Best Build and Armor for Each Weapon Type

Name		Sharpness
Buster Sword Ⅰ
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
576	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Draw Lv1

The recommended early game weapon is the Buster Sword I. The weapon's Critical Draw skill increases Affinity after drawing, making it easier to deal damage at the start of the game. Even after Chapter 2, the weapon still performs well after it has been upgraded.

Name		Sharpness
NIhIl Great Sword I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
768	Water 200	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Draw Lv2

Starting from Chapter 3, the NIhIl Great Sword I becomes a great weapon option. It has the same attack and weapon skill as the Buster Sword Ⅱ. It also has Water Element 200!

Name		Sharpness
Iron Katana I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
396	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Draw Lv1

The recommended early game weapon for the Long Sword is the Iron Katana I. In addition to its high Attack and green Sharpness, Critica Draw can increase Affinity by up to 50%. There is no need to collect materials either for it since the weapon will be created as the story progresses.

Name		Sharpness
Rompo Hacker I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
462	Poison 150	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Power Prolonger Lv1

In Chapter 2, the Poison Element weapon Rompo Hacker I is highly recommended. It has high Attack and pretty easy to use for general purposes. Iron Sword I has high damage, but if you have the materials, go with the Rompo Hacker I.

For the Long Sword, at early game, this combination of armor is highly recommended because of the Quick Sheath skill. The Waist and Arm have skills other than Quick Sheath so you can use the initial equipment for them.

You can activate the Burst Skill with Ebony Odogaron's Armor, which can be hunted at Chapter 3. Have Quick Skill Lv3 with the remaining 2 parts and Talisman.

Name		Sharpness
Quematrice Cuchillo I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
140	Fire 100	5%	0
Equipment Skills	Offensive Guard Lv1

The Quematrice Cuchillo I is recommended as the early weapon for the Sword and Shield. In Chapter 1, there are many enemies weak to Fire so having a Fire weapon gives you a big advantage.

Name		Sharpness
Rey Kuara I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
196	Thunder 120	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Offensive Guard Lv1 Guard Lv1

In Chapter 3, the Rey Kuara I is recommended for its high Attack. Although it's lower than the Chata Club II, the green Sharpness is longer, making it easier to use.

The recommended Sword and Shield equipment for the early stage is Doshaguma's Armor. This will activate the Set Bonus Skill Doshaguma's Might!

Hirabami's equipment can give the Evade Window Lv1 in all parts. The monster will appear in Chapter 2. Since the Sword and Shield requires fighting close to the monster, having the Evade Window will increase your survival!

Name		Sharpness
Barina Faucilles I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
140	Paralysis 60	10%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Draw Lv1

The recommended early weapon for the Dual Blades is the Barina Faucilles I. It's green Sharpness is quite long and has good damage with the of Critical Draw. You can also open Attack opportunities because of its Paralysis.

Name		Sharpness
Twin Albiraths I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
224	Fire 90	15%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Element Lv1 Master's Touch Lv1

In Chapter 3, the Twin Albiraths I is recommended. In addition to its high Attack and Affinity, it has Master's Touch, which does not consume Sharpness, and Critical Element that increases Elemental damage whe you crit.

In the early game, the Bone Armor is recommended because of its Marathon Runner skill that the Dual Blades is highly compatible with. The Arms and Waist can have other skills so you can use the initial equipment.

Ebony Odogaron's armor is really good for the Dual Blades because of the skill Burst. Additionally, Ebony Odogaron's Power makes it easier to deal damage while Marathon Runner helps reduce Stamina consumption.

Name		Sharpness
Iron Hammer I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
624	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Draw Lv1

The Iron Hammer I is great at the start of the game due to its high Attack and Critical Draw skill. Critical Draw will let you increase Affinity temporarily to up to 50%. It can also be crafted easily!

Name		Sharpness
Jail Hammer II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
728	Paralysis 170	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Stamina Thief Lv2

By Chapter 2, it's recommended to have Jail Hammer II. It has high Attack and a fairly big green Sharpness. It also comes with Paralysis so it can easily create Attack opportunities with both Stun and Paralysis.

Name		Sharpness
Metal Bagpipe I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
504	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Draw Lv1 Horn Maestro Lv1

Self-Improvement	Attack Up (Small)	Earplugs (S)
Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility	Environmental Damage Negated	Earth Wave (Slash)
Offset Melody

The Metal Bagpipe I is recommended as an early weapon for the Hunting Horn. It can play Attack Up [S] and comes with the Horn Maestro skill. It does have high Attack as well!

Name		Sharpness
Rey Perun I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
588	Thunder 180	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Stamina Thief Lv2 Horn Maestro Lv1

Self-Improvement	Attack Up (Small)	Fire耐性強化(小)
Sonic Waves	Earth Wave (Thunder)	Offset Melody

Rey Perun I has both Attack Up [S] and Horn Maestro with higher Attack and Sharpness. The Metal Bagpipe I can still work but if you have the materials for it, it's better to switch to Rey Perun I.

For early game equipment, the Hope armor set is good since there are not a lot of options for the Hunting Horn during this part of the game. It's good as it is and it comes with Divine Blessing Lv3.

The Load's Favor can be acquired by having at least 2 armor from Rey Dau and Uth Duna. This is the best skill for the Hunting Horn as it can temporarily add an Attack increase by activating Melody Effects.

Name		Sharpness
Quematrice Lanza I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
230	Fire 180	5%	0
Equipment Skills	Guard Lv1

The Quematrice Lanza I provides Guard, which is an important skill to have for a Lance user. This is due to the skill reducing Stamina consumption and Knockback when Guarding.

Name		Sharpness
Quematrice Lanza II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
322	Fire 120	5%	0
Equipment Skills	Guard Lv2

After moving to Oilwell Basin in Chapter 2, upgrade to Quematrice Lanza II. It is easy to make since all you need to do is the ore obtained from Oilwell Basin!

Name		Sharpness
Windpierce Lance II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
391	Ice 190	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Guard Lv2 Airborne Lv1

The recommended Lance at High Rank is the Windpierce Lance II. It has Guard Lv2 and its Sharpess reaches to blue. There are two upgrades left so advance through High Rank while upgrading the weapon.

At early stages, equip 4 pieces of the Doshaguma armor to activate its Set Bonus Skill Doshaguma's Might II. This will increase the basic attack after a Power Clash, which is easy to proc with Lance!

In Chapter 3, it's recommended to use the armor from Ebony Odogaron which has the Burst skill. If Lance can keep getting an Attack Boost with a variety of counters, it can reliably make use of Burst.

The Doshaguma armor works well at the start of the game because of its skill Doshaguma's Might that's compatible with the Charge Blade. Attack will greatly increase after a successful Power Clash.

In chapter 3, it's recommended to make use of the Ebony Odogaron's equipment to get the Burst skill. Pair this with Doshaguma armor to still have the Attack increase after the Power Clash.

Name		Sharpness
Iron Gale I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
372	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Draw Lv1
Kinsect Lv	2
Kinsects	Mauldrone

Iron Gale I is good for early game. In addition to its high Attack and green Sharpness, it has Critical Draw which can temporarily increase Affinity by 50%.

Name		Sharpness
Rey Halilintar I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
434	Thunder 120	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Focus Lv1 Charge Master Lv1
Kinsect Lv	3
Kinsect	Mauldrone

By Chapter 2, the recommended weapon is the Rey Halilintar I. Is strong against monsters weak to Thunder while already having a high base Attack damage. It also has Focus and Charge Master skills.

Name
Quematrice Arco I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
120	Fire 70	5%	0
Equipment Skills	Focus Lv1
Coating	Close-Range Coating

Quematrice Arco I is the recommended early game Bow. It is a Fire element weapon which takes advantage of the Fire weakness of the early game monsters.

Name
Dosha Fearbringer I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
168	-	-5%	20
Equipment Skills	Stamina Thief Lv1
Coating	Power Coating, Exhaust Coating

In Chapter 2, it's recommended to have the Dosha Fearbringer I because of its high attack and Power Coatings. The negative affinity does not matter much and it can be continuously upgraded.

At the early stages of the game, the Bone series is good for Bow users since it has the Marathon Runner skill. The Waist and Arms can be different skills so you can make use of the original equipment.

By Chapter 3, it's best to have a combination of Rey Dau armor and Ebony Odogaron armor. Burst and Ebony Odogaron's Power increase damate and reduces Constitution and Stamina consumption. Since the defense is sufficient, it can be used up until High Rank.

In the early chapters, the Balahara armor works well since it gives the Evade Extender skill. This is useful when you're still adjusting to the shooting distance or avoid enemy attacks.

In Chapter 3, it's best to have the Ebony Odogaron armor. This armor gives Burst, which is compatible with the Rapid Fire mode. Evade Extender helps with surviving during battles and Part Breaker increase your damage against wounds!