Best Build and Armor for Insect Glaive

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

Affinity/Paralysis Build

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Diprielcha
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
697	Paralysis 80	5%	0
Decoration	Critical Jewel III 3 Attack Jewel 3 Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
Kinsects	Lv8
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

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

Fire Water Thunder Ice Dragon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Diprielcha
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
697	Fire 280	5%	0
Decoration	Critical Jewel III 3 Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3 Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
Kinsects	Lv8
Element Type	Water Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Mighty Jewel 2
Chest	G. Arkveld Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)	Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4	Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Fire Attack Lv3	Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2	Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1	Adaptability 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 Name		Sharpness
Diprielcha
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
697	Water 280	5%	0
Decoration	Critical Jewel III 3 Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3 Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
Kinsects	Lv8
Element Type	Water Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Mighty Jewel 2
Chest	G. Arkveld Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)	Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4	Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Water Attack Lv3	Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2	Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1	Adaptability 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 Name		Sharpness
Diprielcha
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
697	Thunder 280	5%	0
Decoration	Critical Jewel III 3 Bolt-Handicraft Jewel 3 Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
Kinsects	Lv8
Element Type	Thunder Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Mighty Jewel 2
Chest	G. Arkveld Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)	Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4	Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Thunder Attack Lv3	Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2	Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1	Adaptability 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 Name		Sharpness
Diprielcha
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
697	Ice 280	5%	0
Decoration	Critical Jewel III 3 Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3 Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
Kinsects	Lv8
Element Type	Ice Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Mighty Jewel 2
Chest	G. Arkveld Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)	Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4	Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Ice Attack Lv3	Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2	Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1	Adaptability 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 Name		Sharpness
Diprielcha
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
697	Dragon 280	5%	0
Decoration	Critical Jewel III 3 Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3 Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3
Kinsects	Lv8
Element Type	Dragon Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Mighty Jewel 2
Chest	G. Arkveld Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Parts)	Weakness Exploit Lv5
Agitator Lv4	Constitution Lv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Dragon Attack Lv3	Maximum Might Lv3
Handicraft Lv2	Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1	Adaptability 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

Name		Sharpness
Lala Stromatopelm
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
620	Paralysis 200	15%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical Draw Lv2 Critical Status Lv1
Kinsects	Lv10
Decoration	Focus Jewel 1 Focus Jewel 1 Focus Jewel 1

	Name	Decoration
Head	Dahaad Shardhelm Alpha	Growth Jewel 1
Chest	G. Arkveld Mail Alpha	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta	-
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil Beta	-
Legs	Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta	-
Talisman	Mighty Charm II	-

Active Skills
Jin Dahaad's Revolt (2 Piece)	Guardian Arkveld's Vitality (2 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Agitator Lv3
Focus Lv3	Flayer Lv2
Blight Resistance Lv2	Maximum Might Lv2
Critical Draw Lv2	Recovery Speed Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1	Critical 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

Recommended Best Builds for Early High Rank

Blizzard Glaive I is Recommended

Name		Sharpness
Blizzard Glaive I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
620	Ice 140	-10%	0
Weapon Skills	Focus Lv3
Kinsects Lv	7
Kinsects	Gullshad

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.

	Name	Skill
Head	Rathalos Helm Alpha	Evade Window Lv2 Constitution Lv1
Chest	Rathalos Mail Alpha	Adrenaline Rush Lv2 Constitution Lv1
Arms	Rathalos Vambraces Alpha	Constitution Lv2 Evade Window Lv1
Waist	Rathalos Coil Alpha	Adrenaline Rush Lv2 Evade Window Lv1
Legs	Ajarakan Greaves Beta	Partbreaker Lv2
Talisman	Counterattack Charm I	Adrenaline Rush Lv1

Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare (4 Piece)	Scaling Prowess (3 Piece)
Adrenaline Rush Lv5	Evade Window Lv4
Constitution Lv4	Partbreaker Lv2
Critical Status Lv2	Poison 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

Weapon		Sharpness
Rey Halilintar III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
620	Thunder 170	0%	0
Weapon Skills	Focus Lv2 Charge Master Lv1
Kinsects Lv	7
Kinsects	Gullshad

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.

	Name	Skill
Head	G. Ebony Helm Beta	Burst Lv2
Chest	G. Ebony Mail Beta	Earplugs Lv1
Arms	G. Ebony Braces Alpha	Burst Lv2 Divine Blessing Lv1
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	Burst Lv1
Legs	Ajarakan Greaves Beta	Partbreaker Lv2
Talisman	Hope Charm	Recovery Up Lv1 Self-Improvement Lv1

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Piece)	Guardian's Protection (3 Piece)
Burst Lv5	Partbreaker Lv2
Earplugs Lv1	Divine Blessing Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1	Recovery 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

Armor		Sharpness
Chthonian Vajra I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
434	Dragon 160	10%	0
Weapon Skills	Focus Lv2
Kinsects Lv	3
Kinsects	Mauldrone

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

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

Recommended weapon skills

Recommended Armor Skills

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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Recommended Decoration

Skill 2 Decoration
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3	Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3	Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3
Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3	Crit Elem-KO Jewel 3	Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3
Crit Element-Precise Jewel 3	Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3	Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3	Focus-KO Jewel 3	Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Charge Up-Attack Jewel 3	Charge Up-Handicraft Jewel 3	Charge-KO Jewel 3
Sonorous-KO Jewel 3	Sonorous-Attack Jewel 3	Sonorous-Handicraft Jewel 3
Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3	Magazine-Ironwall Jewel 3	Opener-Precise Jewel 3
Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3	Flight-Handicraft Jewel 3	Flight-Attack Jewel 3
Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3	Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Skill 1 Decoration
Critical Jewel III 3	Expert Jewel III 3	Attack Jewel 3
Crit Element Jewel III	Mastery Jewel 3	Handicraft Jewel III 3
Forceshot Jewel 3	Pierce Jewel 3	Spread Jewel 3
Precise Jewel III 3	Artillery Jewel III 3	KO Jewel III 3
Enhancer Jewel III 3	Razor Sharp Jewel III 3

Recommended Armor Decorations

Tenderizer Jewel 3	Challenger Jewel 3	Chain Jewel 3
Counterattack Jewel 3	Mighty Jewel 2	Counter Jewel 2
Destroyer Jewel 2	Evasion Jewel 2	Phoenix Jewel 2
Jumping Jewel 2	Refresh Jewel 2	Sane Jewel 1

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