Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Insect Glaive guide on the best loadout and armor build for this weapon. Includes recommended equipment, elements, decorations, skills, & more!!!
Safijiiva Weapon Builds
Iceborne: Recommended Builds
- Iceborne Starter Build
- Iceborne Middle Phase Build
- Iceborne Late Phase (MR~70) Build
- Iceborne Endgame Build
Top Recommended Builds
- Strongest Insect Glaive Build
- Taroth Glaive Ice Build
- High Damage Grunge Storm Build
- Kjarr Glaive Paralysis Build
- Balanced Insect Glaive Build
- Survival Focused Build
Recommended Skills
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Safijiiva Crested & Teostra Armor Build
Safijiiva Armor With Master's Touch
This set is inspired by the armor build originally shared by FightinCowboy on Youtube.
Crested & Teostra Armor Build Details
| Weapon | Augment Decorations |
|---|---|
| Safi's Shatterspear *Can work with other Safi Insect Glaive | Health Regen 1 Affinity Increase 1 Challenger/Medicine Jewel 4 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Safi Crested Crown β + | Expert Jewel 4 Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Kaiser Mail β + | Flight/Expert Jewel 4 Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Safi Crested Vambraces β + | Enhancer/Medicine Jewel 4 Enhancer Jewel 2 Enhancer Jewel 2 |
| Kaiser Coil β + | Stonethrower/Handicraft Jewel 4 Resistor Jewel 1 Medicine Jewel 1 |
| Safi Crested Boots β + | Fortitude/Handicraft Jewel 4 Critical Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Attack Charm 4 | - |
| Glider Mantle+ | Footing/Vitality Jewel 4 Brace/Vitality Jewel 4 |
| Temporal Mantle+ | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
| Recovery Up Lvl 3 | Critical Boost Lvl 3 |
| Power Prolonger Lvl 3 | Blight Resistance Lvl 2 |
| Blast Attack Lvl 2 | Handicraft Lvl 2 |
| Health Boost Lvl 1 *Lvl 2 when wearing Mantle | Airborne Lvl 1 |
| Latent Power 1 | Agitator Lvl 1 |
| Fortify 1 | Evade Window Lvl 1 |
| Slinger Capacity Lvl 1 | Tremor Resistance Lvl 1 *when wearing Mantle |
| Flinch Free Lvl 1 *when wearing Mantle | Master's Touch (Set Bonus) |
| Dragonvein Awakening (Set Bonus) | - |
Recommended Weapon Skill Awakening
| Skill | No. Of Frames |
|---|---|
| Teostra Technique | 1 |
| Sharpness Increase VI | 1 |
| Attack Increase V | 1 |
| Affinity Increase V | 2 |
Points of Recommendations
- Set has 100% Affinity, allowing for almost no sharpness loss with Master's Touch
- Dragonvein Awakening allows for increased damage per hit
- Recovery Up & Health Regen increases health after a few hits, negating health lost from Safi set bonus
Safijiiva Blast Weapon Build
Master Rank Safi'Jiiva Blast Insect Glaive Build
| Weapon | Augment Decorations |
|---|---|
| Safi's Shatterspear | Health Regen 1 Affinity Increase 1 Element/Status Effect Up 1 Tenderizer/Vitality Jewel 4 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Kaiser Crown β + | Stonethrower/Attack Jewel 4 |
| Buff Chest α + | Attack Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Kaiser Vambraces β + | Stonethrower/Attack Jewel 4 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kaiser Coil β + | Challenger Jewel 4 Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Garuga Greaves β + | Expert Jewel 4 Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Attack Charm 4 | - |
| Rocksteady Mantle | - |
| Temporal Mantle | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 7 |
| Agitator Lvl 5 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Critical Boost Lvl 3 |
| Slinger Capacity Lvl 2 | Blast Attack Lvl 2 | Heat Guard Lvl 1 | Latent Power Lvl 1 |
| Fortify Lvl 1 | Master's Touch (Set Bonus) |
Recommended Weapon Skill Awakening
| Skill | No. Of Frames |
|---|---|
| Sharpness Increase VI | 1 |
| Kinsect Bonus (Power/Spirit) | 1 |
| Attack Increase V | 2 |
| Sharpness Increase V | 1 |
Points of Recommendations
- More versatile and stronger than most crafted weapons
- Master's Touch lessens sharpness loss & need for sharpening
- Has purple sharpness with Sharpness Increase awakening skills
Insect Glaive Iceborne Starter Build
| Weapon | Augment Decoration | Chrome Trident I | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
|---|---|
| Armor & Charm | Decoration | Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 | Bone Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 | Kulu Headpiece α + | Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 | Beo Coil α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 | Beo Greaves β + | Flight Jewel 2 | Handicraft Charm III |
| Skill | |
| Attack Boost Lv6 | Earplugs Lv4 |
| Health Boost Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Handicraft Lv3 | Speed Eating Lv2 |
| Critical Eye Lv2 | Critical Boost Lv1 |
| Airborne Lv1 | Pro Transporter Lv1 |
Reasons For Recommendation
- Can easily be accessed at the beginning of Iceborne
- Switch to Health Boost if focus on surviving
- Jumping attack should be main source of damage
Insect Glaive Iceborne Middle Phase Build
| Weapon | Decoration | Kadachi Vipertail II | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
|---|---|
| Armors | Decorations |
| Legiana Helm β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Protection Jewel 1 |
| Nargacuga Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Damascus Vambraces α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Nargacuga Faulds α + | Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Nargacuga Greaves α + | Vitality Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1 |
| Handicraft Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Evade Window Lv5 | Handicraft Lv5 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Divine Blessing Lv3 |
| Health Boost Lv3 | Critical Eye Lv2 |
| Speed Sharpening Lv2 | Speed Crawler Lv1 |
| Stamina Surge Lv1 | Peak Performance Lv1 |
| True Razor Sharp/Spare Shot (Set Bonus) | |
Dodge Attacks & Paralyze
Nargacuga loadout maximize the evasion with Evade Window, enabling you to dodge monster's attack easily. Even when you get hit, Health Boost and Divine Blessing will help you out. Kadachi Vipertail II has high paralysis damage which is very helpful both solo and multi play.
Insect Glaive Iceborne Late Phase Build
| Weapon | Decoration | Infinite Wisdom | Expert Jewel 1 Expert 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 + | Handicraft Jewel 3 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Shara Ishvalda Coil α + | Enhancer Jewel 2 Enhancer Jewel 2 |
| Garuga Greaves β + | Enhancer Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Razor Sharp Charm | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lv7 | Handicraft Lv5 |
| Power Prolonger Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv3 | Health Boost Lv2 |
| Recovery Up Lv1 | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
Purple Sharpness With Razor Sharp
This build compliments the short purple sharpness of Infinite Wisdom by Razor Sharp. It has high affinity of 90% & add critical damage with Critical Boost. Health Boost and Power Prolonger increase your chance of survival.
Insect Glaive Iceborne Endgame Build
| 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 |
| Airborne Lv1 | Free Meal Lv1 |
Strong & Stable
Significantly high damage with 95% Affinity, Critical Boost Lv3 & Attack Lv7. Airborne raises your jumping attack by 30% as well. Health Boost & Evade Window allows you to fight safely.
Strongest Build For Insect Glaive
*Following information are Monster Hunter World's best loadout, not Iceborne.
| Weapon | Augmentations |
|---|---|
| Tyrannis Glaive II | Attack Increase Affinity Increase |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Kaiser Crown γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kulve Taroth's Ire β | Empty Slot 3 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Drachen Vambraces α | Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Kushala Cocoon γ | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Nergigante Greaves γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Sharp Jewel 2 |
| Handicraft Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Handicraft Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
| Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Stun Resistance Lvl 2 | Protective Polish |
| Non-elemental Boost | - |
Over 900 Attack Power
This build will bring out one of the hardest hitters in the Insect Glaive weapon category. This build will deal over 900 damage due to the skills such as non-elemental boost. This also has a high Handicraft skill level meaning that it has a white sharpness gauge.
Maintain Sharpness With Protective Polish
The Protective Polish was also added to keep the Insect Glaive's sharpness from deteriorating over a certain time period. This way, it can maintain its white sharpness for longer.
Taroth Glaive Ice Build For Insect Glaive
| Weapon | Augmentations |
|---|---|
| Taroth Glaive Ice ► How To Get This Weapon | Affinity Increase |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Kaiser Crown γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Empress Mail β | Frost Jewel 1 Frost Jewel 1 Frost Jewel 1 |
| Kaiser Vambraces γ | Critical Jewel 2 |
| Kulve Taroth's Malice β | Release Jewel 3 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Kaiser Greaves γ | Critical Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Handicraft Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Handicraft Lvl 4 |
| Ice Attack Lvl 3 | Free Elem / Ammo Up Lvl 3 |
| Health Boost Lvl 2 | Critical Boost Lvl 2 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 2 | Peak Performance |
| Master's Touch | - |
Fire Resistant Ice Build
Highly specialized equipment that is effective in dealing with Teostra due to its fire resistance capabilities. The elemental damage of this build can stack up to 490 total ice damage, & thanks to the Master's Touch, has a high sharpness.
High Affinity Build
Due to the Lvl 7 Critical Eye, this build shines the brightest when you crit on your attacks. Pairing this skill with Weakness Exploit will allow you to deal massive amounts of damage when aiming for monster weak spots.
High Damage Grunge Storm Build For Insect Glaive
| Weapon | Augmentations |
|---|---|
| Grunge Storm | Affinity Increase Attack Increase |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Drachen Armet α | Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel |
| 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 |
| Health Boost Lvl 2 | Master's Touch |
| Airborne | Elemental Airborne |
Built Around the Grunge Storm
The Grunge Storm is the star of this build as it boasts one of the highest attack powers of the Insect Glaives. Combining skills such as Weakness Exploit, & Critical Boost, you are sure to deal high damage especially when hitting weak spots!
Kjarr Glaive "Paralysis" Build For Insect Glaive
| Weapon | Augmentations |
|---|---|
| Kjarr Glaive "Paralysis" ► How To Get This Weapon | Health Regen |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Kaiser Crown γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Drachen Mail α | Brace Jewel 2 |
| Kaiser Vambraces γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kaiser Coil γ | Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Nergigante Greaves γ | Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Evasion Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 7 | Attack Boost Lvl 5 |
| Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Latent Power Lvl 3 | Evade Window Lvl 3 |
| Flinch Free Lvl 1 | Master's Touch |
| Critical Status | Master's Touch |
Paralyze Opponents With High DPS
With the Kjarr Glaive "Paralysis" equipped, you will be able to deal high amounts of damage while also having a high chance of paralyzing a monster! With the Critical Status skill equipped, the chances of applying a paralysis are very high!
Take Advantage Of Longer Battles
With the Latent Power skill, you will have increased affinity & decreased stamina consumption. Take advantage of this during long drawn out battles to mount the monster more often!
How To Trigger Latent Power Skill
* The skill will trigger if any of the two conditions are met!!!
- 5 minutes have passed since you have engaged a large monster
- Take a total of 180 damage
Balanced Build For Insect Glaive
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Empress Cane "Styx" | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Kaiser Crown γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Nergigante Mail γ | Mighty Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Drachen Vambraces α | Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Empress Coil γ | Enhancer Jewel 2 |
| Nergigante Greaves γ | Enhancer Jewel 2 Enhancer Jewel 2 |
| Evasion Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 5 | Evade Window Lvl 5 |
| Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Critical Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Power Prolonger Lvl 2 | Maximum Might Lvl 2 |
| Razor Sharp/Spare Shot | - |
DPS and Survival Emphasis
This build focuses on both firepower and survivability for your hunter. You will be able to deal tons of damage due to the Empress Cane "Styx" weapon while also having high health and a bigger evade window!
Survival Focused Build For Insect Glaive
| Weapon | Augmentation Decorations |
|---|---|
| Empress Cane "Ruin" | Health Regen Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Xeno'jiiva Headgear γ | Enhancer Jewel 2 Medicine Jewel 1 Medicine Jewel 1 |
| Empress Mail β | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Xeno'jiiva Claws γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 Medicine Jewel 1 |
| Empress Coil β | Critical Jewel 2 Critical Jewel 2 |
| Xeno'jiiva Spurs γ | Flawless Jewel 2 Maintenance Jewel 1 Empty Slot 1 |
| Handicraft Charm III | - |
| Skills | |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Recovery Up Lvl 3 |
| Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Critical Boost Lvl 3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Power Prolonger Lvl 3 |
| Handicraft Lvl 3 | Peak Performance Lvl 3 |
| Tool Specialist Lvl 3 | Blight Resistance Lvl 2 |
| Special Ammo Boost Lvl 1 | Hasten Recovery |
| Razor Sharp/Spare Shot | Stamina Cap Up |
High Chance Of Surviving
The build utilizes several skills that will increase your survivability in tough fights. Skills such as health boost & Stamina Cap Up will let you take more hits, & move out of the way of incoming attacks!
Best Skills For Insect Glaive
Recommended Skills For Attacking
| Skill | Recommendation / Overview |
|---|---|
| Weakness Exploit | Hitting monster weak spots can do critical hits and increased damage |
| Master's Touch | Does not lower your weapon's sharpness when dealing critical hits |
| Razor Sharp/Spare Shot | Halves the rate at which your weapon loses sharpness |
| Handicraft | Increases weapon sharpness gauge |
| Attack Boost | Increases weapon damage output |
| Critical Eye | Increases your affinity rate |
| Critical Boost | Increases damage dealt by critical hits |
| Maximum Might | Increases affinity rate as long as stamina bar is full |
| Non-elemental Boost | Greatly increases damage output of non-elemental weapons |
| Critical Element | Increases elemental damage dealt |
| Airborne | Increases jumping attack damage |
Recommended Supporting Skills
| Skill | Recommendation / Overview |
|---|---|
| Health Boost | Increases your maximum health |
| Speed Sharpening | Sharpen your weapon faster |
| Protective Polish | Prevents sharpness loss for a time after sharpening your weapon |
| Power Prolonger | Increases the duration of bonus effects |
| Earplugs | Negates the effect of monster roars |
| Flinch-Free | Prevents knockbacks and tripping |
