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Guard Up Effect and Activatable Equipment

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Guard Up skill effects and activation equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Includes level-based effects and activation weapons, armor, and decorations.

List of All Skills

Table of Contents

Guard Up Effect

Skill TypeWeapon Skill
EffectAllows you to guard against ordinarily unblockable attacks

Skill Effects per Level

Level 1Reduces damage taken by 30%
Level 2Reduces damage taken by 50%
Level 3Reduces damage taken by 80%

Equipment with Guard Up

Great SwordG. Sword
Long SwordL. Sword
Sword & ShieldSnS
Dual BladesD. Blades
HammerHammer
Hunting HornH. Horn
LanceLance
GunlanceGunlance
Switch AxeS. Axe
Charge BladeC. Blade
Insect GlaiveI. Glaive
Light BowgunLBG
Heavy BowgunHBG
BowBow
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Attack
Element
Affinity
Slots
  1. Chata Club IV
    294
    -
    0%
    15
    ③②ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Lv2
    Guard Up Lv1
  2. Shrouded Katalo
    322
    -
    0%
    15
    ③②①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Lv3
    Guard Up Lv1
  3. Gravios Syphos I
    294
    Blast190
    -15%
    30
    ②②ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  4. Titan
    336
    Blast250
    -15%
    30
    ③③①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  5. Chrome Drill I
    276
    -
    0%
    0
    ーーー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv1
  6. Chrome Drill II
    368
    -
    0%
    0
    ①ーー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
  7. Chrome Drill III
    437
    -
    0%
    0
    ②①ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
  8. Hunting HornChrome Lance
    Rarity 8
    Chrome Lance
    506
    -
    0%
    0
    ③②①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  9. Rompo Piercer I
    322
    Poison150
    0%
    0
    ーーー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
  10. Rompo Piercer II
    391
    Poison190
    0%
    0
    ②①ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
  11. Rompo Piercer III
    460
    Poison220
    0%
    0
    ③②ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  12. Rompo Tetrotox
    506
    Poison250
    0%
    0
    ③②①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  13. Gravios Spear I
    483
    Blast290
    -15%
    30
    ②①ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  14. Gravios Lance
    575
    Blast350
    -15%
    30
    ③②①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  15. Triple Bayonet I
    276
    -
    0%
    0
    ーーー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv1
  16. Triple Bayonet II
    368
    -
    0%
    0
    ①ーー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
  17. Triple Bayonet III
    437
    -
    0%
    0
    ②①ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
  18. Triumvirate Edge
    506
    -
    0%
    0
    ③②①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  19. White Gunlance I
    506
    Blast340
    -15%
    30
    ②①ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  20. LanceWhite Cannon
    Rarity 8
    White Cannon
    552
    Blast400
    -15%
    30
    ③②①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
  21. Rompo Shielder I
    504
    Poison150
    0%
    0
    ーーー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2

    PhialImpact Phial
  22. Rompo Shielder II
    612
    Poison190
    0%
    0
    ②①ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2

    PhialImpact Phial
  23. Rompo Shielder III
    720
    Poison220
    0%
    0
    ③②ー
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3

    PhialImpact Phial
  24. Rompo Dendrotox
    792
    Poison250
    0%
    0
    ③②①
    Sharp

    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3

    PhialImpact Phial
  25. Rompo Sniper I
    210
    0%
    0
    ーーー
    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
    Mods 1
    Mods 2
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Elemental Boost Magazine
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Standard Mode Upgrade
    IgnitionRecoverMods
    Ammo
    Lv
    Capacity
    Normal Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Pierce Ammo
    Lv2
    4
    Spread Ammo
    Lv1
    3
    Sticky Ammo
    Lv2
    3
    Poison Ammo
    Lv1
    7
    Thunder Ammo
    Lv1
    6
    Tranq Ammo
    Lv1
    4
  26. Rompo Sniper II
    255
    0%
    0
    ②①ー
    Skill
    Guard Up Lv2
    Mods 1
    Mods 2
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Elemental Boost Magazine
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Standard Mode Upgrade
    IgnitionRecoverMods
    Ammo
    Lv
    Capacity
    Normal Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Pierce Ammo
    Lv2
    4
    Spread Ammo
    Lv1
    3
    Sticky Ammo
    Lv2
    3
    Poison Ammo
    Lv1
    7
    Thunder Ammo
    Lv1
    6
    Tranq Ammo
    Lv1
    4
  27. Rompo Sniper III
    300
    0%
    0
    ③②ー
    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
    Mods 1
    Mods 2
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Elemental Boost Magazine
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Standard Mode Upgrade
    IgnitionRecoverMods
    Ammo
    Lv
    Capacity
    Normal Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Pierce Ammo
    Lv2
    4
    Spread Ammo
    Lv1
    3
    Sticky Ammo
    Lv2
    3
    Poison Ammo
    Lv1
    7
    Thunder Ammo
    Lv1
    6
    Tranq Ammo
    Lv1
    4
  28. Rompo Latrotox
    330
    0%
    0
    ③②①
    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
    Mods 1
    Mods 2
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Elemental Boost Magazine
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Standard Mode Upgrade
    IgnitionRecoverMods
    Ammo
    Lv
    Capacity
    Normal Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Pierce Ammo
    Lv2
    4
    Spread Ammo
    Lv1
    3
    Sticky Ammo
    Lv2
    3
    Poison Ammo
    Lv1
    7
    Thunder Ammo
    Lv1
    6
    Tranq Ammo
    Lv1
    4
  29. Gravios Howl I
    315
    -15%
    30
    ②①ー
    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
    Mods 1
    Mods 2
    Normal Ammo Powder
    Pierce Ammo Powder
    Spread Ammo Powder
    Element Ammo Powder
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Ignition Mode Upgrade
    Ignition Mod
    Ammo
    Lv
    Capacity
    Normal Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Pierce Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Spread Ammo
    Lv2
    3
    Cluster Bomb
    Lv3
    2
    Sleep Ammo
    Lv1
    5
    Flaming Ammo
    Lv1
    6
    Armor Ammo
    Lv1
    3
    Tranq Ammo
    Lv1
    4
  30. Gravios Gigahowl
    360
    -15%
    30
    ③②①
    Skill
    Guard Up Lv3
    Mods 1
    Mods 2
    Normal Ammo Powder
    Pierce Ammo Powder
    Spread Ammo Powder
    Element Ammo Powder
    Normal Ammo Magazine
    Pierce Ammo Magazine
    Spread Ammo Magazine
    Ignition Mode Upgrade
    Ignition Mod
    Ammo
    Lv
    Capacity
    Normal Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Pierce Ammo
    Lv1
    4
    Spread Ammo
    Lv2
    3
    Cluster Bomb
    Lv3
    2
    Sleep Ammo
    Lv1
    5
    Flaming Ammo
    Lv1
    6
    Armor Ammo
    Lv1
    3
    Tranq Ammo
    Lv1
    4
1 Slot
2 Slots
3 Slots
Melding
Not Meldable
  1. SkillFire Attack Lv 3
    Guard Up Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  2. SkillThunder Attack Lv 3
    Guard Up Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  3. SkillDragon Attack Lv 3
    Guard Up Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  4. SkillIce Attack Lv 3
    Guard Up Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  5. SkillGuard Up Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Meldable for 20 pts
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    ★★★
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    ★★・
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    -
  6. SkillGuard Up Lv 2
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Meldable for 80 pts (Available after HR 100)
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    ★★★
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★★・
  7. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  8. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Fire Attack Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  9. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Thunder Attack Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  10. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Dragon Attack Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  11. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Ice Attack Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  12. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Handicraft Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  13. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Guard Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  14. SkillGuard Up Lv 3
    Water Attack Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    -
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    -
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    ★・・
  15. SkillWater Attack Lv 3
    Guard Up Lv 1
    Obtain
    Meld Decorations: Not Meldable
    Chance of Obtaining
    Mystery Orb - Sword
    ★★★
    Glowing Orb - Sword
    ★★・
    Ancient Orb - Sword
    -

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