Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide to know the best post game loadouts. Including information on which weapons and armors are the strongest, must-have skills, & more!!!
Best Loadout By Weapon Types
Great Sword Best Loadout
High Crit Non-Elemental Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Immovable Dharma | - |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Velkhana Helm α + | Divine Blessing Jewel 1 Coalescence 1 |
| Damascus Mail β + | Focus 2 Attack Boost 1 Attack Boost 1 |
| Velkhana Vambraces β + | Quick Sheathe Jewel 1 Flinch Free Jewel 1 |
| Velkhana Coil α + | Flinch Free Jewel 1 Coalescence Jewel 2 |
| Velkhana Greaves β + | Critical Draw 2 |
| Handicraft Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Handicraft Lvl 4 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Focus Lvl 3 | Critical Boost Lvl 3 |
| Non-Elemental Boost Lvl 1 | Attack Boost Lvl 2 |
| Coalescence Lvl 2 | Flinch Free Lvl 2 |
Points of Recommendation
- High critical chance & critical damage
- Good to use against any element
- Multiple additional skills buffs Velkhana Divinity
Long Sword Best Loadout
| Weapon | Augment / Decoration | Hellish Slasher | Health Regen×1 Affinity Increase×1 Elementless Jewel 2 |
|---|---|
| Armors | Decorations |
| Rex Roar Helm β + | Expert Jewel 4 |
| Rex Roar Mail β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Rex Roar Braces β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kirin Hoop β+ | Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 Resistor Jewel 1 |
| Garuga Greaves β+ | Expert Jewel 1] Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Razar Sharp Charm | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lv7 | Attack Boost Lv6 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Blight Resistance Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv3 | Health Boost Lv2 |
| Free Meal Lv2 | Non-elemental Boost Lv1"}] |
| Free Meal Secret (Set Bonus) | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot Lv1 |
※*Augmentation only available after reaching MR 100!!!
Augmenting Two Equipments
Because this weapon has 5 augmenting slots, you can attach both Health Regen & Affinity Increase. When used with Critical Eye and Weakness Exploit, you will have 100% Affinity On Wounded Part.
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| Weapon | Decoration | Lunatic Rose | Vitality Jewel 1 |
|---|---|
| Armors | Decorations |
| Rex Roar Helm β + | Expert Jewel II |
| Rex Roar Mail β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Rex Roar Braces β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kirin Hoop β + | Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 Resistor Jewel 1 |
| Garuga Greaves β + | Expert Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Razor Sharp Charm | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 6 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Blight Resistance Lvl 3 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Critical Boost Lvl 3 |
| Free Meal Lvl 1 | Free Meal Secret (Set Bonus) |
| Razor Sharp/Spare Shot Lvl 1 | - |
High Raw Damage & Poison Damage
Buff affinity with Critical Eye Lvl 7 & Weakness Exploit. Enforce attack with Attack Boost Lvl 6 & Critical Boost Lvl 3. Poison damage is also effective for speedy monsters in Master Rank.
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| Weapon | Decoration | Any Dual Blades With Element Power | Vitality Jewel 1 |
|---|---|
| Armors | Decorations |
| Rimeguard Helm β + | Expert Jewel 4 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Rimeguard Mail β + | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Kaiser Vambraces β + | Vitality Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Rimeguard Coil β + | Jumping Jewel 2 |
| Garuga Greaves β + | Expert Jewel 1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Any Elemental Charm V | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Evade Extender Lvl 3 | Divine Blessing Lv 2 |
| Health Boost Lvl 2 | Quick Sheath Lvl 2 |
| Critical Boost Lvl 1 | Heat Guard Lvl 1 |
| Critical Element (Set Bonus) | Any Element Boost Lvl 5 |
Applicable To All Elements
By switching the charm's element, you may have any type of Elemental Boost depending on your weapon. You can boost your elemental attack with Critical Element as well.
More Power With Level 4 Jewel
By utilizing the level 4 slot, you can raise the level of Health Boost or Fire Attack. If you have Expert Jewel 2, you can open one level 1 slot & activate Attack Boost or Handicraft.
Click Here For More Recommended Builds Of Dual BladesHammer Best Loadout
| Weapon | Decoration |
|---|---|
| Ruinous Obliteration | Expert Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decoration |
| Rex Roar Helm β+ | Expert Jewel 4 |
| Rex Roar Mail β+ | Challenger Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Rex Roar Braces β+ | Flight Jewel 2 |
| Diablos Nero Coil β+ | Vitality Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Garuga Greaves β+ | KO Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Challenger Charm IV | - |
| Skill | |
| Critical Eye Lv7 | Attack Lv6 |
| Slugger Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Health Boost Lv3 | Free Meal Lv2 |
| Agitator Lv1 | Airborne Lv1 |
| True Free Meal (Set Bonus) | |
Extremely High Power Build
Attack Lv.6 raises its base attack & Critical Eye, Weakness Exploit, & Agitator realizes 100% affinity when attacking wounded part.
Decent Survivability With Health Boost & Free Meal
Easily manage your health with Health Boost & Free Meal.
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| Weapon | Decoration | Bazel Valdi Rooksearer | Sonorous Jewel 1 Sonorous Jewel 1 |
|---|---|
| Armors | Decorations |
| Fulgur Helm β + | Expert Jewel 4 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kushala Cista β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Damascus Vambraces β + | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Shhara Ishvalda Coil α + | Handicraft Jewel 3 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Garuga Greaves β + | Expert Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 2 |
| Razor Sharp Charm | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lv7 | Handicraft Lv5 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Health Boost Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv3 | Horn Maestro Lv2 |
| Recovery Up Lv1 | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Plays Attack UP (L)
In addition to the high critical damage mentioned above, Bazel valdi Rooksearer plays Attack Up(L) which boosts more power. It also plays several recovery melodies so you can utilize both in solo or multi play.
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| Weapon | Decoration | Hydros Ullr | - |
|---|---|
| Armors | Decoration |
| Fulgur Anja β + | Expert Jewel 4 Tenderizer 2 |
| Pride Mail β+ | Critical Jewel 2 Ironwall Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Damascus Vambraces β+ | Critical Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Odogaron Coil β+ | Critical Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Garuga Greaves β+ | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Razor Sharp Charm | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lv7 | Guard Lv3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Health Boost Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv3 | Handicraft Lv2 |
| Razor Sharp/Spare Shot Lv1 | |
100% Affinity To Wounded Part
Hydros Ullr's original affinity is 10%. By using Critical Eye & Weakness Exploit, affinity becomes 100%. Critical damage is raised by Critical Boost Lv3 so attack wounded part of the monster for high damage.
Alternative: Handicraft
If you prefer to have longer white sharpness, activate Handicraft Lv5. You can do so by switching your charm to Handicraft Charm III or use change Critical Jewel to Handicraft Jewel.
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Evasive Charged Shelling Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Chariot Gun | Evasion Jewel 2 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Zorah Headgear α + | Jumping Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Zorah Hide α + | Jumping Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Silver Solbraces β + | Charger/Medicine Jewel 4 Charger Jewel 2 |
| Zorah Spine α + | Jumping Jewel 2 Magazine Jewel 2 |
| Silver Solgreaves β + | Charger/Medicine Jewel 4 Mind's Eye Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Evasion Charm IV | - |
| Skill | |
| Artillery Secret (Set Bonus) | Slinger Ammo Secret (Set Bonus) |
| Artillery Lv5 | Slinger Capacity Lv5 |
| Tremor Resistance Lv3 | Focus Lv3 |
| Evade Window Lv3 | Evade Extender Lv3 |
| Recovery Up Lv2 | Capacity Boost Lv1 |
| Flinch Free Lv1 | Mind's Eye/Ballistics Lv1 |
| Health Boost Lv3 | - |
Can Dodge While Charging
This evasive build matches with wide shelling type since you can dodge while charging.
Good Build For Hunting Rajang
Tremor Resistance makes it easier to fight against Rajang, the newly added monster.
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DPS & Evasion Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Evanescent Glow | - |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Barioth Helm α + | Jumping Jewel 2 Enhancer Jewel 2 |
| Nargacuga Mail β + | Evasion Jewel 2 |
| Nargacuga Vambraces β + | Refresh Jewel 2 |
| Acidic Glavenus Coil β + | Handicraft Jewel 3 |
| Nargacuga Greaves β + | Evasion Jewel 2 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Razor Sharp / Spare Shot | Handicraft Lvl 5 |
| Evade Window Lvl 3 | Evade Extender Lvl 2 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Power Prolonger Lvl 1 |
| Non-elemental Boost | Critical Eye Lvl 2 |
| Earplugs Lvl 1 | Tool Specialist Lvl 2 |
| Stamina Surge Lvl 2 | - |
Points of Recommendations
- Balanced DPS and Survivability build
- Strong non-elemental damage output
- Several skills allow for survival in different situations
Insect Glaive Best Loadout
| Weapon | Decoration | Ruinous Catastrophe | Attack Jewel 1 |
|---|---|
| Armors | Decorations |
| Rex Roar Helm α + | Critical Jewel 2 |
| Kirin Jacket α + | Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Rex Roar Braces α + | Flight Jewel 2 |
| Nargacuga Faulds α + | Attack Jewel 1 |
| Garuga Greaves β + | Expert Jewel 4 Tenderizer Jewel 2 Evasion Jewel 2 |
| Exploiter Charm II | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lv7 | Attack Lv7 |
| Evade Window Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Health Boost Lv3 | Critical Boost Lv3 |
| Stamina Surge Lv1 | Divine Blessing Lv1 |
| Aurborne Lv1 | Free Meal Lv1 |
Strong & Stable
Significantly high damage with 95% Affinity, Critical Boost Lv3, and Attack Lv7. Airborne raises your jumping attack by 30% as well. Health Boost & Evade Window allows you to fight safely.
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Melting Grasp Endgame Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| The Melting Grasp | Handicraft Jewel 3 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Zorah Headgear α + | Elementless Jewel 2 Magazine Jewel 2 |
| Zorah Hide α + | Sharp Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Damascus Vambraces β + | Ironwall Jewel 1 Artillery Jewel 1 |
| Damascus Coil β + | Handicraft Jewel 4 Charger Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Zorah Spurs α + | Charger Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Earplugs Charm 4 | - |
| Skills | |
| Artillery Lvl 5 | Handicraft Lvl 5 |
| Earplugs Lvl 5 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Focus Lvl 3 | Tremor Resistance Lvl 2 |
| Flinch Free Lvl 1 | Guard Lvl 1 |
| Capacity Boost | Protective Polish |
| Protective Polish | Non-elemental Boost |
Points of Recommendations
- Artillery max level is raised by Zorah set skill
- Has high levels of Earplugs & Handicraft
- Health Boost is good for survivability
Light Bowgun Best Loadout
| Weapon Parts | Augmentation Decoration | Diregun "Dementia" Evading Reload x3 Wyvernblast Type 2×1 | - |
|---|---|
| Armor | Decoration | Zorah Headgear α + | Attack Jewel [1] Attack Jewel [1] | Zorah Hide α + | KO Jewel [2] Attack Jewel [2] | Rex Roar Braces α + | Release Jewel [3] | Zora Spine α +/ | Release Jewel [3] KO Jewel [2] | Shara Ishvalda Greaves β + | Attack Jewel [4] KO Jewel [2] Special Shot Jewel [1] | Razor Sharp Charm | - |
| Mantle | |
| Impact Mantle | Destroyer Jewel Destroyer Jewel |
| Rocksteady Mantle | True Shot Jewel [1] Slot 1: Free |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lv7 | Artillery Lv5 |
| Tremor Resistance Lv3 | Health Boost Lv3 |
| Slugger Lv3 | Free Elem/Ammo Up Lv2 |
| Flinch Free Lv1 | Partbreaker Lv1 ※Lv3 with Impact Mantle |
| Special Ammo Boost Lv1 ※Lv2 with Rocksteady Mantle | Defense Boost Lv1 |
| Razor Sharp/Spare Shot | Artillery Secret (Set Bonus) |
Stuns Monsters Over and Over!
The Dark Demented Crossbow is capable of rapid fire with Sticky Ammo Lv2, so your main goal should be to stun the enemy over and over. It's possible to stun 5-6 times in the span of one quest!
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| Weapon Weapon Mod/s | Augmentation |
|---|---|
| Dark Devourer Recoil Suppressor x 2 Shield | Health Regen Health Regen |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Xeno'jiiva Headgear γ | Evasion Jewel 2 Artillery Jewel 1 Artillery Jewel 1 |
| Kirin Jacket γ | Artillery Jewel 1 Maintenance Jewel 1 |
| Xeno'jiiva Claws γ | Flawless Jewel 2 Flawless Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Empress Coil γ | Release Jewel 3 |
| Nergigante Greaves γ | Flawless Jewel 2 Maintenance Jewel 1 Maintenance Jewel 1 |
| KO Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Artillery Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Free Elem/Ammo Up Lvl 3 | Slugger Lvl 3 |
| Peak Performance Lvl 3 | Evade Window Lvl 3 |
| Tool Specialist Lvl 3 | Blight Resistance Lvl 2 |
| Power Prolonger Lvl 2 | Critical Eye Lvl 1 |
| Special Ammo Boost | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Increase Your Clip Size
Since the weapon's magazine size is not that big, it is necessary for you to increase the magazine size of your weapon with the Free Elem / Ammo Up skill.
Take Advantage of Multiple Skills
Use your piercing rounds in conjunction with skills such as Artillery, Free Elem / Ammo Up, and Slugger to increase your DPS and even stun the monster!
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| Weapon | Augment Decoration |
|---|---|
| Silver Wrathbow | Your Preference Expert Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decoration |
| Silver Sol α+ | Expert Jewel 1 Physique Jewel 2 |
| Silver Solmail α + | Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Silver Solbraces β+ | Tenderizer/Physique Jewel 4 Mighty Bow Jewel 2 |
| Tentacle Coil β+ | Physique Jewel 4 Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Silver Solgreaves α+ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Master's Charm Ⅳ | - |
| Skill | |
| Fire Attack Lv6 | Critical Eye Lv6 |
| Slinger Capacity Lv5"}] | Constitution Lv5 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Health Boost Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv2 | Windproof Lv2 |
| Stamina Surge Lv1 | Bow Charge Plus Lv1 |
| Slinger Ammo Secret (Set Bonus) | True Critical Element (Set Bonus) |
Strong Fire Attack With Silver Sol α Armor
Fire elemental build which specialized in True Critical Element. If you don't need fire element, switch Silver Sol α to β.
Augmentation Is Up To Your Preference
Silver Wrathbow's raw affinity is originally high (20%) so you will have 100% when loaded with Critical Eye Lv.6 (30%) & Weakness Exploit (50%). Our recommendation is to use Element/Status Effect Up.
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