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Best Artian Build For Each Weapon Type

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Best Artian Build Guide for Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). See recommended equipment for Artian build for each weapon, Artian weapon element and reinforcement bonus.

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Best Element Build and Equipment

Artian Weapons Overview

Best Elements and Bonuses for Artian Weapons

Weapon TypeBest Element/Bonus
Great Sword▼Great Sword[Element]
Sleep
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x5
Long Sword▼Long Sword[Element]
FireWaterThunderIceParalysis
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4
Element Boost x4 (Paralysis)
Sharpness Boost x1
SnS▼Sword And Shield[Element]
FireWaterThunderIceParalysis
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4
Element Boost x4 (Paralysis)
Sharpness Boost x1
Dual Blade▼Dual Blade[Element]
FireWaterThunderIceDragon
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Hammer▼Hammer[Element]
FireWaterThunderIce
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Hunting Horn▼Hunting Horn[Element]
Paralysis
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x5
Lance▼Lance[Element]
ParalysisBlast
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Gunlance▼Gunlance[Not Worth Forging]
Not suited for Artian due to low Shelling power.
Switch Axe▼Switch Axe[Element]
ParalysisBlast
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Paralysis/Blast)
Element Boost x4 (5 Element)
Sharpness Boost x1
Charge Blade▼Charge Blade[Element]
FireWaterThunderIceDragonParalysisBlast
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Paralysis/Blast)
Element Boost x4 (5 Element)
Sharpness Boost x1
Insect Glaive▼Insect Glaive[Element]
FireWaterThunderIceParalysis
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Light Bowgun▼Light Bowgun[Element]
FireWaterThunderIce
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Heavy Bowgun▼Heavy Bowgun[Element]
FireWaterThunderIceParalysisSleep
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Bow▼Bow[Element]
FireWaterThunderIceParalysis
[Production]
Attack Infusion x3
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x5

Best Artian Build for Great Sword

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

The Sleep-element build is the most recommended Artian Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its true strength lies in its synergy with the True Charged Slash, allowing you to capitalize on the monster's vulnerability after being put to sleep.

Paralysis and Blast Build for Multiplayer

Though lower in priority than the Sleep Great Sword, the Paralysis and Blast build for the Great Sword are solid picks for multiplayer. Both focus on increasing the base attack stats so consider making them once your Sleep Great Sword build is complete.

Best Artian Bonuses

Sleep[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x5 (Attack +25)

For the Artian Great Sword, Attack Boost is the recommended bonus. Since the Great Sword has a low hit count but high damage per strike, boosting its raw power is the best way to increase overall effectiveness.

Artian Arch-temp Rey Dau Build for Great Sword

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword Varianza
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1104Sleep 2805%0
DecorationFocus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeSleep Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Mail Gore Mail Beta ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Challenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
Coil Rey Sandcoil Gamma ーーー -
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Counter Charm 3 - -
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Lord's Soul (3 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Antivirus Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Counterstrike Lv3 Focus Lv3
Offensive Guard Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Window Lv2 Evade Extender Lv2
Latent Power Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1 Flinch Free Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1 Constitution Lv1

The recommended equipment set for the Great Sword using the Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor provides the skill Lord's Soul, which lets you survive lethal damage once and grants a consistent attack buff. Even without Second Wind, it is easy to maintain Maximum Might uptime with Stamina Surge and Latent Power Effect. On top of this, overcoming frenzy will increase Affinity to 100%.

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword Varianza
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1104Sleep 2805%0
DecorationFocus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeSleep Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Earplugs Jewel 2
Earplugs Jewel 2
Coil Rey Sandcoil Gamma ーーー -
Greaves Rey Sandgreaves Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Talisman Counter Charm 3 - -
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (4 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Stun Resistance Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Stamina Surge Lv3
Counterstrike Lv3 Focus Lv3
Offensive Guard Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Extender Lv2 Latent Power Lv2
Earplugs Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1

An alternative build for the Great Sword that uses the Arch-tempered Rey Day armor set with Earplugs. Not only does Lord's Soul provide a consistent attack buff and allows you to survive lethal damage once, but it also extends the duration of Latent Power with its 4 piece set effect. Even without Second Wind, it is easy to maintain Maximum Might uptime with Stamina Surge. This build also has Stun Resistance to prevent being knocked out of Tackles and has a total of 75% Affinity.

Flexible Second Wind Build For Great Sword

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword Varianza
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1104Sleep 2805%0
DecorationFocus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeSleep Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmG. Fulgur Helm Beta②ーーEarplugs Jewel 2
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Earplugs Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Tenderizer Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanCounter Charm III--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Maximum MightLv3AntivirusLv3
CounterstrikeLv3FocusLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Critical BoostLv3
ConstitutionLv2EarplugsLv2
Weakness ExploitLv2HandicraftLv2
Flinch FreeLv1

The optimal all-purpose, top-tier Great Sword build after the update features the Zoh Shia Equipment. Compared to pre-update, the maximum Affinity under optimal conditions is now 90%. But with skills like Second Wind, Maximum Might, and Counterstrike active in addition to Earplugs at Lv2, this build allows for smooth hunting of most monsters. If Earplugs is unnecessary, you can swap it out for other preferred decorations, like Ambush.

Super Recovery Build For Great Sword

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword Varianza
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1104Sleep 2805%0
DecorationFocus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeSleep Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Tenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Recovery Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Alpha①ーーMedicine Jewel 1
VambracesXu Wu Vambraces Beta②②①Earplugs Jewel 2
Ambush Jewel 2
Medicine Jewel 1
CoilNuminous Overlay Beta②ーーMighty Jewel 2
GreavesNuminous Greaves Alpha②①ーMighty Jewel 2
Medicine Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(4 Piece)AgitatorLv5
CounterstrikeLv3Recovery SpeedLv3
Weakness ExploitLv3FocusLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Critical BoostLv3
Maximum MightLv3Recovery UpLv3
EarplugsLv2HandicraftLv2
CoalescenceLv1Elemental AbsorptionLv1
AmbushLv1

This Great Sword build is a recovery-focused setup built around the Zoh Shia Equipment and its set bonus skill, Super Recovery. It achieves up to 75% affinity through synergized skill stacking and allows for rapid HP recovery from chip damage sustained during Tackle usage. When engaging monsters with large roars, such as Zoh Shia, it's recommended to swap Ambush Jewel 2 for Earplugs Jewel 2, enabling Earplugs Lv3 to maintain uninterrupted offensive uptime.

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Best Artian Build for Long Sword

Long Sword

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

The Artian Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds performs well with Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, and Paralysis elements. Elemental builds like Fire or Thunder are ideal if you're focusing on raw offensive power, while Paralysis is a strong choice for those playing a supportive role in multiplayer, helping control the monster's movement and creating openings for the team.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)
Poison/Paralysis[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20) or Element Boost x4 (Element +200)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)

For the Artian Long Sword, Attack or Element Boost and Sharpness Boost are the recommended bonuses. Since the Long Sword relies on frequent, flowing attacks and maintaining sharpness for Spirit Gauge buildup, boosting both damage output and sharpness duration is essential for keeping up pressure throughout the hunt.

Flexible Second Wind Build For Long Sword

WeaponSharpness
Long SwordDimensius
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
742Paralysis 1005%0
DecorationsMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element TypeParalysis Element ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotsDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailG. Fulgur Mail Beta②①①Counter Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces Beta②②ーCounter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection (3 Piece)Agitator Lv5
Critical Boost Lv5Maximum Might Lv3
Constitution Lv3Antivirus Lv3
Quick Sheath Lv3Counterstrike Lv3
Recovery Speed Lv1Flinch Free Lv1
Master's Touch Lv1Burst Lv1
Adaptability Lv1Handicraft Lv1

This is a general purpose build for the Long Sword after Free Title Update 1. This build is a variation of a Second Wind build with the inclusion of Zoh Shia's new armor piece. Affinity can go up to 75%. After the update's changes to Maximum Might, so long as you have Second Wind as well as Constitution Lv3, using Foresight Slash will no longer cancel Maximum Might.

Maximum Might Update

While not listed in the official change log, changes have been made to the Maximum Might skill. Therefore, please be aware of any changes in the future since this may be unintended.

WeaponSharpness
Long SwordDimensius
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
742Paralysis 1005%0
DecorationsMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element TypeParalysis Element ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotsDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailG. Fulgur Mail Beta②①①Counter Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces Beta②②ーPhysique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection (3 Piece)Agitator Lv5
Constitution Lv5Critical Boost Lv5
Maximum Might Lv3Antivirus Lv3
Quick Sheath Lv3Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1Master's Touch Lv1
Burst Lv1Counterstrike Lv1
Adaptability Lv1Handicraft Lv1

This is a variation of the Second Wind build that also uses Constitution Lv5 Affinity for this build also goes up to 75%, and it is recommended for those who want to easily maintain the effects of Maximum Might.

5 Element Second Wind Build For Long Sword

WeaponSharpness
Long Sword Dimensius
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
742 Fire 3005%0
DecorationRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element TypeFire Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown β③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailG. Fulgur Mail β②①①Counter Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces β②②ーCounter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves β③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Critical BoostLv5Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Razor SharpLv3Quick SheathLv3
CounterstrikeLv3Recovery SpeedLv1
Flinch FreeLv1BurstLv1
AdaptabilityLv1HandicraftLv1

The Best Fire Element Build for the Long Sword features an Artian Weapon. Even when building around elemental damage, Long Sword does not require skills like Element Boost. You can use the same flexible build set and simply switch out the weapon based on the element. With skill effects included, maximum Affinity can reach up to 75%.

WeaponSharpness
Long Sword Dimensius
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
742Water 3005%0
DecorationRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown β③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailG. Fulgur Mail β②①①Counter Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces β②②ーCounter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves β③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Critical BoostLv5Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Razor SharpLv3Quick SheathLv3
CounterstrikeLv3Recovery SpeedLv1
Flinch FreeLv1BurstLv1
AdaptabilityLv1HandicraftLv1

The Best Water Element Build for the Long Sword features an Artian Weapon. Even when building around elemental damage, Long Sword does not require skills like Element Boost. You can use the same flexible build set and simply switch out the weapon based on the element. With skill effects included, maximum Affinity can reach up to 75%.

WeaponSharpness
Long Sword Dimensius
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
742Thunder 3005%0
DecorationRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown β③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailG. Fulgur Mail β②①①Counter Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces β②②ーCounter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves β③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Critical BoostLv5Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Razor SharpLv3Quick SheathLv3
CounterstrikeLv3Recovery SpeedLv1
Flinch FreeLv1BurstLv1
AdaptabilityLv1HandicraftLv1

The Best Thunder Element Build for the Long Sword features an Artian Weapon. Even when building around elemental damage, Long Sword does not require skills like Element Boost. You can use the same flexible build set and simply switch out the weapon based on the element. With skill effects included, maximum Affinity can reach up to 75%.

WeaponSharpness
Long Sword Dimensius
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
742Ice 3005%0
DecorationRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element TypeIce Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown β③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailG. Fulgur Mail β②①①Counter Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces β②②ーCounter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves β③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Critical BoostLv5Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Razor SharpLv3Quick SheathLv3
CounterstrikeLv3Recovery SpeedLv1
Flinch FreeLv1BurstLv1
AdaptabilityLv1HandicraftLv1

The Best Ice Element Build for the Long Sword features an Artian Weapon. Even when building around elemental damage, Long Sword does not require skills like Element Boost. You can use the same flexible build set and simply switch out the weapon based on the element. With skill effects included, maximum Affinity can reach up to 75%.

WeaponSharpness
Long Sword Dimensius
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
742Dragon 3005%0
DecorationRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element TypeDragon Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown β③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailG. Fulgur Mail β②①①Counter Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces β②②ーCounter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves β③①①Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Critical BoostLv5Maximum MightLv3
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Razor SharpLv3Quick SheathLv3
CounterstrikeLv3Recovery SpeedLv1
Flinch FreeLv1BurstLv1
AdaptabilityLv1HandicraftLv1

The Best Dragon Element Build for the Long Sword features an Artian Weapon. With skill effects included, maximum Affinity can reach up to 75%. However, since the forgeable weapons Blazing Rafel and Stahlrecht are both exceptionally strong for Dragon Element, the priority for crafting an Artian weapon is relatively lower compared to other elements.

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Best Artian Build For Sword and Shield

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter Wilds, the recommended elements are Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, and Paralysis. Elemental builds are ideal for maximizing offensive power, while Paralysis is a great choice for support-focused play, allowing you to disrupt monsters and create openings for your team.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)
Poison/Paralysis[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)

For the Artian Sword and Shield, Attack or Element Boost and Sharpness Boost are the recommended bonuses. Since the weapon excels at rapid, close-range attacks, enhancing both its damage output and sharpness retention is key to maintaining consistent pressure and maximizing DPS throughout the fight.

Flexible Gore 4-Piece Build for Sword and Shield

WeaponSharpness
Sword and Shield Verdoloto
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Paralysis 805%0
DecorationMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical BoostLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The recommended generic or all-purpose build for Sword and Shield after the update is the Numinous Shroud using Zoh Shia Equipment. The main difference from the pre-update equipment is that it lowers the level of Weakness Exploit and activates Agitator Lv5. With this setup, the maximum affinity can reach 85% even without wounds. Since the effect duration of Offensive Guard is only about 12 seconds, it's recommended to replace it with something like Critical Jewel II 2 in multiplayer.

WeaponSharpness
Sword and Shield Verdoloto
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
266Paralysis 20020%0
DecorationMastery Jewel 3
Paralyzer Jewel III 3
Crit Stat-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAffinity Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Paralysis AttackLv3
Critical StatusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

This is a Paralysis-focused Sword and Shield build after the update. The armor is the same as the Attack-focused set, and the Artian weapon's bonus is set to Element Boost to increase the Paralysis element value. Additionally, by setting the Production Bonus to Affinity Infusion, it makes it easier to trigger Critical Status.

5 Element Build for Sword and Shield

WeaponSharpness
Sword and Shield Verdoloto
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Fire 2805%0
DecorationMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeFire Element Type x 3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical BoostLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The recommended Fire Element Sword and Shield build after the update is the Gore 4-piece set with Zoh Shia Equipment. With the included skills, the Affinity can reach up to 85% even without wounds.

WeaponSharpness
Sword and Shield Verdoloto
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Water 2805%0
DecorationMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical BoostLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The recommended Water Element Sword and Shield build after the update is the Gore 4-piece set with Zoh Shia Equipment. With the included skills, the Affinity can reach up to 85% even without wounds.

WeaponSharpness
Sword and Shield Verdoloto
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Thunder 2805%0
DecorationMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical BoostLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The recommended Thunder Element Sword and Shield build after the update is the Gore 4-piece set with Zoh Shia Equipment. With the included skills, the Affinity can reach up to 85% even without wounds.

WeaponSharpness
Sword and Shield Verdoloto
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Ice 2805%0
DecorationMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeIce Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical BoostLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The recommended Ice Element Sword and Shield build after the update is the Gore 4-piece set with Zoh Shia Equipment. With the included skills, the Affinity can reach up to 85% even without wounds.

WeaponSharpness
Sword and Shield Verdoloto
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Dragon 2805%0
DecorationMastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeDragon Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmGore Helm Beta③①ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーTenderizer Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny(4 Piece)Scale Layering(3 Piece)
AgitatorLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical BoostLv3
Offensive GuardLv3Maximum MightLv3
Evade WindowLv2Weakness ExploitLv2
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

The recommended Dragon Element Sword and Shield build after the update is the Gore 4-piece set with Zoh Shia Equipment. With the included skills, the Affinity can reach up to 85% even without wounds.

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Best Artian Build for Dual Blades

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's recommended to craft all five elemental variants. Each one offers performance improvements over standard crafted weapons, whether through higher raw attack or stronger elemental values, making them valuable additions to your arsenal for exploiting monster weaknesses.

Forge Paralysis if You Have Spare Resources

If you have the resources to spare for elements and bonuses, the Paralysis element is also recommended. However, aside from having a Level 3 decoration slot, its performance is not much different from the craftable weapon 'Lala Harpactirs,' so if fine-tuning is too much work, the crafted version is fine. The Sleep element is not available through crafting and is currently exclusive to the Artian series.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1(+30)

For the Artian Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds, the recommended bonuses are Attack x7 and Sharpness x1. Currently, boosting base attack yields more consistent damage compared to enhancing elemental values. With Sharpness Boost, you can extend the duration of the white sharpness gauge, allowing you to benefit from its damage multiplier for longer periods during combat.

5 Element Build for Dual Blades

Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Fire 2705%0
DecorationBlaze-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeFire Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Fire AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Water 2705%0
DecorationStream-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeWater Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Water AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Thunder 2705%0
Decoration Bolt-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeThunder Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Thunder AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Ice 2705%0
Decoration Frost-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeIce Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Ice AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Dragon 2705%0
DecorationDragon-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element TypeDragon Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
ArmorSlotDecorations
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーPhoenix Jewel 2
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーChain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesMizutsune Greaves Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Burst Lv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Dragon AttackLv3Razor SharpLv3
Critical BoostLv3CoalescenceLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
Adrenaline RushLv1Critical ElementLv1
HandicraftLv1

The strongest equipment for each element for Dual Blades after the update uses Zoh Shia Armor. Meeting the requirement will increase its Affinity up to 45% and heals overtime with Super Recovery. Swap Critical Jewel III 3 to Mind's Eye Jewel III 3 if you are fighting Monster with hard skin. The last 2 slots of Decorations can be used the way you want it. Depends on your preference, you can also opt to make Coalescence Lv1 and add Ambush, Earplugs or Stamina Surge.

Arch-temp Rey Dau Build for Dual Blades

Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDefense
315Fire 2705%0
DecorationBlaze-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeFire Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Mail Rey Sandmail Gamma ①ーー Sprinter Jewel 1
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Challenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
Coil Numinous Overlay Beta ②ーー Refresh Jewel 2
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skill
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Latent Power Lv3 Fire Attack Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Extender Lv2 Stamina Surge Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1 Maximum Might Lv1
Coalescence Lv1 Marathon Runner Lv1
Critical Element Lv1 Handicraft Lv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDefense
315Water 2705%0
DecorationStream-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeWater Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Mail Rey Sandmail Gamma ①ーー Sprinter Jewel 1
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Challenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
Coil Numinous Overlay Beta ②ーー Refresh Jewel 2
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skill
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Latent Power Lv3 Water Attack Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Extender Lv2 Stamina Surge Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1 Maximum Might Lv1
Coalescence Lv1 Marathon Runner Lv1
Critical Element Lv1 Handicraft Lv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDefense
315Thunder 2705%0
DecorationBolt-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeThunder Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Mail Rey Sandmail Gamma ①ーー Sprinter Jewel 1
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Challenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
Coil Numinous Overlay Beta ②ーー Refresh Jewel 2
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skill
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Latent Power Lv3 Thunder Attack Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Extender Lv2 Stamina Surge Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1 Maximum Might Lv1
Coalescence Lv1 Marathon Runner Lv1
Critical Element Lv1 Handicraft Lv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDefense
315Ice 2705%0
DecorationFrost-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeIce Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Mail Rey Sandmail Gamma ①ーー Sprinter Jewel 1
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Challenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
Coil Numinous Overlay Beta ②ーー Refresh Jewel 2
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skill
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Latent Power Lv3 Ice Attack Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Extender Lv2 Stamina Surge Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1 Maximum Might Lv1
Coalescence Lv1 Marathon Runner Lv1
Critical Element Lv1 Handicraft Lv1
Weapon NameSharpness
Dual Blades Icon Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElement AffinityDefense
315Dragon 2705%0
DecorationDragon-Crit Elem Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element TypeDragon Element Type ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementAttack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Mail Rey Sandmail Gamma ①ーー Sprinter Jewel 1
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Challenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
Coil Numinous Overlay Beta ②ーー Refresh Jewel 2
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Talisman Chain Charm 2 - -
Active Skill
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Latent Power Lv3 Dragon Attack Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Evade Extender Lv2 Stamina Surge Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1 Maximum Might Lv1
Coalescence Lv1 Marathon Runner Lv1
Critical Element Lv1 Handicraft Lv1

Recommended Elemental Equipment for Dual Blades that uses the Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor set. Lord's Soul provides a consistent damage boost and protects you from lethal damage once. Latent Power also provides an additional 30% Affinity and Constitution reduces stamina consumption by 50% at level 5.

Paralysis Build for Dual Blades

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
315Paralysis 705%0
DecorationRazor Sharp-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Paralyzer Jewel III 3
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Sprinter Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
VambracesDahaad Shardbraces Beta③ーーCounterattack Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil Alpha③①ーCounterattack Jewel 3
Sprinter Jewel 1
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
TalismanCounterattack Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
AgitatorLv5Adrenaline RushLv5
ConstitutionLv3AntivirusLv3
Razor SharpLv3Critical BoostLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3Marathon RunnerLv2
Recovery SpeedLv1AdaptabilityLv1
Flinch FreeLv1CoalescenceLv1
BurstLv1HandicraftLv1

This is the best recommended post-update Paralysis Dual Blades build featuring the Artian weapon. The setup focuses on boosting base attack to prioritize physical damage. Successfully performing a Perfect Evade activates Demon Boost Mode, increasing attack by 1.2x, and Adrenaline Rush, which grants an Attack Up buff for 30 seconds. For further increases in damage and affinity, consider equipping the Corrupted Mantle.

WeaponSharpness
Dual Blades Tiltkreise
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
266Paralysis 15020%0
DecorationCrit Stat-Handicraft Jewel 3
Paralyzer Jewel III 3
Mastery Jewel 3
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAffinity Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Challenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
Physique Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesG. Arkveld Vambraces Beta①①①Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
Sprinter Jewel 1
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーTenderizer Jewel 3
Refresh Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Counterattack Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Weakness ExploitLv5ConstitutionLv3
AntivirusLv3Critical StatusLv3
Paralysis AttackLv3Marathon RunnerLv3
Recovery SpeedLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Master's TouchLv1CoalescenceLv1
Stamina SurgeLv1Adrenaline RushLv1
HandicraftLv1

This multiplayer-oriented build prioritizes Paralysis uptime over raw damage. The Production Bonus is set to Affinity Infusion to slightly increase the activation rate of Critical Status. For the Reinforcement Bonus, make sure to include at least one Sharpness Boost as a baseline, then aim for additional Element Boosts with the remaining slots.

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Best Artian Build for Hammer

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Hammer in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's recommended to craft all five elemental variants. As long as you have Attack x7 or higher, it will generally outperform the standard craftable Hammers.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)

For the Artian Hammer, the recommended bonuses are Attack Boost and Sharpness Boost. Since the Hammer focuses on powerful, charged strikes, increasing its raw damage and maintaining sharpness are key to maximizing its effectiveness in battle.

5 Element Build for Hammer

Weapon Name Sharpness
Hammer Icon Moteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Fire 350 5% 0
Decoration Mastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Fire Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Earplugs Jewel 2
Mail Numinous Shroud α ①ーー Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Earplugs Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Maximum Might Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv2
Earplugs Lv2 Counterstrike Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Master's Touch Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Burst Lv1

The strongest Fire element build for the Hammer after the update is a setup that utilizes Second Wind and the Artian Hammer. For weapon bonuses, aim for Attack Boosts instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
Hammer Icon Moteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Water 350 5% 0
Decoration Mastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Water Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Earplugs Jewel 2
Mail Numinous Shroud α ①ーー Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Earplugs Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Maximum Might Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv2
Earplugs Lv2 Counterstrike Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Master's Touch Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Burst Lv1

The strongest Water element build for the Hammer after the update is a setup that utilizes Second Wind and the Artian Hammer. For weapon bonuses, aim for Attack Boosts instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
Hammer Icon Moteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Thunder 350 5% 0
Decoration Mastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Thunder Element Type x3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Earplugs Jewel 2
Mail Numinous Shroud α ①ーー Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Earplugs Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Maximum Might Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv2
Earplugs Lv2 Counterstrike Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Master's Touch Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Burst Lv1

The strongest Thunder element build for the Hammer after the update is a setup that utilizes Second Wind and the Artian Hammer. For weapon bonuses, aim for Attack Boosts instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
Hammer Icon Moteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Ice 350 5% 0
Decoration Mastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Ice Element Type x3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Earplugs Jewel 2
Mail Numinous Shroud α ①ーー Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Earplugs Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Maximum Might Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv2
Earplugs Lv2 Counterstrike Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Master's Touch Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Burst Lv1

The strongest Ice element build for the Hammer after the update is a setup that utilizes Second Wind and the Artian Hammer. For weapon bonuses, aim for Attack Boosts instead of Element.

Weapon Name Sharpness
Hammer Icon Moteurvankel
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1170 Dragon 350 5% 0
Decoration Mastery Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Element Type Dragon Element Type x3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Earplugs Jewel 2
Mail Numinous Shroud α ①ーー Shockproof Jewel 1
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Earplugs Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Critical Boost Lv5
Maximum Might Lv3 Antivirus Lv3
Constitution Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv2
Earplugs Lv2 Counterstrike Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Master's Touch Lv1
Shock Absorber Lv1 Burst Lv1

The strongest Dragon element build for the Hammer after the update is a setup that utilizes Second Wind and the Artian Hammer. For weapon bonuses, aim for Attack Boosts instead of Element.

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Best Artian Build for Hunting Horn

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Hunting Horn in Monster Hunter Wilds, the Paralysis element is the one you should craft. It comes with three Level 3 slots, offering much more flexibility compared to craftable weapons. Depending on the Decorations you have available, you can build a highly offensive skill setup, making it a powerful and versatile option.

Best Artian Bonuses

Paralysis[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x5 (Attack +25)

For the Artian Hunting Horn, Attack Boost is the recommended bonus. Since the damage dealt by the Hunting Horn is heavily influenced by raw attack power, it's best to focus on increasing your Attack to maximize its effectiveness.

Flexible Gore 4-Piece Build for Hunting Horn

Weeapon Name Sharpness
Hunting Horn Icon Omiltika
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
966 Paralysis 150 5% 0
Decoration Attack Jewel 3
Attack Jewel II 2
Paralyzer Jewel III 3
Element Type Paralysis Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×5

Self-Improvement

Status Attack Up

Divine Protection

All Ailments Negated

Echo Wave (Paralysis)

Offset Melody
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Numinous Crown β ③②① Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Mail Gore Mail α ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Counterattack Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Flash Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger CharmⅡ - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece) Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Attack Boost Lv5
Evade Window Lv3 Constitution Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Paralysis Attack Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Recovery Speed Lv1
Flinch Free Lv1 Adrenaline Rush Lv1
Evade Extender Lv1 Burst Lv1
Adaptability Lv1 Blindsider Lv1

The strongest and most versatile build for the Hunting Horn after the update is a setup that uses Zoh Shia Armor. The Hunting Horn is a weapon type that is less affected by Affinity compared to other weapons, so prioritize skills that would increase your raw Attack instead. The skills listed can be used to increase your Attack. Paralysis is able to stop the movements of monsters allowing you to play safely. If you are not confident on your dodging skills, this is the recommended build for you.

5 Element Build for Hunting Horn

Weapon Name Sharpness
Hunting Horn Icon Omiltika
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
966 Fire 350 5% 0
Decoration Attack Jewel III 3
Attack Jewel II 2
Blaze-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element Type Fire Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×5

Self-Improvement

Elem Attack Boost

Blight Negated

Sonic Waves

Restore Sharpness

Echo Wave

Resounding Melody
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Chain Jewel 3
Counterattack Jewel 3
Coil Rey Sandcoil Gamma ーーー -
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Talisman Challenger Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Attack Boost Lv5 Maximum Might Lv3
Fire Attack Lv3 Evade Extender Lv2
Latent Power Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1 Adrenaline Rush Lv1
Handicraft Lv1
Weapon Name Sharpness
Hunting Horn Icon Omiltika
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
966 Water 350 5% 0
Decoration Attack Jewel III 3
Attack Jewel II 2
Stream-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element Type Water Element Type×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×5

Self-Improvement

Elem Attack Boost

Blight Negated

Sonic Waves

Restore Sharpness

Echo Wave

Resounding Melody
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Chain Jewel 3
Counterattack Jewel 3
Coil Rey Sandcoil Gamma ーーー -
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Talisman Challenger Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Attack Boost Lv5 Maximum Might Lv3
Water Attack Lv3 Evade Extender Lv2
Latent Power Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1 Adrenaline Rush Lv1
Handicraft Lv1
Weapon Name Sharpness
Hunting Horn Icon Omiltika
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
966 Thunder 350 5% 0
Decoration Attack Jewel III 3
Attack Jewel II 2
Bolt-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element Type Thunder Element ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×5

Self-Improvement

Elem Attack Boost

Blight Negated

Sonic Waves

Restore Sharpness

Echo Wave

Resounding Melody
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Chain Jewel 3
Counterattack Jewel 3
Coil Rey Sandcoil Gamma ーーー -
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Talisman Challenger Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Attack Boost Lv5 Maximum Might Lv3
Thunder Attack Lv3 Evade Extender Lv2
Latent Power Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1 Adrenaline Rush Lv1
Handicraft Lv1
Weapon Name Sharpness
Hunting Horn Icon Omiltika
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
966 Ice 350 5% 0
Decoration Attack Jewel III 3
Attack Jewel II 2
Frost-Handicraft Jewel 3
Element Type Ice Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×5

Self-Improvement

Elem Attack Boost

Blight Negated

Sonic Waves

Restore Sharpness

Echo Wave

Resounding Melody
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Chain Jewel 3
Counterattack Jewel 3
Coil Rey Sandcoil Gamma ーーー -
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Talisman Challenger Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Attack Boost Lv5 Maximum Might Lv3
Ice Attack Lv3 Evade Extender Lv2
Latent Power Lv2 Weakness Exploit Lv1
Stamina Surge Lv1 Adrenaline Rush Lv1
Handicraft Lv1
Weapon Name Sharpness
Hunting Horn Icon Resounding Galahad
Attack Element Affinity Defense
882 Dragon 400 0% 0
Weapon Skill Slugger Lv2
Horn Maestro Lv2
Decoration Attack Jewel III 3
Attack Jewel II 2
Handicraft Jewel 1

Self-Improvement

Attack Up (Large)

Knockback Negated

Extend All Melodies

Restore Sharpness

Echo Wave (Dragon)

Resounding Melody
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Rey Sandhelm Gamma ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Mail Numinous Shroud Beta ③ーー Chain Jewel 3
Vambraces Rey Sandbrace Gamma ③③ー Chain Jewel 3
Counterattack Jewel 3
Coil Rey Sandcoil Gamma ーーー -
Greaves Mizutsune Greaves Beta ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Talisman Challenger Charm 2 - -
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage (2 Piece) Lord's Soul (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Burst Lv5
Attack Boost Lv5 Maximum Might Lv3
Evade Extender Lv2 Latent Power Lv2
Slugger Lv2 Horn Maestro Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv1 Stamina Surge Lv1
Handicraft Lv1 Adrenaline Rush Lv1

The best builds for all 5 elements for the Hunting Horn with Arch-tempered Rey Dau. In addition to Lord's Soul, there are multiple Basic Attack Up skills. Affinity reaches a total of 75% while Burst increases attack and element stats greatly at level 5.

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Best Artian Build for Lance

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Lance in Monster Hunter Wilds, Paralysis or Blast elements are recommended. Paralysis is generally the better choice, as it can halt the monster's movements. However, since the Lance is a weapon that allows for constant attacking, experienced users may not gain as much offensive value from Paralysis. In that case, Blast is a better option for dealing extra damage over time.

Best Artian Bonuses

Paralysis/Blast[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)

For the Artian Lance, Attack Boost and Sharpness Boost are the recommended bonuses. These enhance the Lance's ability to deliver consistent damage while maintaining sharpness during prolonged engagements.

Flexible Gore 4-Piece Build for Lance

Weapon Sharpness
Lance Skyscraper
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
517 Paralysis 100 5% 0
Decoration Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type Paralysis Element type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost×1
Armor Slot Decorations
Helm G. Fulgur Helm β ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail Numinous Shroud β ③ーー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces α ①ーー Adapt Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Pieces) Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Pieces)
Agitator Lv5 Weakness Exploit Lv4
Antivirus Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Offensive Guard Lv3 Razor Sharp Lv3
Critical Boost Lv3 Constitution Lv2
Guard Lv2 Flinch Free Lv1
Adaptability Lv1 Burst Lv1

The best Second Wind-focused build for the Lance after the update is a setup that uses Zoh Shia's chest piece. Weakness Exploit has decreased to Lv4, but Agitator has gone up from Lv3 to Lv5. The build's Affinity when the monster isn't enranged decreases from 90% to 80%, but the increased Attack when the monster is enraged, thanks to a higher level Agitator, makes it easier to deal consistent damage.

Maintain Maximum Might with Second Wind

Maximum Might will not deactivate even if you consume the Stamina increased by Second Wind, making it easier to maintain Maximum Might when fighting monsters that require a lot of Stamina.

5 Element Build for Lance

Weapon Sharpness
Lance Skyscraper
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
517 Fire 300 5% 0
Decoration Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type Fire Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decorations
Helm Gore Helm β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud β ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Parts) Scale Layering (3 Parts)
Agitator Lv5 Constitution Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Offensive Guard Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Evade Window Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv2 Guard Lv2
Coalescence Lv1 Flinch Free Lv1
Adaptability Lv1 Burst Lv1
Weapon Sharpness
Lance Skyscraper
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
517 Water 300 5% 0
Decoration Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type Water Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decorations
Helm Gore Helm β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud β ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Parts) Scale Layering (3 Parts)
Agitator Lv5 Constitution Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Offensive Guard Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Evade Window Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv2 Guard Lv2
Coaelescence Lv1 Flinch Free Lv1
Adaptability Lv1 Burst Lv1
Weapon Sharpness
Lance Skyscraper
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
517 Thunder 300 5% 0
Decoration Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type Thunder Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decorations
Helm Gore Helm β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud β ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Parts) Scale Layering (3 Parts)
Agitator Lv5 Constitution Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Offensive Guard Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Evade Window Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv2 Guard Lv2
Coaelescence Lv1 Flinch Free Lv1
Adaptability Lv1 Burst Lv1
Weapon Sharpness
Lance Skyscraper
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
517 Ice 300 5% 0
Decoration Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type Ice Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decorations
Helm Gore Helm β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud β ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Parts) Scale Layering (3 Parts)
Agitator Lv5 Constitution Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Offensive Guard Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Evade Window Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv2 Guard Lv2
Coaelescence Lv1 Flinch Free Lv1
Adaptability Lv1 Burst Lv1
Weapon Sharpness
Lance Skyscraper
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
517 Dragon 300 5% 0
Decoration Guardian-Ironwall Jewel 3
Razor Sharp-Ironwall Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type Dragon Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×4
Sharpness Boost ×1
Armor Slot Decorations
Helm Gore Helm β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Mail Numinous Shroud β ③ーー Challenger Jewel 3
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Gore Coil β ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Parts) Scale Layering (3 Parts)
Agitator Lv5 Constitution Lv3
Antivirus Lv3 Offensive Guard Lv3
Razor Sharp Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Evade Window Lv2
Weakness Exploit Lv2 Guard Lv2
Coaelescence Lv1 Flinch Free Lv1
Adaptability Lv1 Burst Lv1

The best Element-based builds for the Lance after the update makes use of Zoh Shia's chest piece in tandem with 4 Gore armor pieces. This build includes Black Eclipse II and Agitator Lv5, which helps to significantly boost raw attack, while also having Affinity as high as 85% when the monster is enraged.

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Best Artian Build for Gunlance

No Recommended Artian Build

There are no recommended Build, Elements, or Bonuses for the Artian Gunlance in Monster Hunter Wilds. Since the weapon's shelling power is inherently low, Artian weapons are not recommended for Gunlance users.

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Best Artian Build for Switch Axe

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Artian Switch Axe is recommended for Paralysis and Blast Element builds. When focused on attack, it can exceed the attack power of forgeable weapons, making it highly effective. Additionally, since a Blast-element Switch Axe doesn't exist among forgeable weapons, it's worth creating as a versatile Artian damage-focused weapon.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Element Boost x4 (Element +120)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)
Paralysis/Blast[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)

For the Artian Switch Axe, Attack or Element Boost and Sharpness Boost are the recommended bonuses. These upgrades enhance both raw and elemental damage, while Sharpness Boost helps maintain high sharpness levels for sustained offense in both axe and sword modes.

Artian Paralysis Build for Switch Axe

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
787Paralysis 805%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
PhialPower Phial
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Alpha③①ーCounter Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Maximum MightLv3AntivirusLv3
Rapid MorphLv3FocusLv3
Power ProlongerLv3HandicraftLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Flinch FreeLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CounterstrikeLv1

This is an Attack-focused Build for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds that uses an Artian weapon alongside the Arch-tempered Rey Dau set. The Lord's Soul skill allows you to survive one powerful hit, making it a safety net for Switch Axe users who rely on flinch-resistant attacks. However, be aware that Defense is lowered before 'Lord's Soul' activates, which increases incoming damage.

WeaponSharpness
Switch Axe Mundus Altus
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
717Paralysis 2005%0
DecorationQuickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
PhialPower Phial
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementElement Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Alpha③①ーCounter Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
Maximum MightLv3AntivirusLv3
Rapid MorphLv3FocusLv3
Power ProlongerLv3HandicraftLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Flinch FreeLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CounterstrikeLv1

This is a Paralysis-focused Build for Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds that pairs an Artian weapon with Arch-tempered Rey Dau set. Lord's Soul allows you to survive one powerful attack, making it a useful safeguard for Switch Axe users who focus on flinch-resistant offense. However, note that your Defense is reduced before 'Lord's Soul' activates, resulting in increased damage taken, so caution is advised.

Artian Blast Build for Switch Axe

Weapon Sharpness
Switch Axe Icon Mundus Altus
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
787 Blast 130 5% 0
Decoration Quickswitch/Handicraft Jwl 3
Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Enhancer-Handicraft Jewel 3
Phial Power Phial
Element Type Blast Element Type x3
Production Attack Infusion x3
Reinforcement Attack Boost x4
Sharpness Boost x1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Jumping Jewel 2
Mail Arkvulcan Mail Beta ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Protection Jewel 1
Coil Gore Coil Beta ③②ー Tenderizer Jewel 3
Jumping Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves Beta ③①① Challenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Antivirus Lv3
Rapid Morph Lv3 Focus Lv3
Power Prolonger Lv3 Evade Extender Lv3
Divine Blessing Lv3 Handicraft Lv3
ConstitutionLv2 Flinch FreeLv1

The strongest recommended Blast build for Switch Axe uses the Blast Variant of the Artian weapon "Mundus Altus". Since Blast cannot be enhanced using any of the Artian bonuses, this weapon has the advantage of being used similarly to a general-purpose Fire build.. Ideally, the various bonuses should be inclined towards enhancing Attack so that you can take advantage of the Power Phial. Additionally, this setup provides high maximum possible Affinity of about 95%, so if you feel that you don't need Focus or Power Prolonger that much, you can slot in Critical Jewel III 3 instead.

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Best Artian Build for Charge Blade

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's recommended to craft all five elements, as well as the Paralysis and Blast elements. When focusing on attack builds, these weapon outperform their non-Artian counterparts. Additionally, the Blast Charge Blade is not available through regular forging and is currently exclusive to the Artian series.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Element Boost x4 (Element +200)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)
Paralysis/Blast[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +30)

For the Artian Charge Blade, Attack or Element Boost and Sharpness Boost are the recommended bonuses. These boosts increase both raw and elemental damage, while Sharpness Boost ensures that you maintain optimal sharpness for maximum effectiveness throughout the battle.

Flexible Gore 4-Piece Build for Charge Blade

WeaponSharpness
Charge BladeChrono Gear
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
810Paralysis 1005%0
DecorationsMagazine-Iron Wall Jewel 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Phial TypeImpact Phial
Element TypeParalysis Element x3
ProductionAttack Boost x3
ReinforcementSharpness Boost ×1
Attack Boost ×4
ArmorSlotsDecorations
HelmDahaad Shardhelm Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilGore Coil Beta③②ーChallenger Jewel 3
Counter Jewel
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece)Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Agitator Lv5Evade Window Lv3
Constitution Lv3Antivirus Lv3
Offensive Guard Lv3Critical Boost Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3Load Shells Lv2
Counterstrike Lv2Flinch Free Lv1
Burst Lv1Adaptability Lv1
Guard Lv1Handicraft Lv1

Gore Magala's Tyranny grants an increase in attack when overcoming the Frenzy. Increase your attack as much as possible by combining this with Agitator Lv5, which also works well with Maximum Might Lv 3 and Antivirus Lv3 to boost your affinity up to 75%.

5 Element Build for Charge Blade

WeaponSharpness
Charge Blade Chrono Gear
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
738Fire 5005%0
DecorationBlaze-Handicraft Jewel 3
Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
PhialElement Phial
Element TypeFire Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementSharpness Boost x1
Element Boost x4
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChain Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilNuminous Overlay Beta②ーーCounter Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
BurstLv5AntivirusLv3
Fire AttackLv3Critical BoostLv3
Maximum MightLv3Load ShellsLv2
HandicraftLv2ConstitutionLv1
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CounterstrikeLv1

The recommended best post-update Fire Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.

WeaponSharpness
Charge Blade Chrono Gear
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
738Water 5005%0
DecorationStream-Handicraft Jewel 3
Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
PhialElement Phial
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementSharpness Boost x1
Element Boost x4
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChain Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilNuminous Overlay Beta②ーーCounter Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
BurstLv5AntivirusLv3
Water AttackLv3Critical BoostLv3
Maximum MightLv3Load ShellsLv2
HandicraftLv2ConstitutionLv1
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CounterstrikeLv1

The recommended best post-update Water Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.

WeaponSharpness
Charge Blade Chrono Gear
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
738Thunder 5005%0
DecorationBolt/Handicraft Jwl 3
Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
PhialElement Phial
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementSharpness Boost x1
Element Boost x4
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChain Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilNuminous Overlay Beta②ーーCounter Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
BurstLv5AntivirusLv3
Thunder AttackLv3Critical BoostLv3
Maximum MightLv3Load ShellsLv2
HandicraftLv2ConstitutionLv1
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CounterstrikeLv1

The recommended best post-update Thunder Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.

WeaponSharpness
Charge Blade Chrono Gear
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
738Ice 5005%0
DecorationFrost-Handicraft Jewel 3
Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
PhialElement Phial
Element TypeIce Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementSharpness Boost x1
Element Boost x4
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChain Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilNuminous Overlay Beta②ーーCounter Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
BurstLv5AntivirusLv3
Ice AttackLv3Critical BoostLv3
Maximum MightLv3Load ShellsLv2
HandicraftLv2ConstitutionLv1
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CounterstrikeLv1

The recommended best post-update Ice Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.

WeaponSharpness
Charge Blade Chrono Gear
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
738Dragon 5005%0
DecorationDragon-Handicraft Jewel 3
Magazine-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
PhialElement Phial
Element TypeDragon Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementSharpness Boost x1
Element Boost x4
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmNuminous Crown Beta③②①Chain Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Adapt Jewel 1
MailNuminous Shroud Beta③ーーChain Jewel 3
VambracesGore Vambraces Beta②②ーMighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
CoilNuminous Overlay Beta②ーーCounter Jewel 2
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChain Charm II--
Active Skills
Zoh Shia's Pulse(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
BurstLv5AntivirusLv3
Dragon AttackLv3Critical BoostLv3
Maximum MightLv3Load ShellsLv2
HandicraftLv2ConstitutionLv1
Recovery SpeedLv1Evade WindowLv1
CoalescenceLv1Flinch FreeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CounterstrikeLv1

The recommended best post-update Dragon Element Build for Charge Blade combines Zoh Shia and Gore armor, featuring both 'Super Recovery I' and 'Black Eclipse I.' It's designed with Power Axe Mode in mind and reaches up to 75% Affinity regardless of whether you're targeting weak points.

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Best Artian Build for Insect Glaive

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Insect Glaive in Monster Hunter Wilds, the recommended elements are Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, and Paralysis. Compared to craftable weapons, the Artian Insect Glaive stands out with its superior status effects and slots, making it an ideal weapon to carry in the later stages of the game.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +20)
Paralysis[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Boost x4 (Attack +20)
Sharpness Boost x1 (Sharpness +20)

For the Artian Insect Glaive, Attack Boost and Sharpness Boost are the recommended bonuses. These boosts increase both raw damage and sharpness retention, allowing you to maintain high offensive output while sustaining your weapon's effectiveness throughout long battles.

Flexible/Multi-Use Build for Insect Glaive

WeaponSharpness
Insect GlaiveDiprielcha
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
697Paralysis 805%0
DecorationsCritical Jewel III [3]
Flight-Handicraft Jewel [3]
Critical Jewel II [2]
KinsectsFoebeetle
Element TypeParalysis Element ×3
ProductionAttack Infusion ×3
ReinforcementSharpness Bonus ×1
Attack Boost ×4
ArmorSlotsDecorations
HelmG. Fulgur Helm β②ーーMighty Jewel [2]
MailNuminous Shroud β③ーーTenderizer Jewel [3]
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambraces β②②ーMighty Jewel [2]
Earplugs Jewel [2]
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel [3]
Earplugs Jewel [1]
GreavesGore Greaves β③①①Chain Jewel [3]
Earplugs Jewel [1]
Sane Jewel [1]
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny (2 Piece)
Guardian's Protection (3 Piece)Agitator Lv5
Critical Boost Lv5Constitution Lv4
Maximum Might Lv3Antivirus Lv3
Weakness Exploit Lv3Flinch Free Lv1
Airborne Lv1Earplugs Lv1
Burst Lv1Handicraft Lv1

The strongest general-purpose equipment after the update combines Zoh Shia's Armor and Gore Armor. By having Earplugs Lv1 while maintaining the Affinity of the pre-update equipment, you can get the effect of Earplugs Lv2 when using 3-color Extracts.

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Best Artian Build for Light Bowgun

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Light Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's recommended to forge all four elements: Fire, Water, Thunder, and Ice. With proper bonuses, each of these can outperform their non-Artian counterparts in terms of firepower, making them the best additions to your loadout.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Infusion x3(+15)
Capacity Boost x2(Capacity +2)

For the Artian Light Bowgun, the recommended bonuses are Attack x6 and Capacity Boost x2. Capacity Boost is especially important, as it reduces the number of reloads needed and increases your attack frequency over time, so be sure to equip two for maximum efficiency.

Artian Attack-Focused Build for Light Bowgun

*Dragon Element is not listed due to low practicality.

Weapon Mods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Rapid Fire Magazine
Attack Affinity Defense
286 5% 0
Decoration Crit Elem-Blaze Jewel 3
Opener-Blaze Jewel 3
Focus-Blaze Jewel 3
Special Ammo Adhesive Ammo
Element Type Fire Element ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×3
Capacity Boost ×2
Ammo Details
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Flaming Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
Ammo Slot Decoration
Helm Gore Helm α ②ーー Phoenix Jewel 2
Mail Gore Mail β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Numinous Overlay β ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece) Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Evade Window Lv5 Agitator Lv5
Antivirus Lv3 Coalescence Lv3
Critical Element Lv3 Opening Shot Lv3
Focus Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Fire Attack Lv3 Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1 Burst Lv1
Weapon Mods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Rapid Fire Magazine
Attack Affinity Defense
270 4% 0
Decoration Crit Elem-Stream Jewel 3
Opener-Stream Jewel 3
Focus-Stream Jewel 3
Special Ammo Adhesive Ammo
Element Type Water Element ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×3
Capacity Boost ×2
Ammo Details
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Water Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
Ammo Slot Decoration
Helm Gore Helm α ②ーー Phoenix Jewel 2
Mail Gore Mail β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Numinous Overlay β ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece) Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Evade Window Lv5 Agitator Lv5
Antivirus Lv3 Coalescence Lv3
Critical Element Lv3 Opening Shot Lv3
Focus Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Water Attack Lv3 Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1 Burst Lv1
Weapon Mods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Rapid Fire Magazine
Attack Affinity Defense
286 5% 0
Decoration Crit Elem-Bolt Jewel 3
Opener-Bolt Jewel 3
Focus-Bolt Jewel 3
Special Ammo Adhesive Ammo
Element Type Thunder Element ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×3
Capacity Boost ×2
Ammo Details
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Thunder Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
Ammo Slot Decoration
Helm Gore Helm α ②ーー Phoenix Jewel 2
Mail Gore Mail β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Numinous Overlay β ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece) Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Evade Window Lv5 Agitator Lv5
Antivirus Lv3 Coalescence Lv3
Critical Element Lv3 Opening Shot Lv3
Focus Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Thunder Attack Lv3 Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1 Burst Lv1
Weapon Mods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Rapid Fire Magazine
Attack Affinity Defense
286 5% 0
Decoration Crit Elem-Frost Jewel 3
Opener-Frost Jewel 3
Frost-Focus Jewel 3
Special Ammo Adhesive Ammo
Element Type Ice Element Type ×3
Production Attack Infusion ×3
Reinforcement Attack Boost ×3
Capacity Boost ×2
Ammo Details
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Freeze Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
Ammo Slot Decoration
Helm Gore Helm α ②ーー Phoenix Jewel 2
Mail Gore Mail β ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Physique Jewel 1
Vambraces Gore Vambraces β ②②ー Mighty Jewel 2
Mighty Jewel 2
Coil Numinous Overlay β ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Greaves Gore Greaves β ③①① Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Gore Magala's Tyranny (4 Piece) Scale Layering (3 Piece)
Evade Window Lv5 Agitator Lv5
Antivirus Lv3 Coalescence Lv3
Critical Element Lv3 Opening Shot Lv3
Focus Lv3 Maximum Might Lv3
Ice Attack Lv3 Constitution Lv2
Flinch Free Lv1 Burst Lv1

The strongest recommended equipment for each element for the Light Bowgun after the update is a setup that uses both the Zoh Shia waist piece and 4 pieces of the Gore Magala Armor. Use Rapid Fire over Burst Step to achieve critical hits with Maximum Might. In addition to having increased Attack thanks to Black Eclipse II, you can also expect a maximum possible Affinity of 75% or more with this build. Changing Coalescence and Maximum Might to Evade Extender and Earplugs is a viable choice if you don't particularly need the former skills.

Artian Arch-temp Rey Dau Build for Light Bowgun

*Dragon Element is not listed due to low practicality.

WeaponMods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Magazine
AttackAffinityDefense
2865%0
DecorationCrit Elem-Blaze Jewel 3
Opener-Blaze Jewel 3
Focus-Blaze Jewel 3
Special AmmoAdhesive Ammo
Element TypeFire Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Flaming Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Critical ElementLv3Opening ShotLv3
FocusLv3Fire AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CoalescenceLv1
BurstLv1
WeaponMods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Magazine
AttackAffinityDefense
2865%0
DecorationCrit Elem-Stream Jewel 3
Opener-Stream Jewel 3
Focus-Stream Jewel 3
Special AmmoAdhesive Ammo
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Water Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Critical ElementLv3Opening ShotLv3
FocusLv3Water AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CoalescenceLv1
BurstLv1
WeaponMods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Magazine
AttackAffinityDefense
2865%0
DecorationCrit Elem-Bolt Jewel 3
Opener-Bolt Jewel 3
Focus-Bolt Jewel 3
Special AmmoAdhesive Ammo
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Thunder Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Critical ElementLv3Opening ShotLv3
FocusLv3Thunder AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CoalescenceLv1
BurstLv1
WeaponMods
Light Bowgun Animilater
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Pierce Ammo Magazine
AttackAffinityDefense
2865%0
DecorationCrit Elem-Frost Jewel 3
Opener/Frost Jewel 3
Focus-Frost Jewel 3
Special AmmoAdhesive Ammo
Element TypeIce Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Rapid Fire
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Spread Ammo
Lv2
4
-
Freeze Ammo
Lv2
6
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
-
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Adapt Jewel 1
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Phoenix Jewel 2
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Chain Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
Sane Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Critical ElementLv3Opening ShotLv3
FocusLv3Ice AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
AdaptabilityLv1CoalescenceLv1
BurstLv1

This is a highly recommended 4 Element Light Bowgun build using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. It focuses on 'Rapid Fire' rather than 'Burst Step' to maintain affinity via Maximum Might. In addition to providing constant Attack Up and letting you survive one instance of heavy damage through Lord's Soul, the build can also reach up to 100% Affinity when conditions like overcoming Frenzy are met.

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Best Artian Build for Heavy Bowgun

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's recommended to craft all four elements: Fire, Water, Thunder, and Ice. However, since there are also excellent element Heavy Bowguns available through regular forging, consider switching to the Artian version once you've obtained powerful Decorations to slot into their three Level 3 decoration slots. Additionally, Paralysis builds focusing on Pierce Ammo and Wyvernheart are also strong and highly recommended as Universal Build.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Infusion x3(+15)
Capacity Boost x2 (Capacity +2)

For the Artian Heavy Bowgun, Attack Boost and Capacity Boost are the recommended bonuses. Since the ammo types vary depending on the elemental build, it's highly recommended to craft all elements of the Artian weapon to cover a wide range of situations.

Artian 4 Element Build for Heavy Bowgun

*Dragon Element is not included due to its low practical effectiveness.

WeaponMods
Heavy Bowgun Greifen
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Ignition Mode
AttackAffinityDefense
3305%0
DecorationOpener-Blaze Jewel 3
Crit Elem-Blaze Jewel 3
Bandolier-Blaze Jewel 3
Special AmmoWyvernheart Ignition
Wyverncounter Ignition
Ignition/TypeIgnition Gauge Recovery Lv1
Ignition Mode ST II
Element TypeFire Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
Spread Ammo
Lv2
5
Flaming Ammo
Lv2
8
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Adapt Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Opening ShotLv3Critical ElementLv3
Tetrad ShotLv3Fire AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CoalescenceLv1
AdaptabilityLv1

This is the Best Artian Fire Element Build for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. While it offers damage nearly on par with the 4-piece Gore set, activating 'Lord's Soul' allows you to withstand one powerful attack. Ideal for hunters looking to balance offense and survivability.

WeaponMods
Heavy Bowgun Greifen
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Ignition Mode
AttackAffinityDefense
3305%0
DecorationOpener-Stream Jewel 3
Crit Elem-Stream Jewel 3
Bandolier-Stream Jewel 3
Special AmmoWyvernheart Ignition
Wyverncounter Ignition
Ignition/TypeIgnition Gauge Recovery Lv1
Ignition Mode ST II
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
Spread Ammo
Lv2
5
Water Ammo
Lv2
8
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Adapt Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Opening ShotLv3Critical ElementLv3
Tetrad ShotLv3Water AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CoalescenceLv1
AdaptabilityLv1

This is the Best Artian Water Element Build for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. While it offers damage nearly on par with the 4-piece Gore set, activating 'Lord's Soul' allows you to withstand one powerful attack. Ideal for hunters looking to balance offense and survivability.

WeaponMods
Heavy Bowgun Greifen
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Ignition Mode
AttackAffinityDefense
3305%0
DecorationOpener-Bolt Jewel 3
Crit Elem-Bolt Jewel 3
Bandolier-Bolt Jewel 3
Special AmmoWyvernheart Ignition
Wyverncounter Ignition
Ignition/TypeIgnition Gauge Recovery Lv1
Ignition Mode ST II
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
Spread Ammo
Lv2
5
Thunder Ammo
Lv2
8
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Adapt Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Opening ShotLv3Critical ElementLv3
Tetrad ShotLv3Thunder AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CoalescenceLv1
AdaptabilityLv1

This is the Best Artian Thunder Element Build for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. While it offers damage nearly on par with the 4-piece Gore set, activating 'Lord's Soul' allows you to withstand one powerful attack. Ideal for hunters looking to balance offense and survivability.

WeaponMods
Heavy Bowgun Greifen
(Artian)
Element Ammo Powder
Ignition Mode
AttackAffinityDefense
3305%0
DecorationOpener/Frost Jewel 3
Crit Elem-Frost Jewel 3
Bandolier-Frost Jewel 3
Special AmmoWyvernheart Ignition
Wyverncounter Ignition
Ignition/TypeIgnition Gauge Recovery Lv1
Ignition Mode ST II
Element TypeIce Element Type×3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
Spread Ammo
Lv2
5
Freeze Ammo
Lv2
8
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Adapt Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
Opening ShotLv3Critical ElementLv3
Tetrad ShotLv3Ice AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Flinch FreeLv1Stamina SurgeLv1
BurstLv1CoalescenceLv1
AdaptabilityLv1

This is the Best Artian Ice Element Build for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. While it offers damage nearly on par with the 4-piece Gore set, activating 'Lord's Soul' allows you to withstand one powerful attack. Ideal for hunters looking to balance offense and survivability.

Artian Pierce Ammo Build for Heavy Bowgun

WeaponMods
Heavy Bowgun Greifen
(Artian)
Ignition Mode
Pierce Ammo Powder
AttackAffinityDefense
3305%0
DecorationFocus-Precise Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Trueshot Jewel II 2
Special AmmoWyvernheart Ignition
Wyverncounter Ignition
Ignition/TypeIgnition Gauge Recovery Lv1
Ignition Mode ST II
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x3
Capacity Boost x2
Ammo Data
Ammo
Lv
Capacity
Normal Ammo
Lv2
4
Pierce Ammo
Lv2
4
Spread Ammo
Lv2
5
Paralysis Ammo
Lv2
6
Thunder Ammo
Lv2
7
Tranq Ammo
Lv1
6
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm Gamma③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail Alpha③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces Gamma③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Chain Jewel 3
CoilRey Sandcoil Gammaーーー-
GreavesGore Greaves Beta③①①Phoenix Jewel 2
Sane Jewel 1
Adapt Jewel 1
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)AgitatorLv5
AntivirusLv3Maximum MightLv3
FocusLv3Critical BoostLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Latent PowerLv2Special Ammo BoostLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1Flinch FreeLv1
Stamina SurgeLv1BurstLv1
CoalescenceLv1AdaptabilityLv1
BallisticsLv1

This is the Best Artian Piece Ammo Build for Heavy Bowgun in Monster Hunter Wilds using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor. While it offers damage nearly on par with the 4-piece Gore set, activating 'Lord's Soul' grants attack boost and allows you to withstand one powerful hit. Focus on charging the Ignition Gauge with Pierce Ammo, then unleash attacks using the Wyvern Ignition.

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Best Artian Build for Bow

Best and Recommended Element

FireWaterThunderIceDragon
★★★★★★★★★★★★
PoisonParalysisSleepBlastNone
★★★

* ★★★ = Must-Forge ★★ = Optional/Situational ★ = Base Only, Don't Reinforce

For the Artian Bow in Monster Hunter Wilds, it's recommended to forge all four elements: Fire, Water, Thunder, and Ice. Each offers improved performance over their non-Artian counterparts, either through higher attack power or, in the case of Fire and Water, enhanced performance with powerful close-range coatings. Paralysis is also a great choice as a general-purpose option.

Best Artian Bonuses

5 Element/Paralysis[Production]
Attack Infusion x3 (Attack +15)
[Reinforcement]
Attack Infusion x5(+25)

For the Artian Bow, Attack Boost is the recommended bonus. Boosting raw attack power is the most effective way to increase overall damage output, especially when combined with strong elemental coatings and consistent shot placement.

Artian 4 Element Build for Bow

* The Dragon element is not included, as the non-Artian weapon 'G. Renowned Tristram' is the recommended choice for that element.

Weapon
Bow Angelbein
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
276Fire 2305%0
DecorationBlaze-Precise Jewel 3
Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3
Spread Jewel 3
CoatingClose-range Coating
Element TypeFire Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm γ③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail α③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces γ③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesRey Sandgreaves γ③ーーChain Jewel 3
TalismanFitness Charm V--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)ConstitutionLv5
AgitatorLv5Stun ResistanceLv3
AntivirusLv3Stamina SurgeLv3
Fire AttackLv3Tetrad ShotLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
BallisticsLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Maximum MightLv1Spread-Power ShotsLv1
BurstLv1

This is a top-tier Fire Element Bow Build using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor in Monster Hunter Wilds. By equipping 3 pieces of Rey Dau γ gear, it activates Lord's Soul, allowing one 'Guts' activation. The remaining 2 slots are filled with Gore pieces to boost 'Affinity'. The firepower is comparable to a full 4-piece Gore set, making this build ideal for hunters seeking a balance between survivability and damage output.

Weapon
Bow Angelbein
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
276Water 2305%0
DecorationStream-Precise Jewel 3
Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3
Spread Jewel 3
CoatingClose-range Coating
Element TypeWater Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm γ③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail α③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces γ③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesRey Sandgreaves γ③ーーChain Jewel 3
TalismanFitness Charm V--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)ConstitutionLv5
AgitatorLv5Stun ResistanceLv3
AntivirusLv3Stamina SurgeLv3
Water AttackLv3Tetrad ShotLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
BallisticsLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Maximum MightLv1Spread-Power ShotsLv1
BurstLv1

This is a top-tier Water Element Bow Build using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor in Monster Hunter Wilds. By equipping 3 pieces of Rey Dau γ gear, it activates Lord's Soul, allowing one 'Guts' activation. The remaining 2 slots are filled with Gore pieces to boost 'Affinity'. The firepower is comparable to a full 4-piece Gore set, making this build ideal for hunters seeking a balance between survivability and damage output.

Weapon
Bow Angelbein
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
276Thunder 2305%0
DecorationBolt-Precise Jewel 3
Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3
Spread Jewel 3
CoatingPower Coating
Element TypeThunder Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm γ③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail α③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces γ③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesRey Sandgreaves γ③ーーChain Jewel 3
TalismanFitness Charm V--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)ConstitutionLv5
AgitatorLv5Stun ResistanceLv3
AntivirusLv3Stamina SurgeLv3
Thunder AttackLv3Tetrad ShotLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
BallisticsLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Maximum MightLv1Spread-Power ShotsLv1
BurstLv1

This is a top-tier Thunder Element Bow Build using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor in Monster Hunter Wilds. By equipping 3 pieces of Rey Dau γ gear, it activates Lord's Soul, allowing one 'Guts' activation. The remaining 2 slots are filled with Gore pieces to boost 'Affinity'. The firepower is comparable to a full 4-piece Gore set, making this build ideal for hunters seeking a balance between survivability and damage output.

Weapon
Bow Angelbein
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
276Ice 2305%0
DecorationFrost-Precise Jewel 3
Bandolier-Precise Jewel 3
Spread Jewel 3
CoatingPiercing Coating
Element TypeIce Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm γ③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail α③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces γ③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesRey Sandgreaves γ③ーーChain Jewel 3
TalismanFitness Charm V--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)ConstitutionLv5
AgitatorLv5Stun ResistanceLv3
AntivirusLv3Stamina SurgeLv3
Ice AttackLv3Tetrad ShotLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
BallisticsLv2Weakness ExploitLv1
Maximum MightLv1Spread-Power ShotsLv1
BurstLv1

This is a top-tier Ice Element Bow Build using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor in Monster Hunter Wilds. By equipping 3 pieces of Rey Dau γ gear, it activates Lord's Soul, allowing one 'Guts' activation. The remaining 2 slots are filled with Gore pieces to boost 'Affinity'. The firepower is comparable to a full 4-piece Gore set, making this build ideal for hunters seeking a balance between survivability and damage output.

Artian Paralysis Build for Bow

Weapon
Bow Angelbein
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
276Paralysis5%0
DecorationBandolier-Precise Jewel 3
Spread Jewel 3
Paralyzer Jewel III 3
CoatingPiercing Coating, Paralysis Coating
Element TypeParalysis Element Type x3
ProductionAttack Infusion x3
ReinforcementAttack Boost x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmRey Sandhelm γ③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
MailGore Mail α③ーーChallenger Jewel 3
VambracesRey Sandbraces γ③③ーChallenger Jewel 3
Challenger Jewel 3
CoilGore Coil α③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Sane Jewel 1
GreavesRey Sandgreaves γ③ーーChain Jewel 3
TalismanFitness Charm V--
Active Skills
Rey Dau's Voltage(2 Piece)Gore Magala's Tyranny(2 Piece)
Lord's Soul(3 Piece)ConstitutionLv5
AgitatorLv5Stun ResistanceLv3
AntivirusLv3Stamina SurgeLv3
Tetrad ShotLv3Paralysis AttackLv3
Evade WindowLv2Evade ExtenderLv2
Weakness ExploitLv1Maximum MightLv1
Spread-Power ShotsLv1BurstLv1
BallisticsLv1

This is a top-tier Paralysis Element Bow Build using Arch-tempered Rey Dau armor in Monster Hunter Wilds. By equipping 3 pieces of Rey Dau γ gear, it activates Lord's Soul, allowing one 'Guts' activation. The remaining 2 slots are filled with Gore pieces to boost 'Affinity'. While its raw damage output is lower than other elemental build due to the Paralysis focus, it offers strong versatility and survivability, ideal for players seeking a well-rounded loadout.

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What are Artian Weapons?

Weapons Forgeable With 3 Artian Parts

Make a Specialized Weapon from 3 Parts

Artian weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds are weapons forged using three Artian parts (relics). The type of weapon and its performance vary depending on the combination of parts used and the bonuses they grant.

How to Unlock Artian Weapons & Reroll

Unlocked After Chapter 4-3

Forge

Artian weapons become available after completing Chapter 4-3, which unlocks at HR 20, following the defeat of Tempered Lala Barina and Guardian Fulgur. After this point, Tempered Monsters will start appearing in the field, allowing you to farm the necessary parts for crafting Artian weapons by hunting them.

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Strengthened Further with Reinforce Bonuses

Production is Complete, Bonus will be Received by Restoring the Item

Artian weapons can receive up to five Reinforcement Bonuses through Reinforce, separate from their initial Production Bonuses. These Reinforcement Bonuses are assigned randomly each time you reinforce the weapon, so you'll need to keep forging until you get the ideal set. However, once a bonus has been applied, it cannot be undone, so choose carefully.

Reroll is Possible

Reinforcement Bonuses are applied in a fixed order unique to each weapon. This means that if you have a large stock of Artian parts, you can predict upcoming bonuses and plan your upgrades accordingly.

Artian Weapons How to Reroll

Maximum Number of Reinforcement Bonuses

Limit for Same Reinforcement Bonus

※It's been tested that the maximum number of Reinforcement Bonus is determined by the type of Bonus chosen. If you found a bonus that exceeds the limit, feel free to leave a screenshot in the comments!

Reinforcement BonusMaximum Number of Bonuses
Attack BoostUp to 5
Affinity BoostUp to 3
Element BoostUp to 4
Sharpness BoostUp to 2
Capacity BoostUp to 2

We determined that the Reinforcement Bonuses you can gain through Artian weapon reinforcement have limits. Attack Boost can be applied up to 5, Affinity Boost up to 3, Element Boost up to 4, and both Sharpness and Capacity Boost have a maximum of 2 each.

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