Check out this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne early Master Rank armor build guide. Includes recommended builds, equipment, decorations, and skills!!!
Table of Contents
Recommended Builds For Early Game
- Great Sword / Sword & Shield
- Hammer / Longsword
- Hammer / Hunting Horn
- Lance / Gunlance
- Switch Axe / Charge Blade
- Insect Glaive / Bow
Universal Builds
Recommended Builds - Overview
Can Easily be Created at the Start of Iceborne
The builds below are made from armor parts that can easily be farmed upon starting the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne DLC. The monsters themselves do not pose as much danger so the risk factor is low as well.
Jewels Can be Farmed in High Rank
You don't need to be in Master Rank to farm for Jewels. It is recommended for players to farm for decorations before heading over to the Iceborne DLC & Master Rank.
Recommended Master Rank Great Sword Builds
Jagras Deathclaw Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Jagras Deathclaw 1 | Elementaless Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Bone Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kestodon Guard α + | - |
| Beo Coil α + | Attack Jewel 1 |
| Beo Greaves α + | Earplug Jewel 3 |
| Attack Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 7 | Earplugs Lvl 5 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Ice Attack Lvl 1 | Speed Eating Lvl 2 |
| Focus Lvl 2 | Affinity Sliding Lvl 1 |
| Non-elemental Boost Lvl 1 | - |
Recommended Master Rank Sword & Shield Builds
Radobaan Os Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Radobaan Os 1 | Release Jewel 3 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kulu Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Bone Vambraces α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Beo Coil α + | Attack Jewel 1 |
| Girros Greaves α + | Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 4 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Handicraft Lvl 3 |
| Speed Eating Lvl 2 | Slugger Lvl 2 |
| Paralysis Attack Lvl 2 | Free Elem/Ammo Up Lvl 2 |
| Critical Eye Lvl 2 | Earplugs Lvl 2 |
| Stamina Surge Lvl 1 | - |
Recommended Master Rank Dual Blades Builds
Chrome Cross Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Chrome Cross 1 | Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Bone Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Barroth Vambraces β + | Critical Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Beo Coil α + | Critical Jewel 2 |
| Beo Greaves β + | Earplug Jewel 3 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Earplugs Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Speed Sharpening Lvl 2 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Handicraft Lvl 3 |
| Speed Eating Lvl 2 | Critical Boost Lvl 2 |
| Marathon Runner Lvl 1 | - |
Recommended Master Rank Long Sword Builds
Iron Eschaton Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Iron Eschaton 1 | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Bone Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kulu Vambraces α + | Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Beo Coil α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Beo Greaves β + | Earplug Jewel 3 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 6 | Earplugs Lvl 5 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Handicraft Lvl 3 | Speed Eating Lvl 2 |
| Critical Eye Lvl 2 | Critical Boost Lvl 1 |
| Pro Transporter Lvl 1 | - |
Paralysis Damage Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Crimson Viperfang I | Expert Jewel I |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Bone Helm α + | Handicraft Jewel 3 |
| Bone Mail α + | Paralysis Attack I |
| Vespoid Vambraces α + | Handicraft Jewel III |
| Girros Coil α + | Expert Jewel 1 |
| Girrps Greaves β + | Sheath Jewel I Sheath Jewel I |
| Attack Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 5 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Paralysis Attack Lvl 4 | Quick Sheath Lvl 2 |
| Critical Eye Lvl 2 | Effuvial Expert Lvl 1 |
| Handicraft Lvl 2 | Partbreaker Lvl 1 |
Recommended Master Rank Hammer Builds
Taroth Hammer Sleep Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Taroth Hammer Sleep Build | KO Jewel 2 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Bone Helm β + | Expert Jewel 1 |
| Alloy Mail β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Alloy Vambraces β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Beo Coil α + | Slider Jewel 2 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Nergigante Greaves γ | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Elementaless Jewel 2 |
| Master's Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 6 | Critical Lvl 5 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Earplugs Lvl 1 | Defense Boost Lvl 1 |
| Water Resistance Lvl 1 | Partbreaker Lvl 1 |
| Slugger Lvl 1 | Affinity Sliding Lvl 1 |
| Non-elemental Boost Lvl 1 | - |
Recommended Master Rank Hunting Horn Builds
Mad Bone Horn Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Mad Bone Horn 1 | Earplug Jewel 3 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Bone Helm α + | Earplug Jewel 3 |
| Bone Mail α + | Attack Jewel 1 |
| Bone Vambraces α + | Sonorous Jewel 1 |
| Bone Coil α + | KO Jewel 2 |
| Beo Greaves β + | Earplug Jewel 3 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Earplugs Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 4 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Slugger Lvl 3 |
| Handicraft Lvl 3 | Horn Maestro Lvl 2 |
| Partbreaker Lvl 2 | - |
Recommended Master Rank Lance Builds
Chrome Drill Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Chrome Drill 1 | Vitality Jewel 1 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Barroth Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Banbaro Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Banbaro Vambraces α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Banbaro Coil α + | Expert Jewel 1 |
| Banbaro Greaves β + | Expert Jewel II 4 Fungiform Jewel 1 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Guard Lvl 3 | Offensive Guard Lvl 3 |
| Mushroomancer Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Critical Eye Lvl 3 |
| Handicraft Lvl 3 | Speed Eating Lvl 1 |
| Marathon Runner | - |
Recommended Master Rank Gunlance Builds
Jyura Demolisher Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Jyura Demolisher | Vitality Jewel 1 Ironwall Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Barroth Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Banbaro Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Banbaro Vambraces α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Banbaro Coil α + | Expert Jewel 1 |
| Dodogama Greaves β + | Expert Jewel II 4 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 4 | Guard Lvl 3 |
| Offensive Guard Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Handicraft Lvl 3 |
| Speed Eating Lvl 1 | Mushroomancer Lvl 1 |
| Capacity Boost Lvl 1 | Marathon Runner Lvl 1 |
Recommended Master Rank Switch Axe Builds
Mighty Gear Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Mighty Gear 1 | Earplug Jewel 3 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Bone Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Jagras Vambraces α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Beo Coil α + | Critical Jewel 2 |
| Jyura Greaves α + | Critical Jewel 2 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 4 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Earplugs Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Handicraft Lvl 3 | Speed Eating Lvl 2 |
| Evade Extender Lvl 2 | Focus Lvl 2 |
| Critical Boost Lvl 2 | Recovery Up Lvl 1 |
| Water Attack Lvl 1 | - |
Recommended Master Rank Charge Blade Builds
Chrome Fortress Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Chrome Fortress 1 | Vitality Jewel 1 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jyura Helm β + | Expert Jewel II 4 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Lumu Mail α + | Earplug Jewel 3 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Kestodon Guards α + | Ironwall Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Dodogama Coil α + | Earplug Jewel 3 Vitality Jewel 1 |
| Dodogama Greaves α + | Elementaless Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Earplugs Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Earplugs Lvl 5 | Critical Eye Lvl 4 |
| Artillery Lvl 3 | Health Boost Lvl 3 |
| Focus Lvl 3 | Attack Boost Lvl 2 |
| Latent Power Lvl 1 | Master Mounter Lvl 1 |
| Affinity Sliding Lvl 1 | Capacity Boost Lvl 1 |
| Guard Lvl 1 | Non-elemental Boost Lvl 1 |
| Blast Resistance Lvl 1 | Blast Attack Lvl 1 |
Recommended Master Rank Insect Glaive Builds
Chrome Trident Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Chrome Trident 1 | Expert Jewel 1 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Bone Mail α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kulu Vambraces α + | Attack Jewel 1 Attack Jewel 1 |
| Beo Coil α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Beo Greaves α + | Flight Jewel 1 |
| Handicraft Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 6 | Earplugs Lvl 4 |
| Health Boost Lvl 3 | Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 |
| Handicraft Lvl 3 | Speed Eating Lvl 2 |
| Critical Eye Lvl 2 | Critical Boost Lvl 1 |
| Pro Transporter Lvl 2 | - |
Recommended Master Rank Bow Builds
Dragon Perforator Build
| Weapon | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Dragon Perforator 1 | Tenderizer Jewel 2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Armor | Decorations |
| Jagras Helm α + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kulu Mail α + | Physique Jewel 2 |
| Kulu Vambraces β + | Expert Jewel II 4 |
| Kulu Coil α + | Physique Jewel 2 |
| Kadachi Greaves α + | Elementaless Jewel 1 |
| Attack Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Critical Eye Lvl 5 | Attack Boost Lvl 5 |
| Weakness Exploit Lvl 3 | Constitution Lvl 3 |
| Handicraft Lvl 3 | Speed Eating Lvl 2 |
| Critical Boost Lvl 2 | Item Prolonger Lvl 2 |
| Stamina Surge Lvl 1 | Critical Boost Lvl 1 |
| Evade Window | Non-elemental Boost Lvl 1 |
Universal Master Rank Builds
Early Master Rank DPS Build
DPS Focused Build
| Armor | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Jagras Helm α + | Evasion Jewel 2 |
| Jagras Mail α + | Agitator Jewel 2 |
| Kulu Vambrace β + | Tenderizer Jewel 2 |
| Kulu Greaves α + | Evasion Jewel 2 |
| Hornetaur Coil β + | Critical Jewel 2 Expert Jewel 1 |
| Attack Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Attack Boost Lvl 7 | Critical Eye 3 |
| Speed Eating 2 | Earplugs 1 |
| Critical Boost 3 | Weakness Exploit 3 |
| Evade Extender 1 | Item Prolonger 1 |
| Razor Sharp/Spare Shot 1 | Agitator 1 |
Focus on High DPS Output
This build specifically targets skills that can boost damage by players when out hunting. Relatively, most of the jewels and skills used here are a must for any DPS players. Though, with high focus on DPS, this build is lacking on defense and survivability.
Early Master Rank Survival Build
Survival Focused Build
| Armor | Decorations |
|---|---|
| Jagras Helm α + | Recovery Jewel 1 Defense Jewel 1 |
| Bone Mail α + | Protection Jewel 1 |
| Jagras Vambraces α + | Recovery Jewel 1 |
| Beo Coil β + | Evasion Jewel 2 |
| Beo Greaves β + | [Any Elemental Resistance Jewel] |
| Blight Resistance Charm 3 | - |
| Skills | |
| Earplugs 2 | Attack Boost 3 |
| Health Boost 3 | Critical Eye 2 |
| Evade Extender 3 | Speed Eating 2 |
| Recovery Up 2 | Critical Boost 1 |
| Evade Window 2 | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot |
| Defense Boost 1 | Blight Resistance 3 |
| Elemental Resistance 1 | - |
Great for Recovering During Fights
With survivability in mind, this build raises the amount of recovery hunters can have during battle. Slot in a resistance jewel specifically for the monster you are hunting to lessen your elemental damage.
