Monster Hunter Rise | High Rank Builds - Recommended Loadouts

The high rank builds in Monster Hunter Rise (Switch). Find out the high rank builds, loadouts for every weapon, low rank, and more in MH Rise!

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Weapon Tier List

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Greatsword	Long Sword
Sword & Shield	Dual Blades
Hammer	Hunting Horn
Lance	Gunlance
Switch Axe	Charge Blade
Bow	Insect Glaive
Light Bowgun	Heavy Bowgun

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Great Sword	Long Sword	Sword & Shield
Dual Blades	Hammer	Hunting Horn
Lance	Gunlance	Switch Axe
Charge Blade	Bow	Insect Glaive
Light Bowgun	Heavy Bowgun	-

Best Greatsword Builds

Dragonheart Narga Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dark of Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188		35%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skills	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Charger Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Charger Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Charger Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			Expert Jewel 2
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Critical Eye Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Armor	Material
Valstrax Helm	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Valstrax Mail	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Valstrax Braces	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Valstrax Coil	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Valstrax Greaves	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Fight while keeping your HP below 80% ・Provides top class attack power when Dragonheart and Resentment are activated at the same time ・Unlike the Rampage Cleaver below, the affinity of this weapon is high and is able to give steady powerful attacks

Rampage Cleaver Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Cleaver S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
250		-30%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skills	Attack Boost IV Attack Surge Non-Elemental Boost

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Anjanath Mail S			Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			Tenderizer Jewel 2
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 2, Marathon Runner Lv. 1, Dragonheart Lv. 1
Defense
314	7	-13	-2	-5	0

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x1 Anjanath Nosebone+ x2 Piercing Claw x2
Arms	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・ Attack power is around the same as the above Dragonheart Narga Build ・ Although no particular requirement for activation, critical hits are unstable and Focus is capped at Lv. 2 ・ Best paired with Palico buffs

All Other Best Greatsword Builds

Best Longsword Builds

All-Rounder Chameleos Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Phantom Mirage
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
228	-	15%	10
Decoration	Tenderizer Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1 Diversion Jewel 1
Arms	Sinister Gauntlets S			Tenderizer Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Handicraft Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 2 (If slot is available)
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 5, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Hellfire Cloak Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1
Defense
296	6	-11	-2	2	-2

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Barioth Pelt+ x4 Barioth Claw+ x4 Freezer Sac x1 Wyvern Gem x1
Arms	Magnamalo Blade+ x3 Magnamalo Scale+ x4 Magnamalo Scute+ x1 Purple Magna Orb x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Exceed Handicraft Lv. 1 to bring out the white gauge ・Sharpness levels are a bit hard to manage ・If Talisman can't have a Handicraft Jewel decoration, then make up for it with the Handicraft Lv. 2 skill

Dragonheart Chameleos Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Phantom Mirage
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
228	-	15%	10
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1 Diversion Jewel 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Sheath Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Handicraft Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 (If slot is available)
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 2, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Armor	Material
Valstrax Helm	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Valstrax Mail	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Valstrax Braces	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Valstrax Coil	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Valstrax Greaves	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Fight while keeping your HP below 80% ・Produces more attack power than other high rank builds ・Maximum affinity at 75% thanks to Weakness Exploit & Maximum Might ・Also consider making Handicraft & Maximum Might into Lv. 2

All Other Best Longsword Builds

Best Sword and Shield Builds

Tigrex High Attack Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigrex Sword
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
228	-	-15%	-
Decorations	-
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Attack Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Lagombi Vambraces S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 2 Drain Jewel 1 Drain Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Brace Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Attack Jewel 2 (if slotted)
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Attack Boost Lv. 6, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stamina Thief Lv. 2, Ice Attack Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
262	3	-4	-1	0	-3

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Lagombi Plastron+ x3 Lagombi Frozenclaw x2 Gracium x3 Beast Gem x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Has a white sharpness level ・Even with Critical Eye and Critical Boost, Affinity still remains at 75% ・Does not require Razor Sharp as you can attack with the shield to prevent sharpness reduction

Rampage SNS + Valstrax Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Sword S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
210	-	20%	-
Decorations	-
Rampage Skill	1: Sharpness Type I 2: Non-elemental Boost 3: Affinity Surge

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			Expert Jewel 2 (If slotted)
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Critical Eye Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 2
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Builds Materials List

Parts	Materials
Valstrax Helm	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Valstrax Mail	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Valstrax Braces	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Valstrax Coil	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Valstrax Greaves	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Requires you to maintain less than 80% health ・With Weakness Exploit, Affinity caps at 85% ・Use Shield attacks to prevent sharpness deterioration ・Attack power is slightly less than the Tigrex Sword ・High critical chance provides reliable high attack power

All Other Best Sword and Shield Builds

Best Dual Blades Builds

Elemental Dual Blades Build (Elemental Attack)

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Twinblade S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
190	Water 35	0%	-
Decoration		None
Rampage Skills		・Elemental Boost I ・Water III ・Attack Surge

Other Possible Weapons

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Wyvern Lovers
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
200	Fire 28	0%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	Element Exploit

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Despot's Blitz
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
200	Thunder 31	0%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	Thunder Boost II

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Reddnaught Dragon Wing
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188	Dragon 35	0%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommened Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decorations
Head	Kaiser Crown			Any Elemental Decoration 1
Chest	Aelucanth Thorax S			Any Elemental Decoration 1
Arms	Lagombi Vambraces S			Mastery Jewel 2 Any Elemental Decoration 1
Waist	Chrome Metal Coil			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 Any Elemental Decoration 1
Legs	Arzuros Greaves S			Mastery Jewel 2 Mastery Jewel 2 Any Elemental Decoration 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Critical Jewel 2 (If slotted)
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Any Element Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Master's Touch Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Critical Element Lv. 1, Dragon Attack Lv. 1, Ice Attack Lv. 1
Defense
254	-5	-5	0	-2	-3

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Butterfly Beetle x1 Quality Bone x2 Rathian Carapace x2 Rachnoid Silk+ x2
Arm	Lagombi Plastron+ x3 Lagombi Frozenclaw x2 Gracium x3 Beast Gem x1
Waist	Novacrystal x1 Firecell Stone x1 Fucium Ore x3 Nargacuga Razor x2
Legs	Arzuros Carapace x3 Arzuros Brace+ x2 Twisted Rockbone x1 Acute Fang x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Master's Touch can be swapped for Razor Sharp using Decorations ・Use elemental attacks on enemies if possible ・Best used with high elemental damage Dual Blades ・Rampage Skill can be changed to add to the weapon's sharpness

Valstrax Dual Blades With Dragonheart

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Reddnaught Dragon Wing
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
180	Dragon 35	0%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skill	Valstrax Soul

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decorations
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Expert Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Expert Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Expert Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			-
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Critical Eye Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Chest	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Arm	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Legs	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Requires you to maintain less than 80% HP ・Has a higher damage output than a general use elemental build ・Has an Affinity of 75% with Weakness Exploit ・Use Critical Eye if you have some extra slots ・Although not as reliable as Critical Eye, you can also use Latent Power

All Other Best Dual Blades Builds

Best Hammer Builds

Tigrex High Attack Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigrex Hammer
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
220	-	-20%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	Silkbind Boost (Carried over from War Mace)

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Attack Boost 2 Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Lagombi Vambraces S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 2 Drain Jewel 1 Drain Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Brace Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Attack Boost 2 (if slotted)
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Attack Boost Lv. 6, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stamina Thief Lv. 2, Ice Attack Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
262	3	-4	-1	0	-3

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Lagombi Plastron+ x3 Lagombi Frozenclaw x2 Gracium x3 Beast Gem x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Damage is top-class and is similar to the Rampage Hammer ・Silkbind moves are further improved by the Rampage Skill ・Affinity maxes out at 70% when hitting weak spots

Rampage Dragonheart Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Hammer S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
200	-	20%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	1: Sharpness Type I 2: Non-elemental Boost 3: Affinity Surge

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			Expert Jewel 2
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Critical Eye Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 2
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Chest	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Arm	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Legs	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Damage is top-class and is similar to the Tigrex Hammer ・Highest Affinity is 85% when hitting weak spots ・Requires you to be less than 80% max HP to maximize

All Other Best Hammer Builds

Best Hunting Horn Builds

Dragonheart Rampage Hunting Horn Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Agitato S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
220	None	0%	-
Decoration	-
Melodies	Attack and Affinity Up, Tremors Negated, Sonic Wave
Rampage Skills	Sharpness Type I, Non-Elemental Boost, Attack Melody II

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Attack Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Attack Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Attack Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Handicraft Jewel 3 Sonorous Jewel 1
Talisman	Attack Boost Lv. 2			Attack Jewel 2
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 6, Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 2, Handicraft Lv. 2, Horn Maestro Lv. 1
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Armor	Material
Valstrax Helm	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Valstrax Mail	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Valstrax Braces	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Valstrax Coil	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Valstrax Greaves	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Fight while keeping your HP below 80% ・Intended for short-term use and for pros ・Make sure you watch your sharpness levels ・Good for both solo & multiplayer play

All-Rounder Bazelgeuse Hunting Horn Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Bazelreid Rookslayer
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
220	Blast 26	-10%	-
Decoration
Melodies	Earplugs (S), Attack Up, Health Recovery (L)
Rampage Skills	Blast Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Utsushi Mask (H) S (Male) Channeler's Hair-Tie S (Female)			Sonorous Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Handicraft Jewel 3 Razor Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Sinister Gauntlets S			Jumping Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Attack Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Attack Jewel 2
Talisman	Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2			Attack Jewel 2
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Razor Sharp Lv. 3, Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Spare Shot Lv. 2, Hellfire Cloak Lv. 1, Stun Resistance Lv. 1, Horn Maestro Lv. 1, Evade Extender Lv. 1
Defense
260	9	-3	-5	-1	1

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Kamura Ticket x2 Anjanath Fang+ x2 Monster Hardbone x1 Gracium x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Magnamalo Blade+ x3 Magnamalo Scale+ x4 Magnamalo Scute+ x1 x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Quality Fin x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Has both Health Recovery (L) and Attack Up ・More than sufficient overall DPS ・Increased survivability thanks to Evade Extender and Wirebug Whisperer

All Other Best Hunting Horn Builds

Best Lance Builds

Tigrex Dragonheart Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigrex Lance
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
238	-	-15%	-
Decoration	Stamina Thief 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Guardian Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Guardian Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Offensive Guard Lv. 1			Ironwall Jewel 2
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Offensive Guard Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stamina Thief Lv. 1, Guard Lv. 1
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Chest	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Arm	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Legs	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Requires you to maintain less than 80% HP ・Dragonheart, Resuscitate, and Resentment greatly boosts this build's attack power ・Build for Lance experts as Dash Guard and Dragonheart requires finesse in using ・Attack boost buff from Palicoes is recommended ・Can be difficult to play when fighting with a support in multiplayer

Narga Dragonheart Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Night Rains Black
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
186	-	35%	-
Decoration	Attack Jewel 2
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost II

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Guardian Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Guardian Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Offensive Guard Lv. 1			Ironwall Jewel 2
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Offensive Guard Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Attack Boost Lv. 1, Guard Lv. 1
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Chest	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Arm	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Legs	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Requires you to maintain less than 80% of your HP ・Base attack is not attack as strong as the Tigrex build but the high Affinity makes up for it ・Build for Lance experts as Dash Guard and Dragonheart requires finesse in using ・Can be difficult to play when fighting with a support in multiplayer

All Other Best Lance Builds

Best Gunlance Builds

Rampage Wide Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Gunlance S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
210	-	0%	-
Decoration	-
Shelling	Wide Lv 5
Rampage Skill	1: Sharpness Type III 2: Non-elemental Boost 3: Shelling: Wide III

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Jyuratodus Helm			Wirebug Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Diablos Mail S			Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Bazelgeuse Braces			Wirebug Jewel 2 Artillery Jewel 2
Waist	Bazelgeuse Coil			Artillery Jewel 2 Artillery Jewel 2
Legs	Almudron Greaves S			Guardian Jewel 3 Brace Jewel 1
Talisman	Razor Sharp Lv. 2			Wirebug Jewel 2 (if slotted)
Skills
Offensive Guard Lv. 3, Guard Lv. 3, Razor Sharp Lv. 3, Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3, Artillery Lv. 3, Load Shells Lv. 2, Speed Sharpening Lv. 2, Evade Extender Lv. 1, Guard Up Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
320	4	6	-9	-9	-7

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Jyuratodus Scale+ x4 Jyuratodus Fang+ x3 Torrent Sac x1 Monster Keenbone x1
Chest	Majestic Horn x2 Diablos Carapace x4 Diablos Medulla x1 Kestodon Carapace x2
Arms	Bazelgeuse Carapace x5 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Wing Inferno Sac x2
Waist	Bazelgeuse Scale+ x4 Bazelgeuse Talon x3 Bazelgeuse Carapace x1 Inferno Sac x2
Legs	Almudron Scale+ x3 Almudron Claw+ x2 Almudron Fin+ x3 Mizutsune Fin+ x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Uses an all-around Gunlance ・Razor Sharp lengthens the blue sharpness gauge ・Wirebug Whisperer increases your chances of using Guard Edge ・If your Talisman has no slots, you can settle with Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2

Rampage Normal Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Gunlance S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
210	-	0%	-
Decoration	-
Shelling	Normal Lv5
Rampage Skill	1: Sharpness Type III 2: Non-elemental Boost 3: Shelling: Normal Ⅲ

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Jyuratodus Helm			Artillery Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Guardian Jewel 3 Ironwall Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1
Arms	Bazelgeuse Braces			Wirebug Jewel 2 Wirebug Jewel 2
Waist	Bazelgeuse Coil			Wirebug Jewel 2 Razor Jewel 2
Legs	Bazelgeuse Greaves			Guardian Jewel 3
Talisman	Razor Sharp Lv. 2			-
Skills
Offensive Guard Lv. 3, Guard Lv. 3, Artillery Lv. 3, Razor Sharp Lv. 3, Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3, Load Shells Lv. 2, Flinch Free Lv. 2, Evade Extender Lv. 1, Guard Up Lv. 1
Defense
316	9	9	-16	-6	5

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Jyuratodus Scale+ x4 Jyuratodus Fang+ x3 Torrent Sac x1 Monster Keenbone x1
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Bazelgeuse Carapace x5 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Wing Inferno Sac x2
Waist	Bazelgeuse Scale+ x4 Bazelgeuse Talon x3 Bazelgeuse Carapace x1 Inferno Sac x2
Legs	Bazelgeuse Carapace x4 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Tail x1 Bazelgeuse Gem x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Has a better damage than Ortlinde ・Razor Sharp maintains the blue sharpness gauge ・Guard Up increases the types of attacks you can block

Rampage Long Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Gunlance S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
210	-	0%	-
Decoration	-
Shelling	Long Lv 5
Rampage Skill	1: Sharpness Type III 2: Non-elemental Boost 3: Shelling: Long Ⅲ

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Utsushi Mask (H) S (M) or Channeler's Hair-tie S (F)			Brace Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Artillery Jewel 2 Jumping Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Bazelgeuse Braces			Ironwall Jewel 2 Ironwall Jewel 2
Waist	Bazelgeuse Coil			Ironwall Jewel 2 Wirebug Jewel 2
Legs	Bazelgeuse Greaves			Wirebug Jewel 2
Talisman	Razor Sharp Lv. 2			-
Skills
Guard Lv. 5, Razor Sharp Lv. 3, Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3, Artillery Lv. 3, Spare Shot Lv. 2, Load Shells Lv. 2, Speed Sharpening Lv. 1, Guard Up Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Evade Extender Lv. 1
Defense
320	13	7	-13	-6	-5

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Kamura Ticket x2 Anjanath Fang+ x2 Monster Hardbone x1 Gracium x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Bazelgeuse Carapace x5 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Wing Inferno Sac x2
Waist	Bazelgeuse Scale+ x4 Bazelgeuse Talon x3 Bazelgeuse Carapace x1 Inferno Sac x2
Legs	Bazelgeuse Carapace x4 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Tail x1 Bazelgeuse Gem x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Very mobile build that can move around and seek out openings for Wyvernfire ・Has a higher attack and longer blue sharpness gauge than the Howlitzer

All Other Best Gunlance Builds

Best Switch Axe Builds

Full Valstrax Switch Axe Build

Recommended Weapons

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Reddnaught Dunat
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
180	Dragon 37	0%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Phial	Element Phial
Rampage Skill	Valstrax Soul

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Furor Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Jumping Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Furor Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Rapid Morph Lv. 2			Quickswitch Jewel 1
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Resentment Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Rapid Morph Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Evade Extender Lv. 1
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Chest	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Arm	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Legs	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Requires less than 80% HP to fight effectively ・Dragonheart, Resentment, Resuscitate greatly increase Attack ・Incredibly effective against monsters weak against the dragon element

Narga + Valstrax Switch Axe Build

Recommended Weapons

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Night's Crescent
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188	-	40%	-
Decoration	Jumping Jewel 2
Phial	Poison Phial (Poison 17)
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Quickswitch Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Quickswitch Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Protective Polish			Quickswitch Jewel
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Rapid Morph Lv. 3, Protective Polish Lv. 2, Evade Extender Lv. 1
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Chest	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Arm	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Legs	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Requires less than 80% of your maximum HP to work ・Dragon Heart, Resuscitate, and Resentment can increase your attack greatly ・Night's Crescent has a good Phial and Affinity ・Dragonblight removes poison

All Other Best Switch Axe Builds

Best Charge Blade Builds

Rajang Impact Charge Blade Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Ikaji Immortal
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
240	Thunder 16	0%	-
Decoration	-
Phial	Impact Phial
Rampage Skill	Dulling Strike

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Barroth Helm S			Blunt Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Guardian Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Bazelgeuse Braces			Attack Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Attack Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Brace Jewel 1
Legs	Bazelgeuse Greaves			Guardian Jewel 3
Talisman	Bludgeoner Lv. 2			Artillery Jewel 2 Magazine Jewel 2
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Artillery Lv. 3, Bludgeoner Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Offensive Guard Lv. 3, Load Shells Lv. 2, Defense Boost Lv. 1, Guard Up Lv. 1, Guard Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
306	6	1	-8	-7	-4

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Barroth Carapace x4 Barroth Claw+ x2 Barroth Tail x1 Monster Keenbone x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Bazelgeuse Carapace x5 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Wing x1 Inferno Sac x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Bazelgeuse Carapace x4 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Tail x1 Bazelgeuse Gem x1

Key Points About This Build
	・More suited for large monsters and may be hard to use on smaller ones ・Effects of Dulling Strike are also activated with the Impact Phial ・Since the Talisman used here is quite hard to obtain, the Diablos build below would be easier to fully assemble

Master's Touch Nargacuga Charge Blade Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Scream In The Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
190	None	40%
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Phial	Impact Phial
Rampage Skill	Dulling Strike

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Almudron Helm S			Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Mastery Jewel 2 Mastery Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Rathalos Braces S			Mastery Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Brace Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Attack Jewel 2 (Optional)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Master's Touch Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Rapid Morph Lv. 2, Critical Eye Lv. 2, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
278	1	3	-1	-3	-5

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Almudron Whiskers+ x2 Almudron Scale+ x4 Almudron Shell+ x1 Rich Mud x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Rathalos Scale+ x4 Rath Wingtalon+ x1 Inferno Sac x3 Uroktor Scale+ x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・A build best fo maneuvering the Spinning Slash Switch Skill ・Although some attack power is sacrificed in this build, the added mobility and evasion skills prove to be worth it in battle ・Critical Boost is prioritized over Attack Boost in this build

All Other Best Charge Blade Builds

Best Bow Builds

Non-Elemental Rampage Bow Rapid Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name
Rampage Bow S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
240	None	0%	-
Decoration	-
Charge	Charge 1: Rapid Lv2 Charge 2: Rapid Lv3 Charge 3: Rapid Lv4 Charge 4: Rapid Lv5
Rampage Skills	1st Slot: Attack Boost IV 2nd Slot: Non-Elemental Boost 3rd Slot: Firing: Rapid 4th Slot: Use Power Coating 5th Slot: Use Exhaust Coating 6th Slot: Arc Shot: Affinity

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Mighty Bow Feather			-
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Refresh Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1
Arms	Vaik Braces S			Quickload Jewel 1 Quickload Jewel 1
Waist	Lagombi Coil S			Tenderizer Jewel 2
Legs	Rakna-Kadaki Greaves			Brace Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			-
Skills
Constitution Lv. 4, Stamina Surge Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Normal - Rapid Up Lv. 2, Flinch Free Lv. 2, Reload Speed Lv. 2, Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
Defense
262	1	5	-5	-2	-1

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Ace Hunter Coin x2 Hunter King Coin x3 Rajang Coin x3 Barioth Coin x2
Chest	Armored Bream x4 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x1 Dragonite Ore x2
Arms	Armored Bream x4 Speartuna x1 Immature Sponge x3 Carbalite Ore x2
Waist	Lagombi Pelt+ x4 Lagombi Frozen Claw x1 High-quality Pelt x2
Legs	Rakna-Kadaki Carapace x4 Rakna-Kadaki Sharpclaw x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2 Rachnoid Silk+ x

Key Points About This Build
	・High attack at 240 ・Able to use Rapid Lv.5 at Charge 4 ・Fully equipped with stamina skills

Elemental Rampage Bow Rapid Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name
Rampage Bow S (Any Element)
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
215	Any Element 25	0%	-
Decoration	-
Charge	Charge 1: Rapid Lv2 Charge 2: Rapid Lv3 Charge 3: Rapid Lv4 Charge 4: Rapid Lv5
Rampage Skills	1st Slot: Elemental Boost I 2nd Slot: Any Elemental Skill III 3rd Slot: Firing: Rapid 4th Slot: Use Power Coating 5th Slot: Use Exhaust Coating 6th Slot: Arc Shot: Affinity

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Mighty Bow Feather			-
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Forceshot Jewel 3 Tenderizer Jewel 2 Any Elemental Attack 1
Arms	Vaik Braces S			Quickload Jewel 1 Quickload Jewel 1
Waist	Chrome Metal Coil			Physique Jewel 2 Physique Jewel 2 Any Elemental Attack 1
Legs	Rakna-Kadaki Greaves			Any Elemental Attack 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			-
Skills
Constitution Lv. 4, Normal - Rapid Up Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Any Elemental Attack Lv. 3, Stamina Surge Lv. 2, Reload Speed Lv. 2, Bow Charge Plus Lv. 1
Defense
272	2	2	-7	-7	-1

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Ace Hunter Coin x2 Hunter King Coin x3 Rajang Coin x3 Barioth Coin x2
Chest	Armored Bream x4 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x1 Dragonite Ore x2
Arms	Armored Bream x4 Speartuna x1 Immature Sponge x3 Carbalite Ore x2
Waist	Novacrystal x4 Firecell Stone x2 Fucium Ore x2 Naargacuga Razor x1
Legs	Rakna-Kadaki Carapace x4 Rakna-Kadaki Sharpclaw x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2 Rachnoid Silk+ x

Key Points About This Build
	・Build for all 5 elements ・Add the elemental Jewel of your choice to customize this set ・Use other elemental bows until you can craft the best Rampage bow.

All Other Best Bow Builds

Best Insect Glaive Builds

4-Part Valstrax-Nargacuga Insect Glaive Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Evening Calm
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
198	None	40%	-
Decoration	Mastery Jewel 2
Kinsect Bonus	Kinsect Lvl 7
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Mastery Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Mastery Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Ingot Greaves			Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Attack Boost Lv. 2			Critical Jewel 2
Kinsect	Carnage Beetle
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 4, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Master's Touch Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 2, Critical Eye Lv. 2
Defense
360	-7	-7	-5	-6	14

Build Materials List

Armor	Material
Valstrax Helm	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Valstrax Mail	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Valstrax Braces	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Valstrax Coil	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Ingot Greaves	Dragonite Ore x2 Machalite Ore x3 Iron Ore x3 Lightcrystal x1

Key Points About This Build
	・A Master's Touch build that is more powerful than the Valstrax build when Dragonheart & Resuscitate are activated ・Be careful about contracting dragonblight at 70% health due to Dragonheart Lv. 4

Tigrex-Valstrax Insect Glaive Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigerclaw Glaive
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
228	None	-10%	-
Decoration	Brace Jewel 1
Kinsect Bonus	Kinsect Lvl 6
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Razor Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Razor Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			Razor Jewel 2
Kinsect	Carnage Beetle
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Razor Sharp 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Critical Eye Lv. 2, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Armor	Material
Valstrax Helm	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Valstrax Mail	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Valstrax Braces	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Valstrax Coil	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Valstrax Greaves	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Fight while keeping your HP below 80% ・Attack power when at blue & white levels for gauge is top class ・Sharpness levels may need some effort to manage well ・Good to supplement with Palico strength buffs

All Other Best Insect Glaive Builds

Best Light Bowgun Builds

Piercing LBG Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name
Night Owl Mod: Silencer
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188	-	40%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rapid Fire	Pierce Lv 1, Pierce Lv 2
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Rhenoplos Helm S			Absorber Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Salvo Jewel 3 Critical Jewel 2 Quickload Jewel 1
Arms	Jyuratodus Vambraces			Salvo Jewel 3 Critical Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1
Waist	Chrome Metal Coil			Salvo Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Arzuros Greaves S			Pierce Jewel 3 Tenderizer Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Skills
Pierce Up Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Rapid Fire Up Lv. 3, Recoil Down Lv. 1, Reload Speed Lv. 1, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
224	-3	3	-9	-5	-2

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Rhenoplos Carapace x3 Rhenoplos Scalp x1 Carbalite Ore x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Jyuratodus Scale+ x4 Jyuratodus Carapace x1 Jyuratodus Fang+ x2 Wyvern Gem x1
Waist	Novacrystal x1 Firecell Stone x1 Fucium Ore x3 Naargacuga Razor x2
Legs	Arzuros Carapace x3 Arzuros Brace+ x2 Twisted Rockbone x1 Acute Fang x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Able to use Pierce Lv 2 ammo with rapid fire ・Can reach up to 100% crit ・Rapid Fire Up and Critical Boost skill make a very high DPS build

Sticky LBG Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name
Sinister Shadow Bolt Mod: Silencer
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
198	-	0%	-
Decoration	Thrift Jewel 2 Sniper Jewel 1
Rapid Fire	Exhaust Lv. 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Vaik Helm S			Attack Jewel 2 Quickload Jewel 1
Chest	Rhenoplos Mail S			Attack Jewel 2 Quickload Jewel 1
Arms	Barroth Vambraces S			Absorber Jewel 1 Absorber Jewel 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Attack Jewel 2 Absorber Jewel 1 Brace Jewel 1
Legs	Bazelgeuse Greaves			Capacity Jewel 3
Talisman	Spare Shot Lv. 2
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Ammo Up Lv. 3, Artillery Lv. 3, Recoil Down Lv. 3, Spare Shot Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 2, Reload Speed Lv. 2, Affinity Sliding Lv. 1, Guard Lv. 1, Steadiness Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
276	5	0	-4	-7	-2

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Armored Bream x2 Whetfish x2 Hydro Hide+ x2 Gracium x2
Chest	Rhenoplos Carapace x2 Monster Bone M x2 Piercing Claw x1 Monster Keenbone x1
Arms	Barroth Ridge+ x4 Barroth Claw+ x1 Monster Keenbone x1 Fucium Ore x3
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Bazelgeuse Carapace x4 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2 Bazelgeuse Tail x1 Bazelgeuse Gem x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Able to use Sticky Lvl 3 ammo ・Very high DPS, reaching Attack Boost 7 ・Aim for the enemy's head causes stun ・Has an option of using Slicing Ammo as well

All Other Best Light Bowgun Builds

Best Heavy Bowgun Builds

Teostra's Flames Heavy Bowgun Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name
Teostra's Flames
Attack	Affinity	Defense
230	5%	-
Decoration	-
Special Ammo	Wyvernheart
Rampage Skill	Teostra Soul

Recommended Armor & Skills

	Armor			Decoration
Head	Vaik Helm S			Artillery Jewel 2 Absorber Jewel 1
Chest	Vaik Mail S			Capacity Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 2 Absorber Jewel 1
Arms	Rhenoplos Braces S			Thrift Jewel 2 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Thrift Jewel 2 Quickload Jewel 1 Quickload Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Thrift Jewel 2
Talisman	Attack Boost			Quickload Jewel 1 Sniper Jewel Sniper Jewel 1
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Ammo Up Lv. 3, Artillery Lv. 3, Recoil Down Lv. 3, Spare Shot Lv. 3, Reload Speed Lv. 3, Steadiness Lv. 2, Stun Resistance Lv. 1
Defense
238	5	3	-5	-5	0

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Armored Bream x2 Whetfish x2 Hydro Hide+ x2 Gracium x2
Chest	Armored Bream x1 Speartuna x1 Quality Fin x2 Dragonite Ore x3
Arms	Rhenoplos Carapace x3 Rhenoplos Scalp x1 Acute Fang x2 Monster Keenbone x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Attack power is better than the Rampage HBG ・Can fire Dragon Ammo ・Cannot fire while moving ・Control is extremely important for this HBG

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