Best Builds and Armor for Each Weapon

Here are some of the best builds in Monster Hunter Now. Check out this guide for the best early game builds, elemental builds, and the best weapons and armor recommendations.

We're working on updating the builds in this guide to include the latest content from The Vernal Invader update.

All Builds Guide

Sword and Shield Recommended Builds

Jump to a Sword and Shield Build
Early Game Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Sword and Shield Builds

Early Game Sword and Shield Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Jagras Edge 1	95	0%	25
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Jagras Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Rising Tide Lv.1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv.1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv.1

In the early stages of the game, most monsters will be weak to the Water element. We recommend the Jagras Edge as your starting weapon to progress in the early game. The weapon's damage is increased further with skills such as Sneak Attack and Water Attack.

This build is ideal to progress and in farming Tobi-Kadachi materials, which you will need to craft equipment against Jyuratodus.

Water Sword and Shield Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Aqua Messer (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Jyura Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Rathian Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Sword and Shield Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Flame Knife (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 4)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Diablos Nero Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 2

Thunder Sword and Shield Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Firebolt At least Grade 6	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Zinogre Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Burst Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1

Ice Sword and Shield Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Glacial Grace (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 2

Dual Blades Recommended Builds

Jump to a Dual Blades Build
Early Game Build
Water Build	Fire Build	Thunder Build	Ice Build

Best Dual Blades Builds

Early Game Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Rending Beaks	144	10%	None
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Leather Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Attack Boost Lv. 1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv. 1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1

The Kulu-Ya-Ku dual blades are pretty much your only option for early game progression. Thankfully, they're fairly good as they come with innate affinity to shred through monsters as you climb up the ranks.

This build is well-suited for both progression and farming Tobi-Kadachi materials, essential for crafting equipment before facing Jyuratodus.

Water Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Madness Pangas (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Jyura Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Rathian Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Blazing Hatchets (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 4)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Diablos Nero Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 2

If Black Diablos isn't available, an alternative would be to use the Rathalos Coil. This will let you let you max out Fire Attack at the cost of Lock On. If you want to keep Lock On, you should also use the Kulu Headpiece instead, but your Fire Attack will only be at Lv. 3.

Thunder Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Fulgur At least Grade 6	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Zinogre Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Burst Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1

If you can't craft the Rathalos Mail yet, you can use the Anja Mail as an alternative. At Grade 6, you get two levels on Special Boost, which can up the damage of your Heavenly Blade Dance.

Ice Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Freeze Daggers (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 2

Great Sword Recommended Builds

Jump to a Great Sword Build
Early Game Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Great Sword Builds

Early Game Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Jagras Blade	95	0%	25
Armor	Skills
Pukei Hood (Grade 2)	▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jagras Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Rising Tide Lv. 1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 1

Most monsters will be weak against the Water element. As soon as you unlock the Great Sword, the Jagras Blade is the one you should start with. Skills such as Sneak Attack and Water Attack will increase this weapon's damage.

You can use this build to progress your gameplay. This Great Sword is ideal for farming Tobi-Kadachi materials, which will allow you to craft its armor and weapons that will be used against Jyuratodus.

Water Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Aqua Slasher (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Pukei Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Flame Blade (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Pukei Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 1
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1
Rathalos Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 1

Thunder Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Severing Bolt At least Grade 6	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2

Ice Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Freeze Blade (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2

Long Sword Recommended Builds

Jump to a Long Sword Build
Early Game Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Long Sword Builds

Early Game Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
First Dance	100	5%	None
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Jagras Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Rising Tide Lv.1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv.1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv.1

The Kulu-Ya-Ku Long Sword, First Dance, is a good starting Long Sword you can get. While it has no element, it makes up for its 5% Affinity. Pairing this with the Critical Eye skill from the Kulu Greaves, you can expect critical hits in your Long Sword combos!

With Kulu-Ya-Ku being fairly easy to hunt down for materials, the First Dance Long Sword can be your weapon even until endgame! The raw values are high enough to take down monsters and its affinity on higher grades can reach until 30%. If you choose to hunt monsters with a non-elemental Long Sword, this weapon should be in your inventory.

Water Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Jyura Shotel (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Jyura Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Wyvern Blade "Fall" (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 4)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Pukei Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 1
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Diablos Nero Coil (Grade 5) Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 2

Thunder Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Boltslicer At least Grade 6	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2

Ice Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Glacial Shotel (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2

Hammer Recommended Builds

Jump to a Hammer Build
Early Game Build		Raw Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Hammer Builds

Early Game Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Blooming Hammer	100	0%	50
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Jagras Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Rising Tide Lv. 1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv. 1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1

As soon as you unlock Hammers after defeating Great Girros in Chapter 2, forge the Blooming Hammer from the Pukei-Pukei Weapon Tree. Use Lock On during hunts to easily target the head. Doing this with the Hammer can stun them, giving you an opening to attack.

Raw Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Diablos Sledge At least Grade 6	473	0%	None
Armor	Skills
Rathalos Helm (Grade 5)	▸ Attack Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 2
Banbaro Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Attack Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Firm Foothold Lv. 1
Diablos Greaves (Grade 5)	▸ Slugger Lv. 2 ▸ Partbreaker Lv. 1

Water Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Aqua Hammer (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Jyura Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Blazing Hammer (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1

Thunder Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Thunder At least Grade 6	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Diablos Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Slugger Lv. 2 ▸ Partbreaker Lv. 1

Ice Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Glacial Bash (at least Grade 6)	430	0%	251
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Diablos Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Slugger Lv. 2 ▸ Partbreaker Lv. 1

Lance Recommended Builds

Jump to a Lance Build
Early Game Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Lance Builds

Early Game Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Blooming Lance	144	0%	100
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Barroth Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Offensive Guard Lv.1
Barroth Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Guard Lv.1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv.1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv.1

Once you've unlocked the Lance, these are the armor pieces we recommend you forge and equip.

You can continue upgrading the Barroth Mail and Kulu Greaves to Grade 6, as they provide generally useful skills, such as Offensive Guard and Critical Eye. The Kulu Headpiece can also be upgraded to Grade 4 for another point of Critical Eye.

We do not recommend spending materials on upgrading the Leather Belt to a higher grade. The Barroth Vambraces, however, can be upgraded to Grade 6 for another point of Guard if it would help you in the long run.

Water Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Aqua Horn (At least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1 ▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Jyura Mail (Grade 3)	▸ Water Attack Lv.1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv.2
Rath Heart Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Eye Lv.2
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv.2

If Pink Rathian is not available, you can swap the Rath Heart Coil with the Barroth Coil for a single point of Guard.

Fire Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Flame Lance (At least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 4)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1
Baan Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Sleep Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

The build doesn't have Lock On, but it can be added by replacing the waist with the Diablos Nero Coil. However, it will reduce the overall damage of the build, as you'll have to give up one point of Fire Attack.

Thunder Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Thunderpierce (At least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Baan Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Sleep Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Ice Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Glacial Lance (At least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Baan Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Sleep Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Charge Blade Recommended Builds

Jump to a Charge Blade Build
Early Game Build		Offensive Guard Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Charge Blade Builds

Early Game Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Girros Strongarm	144	0%	100
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Barroth Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Offensive Guard Lv.1
Barroth Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Guard Lv.1
Girros Coil (Grade 2)	▸ Paralysis Attack Lv.1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv.1

Offensive Guard Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Thanatos Force (At least Grade 5)	576	-30%	None
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barroth Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Offensive Guard Lv. 2
Banbaro Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Offensive Guard Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Diablos Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Partbreaker Lv.1 ▸ Offensive Guard Lv. 1
Baan Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Sleep Resistance Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Water Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Mudslide Blade (At least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Jyura Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Barroth Coil (Grade 4)	▸ Defense Boost Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Rathsblade (At least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Fire Resistance Lv. 1
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv.1 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1
Baan Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Sleep Resistance Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Thunder Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Lightning (At least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Baan Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Sleep Resistance Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Ice Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Everfrost Blade (At least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 4)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Windproof Lv. 1
Baan Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Sleep Resistance Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Bow Recommended Builds

Jump to a Bow Build
Early Game Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Bow Builds

Early Game Bow Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Blooming Arch	100	0%
Armor	Skills
Pukei Hood (Grade 2)	▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jagras Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Rising Tide Lv.1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv.1
Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv.1

As soon as you unlock Bows by defeating Great Girros in Chapter 2, craft the Blooming Arch Bow. The Focus skill from your Helm will shorten the time to charge attacks, allowing you to access its level 4 shot quicker.

Water Bow Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Aqua Arrow (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Pukei Hood (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Health Boost Lv. 2
Pukei Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Focus Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Bow Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Rathslinger (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 4)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2 ▸ Last Stand Lv. 1

Thunder Bow Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Rumble (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Pukei Hood (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Health Boost Lv. 2
Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1 ▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Last Stand Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 2

Ice Bow Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Glacial Arrow (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Legiana Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Divine Blessing Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1
Rathalos Mail (Grade 4)	▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Windproof Lv. 1
Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Last Stand Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 2

Light Bowgun Recommended Builds

Jump to a Bow Build
Early Game Build
Water	Fire	Thunder	Ice

Best Light Bowgun Builds

Early Game Light Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Jagras Blitz	95	0%	25
Armor	Skills
Leather Headgear (Grade 2)	▸ Critical Eye Lv. 1
Jagras Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Rising Tide Lv.1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1
Leather Belt (Grade 2)	▸ Health Boost Lv.1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Water Attack Lv.1

Use the Jagras Blitz Light Bowgun for the early stages of the game. Lots of monsters will be weak to the water element, so using this will quickly end hunts! Increase this Light Bowgun's damage further with skills such as Sneak Attack and Water Attack.

Water Light Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Madness Rifle (at least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Legiana Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2
Anja Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Special Boost Lv. 1
Barroth Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 1 ▸ Defense Boost Lv. 2

Fire Light Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Flame Blitz (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Legiana Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2
Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1
Barroth Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 1 ▸ Defense Boost Lv. 2

Thunder Light Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Crime (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1

Ice Light Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Snow Blitz (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legiana Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Windproof Lv. 1
Legiana Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1

Monster Hunter Now Related Guides

Monster Hunter Now Wiki Front

All Monster Hunter Now Guides

Monster Hunter Now Guides
Best Builds	Referral Codes & Boards
All Weapons & Tier List	Best Armor Sets
Monsters	Skills
Items & Materials	Events
Chapters and Quests	All Patch Notes and Updates

All Tips and Tricks Articles

All Tips and Tricks Articles
Tips and Beginner's Guide
Affinity Guide	Palico Bag Guide
How To Change Weapons	Respawn Times
Adventure Sync Guide	Controls and Combat Tips
How to Get New Weapons	Elemental Damage Explained
Multiplayer Guide	Dragon Element Weapons
How to Upgrade Weapons	What to Do if No Monsters are Spawning?
How to Farm Zenny	What is the Maximum Hunter Rank and Level Cap?
All Fire Weapons	Health Regen Guide
When Do Biomes Change	How to Jump Attack
How to Perfect Dodge	How to Get Gems and What to Spend On
How to Fix Map Not Loading Issue	Things to Do Every Day
Status Ailments and Effects	How to Raise Hunter Rank
List of All Missables	What to Do If You Get Stuck
How to Break Monster Parts	What Happens When You Faint?
Recommended Settings	All Hunter Medals
In-Game Shop and Web Store Items	Hunt-a-thons Event Guide
How to Unlock Layered Armor	-

Latest News