Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide to learn more about the recommended loadouts for melee weapons! Find out the best weapons, armor, decorations, skills, & more to become a strong hunter!!!
Recommended Loadouts Per Weapon
Recommended Loadouts For Great Swords
General Purpose Loadout
Weapon | Decorations |
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Wyvern Ignition "Impact" (Jagras Hacker III) | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
Armor | Decorations |
Dragonking Eyepatch α | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Damascus Mail β | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Kaiser Vambraces β | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Damascus Coil β | Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 Sheath Jewel 1 |
Empress Greaves β | Mighty Jewel 2 Elementaless Jewel 2 |
Skills | |
Health Boost Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Quick Sheath Lvl 3 | Focus Lvl 3 |
Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Non-elemental Boost |
Skill Activation Is Easy
You will be able to use the skills in this loadout without using any γ equipment. If you do not have enough Expert Jewels, you can substitute them for Attack Jewels or Paralyzer Jewels.
Wyvern Ignition "Impact" is Obtained From Events
You will only be able to acquire the Wyvern Ignition "Impact" weapon from Event Quests. If you do not have the weapon yet, you can substitute this with the Jagras Hacker III for the time being.
Firepower Focused Loadout
Weapon | Decorations |
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Wyvern Ignition "Impact" | Expert Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
Armor | Decorations |
Dragonking Eyepatch α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Mail α | Mighty Jewel |
Drachen Vambraces α | Mighty Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Coil α | Elementaless Jewel 2 |
Drachen Greaves α | Charger Jewel 2 |
Focus Charm II | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Focus Lvl 3 |
Critical Boost Lvl 2 | Maximum Might Lvl 2 |
Power Prolonger Lvl 1 | Non-elemental Boost |
Master's Touch | - |
Loadout With Damage Output In Mind
This loadout is based around the Wyvern Ignition "Impact" weapon. By equipping the Drachen armor & skills, you will be able to easily dish out a ton of damage to enemies you encounter!
Can Further Increase Damage Output
You can also opt to replace the Focus Charm in the loadout with an Attack Charm. This way, you will increase your damage output at the expense of your weapon gauge's fill rate.
Check Out the Best Great Sword Builds!Recommended Loadouts For Long Swords
Sharpness Focused Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Divine Slasher | Brace Jewel 3 |
Armor | Decoration |
Nergigante Helm β | Expert Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel |
Drachen Coil α | Critical Jewel 2 |
Drachen Greaves α | Elementaless Jewel 2 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 2 |
Flinch Free Lvl 1 | Non-elemental Boost |
Power Prolonger Lvl 1 | Master's Touch |
Airborne | - |
Maintain Weapon Sharpness
The Drachen armors allow you to equip the decorations needed to deal high damage to a monster's weak points, while maintaining the sharpness of your weapon.
Strength & Survivability Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Taroth Sword Rage | Earplug Jewel 3 |
Armor | Decoration |
Drachen Armet α | Earplug Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Elementless Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Gala Suit Tail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Drachen Greaves α | Vitality Jewel 1 |
Earplugs Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Earplugs Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Airborne | Non-elemental boost |
Slinger Capacity Up | Master's Touch |
Elemental Airborne | - |
Balance Survival & Strength
This loadout will let you deal high amounts of damage to monsters, while at the same time increasing your survivability with increased health and earplugs!
Recommended Loadouts For Sword & Shield
Barroth Club Damage Loadout
Weapon | Decoration | Barroth Club III | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 |
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Armor | Decoration | Dragonking Eyepatch α | Elementaless Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
Drachen Mail α | Flawless Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Critical Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Drachen Coil α | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Drachen Greaves α | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Unscathed Charm II | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 6 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Critical Boost Lvl 3 |
Peak Performance Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 3 |
Power Prolonger Lvl 1 | Non-elemental Boost |
Excellent Damage Output
This loadout will focus on your damage output due to the decorations slotted in your equipment. Since the armor in this loadout is not gamma armor, you will be able to easily create this loadout!
Well-Balanced Loadout
Weapon | Decoration | Fatal Bite | - |
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Armor | Decorations |
Kaiser Crown γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
Drachen Mail α | Critical Jewel 2 |
Kaiser Vambraces α | Expert Jewel 1 |
Empress Coil γ | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Kaiser Greaves γ | Mighty Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 2 |
Evade Window Lvl 2 | Master's Touch |
Great Loadout For Any Situation
The combination of both damage output and survivability is great in this loadout. This loadout will keep you alive by increasing your health and evade window especially when things get dicey during the hunt!
Check Out Best Sword & Shield Builds!Recommended Loadouts For Dual Blades
Demon Mode Focused Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Dual Blades for each element | - |
Armor | Decoration |
Rath Soul Helm β | Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1 |
Rathalos Mail β | Grinder Jewel 1 |
Kushala Grip β | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Diablos Coil β | Evasion Jewel 2 |
Death Stench Heel β | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Handicraft Lvl 5 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Speed Sharpening Lvl 3 | Evade Window Lvl 3 |
Marathon Runner Lvl 2 | Health Boost Lvl 2 |
Critical Boost Lvl 1 | Critical Element |
Interchangeable Weapon Loadout
This build can be used for different Dual Blades! You can interchange Dual Blades of each element in the build and get the same results! This loadout will also increase your time in Demon Mode, and depending on the weapon, can even get Health Lvl 3!
Kjarr Dagger All Purpose Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Kjarr Daggers "Water" | Stream Jewel 1 |
Armor | Decoration |
Drachen Armet α | Handicraft Jewel 3 Stream Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Kushala Cocoon γ | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
Drachen Greaves α | Attack Jewel 1 |
Attack Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Attack Boost Lvl 7 | Critical Eye Lvl 6 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 3 | Water Attack Lvl 2 |
Airborne | Critical Element |
Elemental Airborne | - |
Interchangeable With Other Elements
This loadout is also able to substitute the jewels and weapon in order to accomodate other elemental dual blade weapons! This loadout can allow you to adapt to the monster's elemental weakness!
Check Out Best Dual Blades Builds!Recommended Loadouts For Hammers
DPS & Stability Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Diablos Shatterer II | Elementaless Jewel |
Armor | Decoration |
Bazel Helm β | Earplug Jewel 3 |
Dober Mail β | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Kaiser Vambraces α | Vitality Jewel 1 |
Bazel Coil β | Brace Jewel 3 |
Death Stench Heel β | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Handicraft Lvl 5 | Earplugs Lvl 5 |
Attack Boost Lvl 2 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Flinch Free Lvl 1 |
Non-elemental Boost | - |
Focus On Stability & DPS
This build will focus on allowing you to get up close and personal with monsters. The skills you have will allow you to keep dishing out damage without worry of getting tossed around as much.
Substitute Vitality Jewel According To Situation
This loadout will also allow you to substitute the Vitality Jewels you have for other decorations to fit your needs. This allows you to be flexible in several situations!
Taroth Hammer Sleep Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Taroth Hammer Sleep | Elementaless Jewel 2 |
Armor | Decoration |
Drachen Armet α | Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Mighty Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Kushala Cocoon γ | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel |
Nergigante Greaves γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Attack Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 7 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 2 | Maximum Might Lvl 2 |
Airborne | Non-elemental Boost |
Unleash the Weapon's True Damage Potential
The Taroth Hammer Sleep boasts one of the highest damages in the hammer category. This loadout will further increase the damage output of the weapon, and make you a force to be reckoned with!
Check Out the Best Hammer Builds!Recommended Loadouts For Hunting Horns
High Survivability Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Empress Roar "Blaze" | Sonorous Jewel 1 |
Armor | Decoration |
Bazel Helm β | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
Drachen Coil α | Jumping Jewel 2 |
Drachen Greaves α | Jumping Jewel 2 |
Earplugs Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 6 | Earplugs Lvl 5 |
Attack Boost Lvl 4 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Evade Extender Lvl 2 |
Horn Maestro Lvl 1 | Power Prolonger Lvl 1 |
Guts | Master's Touch |
Designed With Survivability In Mind
This build features several skills that allow you to survive the onslaught of monsters. With the Guts skill, you can even avoid getting immediately knocked out and continue to support your team!
Taroth Pipe Sleep Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Taroth Pipe "Sleep" | Evasion Jewel 2 |
Armor | Decoration |
Nergigante Helm β | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
Nergigante Mail γ | Earplug Jewel 3 Elementaless Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Empress Coil γ | Earplug Jewel 3 |
Nergigante Greaves γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Sonorous Jewel 1 |
Earplug Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Earplugs Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 3 |
Evade Window Lvl 3 | Horn Maestro Lvl 1 |
Non-elemental Boost Lvl 1 | Hasten Recovery |
Well Balanced DPS & Survivability Build
This loadout will give you both the damage output you need and the survivability required to take on powerful monsters. The high attack power of your weapon combined with your survivability skills will make you difficult to cart away!
Recommended Loadouts For Lances
Non-Gamma All Purpose Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Perdition's Hand | Expert Jewel 1 |
Armor | Decoration |
Empress Crown β | Brace Jewel 3 Empty Slot 3 |
Nergigante Mail β | Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
Kaiser Vambraces α | Expert Jewel 1 |
Odogaron Coil β | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Uragaan Greaves α | Empty Slot 1 |
Ironside Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Guard Lvl 5 | Critical Eye Lvl 5 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Stamina Surge Lvl 2 |
Evade Extender Lvl 2 | Flinch Free Lvl 1 |
Critical Boost Lvl 1 | - |
All Purpose Build For the Lance
This loadout will allow you to be flexible for different situations without needing to equip gamma armor. The skills Guard and Stamina Surge allow you to maintain your stamina to keep you in the fight for longer!
Highly Customizable Loadout
There are also some empty slots in this loadout where you could slot in Jewels that are perfect for the situation. This customization allows you to be ready for hunts with different types of monsters!
Highly Flexible Taroth Crest Claw Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Taroth Crest Claw | Attack Jewel 1 |
Armor | Decoration |
Drachen Armet α | Elementaless Jewel 2 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Flawless Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Kushala Cocoon γ | Ironwall Jewel 1 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
Drachen Greaves α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Unscathed Charm II | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Peak Performance Lvl 3 | Guard Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 2 | Non-elemental Boost |
Master's Touch | Airborne |
Elemental Airborne | - |
Excellent Combination of Weapon & Skills
The weapon in this loadout is excellent in that it does high damage, possesses high affinity, high sharpness, and also deals fire damage. These traits are further emphasized with skills making you more deadly.
Customize To Fit Your Needs
You can also substitute some of the Jewel decorations in the loadout to further fit your needs for specific hunts. You can forego the sharpness skills for survivability oriented skills to let you fight longer!
Recommended Loadouts For Gunlances
Easy To Craft General Purpose Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Empress Howl "Styx" | Empty Slot 1 Empty Slot 3 |
Armor | Decoration |
Dragonking Eyepatch α | Brace Jewel 3 |
Bazel Mail β | Empty Slot 1 Empty Slot 1 |
Uragaan Vambraces β | Jumping Jewel 2 |
High Metal Coil β | Vitality Jewel 1 |
Empress Greaves β | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Jumping Jewel 2 |
Artillery Charm III | - | Skills |
Guard Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Artillery Lvl 3 |
Evade Extender Lvl 2 | Flinch Free Lvl 1 |
Capacity Boost | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Does Not Require Several Materials
As seen on the table above, you do not need several pieces of equipment in order to trigger the skills needed for the Gun Lance. You can also further customize this build to suit your needs.
Taroth Buster Water Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Taroth Buster Water | Magazine Jewel 2 |
Xeno'jiiva Headgear γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Ironwall Jewel 1 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Elementaless Jewel 2 |
Xeno'jiiva Spine γ | Ironwall Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
Xeno'jiiva Spurs γ | Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
Artillery Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Artillery Lvl 3 |
Guard Lvl 3 | Critical Boost Lvl 3 |
Blight Resistance Lvl 2 | Power Prolonger Lvl 1 |
Capacity Boost | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Non-elemental Boost | Elemental Airborne |
Firepower Focused Build
This loadout focuses on dealing as much physical damage as possible. Since the weapon's damage is high and the Artillery skill is equipped, you will be able to deal massive damage to enemies!
Check Out the Best Gunlance Builds!Recommended Loadouts For Switch Axes
Non-Gamma DPS & Survivability Loadout
Weapons | Decoration |
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Power Smasher II | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Armor | Decoration |
Nergigante Helm α | Vitality Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
Drachen Coil α | Vitality Jewel 1 |
Drachen Greaves α | Vitality Jewel 1 |
Attack Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Attack Boost Lvl 7 | Critical Eye Lvl 6 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 2 |
Power Prolonger Lvl 1 | Master's Touch |
Elemental Airborne | - |
Maintain Sharpness To Dish Out Damage
With the Master's Touch skill, you will be able to maintain the sharpness of the weapon in order to deal heavy damage to the monster! This is further complemented with skills that increase your damage output!
Terror Tyrannos Affinity Loadout
Weapon | Augmentations |
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Terror Tyrannos | Attack Increase Affinity Increase |
Nergigante Helm α | Expert Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Critical Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Coil α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Greaves α | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 3 |
Power Prolonger Lvl 1 | Master's Touch |
Elemental Airborne | - |
Make Full Use of the Weapon's Affinity
The Terror Tyrannos is one of the most powerful Switch Axes in the game. It boasts a high attack power and sharpness. Because of the skills here, you will be able to deal high amounts of damage while maintaining the weapon's sharpness!
Recommended Loadouts For Charge Blades
Non-Gamma Stability Loadout
Weapon | Augmentations |
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Diablos Tyrannis II | Attack Increase Health Regen |
Armor | Decoration |
Bazel Helm β | Earplug Jewel 3 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
Damascus Mail β | Artillery Jewel 1 Artillery Jewel 1 Artillery Jewel 1 |
Diablos Nero Braces β | Magazine Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Bazel Coil β | Elementaless Jewel 2 |
Death Stench Heel β | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Earplugs Lvl 5 | Handicraft Lvl 5 |
Artillery Lvl 3 | Focus Lvl 3 |
Health Boost Lvl 3 | Guard Lvl 1 |
Capacity Boost | Non-elemental Boost |
Emphasis On Ease of Use
This loadout was created for players who want to get up close and personal with monsters. You will be able quickly charge up your phials, and earplugs allow you to continue hitting an enemy despite their roars (when they are vulnerable).
Can Be Used Without Decorations
This loadout is still viable even if there are some decoration pieces missing. The key to this loadout are the Earplug skills and Attack increase from the augmentations.
Extreme DPS Build
Weapon | Augmentations |
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Diablos Tyrannis II | Attack Increase Health Regen |
Armor | Decoration |
Dragonking Eyepatch α | Handicraft Jewel 3 |
Nergigante Mail γ | Elementaless Jewel 2 Elementaless Jewel 2 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
Kushala Grip γ | Artillery Jewel 1 Artillery Jewel 1 Artillery Jewel 1 |
Nergigante Coil γ | Handicraft Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 1 |
Nergigante Greaves γ | Charger Jewel 2 Magazine Jewel 2 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Handicraft Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Focus Lvl 3 | Artillery Lvl 3 |
Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 2 |
Agitator Lvl 1 | Guard Lvl 1 |
Non-elemental Boost | Capacity Boost |
Hasten Recovery | - |
Extremely High DPS
The Diablos Tyrannis II is a high damage weapon. Paired with the skills listed above, you will be able to deal extremely high damage to the monster. With the Charge Blade's ability to block incoming attacks, you need not worry of hoarding stability type skills.
Recommended Loadouts For Insect Glaives
Stable Support Loadout
Weapon | Decoration |
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Empress Cane "Styx" | Mighty Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 |
Bazel Helm β | Mighty Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Xeno'jiiva Hide β | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Coil α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Greaves α | Critical Jewel 2 |
Earplugs Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Earplugs Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Health Boost Lvl 3 | Power Prolonger Lvl 3 |
Maximum Might | Critical Boost Lvl 1 |
Razor Sharp/Spare Shot | - |
Best Used To Support
Despite not having high DPS, this build focuses on the stability and ease of use for the hunter. You will be able to easily use this to mount monsters and deal damage to help bring down the monster.
Grunge Storm Loadout
Weapon | Augmentation |
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Grunge Storm | Attack Increase Affinity Increase |
Armor | Decoration |
Drachen Armet α | Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
Drachen Mail α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Vambraces α | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
Drachen Coil α | Mighty Jewel 2 |
Nergigante Greaves γ | Mighty Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2 |
Handicraft Charm III | - |
Skills | |
Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
Handicraft Lvl 3 | Maximum Might Lvl 3 |
Power Prolonger Lvl 1 | Master's Touch |
Airborne | Elemental Airborne |
Focus On DPS
The Grunge Storm is one of the strongest Insect Glaives in the game, and the skills further push this weapon to its limits. Despite this, there are little to no skills that will sustain you during the fight so keep an eye on the monster's attacks and avoid them!