Best Build and Armor for Each Weapon Type

Best Build for Each Weapon guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes the list of the strongest armors, recommended equipments, skills for each weapon.

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Best Equipment for Greatsword

Best For Early High Rank

Weapon		Sharpness
Buster Sword III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
912	-	0%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical Draw Lv3

The Buster Sword III can be made through upgrades by Chapter 4 at the Ruins of Wysteria when you reach HR20. It will give you Critical Draw Lv3, which is great to have for the Great Sword that sheathes and draws its weapon as part of its playstyle.

Recommended Armor

Since the amount of damage dealt by monsters increases at High Rank, it's important to upgrade your Armor to be able to take more hits. The Doshaguma Alpha equipment can be made by Chapter 4.

Best for Up to HR40

Weapon		Sharpness
Buster Sword III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
912	-	0%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical Draw Lv3

You can continue using the Buster Sword III for up until you reach HR40 and it will still perform well.

A combination of Jin Dahaad and Doshaguma armor is the best armor build for the Great Sword for up to HR40. It gives Agitator and the Doshaguma Might skills to increase overall damage as you combat a monster.

Best for End Game

Weapon		Sharpness
Stalwart Lamorak
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
1056	Dragon 500	0%	0
Weapon Skill	Focus Lv3
Decoration	Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1

	Armor	Decoration
Head	G. Arkveld Helm β	-
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	Growth Jewel 1
Legs	Dahaad Shardgreaves β	-
Talisman	Mighty Charm II	-

Active Skills
Guardian Arkveld's Vitality (2 Piece)	Arkveld's Hunger (2 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Critical Boost Lv3
Quick Sheath Lv3	Focus Lv3
Agitator Lv2	Maximum Might Lv2
Flayer Lv1	Partbreaker Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1	Self-Improvement Lv1

The recommended Great Sword post clearing the game is Stalwart Lamorak. Not only that it has a night attack and white sharpness gauge, it has a level 3 Focus Skill which makes Overhead Slash move faster. With Weakness Exploit and Maximum Might, you can have a maximum of 75% Affinity when hitting wounds.

For Decorations we recommend Critical Boost, Agitator, Maximum Might, Partbreaker, and Quick Sheath.

Best Artian Build

Weapon		Sharpness
Varianza
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
912	Sleep 250	5%	0
Decoration	Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3 Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel 3
Element Type	Sleep Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness x1

This is the Great Sword's recommended general-purpose build that employs the Sleep Element Artian weapon. If the conditions are right, the build's maximum affinity will be 100% once you hit a wound. The stamina gained from the second stamina gauge provided by "Second Wind" does not lose the "Maximum Might" effect even if this stamina is consumed. "Counterstrike" is also triggered when a blockable attack is deflected by a tackle, and "Offensive Guard" can be used to increase attack when guard is used.

Best Equipment for Long Sword

Best for Early High Rank

Name		Sharpness
Barina Flamberge III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
495	Paralysis 180	15%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical Draw Lv1 Critical Status Lv1

The best weapon for early High Rank is the Barina Flamberge III. This also has Paralysis but with higher Attack. Rathian's Poison weapon "Wyvern Blade Verde I" is also a good option.

There are two recommended Armor for the Long Sword at early High Rank: The Alloy & the Rathian sets. Rathian's armor can increase Attack and Affinity when attacking monsters affected by either Paralysis or Poison with the skill "Foray".

Best for Up to HR40

Name		Sharpness
Barina Flamberge IV
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
594	Paralysis 210	15%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical Draw Lv2 Critical Status Lv1

The recommended weapon for up to HR40 is the Barina Flamberge IV. The Wyvern Blade Verde II is also a good alternative to those who want to deal higher raw damage.

Best Armor

A combination of G. Ebony Alpha armor and Commission armor is recommended for use up until HR40. It is due to the Quick Sheath Lv2 you gain from Commission armor.

Use Sheathe Talisman If You Can't Craft Commission Armor

To make Commission armor, you need to obtain Commission Tickets. If you are unable to create the armor yet, you can supplement it with the Sheathe Charm II to still have Quick Sheath Lv2 in your build. You can use Alloy or Uth Duna armor to replace the other piece.

Best for End Game

Name		Sharpness
Lala Ornithocton
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
660	Paralysis 250	15%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical Draw Lv2 Critical Status Lv1
Decoration	Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1

At endgame, the best Long Sword is the Lala Ornithocton. It's raw damage is not very high, but it has high Paralysis. Its Affinity is also high at 15% and when combined with Weakness Exploit and Agitator, it will increase the Affinity to up to 75%.

Best Artian Build

Attack Power-Focused Build Paralysis Element-Focused Build

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dimensius
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
627	Paralysis 120	5%	0
Decoration	Mastery Jewel 3 Critical Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 3
Element Type	Paralysis Element x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats are shown before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	スロ	Decoration
Head	G. Arkveld Helm β	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Destroyer Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Destroyer Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Guardian Arkveld's Vitality(2 Piece)	Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Weakness ExploitLv5	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	PartbreakerLv3
Critical BoostLv3	Attack BoostLv3
Quick SheathLv3	ConstitutionLv2
FlayerLv1	Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1	AdaptabilityLv1

This Artian Long Sword setup offers a versatile, high-performance build. With skills, you can reach 90% Affinity, and even without Wounds, it stays at 70%. It's perfect for players who want flexibility, as it works effectively with both Poison and Blast Elements.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dimensius
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
627	Paralysis 120	5%	0
Decoration	Mastery Jewel 3 Paralyzer Jewel 3 Crit Stat-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element Type	Paralysis Element x3
Production	Affinity Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats are shown before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	スロ	Decoration
Head	G. Arkveld Helm β	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Destroyer Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Destroyer Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Guardian Arkveld's Vitality(2 Piece)	Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Weakness ExploitLv5	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	PartbreakerLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3	Critical StatusLv3
Quick SheathLv3	ConstitutionLv2
FlayerLv1	Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1	AdaptabilityLv1
HandicraftLv1

This Artian Long Sword build is specifically designed for maximizing Paralysis, focusing on increasing Paralysis occurrences rather than Fire damage. Aim for the Element Boost restoration bonus, and select Affinity Infusion for the production bonus to trigger Critical Status more easily.

Best Equipment for Sword and Shield

Best for Early High Rank

Name		Sharpness
Barina Dague III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
210	Paralysis 150	15%	0
Equipment Skill	Critical Draw Lv1 Critical Status Lv1

At early High Rank, the best S&S is the Barina Dague III. Continue upgrading the Barina Dague as you go through Low Rank. Rathian's Princess Rapier is also a good alternative.

Rathian's Armor set is best to use at Earlt High Rank because of its Skill "Foray". This increases Attack and Affinity against monsters aflicted with either Paralysis or Poison.

Best for Up to HR40

Name		Sharpness
Barina Dague IV
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
252	Paralysis 170	15%	0
Equipment Skill	Critical Draw Lv2 Critical Status Lv1

As you try to go up to HR40, continue upgrading until you get the Barina Dague IV. You can also use Princess Rapier II as an alternative.

Best Armor

Up to HR40, the best armor is the G. Ebony Odogaron Alpha. Since the Sword & Shield is compatible with Burst, having 4 parts of the G. Ebony Odogaron armor to get the Burst Boost II is highly recommended.

Best for End Game

Name		Sharpness
Lala Acanthopelm
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
280	Paralysis 200	15%	0
Equipment Skill	Critical Draw Lv2 Critical Status Lv1
Decoration	Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 1

The Lala Acanthopelm is the best S&S at endgame due to its strong Paralysis Element. The weapon's Attack is low but its Affinitiy is at 15%. When combined with Weakness Exploit and Agitator, the max Affinity increases to 75%.

Best Artian Build

General-Purpose Paralysis Build Specialized Paralysis Build

Name		Sharpness
Verdoloto
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
315	Paralysis 80	5%	0
Decoration	Mastery Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3 Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Sharpness x1 Attack Boost x4

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Might Jewel 2
Arms	Gore Vambraces β	②②ー	Might Jewel 2 Might Jewel 2
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Chain Jewel 3 Evasion Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Counterattack Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece)	Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Evade Window Lv3
Constitution Lv3	Antivirus Lv3
Critical Boost Lv3	Offensive Guard Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3	Coaelescence Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1	Master's Touch Lv1
Adaptability Lv1	Burst Lv1
Adrenaline Rush Lv1	Handicraft Lv1

This is a general-purpose Sword and Shield build that features a Paralysis Artian weapon. With skills included, your maximum Affinity reaches 90% excluding Wound hits. Since "Offensive Guard" has fairly short uptime of about 12 seconds, you can consider replacing this with "Critical Jewel II 2" in multiplayer situations.

Name		Sharpness
Verdoloto
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
266	Paralysis 200	20%	0
Decoration	Mastery Jewel 3 Paralyzer Jewel 3 Crit Stat-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Affinity Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Sharpness x1 Element Boost x4

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Adapt Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Might Jewel 2
Arms	Gore Vambraces β	②②ー	Might Jewel 2 Might Jewel 2
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Chain Jewel 3 Evasion Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Counterattack Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Exploiter Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece)	Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Evade Window Lv3
Constitution Lv3	Antivirus Lv3
Paralysis Attack Lv3	Critical Status Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3	Coaelescence Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1	Master's Touch Lv1
Adaptability Lv1	Burst Lv1
Adrenaline Rush Lv1	Handicraft Lv1

This build setup focuses on increasing the chances of inflicting Paralysis on the monster in return for lower attack. Choosing "Element Boost" as your Reinforcement Bonus will also increase the Artian Weapon's Paralysis Element, while setting the weapon's Production Bonus to "Affinity Infusion" makes it easier to trigger "Critical Status".

Best Equipment for Dual Blades

Best for Early High Rank

Name		Sharpness
Twin Flames I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
252	Fire 160	10%	0
Equipment Skills	Critical Boost Lv3

For early High Rank, the Twin Flames I is the best weapon for the Dual Blades. It has a blue Sharpness and comes with Critical Boost Lv3. It can be created by Chapter 4.

	Name	Skill
Head	Rathalos Helm α	Evade Window Lv2 Constitution Lv1
Chest	Rathalos Mail β	Adrenaline Rush Lv2
Arms	Balahara Vambraces α	Evade Extender Lv1 Stamina Surge Lv1
Waist	Rathalos Coil β	Adrenaline Rush Lv2
Legs	Rathalos Greaves α	Evade Window Lv2 Adrenaline Rush Lv1
Talisman	Hope Charm	Self-Improvement Lv1 Recovery Up Lv1

Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare (4 Parts)	Scaling Prowess (3 Parts)
Adrenaline Rush Lv5	Evade Window Lv4
Evade Extender Lv1	Constitution Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1	Self-Improvement Lv1
Recovery Up Lv1

The best armor for the Dual Blades at early High Rank is the Rathalos Set. It can be crafted by Chapter 4. Since the monsters deal more damage at High Rank, upgrading for survival rather than performance is best.

Best for Up to HR40

Name		Sharpness
Jin Dhakoo I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
266	Ice 270	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Focus Lv3

Jin Dhakoo is highly recommended until you reach HR40. Its Attack and Ice Element are powerful and have white Sharpness. Its Focus skill will make charging the Demon Gauge easier.

	Name	Skill
Head	G. Ebony Helm β	Burst Lv2
Chest	Rathalos Mail β	Adrenaline Rush Lv2
Arms	G. Ebony Bracesα	Burst Lv2 Divine Blessing Lv1
Waist	G. Ebony Coil β	Burst Lv1
Legs	G. Ebony Greaves β	Earplugs Lv1 Divine Blessing Lv1
Talisman	Counterattack Charm I	Adrenaline Rush Lv1

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 Parts)	Guardian's Protection (3 Parts)
Burst Lv5	Adrenaline Rush Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv2	Earplugs Lv1

Right before HR40, the best Armor for the Dual Blades is the Guardian Ebony Odogaron's set. It comes with a lot of empty decoration slots, allowing you to add Decorations for Evade Window, Marathon Runner, or Stamina Surge.

Best for End Game

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Wyvern Lovers
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
280	Fire 200	10%	0
Weapon Skill	Critical Boost Lv3
Decoration	Blaze Jewel I (1) Blaze Jewel I (1) Blaze Jewel I (1)

	Name	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	Growth Jewel (1)
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1)
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	-
Legs	Gore Greaves β	-
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 parts)	Arkveld's Hunger(2 parts)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Fire Attack Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Massage Lv2	Evade Window Lv1
Antivirus Lv1	Coalescence Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1	Flinch Free Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1

The recommended Fire Element weapon after completing the game is Dual Blades is "Wyvern Lovers". It has 200 Fire Element, white gauge, and Critical Boost which greatly increases fire power when dealing critical attacks.

Master Sabers is Recommended for Water

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Master Sabers
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
280	Water 200	10%	0
Weapon skill	Focus Lv3
Decoration	Stream Jewel (1) Stream Jewel (1) Stream Jewel (1)

	Name	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	Growth Jewel (1)
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1)
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	-
Legs	Gore Greaves β	-
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)	Arkveld's Hunger (2 parts)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Water Attack Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3	Focus Lv3
Burst Lv2	Evade Window Lv1
Antivirus Lv1	Coalescence Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1	Flinch Free Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1

The recommended Water Element weapon after completing the game is Master Sabers. It has 200 Water Element, white sharpness, and Lv 3 Focus makes it easier to charge Demon Gauge.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Fulgurtwins Guardiana
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
294	Thunder 200	15%	0
Weapon Skill	Critical Element Lv3
Decoration	Bolt Jewel (1) Bolt Jewel (1) Bolt Jewel (1)

	Name	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	Growth Jewel (1)
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1)
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	-
Legs	Gore Greaves β	-
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)	Arkveld's Hunger (2 parts)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Thunder Attack Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3	Critical Element Lv3
Burst Lv2	Evade Window Lv1
Antivirus Lv1	Coalescence Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1	Flinch Free Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1

The recommended Thunder Element weapon after completing the game is Fulgurtwins Guardiana. It only has blue sharpness but has 200 Thunder Element, 15% Critical rate and Lv3 Critical Element which is powerful.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Precipice Ulokiem
Attack	Attributes	Critical	Defense
294	Ice 300	0%	0
Weapon skills	Focus Lv3
Decoration	Frost Jewel (1) Frost Jewel (1) Frost Jewel (1)

	Name	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	Growth Jewel (1)
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1)
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	-
Legs	Gore Greaves β	-
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)	Arkveld's Hunger (2 parts)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Ice Attack Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3	Focus Lv3
Burst Lv2	Evade Window Lv1
Antivirus Lv1	Coalescence Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1	Flinch Free Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1

The recommended Ice Element weapon after completing the game is Precipice Ulokiem. It has 300 Ice element, white sharpness and Lv3 Focus making it easier to charge Demon Gauge.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Hungerklauen
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
280	Dragon 150	20%	0
Weapon Skill	Critical Element Lv3
Decoration	Dragon Jewel (1) Dragon Jewel (1) Dragon Jewel (1)

	Name	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	Growth Jewel (1)
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1) Sprinter Jewel (1)
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	-
Legs	Gore Greaves β	-
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 parts)	Arkveld's Hunger (2 parts)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Dragon Attack Lv3
Marathon Runner Lv3	Critical Element Lv3
Continuous attack Lv2	Evade Window Lv1
Antivirus Lv1	Coalescence Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1	Flinch Free Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1

The recommended Dragon Element weapon after completing the game is Hungerklauen. It has 20% Critical rate, white sharpness and Lv 3 Critical Element which increases Element damage when its Critical.

Best Artian Build

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tiltkreise
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
266	Fire 250	5%	0
Decoration	Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type	Fire Element x3
Production	Affinity Boost x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲ The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor Name	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	①①ー	Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 pieces)	Arkveld's Hunger(2 pieces)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Burst Lv5
Antivirus Lv3	Fire Attack Lv3
Critical Element Lv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Constitution Lv3	Marathon Runner Lv3
Coalescence Lv2	Handicraft Lv2
Evade Window Lv1	Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1	-

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tiltkreise
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
266	Water 250	5%	0
Decoration	Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type	Water Element x3
Production	Affinity Boost x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x4

▲ The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor Name	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	①①ー	Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 pieces)	Arkveld's Hunger(2 pieces)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Burst Lv5
Antivirus Lv3	Water Attack Lv3
Critical Element Lv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Constitution Lv3	Marathon Runner Lv3
Coalescence Lv2	Handicraft Lv2
Evade Window Lv1	Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1	-

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tiltkreise
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
266	Thunder 250	5%	0
Decoration	Bolt-Handicraft Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type	Thunder Element x3
Production	Affinity Boost x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲ The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor Name	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	①①ー	Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 pieces)	Arkveld's Hunger(2 pieces)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Burst Lv5
Antivirus Lv3	Thunder Attack Lv3
Critical Element Lv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Constitution Lv3	Marathon Runner Lv3
Coalescence Lv2	Handicraft Lv2
Evade Window Lv1	Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1	-

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tiltkreise
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
266	Ice 250	5%	0
Decoration	Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type	Ice Element x3
Production	Affinity Boost x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲ The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor Name	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	①①ー	Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 pieces)	Arkveld's Hunger(2 pieces)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Burst Lv5
Antivirus Lv3	Ice Attack Lv3
Critical Element Lv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Constitution Lv3	Marathon Runner Lv3
Coalescence Lv2	Handicraft Lv2
Evade Window Lv1	Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tiltkreise
Attack	Attribute	Critical	Defense
266	Dragon 250	5%	0
Decoration	Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3 Crit Elem-Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type	Dragon Element x3
Production	Affinity Boost x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲ The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor Name	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Chain Jewel 3 Physique Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Chain Jewel 3 Phoenix Jewel 2
Arm	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1 Sprinter Jewel 1
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	①①ー	Physique Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 1
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Chain Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Chain Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 pieces)	Arkveld's Hunger(2 pieces)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Burst Lv5
Antivirus Lv3	Dragon Attack Lv3
Critical Element Lv3	Critical Boost Lv3
Constitution Lv3	Marathon Runner Lv3
Coalescence Lv2	Handicraft Lv2
Evade Window Lv1	Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1

These are the recommended Artian weapon builds for each Element. The Affinity reaches 95% against wounds with the Production Bonus and other skills conbined, which is a great match with Critical Element. Sharpness gauge is increased by +50 in this build, but you can swap out the Critical Jewel III for Master Jewel to activate Master's Touch.

Best Equipment for Hammer

Best for Early High Rank

Name		Sharpness
Jail Hammer III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
884	Paralysis 200	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Stamina Thief Lv2

The Jail Hammer III is the best weapon to use at early High Rank. Get the weapon by continuing to upgrade the Jail Hammer as you play the game.

Best Armor

At the start of High Rank (Chapter 4), the Doshaguma Set is recommended. This will give you the Doshaguma's Might, which will increase your damage with successful Offset Attacks.

Best for Up to HR40

Name		Sharpness
Jail Hammer IV
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
1040	Paralysis 220	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Stamina Thief Lv3

For up to HR40, the Jail Hammer IV is the best weapon to use. It has high Attack and white Sharpness, making it a versatile and powerful weapon. It also has Paralysis!

Best Armor

Jin Dahaad's Armor is the best up to HR40 due to its Agitator Lv5, which increases Attack when a monster is enraged. The Talisman can be changed to suit the style, such as Marathon Runner or Stamina Surge.

Best for End Game

Name		Sharpness
Binder Mace
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
1144	Paralysis 250	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Stamina Thief Lv3
Decoration	KO Jewel 1 KO Jewel 1 KO Jewel 1

The Binder Mace with the G. Arkveld Armor build is the best build for the Hammer at the endgame. The weapon's Attack is high and comes with Paralysis. When combined with the Weakness Exploit and Agitator skills, the Affinity can be increased to a max of 60%.

Best Artian Build

Name		Sharpness
Moteurvankel
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
988	Paralysis 120	5%	0
Decoration	Razor Sharp-KO Jewel 3 Critical Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 3
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

This is a highly versatile and recommended top-tier Hammer build featuring an Artian weapon. With skills included, the maximum affinity reaches 95%, and even without wounds, it remains at 75%. Compared to the Binder Mace, it has a slightly lower Paralysis Element value but offers higher Attack and Affinity, along with superior Decoration Slots.

Best Equipment for Hunting Horn

Best for Early High Rank

Weapon		Sharpness
Rey Perun II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
714	Thunder 230	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Stamina ThiefLv2 Horn MaestroLv1

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (S)

Fire Res (L)

Sonic Waves

Echo Wave (Thunder)

Offset Melody

For Chapter 4, the recommended weapon is Rey Perun II. Unlike G. Veldian Sibilus, Rey Perun II only has Horn Maestro Lv1, but because of its blue sharpness, it can consistently deal damage against monsters with tougher hides.

	Name	Skill
Head	Rathalos Helm Alpha	Evade WindowLv2 ConstitutionLv1
Torso	Rathalos Mail Alpha	Adrenaline RushLv2 ConstitutionLv1
Arms	Rathalos Vambraces Alpha	ConstitutionLv2 Evade WindowLv1
Waist	Rathalos Coil Alpha	Adrenaline RushLv2 Evade WindowLv1
Legs	Ajarakan Greaves Beta	PartbreakerLv2
Neck	Counterattack Charm I	Adrenaline RushLv1

Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare(4pc)	Scaling Prowess(3pc)
Adrenaline RushLv5	Evade WindowLv4
ConstitutionLv4	PartbreakerLv2
Critical StatusLv2	Poison Duration UpLv1

Chapter 4 is when Hunters start to take on High Rank quests and Monsters. At this stage, we recommend crafting the High Rank Rathalos set for Evade Window and Adrenaline Rush. Using Ajarakan's greaves as your off-piece grants the useful Partbreaker skill which increases the damage of your focus strikes.

Best for Up to HR40

Weapon		Sharpness
Rey Perun III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
840	Thunder 270	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Stamina ThiefLv3 Horn MaestroLv1

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (S)

Fire Res (L)

Sonic Waves

Echo Wave (Thunder)

Offset Melody

The recommended weapon for Chapters 5 is Rey Perun III, which has excellent white sharpness and access to Horn Maestro

	Name	Skill
Head	G. Ebony Helm Beta	BurstLv2
Torso	Udra Miremail Alpha	ResentmentLv1 BurstLv1
Arms	Udra Mirebraces Alpha	CounterstrikeLv2 Speed EatingLv2
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	BurstLv1
Legs	Udra Miregreaves Alpha	WindproofLv2 CounterstrikeLv1
Neck	Chain Charm I	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2pc)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2pc)
Load's Favor(3pc)	BurstLv5
CounterstrikeLv3	HandicraftLv3
WindproofLv2	Speed EatingLv2
ResentmentLv1

A mixed set between Nu Udra Alpha and G. Ebony Beta is recommended for HR35-40. The Group Skill Load's Favor increases attack when melodies are active, while the G. Ebony pieces provide access to Burst.

Best for End Game

Weapon		Sharpness
G. Resounding Galahad
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
966	Dragon 250	-10%	0
Equipment Skills	Horn MaestroLv2
Decorations	Handicraft Jewel【1】 Handicraft Jewel【1】 Handicraft Jewel【1】

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (L)

Defense Up (L)

Wind Pressure Negated

Sonic Barrier

Echo Wave (Slash)

Resounding Melody

	Name	Decorations
Head	G. Ebony Helm Beta	Growth Jewel【1】
Torso	Udra Miremail Alpha	-
Arms	Dahaad Shardbraces Alpha	-
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	-
Legs	Udra Miregreaves Alpha	-
Neck	Chain Charm I	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2pc)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2pc)
Load's Favor(3pc)	BurstLv5
HandicraftLv3	AgitatorLv2
WindproofLv2	Horn MaestroLv2
ResentmentLv1	AdaptabilityLv1
Self-ImprovementLv1

The recommended Hunting Horn for HR40+ is the G. Resounding Galahad. This Horn boasts an impressive 966 attack and also has access to Horn Maestro Lv2. While it has a -10% affinity, damage remains largely unaffected since Affinity is not used in melodies.

Best Artian Build

Attack-Focused Build Paralysis-Focused Build

Name		Sharpness
Omiltika
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
798	Paralysis 120	5%	0
Decoration	Sonorous-KO Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 2
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x5

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

Self-Improvement

Status Attack Up

Divine Protection

All Ailments Negated

Echo Wave (Paralysis)

Offset Melody

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Ebony Helm β	②ーー	Evasion Jewel 2
Chest	Udra Miremail α	①①ー	Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1
Arms	Udra Mirebraces α	②ーー	Evasion Jewel 2
Waist	G. Ebony Coil β	②①ー	Evasion Jewel 2 Protection Jewel 1
Legs	Udra Miregreaves α	③ーー	Counterattack Jewel 3
Talisman	Counterattack Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2 Piece)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2 Piece)
Load's Favor(3 Piece)	BurstLv5
Attack BoostLv5	Adrenaline RushLv3
Evade WindowLv3	Divine BlessingLv3
CounterstrikeLv2	WindproofLv2
Speed EatingLv2	Horn MaestroLv2
ResentmentLv1	SluggerLv1

This is a highly versatile and recommended top-tier Hunting Horn build featuring an Artian weapon. Since the sound waves from Perform Attack Boost and shockwaves from Echo Bubbles are not affected by Affinity, this build focuses on maximizing skills that increase base Attack.

Name		Sharpness
Omiltika
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
798	Paralysis 120	5%	0
Decoration	Sonorous-KO Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 3 Paralyzer Jewel 3
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Attack Boost x1

▲The above stats are shown before bonus effects are applied.

Self-Improvement

Status Attack Up

Divine Protection

All Ailments Negated

Echo Wave (Paralysis)

Offset Melody

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Ebony Helm β	②ーー	Evasion Jewel 2
Chest	Udra Miremail α	①①ー	Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1
Arms	Udra Mirebraces α	②ーー	Evasion Jewel 2
Waist	G. Ebony Coil β	②①ー	Evasion Jewel 2 Protection Jewel 1
Legs	Udra Miregreaves α	③ーー	Counterattack Jewel 3
Talisman	Counterattack Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power(2 Piece)	Nu Udra's Mutiny(2 Piece)
Load's Favor(3 Piece)	BurstLv5
Adrenaline RushLv3	Attack BoostLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3	Evade WindowLv3
Divine BlessingLv3	CounterstrikeLv2
WindproofLv2	Speed EatingLv2
Horn MaestroLv2	ResentmentLv1
SluggerLv1

This is a Paralysis-focused Hunting Horn build featuring an Artian weapon. To increase the number of Paralysis procs, prioritize the 'Element Boost' restoration bonus. For a Paralysis Element-focused setup, it is recommended to equip the weapon with Paralyzer Jewel 3.

Best Equipment for Lance

Best for Early High Rank

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Quematrice Lanza Ⅲ
Attack	Element	Critical	Defense
391	Fire 150	5%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv2

Lance's recommended weapon for the early stages of High Rank is "Quematrice Lanza III". It can be strengthened in Chapter 4. In addition to Guard Lv 2, it has a Fire Element that is effective against Jin Dahaad which you will be hunting during Chapter 5.

Use Windepierce Lance II against enemies with Fire Resistance

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Windpierce Lance Ⅱ
Attack	Element	Critical	Defense
391	Ice 190	0%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv2 Airborne Lv1

You can progress through the story more comfortably by making Windpierce Lance II as a weapon to deal with monsters with High Fire Resistance.

Best for Up to HR40

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Windpierce Lance III
Attack	Element	Critical	Defense
460	Ice 220	0%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv3 Airborne Lv1

Lance's recommended weapon up to HR40 is Windpierce III. You can strengthen it by defeating High Rank's Jin Dahaad with HR 32 . so let's create it. It has Guard Lv3 and Sharpness white, and the Ice Element is a weakness to Rey Dau, who you will fight in Chapter 5.

Best for End Game

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Lala Aviculari
Attack	Attributes	Critical	Defense
460	Paralysis 250	15%	0
Weapon Skill	Critical DrawLv2 Critical StatusLv1
Decorations	Ironwall Jewel [1] Guardian Jewel [1] Guardian Jewel [1]

	Name	Decorations
Helm	Dahaad Shard Helm Alpha	Growth Jewel [1]
Torso	G. Arkveld Mail Alpha	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambrace Beta	-
Waist	G. Arkveld Coil Beta	-
Leg	Dahaad Shard Greaves Beta	-
Talisman	Challenger Charm ⅠⅠ	-

Active Skills
Jin Dahaad's Revolt(2 Parts)	Guardian Arkveld's Vitality (2 Parts)
Weakness Exploit Lv5	Agitator Lv5
Flayer Lv2	Blight Resistance Lv2
Offensive Guard Lv2	Critical DrawLv2
Recovery Speed Lv1	Guard Lv1
Self-Improvement Lv1	Critical StatusLv1

The recommended Equipment after clearing Lance in Monster Hunter Wilds is "Lala Aviculari". It has a long white gauge of Sharpness and highly versatile Paralysis Element. .

Best Artian Build

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Skyscraper
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
517	Paralysis 100	5%	0
Decoration	Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3 Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3 Critical Jewel III 3
Example of Parts Used	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production Bonus Example	Basic Attack Enhancement x3
Reinforcement Bonus Example	Basic Attack Reinforcement x4 Sharpness Enhancement x1

This is the most recommended general-purpose Artian weapon for the Lance. The weapon bonuses are focused on Attack. Even if the monster is not wounded, Affinity reaches 97% if you combine the armor skills. "Maximum Might" can be used reliably because the effect does not wear off even if the Stamina increased by the of the Guardian Fulgur Armor set bonus decreases.

Best Equipment for Gunlance

Best Early High Rank Build

Normal Type Long Type Wide Type

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Quematrice Culebrina III
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Bonus
391	Fire 200	5%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv2
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.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
White Gunlance I
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Bonus
506	Blast 340	-15%	30
Weapon Skill	Guard Up Lv3
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.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
G.Veldian Hasta II
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Bonus
483	Dragon 210	-10%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv2
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.

Best High Rank Build

Normal Long Wide

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Quematrice Culebrina IV
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
460	Fire 220	5%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv3
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.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
White Gunlance I
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
506	Blast 340	-15%	30
Weapon Skill	Guard Up Lv3
Shelling	Long Type – Slightly Strong

We recommend early High Rank Gunlance users to stick with the White Gunlance I.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
G. Veldian Hasta II
Attack Boost	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
483	Dragon 210	-10%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv2
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	Offensive Guard Lv3
Shelling	Wide Type - Normal

Balahara Exploder IV has average Shelling power, but excellent Sharpness. If you also use slash attacks, this is also recommended.

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Best Endgame Build (HR40+)

Normal Long Wide

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Firetrail Quemador
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defence
506	Fire 250	5%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv3
Shelling	Normal Type Lv3
Decoration	Artillery Jewel (1) Magazine Jewel (1) Magazine Jewel (1)

	Name	Decoration
Head	G.Ebony Helm Beta	Ambush Jewel II
Chest	Gore Mail Beta	Ambush Jewel II Ambush Jewel II
Arms	G. Ebony Braces Alpha	-
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	Jumping Jewel II Adapt Jewel
Legs	G. Ebony Greaves Beta	Protection Jewel I
Talisman	Leaping Charm III	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 pieces)	Guardian's Protection (3 pieces)
Burst Lv5	Agitator Lv4
Guard Lv3	Artillery Lv3
Ambush Lv3	LoadShells Lv2
Evade Extender Lv2	Earplugs Lv1
Divine Blessing Lv1	Attack Boost Lv1
Adaptability Lv1

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.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
White Cannon
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defence
552	Blast 400	-15%	30
Weapon Skill	Guard Up Lv3
Shelling	Long Type Lv3
Decoration	Artillery Jewel (1) Magazine Jewel (1) Magazine Jewel (1)

		Decoration
Head	G.Ebony Helm Beta	Ambush Jewel II
Chest	Gore Mail Beta	Ambush Jewel II Ambush Jewel II
Arms	G. Ebony Braces Alpha	-
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	Jumping Jewel II Adapt Jewel
Legs	G. Ebony Greaves Beta	Protection Jewel I
Talisman	Leaping Charm III	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 pieces)	Guardian's Protection (3 pieces)
Burst Lv5	Agitator Lv4
Guard Up Lv3	Artillery Lv3
Ambush Lv3	LoadShells Lv2
Evade Extender Lv2	Earplugs Lv1
Divine Blessing Lv1	Guard Lv1
Adaptability Lv1

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.

Weapon Name		Sharpness
G. Lawful Bors
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
552	Dragon 250	-10%	0
Weapon Skill	Guard Lv2
Shelling	Wide Type Lv3
Decoration	Artillery Jewel (1) Magazine Jewel (1) Magazine Jewel (1)

	Name	Decoration
Head	G.Ebony Helm Beta	Ambush Jewel II
Chest	Gore Mail Beta	Ambush Jewel II Ambush Jewel II
Arms	G. Ebony Braces Alpha	-
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	Jumping Jewel II Adapt Jewel
Legs	G. Ebony Greaves Beta	Protection Jewel I
Talisman	Leaping Charm III	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power (4 pieces)	Guardian's Protection (3 pieces)
Burst Lv5	Agitator Lv4
Guard Lv3	Artillery Lv3
Ambush Lv3	LoadShells Lv2
Divine Blessing Lv1	Earplugs Lv1
Evade Extender Lv2	Adaptability Lv1

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.

Best Equipment for Switch Axe

Best for Early High Rank

Weapon		Sharpness
Iron Accelerator II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
560	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Rapid Morph Lv2
Phial	Poison Phial

Go through the early game with the Iron Accelerator II. This can be crafted by Chapter 3. It is great due to its Attack and Sharpness!

G. Ebony Odogaron for the Armor

The recommended Armor at early stage comes from the Guardian Ebony Odogaron. You can increase overall damage by activating the skill Burst.

Best for High Rank

Iron Accelerator III for the Weapon

Weapon		Sharpness
Iron Accelerator III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
665	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Rapid Morph Lv3
Phial	Poison Phial

There is no issue in using the Iron Accelerator III as you level yourself up to HR40.

G. Ebony Odogaron for Armor

	Armor	Skill
Head	G. Ebony Helm Alpha	Burst Lv2 Earplugs Lv1
Chest	Rathian Mail Alpha	Foray Lv2
Arms	G. Ebony Braces Alpha	Burst Lv2 Divine Blessing Lv1
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta	Burst Lv1
Legs	G. Ebony Greaves Alpha	Earplugs Lv1 Divine Blessing Lv2
Talisman	Foray Charm I	-

Active Skills
Ebony Odogaron's Power(4 Piece)	Guardian's Pulse(3 Piece)
Burst Lv5	Foray Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3	Earplugs Lv2

Up to HR40, the best armor to use is the G. Ebony Odogaron Set. When you reach HR20, you can fight High Rank Guardian Ebony Odogaron in the Ruins of Wysteria. You can take advantage of the armor's attack increase with Burst and the Poison element of the Iron Accelerator III at Foray Lv3.

Best for End Game

Weapon		Sharpness
Bone Smasher
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
805	-	0%	0
Equipment Skills	Attack Boost Lv1 Focus Lv3
Phial	Exhaust Phial
Decorations	Quickswitch Jewel 1 Quickswitch Jewel 1 Quickswitch Jewel 1

For the Switch Axe at endgame, it's recommended to go with Bone Smasher for your weapon and a combined set of Jin Dahaad and Arkveld armor. This will give a max 65% Affinity and at the same time, regain health whenever you deal Attacks through Arkveld's Hunger. Bone Smasher has Exhaust Phial which can speed up fatigue and stun monsters!

Best Artian Build

Attack-Focused Build Paralysis-Focused Build

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
665	Paralysis 60	5%	0
Decoration	Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3 Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3 Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Phail	Power Phail
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Attack Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Jumping Jewel 2
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Jumping Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Jumping Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Challenger Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)	AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5	AntivirusLv3
Rapid MorphLv3	Power ProlongerLv3
Evade ExtenderLv3	Divine BlessingLv3
FocusLv3	HandicraftLv3
ConstitutionLv2	Flinch FreeLv1

This is a highly versatile and recommended top-tier Paralysis Switch Axe build featuring an Artian weapon. All bonuses prioritize physical Attack, and Affinity can reach a maximum of 95% under optimal conditions. To support gauge buildup and buff duration for Power Phail, this build includes both Focus and Power Prolonger. Additionally, Evade Extender Lv3 ensures smooth movement while in Sword Mode.

Weapon		Sharpness
Mundus Altus
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
665	Paralysis 60	5%	0
Decoration	Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3 Paralyzer Jewel 3 Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Phail	Power Phail
Element Type	Paralysis Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Jumping Jewel 2
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Jumping Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1 Protection Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Jumping Jewel 2
Legs	Gore Greaves β	③①①	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Challenger Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)	AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5	AntivirusLv3
Rapid MorphLv3	Paralysis AttackLv3
Power ProlongerLv3	Evade ExtenderLv3
Divine BlessingLv3	ConstitutionLv2
HandicraftLv2	Flinch FreeLv1

This is a highly versatile and recommended top-tier Paralysis Switch Axe build featuring an Artian weapon. Since Paralysis allows you to immobilize monsters multiple times, this build is more effective in multiplayer rather than solo play. Due to the inclusion of Paralyzer Jewel 3, Focus Lv3 is not activated, so be aware that gauge buildup will be slower.

Best Equipment for Charge Blade

Best for Early High Rank

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Barina Bouclier III
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
540	Paralysis 180	15%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical DrawLv1 Critical Status Lv1
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.

	Name	Skills
Head	Rathalos Helm α	Evade Window Lv2 Constitution Lv1
Chest	Doshaguma Mail α	Latent Power Lv1 Stamina Surge Lv1
Arms	Ajara Arm α	Bombardier Lv2 Partbreaker Lv1
Waist	Doshaguma Coil α	Latent Power Lv2
Legs	Ajara Greaves α	Partbreaker Lv2 Resentment Lv1
Charm	Evasion Charm I	Evade Window Lv1

Active Skills
Doshaguma's Might (2 pieces)	Inspiring Pelt (3 pieces)
Evade Window Lv3	Latent Power Lv3
Partbreaker Lv3	Bombardier Lv2
Critical Status Lv2	Constitution Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1	Resentment Lv1
Poison Duration Up Lv1

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

Best for Up to HR40

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Barina Bouclier IV
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense Boost
648	Paralysis 210	15%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical DrawLv2 Critical Status Lv1
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

	Name	Skills
Head	Ebony Odogaron Helm β	Burst Lv2
Chest	Ebony Odogaron Mail β	Earplugs Lv1
Arms	Ebony Odogaron Arms α	Burst Lv2 Divine Blessing Lv1
Waist	Ebony Odogaron Coil β	Burst Lv1
Legs	Ajarakan Greaves β	Partbreaker Lv2
Talisman	Hope Charm	Recovery Up Lv1 Self-Improvement Lv1

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

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.

Best for End Game

Weapon		Sharpness
Lala Eumenophor
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
720	Paralysis 250	15%	0
Weapon Skills	Critical DrawLv2 Critical StatusLv1
Phail Type	Impact Phial
Decoration	Magazine Jewel 1 Magazine Jewel 1 Ironwall Jewel 1

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	②ーー	Growth Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	-
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces β	①①①	-
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	①①ー	Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Legs	Dahaad Shardgreaves β	②ーー	-
Talisman	Challenger Charm I	-	-
Mantle	Rocksteady Mantle	-	-

Active Skills
Arkveld's Hunger(2 Piece)	AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5	Load ShellsLv2
Speed SharpeningLv2	Critical DrawLv2
Recovery SpeedLv1	GuardLv1
Self-ImprovementLv1	Critical StatusLv1

For Charge Blade equipment after HR40, the recommended weapon is 'Lala Eumenophor,' and the recommended armor is 'Dahaad' and 'Arkveld.' With 'Maximum Might' included, the maximum Affinity reaches 95%. This setup is designed for Power Axe Mode, allowing for one-sided attack while the target is paralyzed. Additionally, if you continue to land attack, you can recover using Arkveld's Hunger Hasten Recovery.

Best Artian Weapons

5-Element Charge Blade Set

Fire Water Thunder Ice Dragon

Name		Sharpness
Chrono Gear
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
684	Fire 300	5%	0
Decoration	Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3 Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Attack Jewel 3
Phail Type	Element Phial
Element Type	Fire Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces α	①ーー	Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	G. Arkveld Greaves β	②①ー	Mighty Jewel 2 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Challenger Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)	Guardian Arkveld's Vitality(2 Piece)
Weakness ExploitLv5	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical ElementLv3
Fire AttackLv3	Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv2	Load ShellsLv2
Evade WindowLv1	CoalescenceLv1
Blight ResistanceLv1	Elemental AbsorptionLv1
GuardLv1	Attack BoostLv1
HandicraftLv1	-

This is a 5-Element Equipment setup for the Charge Blade using an Artian weapon. Since it primarily utilizes Power Axe Mode, it focuses on boosting base Attack and Element values while increasing Affinity through skills. To activate 'Critical Element,' a High Affinity build is prioritized, reaching 85% with just 'Weakness Exploit' and 'Maximum Might.' With the addition of 'Agitator' and 'Antivirus,' Affinity exceeds 100%.

Name		Sharpness
Chrono Gear
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
684	Water 300	5%	0
Decoration	Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3 Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Attack Jewel 3
Phail Type	Element Phial
Element Type	Water Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces α	①ーー	Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	G. Arkveld Greaves β	②①ー	Mighty Jewel 2 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Challenger Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)	Guardian Arkveld's Vitality(2 Piece)
Weakness ExploitLv5	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical ElementLv3
Water AttackLv3	Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv2	Load ShellsLv2
Evade WindowLv1	CoalescenceLv1
Blight ResistanceLv1	Elemental AbsorptionLv1
GuardLv1	Attack BoostLv1
HandicraftLv1	-

This is a 5-Element Equipment setup for the Charge Blade using an Artian weapon. Since it primarily utilizes Power Axe Mode, it focuses on boosting base Attack and Element values while increasing Affinity through skills. To activate 'Critical Element,' a High Affinity build is prioritized, reaching 85% with just 'Weakness Exploit' and 'Maximum Might.' With the addition of 'Agitator' and 'Antivirus,' Affinity exceeds 100%.

Name		Sharpness
Chrono Gear
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
684	Thunder 300	5%	0
Decoration	Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3 Bolt/Handicraft Jwl 3 Magazine-Attack Jewel 3
Phail Type	Element Phial
Element Type	Thunder Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces α	①ーー	Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	G. Arkveld Greaves β	②①ー	Mighty Jewel 2 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Challenger Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)	Guardian Arkveld's Vitality(2 Piece)
Weakness ExploitLv5	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical ElementLv3
Thunder AttackLv3	Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv2	Load ShellsLv2
Evade WindowLv1	CoalescenceLv1
Blight ResistanceLv1	Elemental AbsorptionLv1
GuardLv1	Offensive GuardLv1
Attack BoostLv1	HandicraftLv1

This is a 5-Element Equipment setup for the Charge Blade using an Artian weapon. Since it primarily utilizes Power Axe Mode, it focuses on boosting base Attack and Element values while increasing Affinity through skills. To activate 'Critical Element,' a High Affinity build is prioritized, reaching 85% with just 'Weakness Exploit' and 'Maximum Might.' With the addition of 'Agitator' and 'Antivirus,' Affinity exceeds 100%.

Name		Sharpness
Chrono Gear
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
684	Ice 300	5%	0
Decoration	Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3 Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Attack Jewel 3
Phail Type	Element Phial
Element Type	Ice Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces α	①ーー	Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	G. Arkveld Greaves β	②①ー	Mighty Jewel 2 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Challenger Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)	Guardian Arkveld's Vitality(2 Piece)
Weakness ExploitLv5	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical ElementLv3
Ice AttackLv3	Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv2	Load ShellsLv2
Evade WindowLv1	CoalescenceLv1
Blight ResistanceLv1	Elemental AbsorptionLv1
GuardLv1	Attack BoostLv1
HandicraftLv1	-

This is a 5-Element Equipment setup for the Charge Blade using an Artian weapon. Since it primarily utilizes Power Axe Mode, it focuses on boosting base Attack and Element values while increasing Affinity through skills. To activate 'Critical Element,' a High Affinity build is prioritized, reaching 85% with just 'Weakness Exploit' and 'Maximum Might.' With the addition of 'Agitator' and 'Antivirus,' Affinity exceeds 100%.

Name		Sharpness
Chrono Gear
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
684	Dragon 300	5%	0
Decoration	Crit Elem-Ironwall Jewel 3 Dragon-Handicraft Jewel 3 Magazine-Attack Jewel 3
Phail Type	Element Phial
Element Type	Dragon Element Type x3
Production	Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement	Element Boost x4 Sharpness Boost x1

▲The above stats shown are before bonus effects are applied.

	Armor	Slot	Decoration
Head	Gore Helm β	③①ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Sane Jewel 1
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	③②ー	Tenderizer Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Arms	G. Arkveld Vambraces α	①ーー	Sane Jewel 1
Waist	Gore Coil β	③②ー	Challenger Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	G. Arkveld Greaves β	②①ー	Mighty Jewel 2 Sane Jewel 1
Talisman	Challenger Charm II	-	-

Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)	Guardian Arkveld's Vitality(2 Piece)
Weakness ExploitLv5	AgitatorLv4
AntivirusLv3	Critical ElementLv3
Maximum MightLv3	ConstitutionLv2
Load ShellsLv2	Dragon AttackLv3
CoalescenceLv1	Blight ResistanceLv1
Elemental AbsorptionLv1	Evade WindowLv1
GuardLv1	Attack BoostLv1
HandicraftLv1	-

This is a 5-Element Equipment setup for the Charge Blade using an Artian weapon. Since it primarily utilizes Power Axe Mode, it focuses on boosting base Attack and Element values while increasing Affinity through skills. To activate 'Critical Element,' a High Affinity build is prioritized, reaching 85% with just 'Weakness Exploit' and 'Maximum Might.' With the addition of 'Agitator' and 'Antivirus,' Affinity exceeds 100%.