecommendation Level:★★
Increases the damage of critical hits.
Master's TouchRecommendation Level:★★
Grants an 80% chance of no sharpness loss while active.
Power ProlongerRecommendation Level:・・
Allows long swords, dual blades, insect glaives, switch axes, and charge blades to stay powered up longer.

Recommended Armor Skills

Skill NameEffect
BurstRecommendation Level:★★★
Continuously landing hits gradually increases attack and elemental attack.
Ebony Odogaron's PowerRecommendation Level:★★★
When the "Burst" skill effect is activated, the duration is extended and base Attack increases.
Weakness ExploitRecommendation Level:★★★
Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster's weak points and wounds.
AgitatorRecommendation Level:★★★
Increases attack power and affinity when large monsters become enraged.
PartbreakerRecommendation Level:★★
Makes it easier to break large monster parts, and increases damage dealt when destroying a wound with a Focus Strike.
Guardian Arkveld's VitalityRecommendation Level:★★
Destroying a large monster's wounds will slightly recover health.
Evade WindowRecommendation Level:★★
Extends the invulnerability period when evading.
FlayerRecommendation Level:・・
Makes it easier to inflict wounds. Upon inflicting enough damage, also deals additional non-elemental damage.
Adrenaline RushRecommendation Level:・・
Temporarily increases attack power after executing a perfectly-timed evade just as a monster attacks.

The recommended skills for the Insect Glaive in Monster Hunter Wilds include "Focus," "Burst," and "Weakness Exploit." Since Focus Strike is crucial for maneuvering with the Insect Glaive, using "Partbreaker" to increase damage on wounds is also a great option.

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