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.

All Builds Guide

Sword and Shield Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Sword and Shield Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Hana no Nagoriwo (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Dragon Sword and Shield Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Fatal Jho (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Dual Blades Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Morning Dawn (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Burst Lv. 2 ▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Basarios Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Reload Speed 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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Dragon Dual Blades Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Wrath & Rancor (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Great Sword Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Hanayako Yohino (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit 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 Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Flame Blade (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit 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)	▸ Focus Lv. 2

Ice Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Freeze Blade (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Dragon Great Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Berserker Sword (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Long Sword Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Kakaru Kumo Naki (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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 6)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Fire Attack 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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit 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)	▸ Focus Lv. 2

Ice Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Glacial Shotel (at least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Dragon Long Sword Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Reaver "Cruelty" (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Hammer Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Purity Hammer (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit 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 Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Usurper's Thunder At least Grade 6	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit 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
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Dragon Hammer Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Devil's Due (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Lance Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Hana mo Hana Nare (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Thunder Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Thunderpierce (At least Grade 5)	361	0%	232
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit 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
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Dragon Lance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Grief Lance (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Gunlance Recommended Builds

Jump to a Gunlance Build
Early Game Build
Normal	Long	Wide

Additonal writeups can be found in the link below.
Best Gunlance Builds

Early Game Gunlance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Bone Gunlance	207	0%	None
Armor	Skills
Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Basarios Mail (Grade 2)	▸ Artillery Lv.1
Girros Vambraces (Grade 2)	▸ Sneak Attack Lv.1
Jagras Coil (Grade 4)	▸ Fortify Lv.1 ▸ Rising Tide Lv.1
Basarios Greaves (Grade 2)	▸ Artillery Lv.1

Normal Shelling Gunlance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Royal Burst (At least Grade 6)	615	0%	225
Armor	Skills
Zinogre Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Evasive Concentration Lv. 1 ▸ Burst Lv. 1
Basarios Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Artillery Lv.2
Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Burst Lv.2 ▸ Lock On Lv. 1
Rathian Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Burst Lv.1 ▸ Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Basarios Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Artillery Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Long Shelling Gunlance Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Insatiable Gunlance (At least Grade 6)	475	-30%	394
Armor	Skills
Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2
Basarios Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Artillery Lv.2
Diablos Nero Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Resentment Lv.1 ▸ Focus Lv. 1
Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)	▸ Focus Lv.1
Basarios Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Artillery Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Wide Shelling Gunlance Build

Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Basarios Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Artillery Lv.2
Rath Soul Braces (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Boost Lv.2
Rath Heart Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Critical Eye Lv.2
Basarios Greaves (Grade 4)	▸ Artillery Lv.1 ▸ Guard Lv. 1

Charge Blade Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Mudslide Blade (At least Grade 5)	370	0%	181
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit 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
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
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
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

Dragon Charge Blade Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Tyrant's Charge Blade (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8)	▸ Lock On Lv. 1 ▸ Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Bow Recommended Builds

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

Raw builds and additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Bow Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Blessed Rain (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Focus 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
Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Focus 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
Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2
Barioth Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Ice Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Ice Resistance Lv. 1
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

Dragon Bow Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Insurgent's Bow (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 2
Rath Heart Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Focus Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Light Bowgun Recommended Builds

Jump to a Light Bowgun Build
Early Game Build
Water Build		Fire Build		Thunder Build
Ice Build			Dragon Build

Additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

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

Water Light Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Desolate Mist (at least Grade 5)	335	10%	230
Armor	Skills
Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Pukei Lagoon Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Recoil Down Lv. 1
Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack 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
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Basarios Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1

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

Dragon Light Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Devil's Grin (at least Grade 5)	368	-30%	292
Armor	Skills
Vangis Helm (Grade 5)	▸ Slugger Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Vangis Vambraces (Grade 5)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1 ▸ Peak Performance Lv. 1
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 5)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2

Heavy Bowgun Recommended Builds

Jump to a Light Bowgun Build
Early Game Build
Water Build		Fire Build		Thunder Build
Ice Build			Dragon Build

Additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

Best Heavy Bowgun Builds

Early Game Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Jagras Assault	135	0%	38
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

Water Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Mountainous Roar (at least Grade 6)	428	0%	319
Alternative: Water Cannon (at least Grade 6)	475	0%	251
Armor	Skills
Mizutsune Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Water Attack Lv. 2
Pukei Lagoon Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Recoil Down Lv. 1
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1

Fire Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Flammenkanone (at least Grade 6)	475	0%	251
Armor	Skills
Anja Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Fire Resistance Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Fire Attack Lv. 2
Pukei Lagoon Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Recoil Down Lv. 1
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1

Thunder Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Mightning+ (at least Grade 6)	461	0%	320
Armor	Skills
Tzitzi Headgear (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Evade Extender Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Pukei Lagoon Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 1 ▸ Recoil Down Lv. 1
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1

Ice Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Daora Grande	551	0%	238
Armor	Skills
Banbaro Helm (Grade 6)	▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1 ▸ Recoil Down 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
Rath Soul Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2 ▸ Fire Attack Lv. 1

Dragon Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon	ATK	AFF	ELE
Dark Devourer (at least Grade 6)	475	-30%	394
Armor	Skills
Vangis Helm (Grade 5)	▸ Slugger Lv. 1 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Lumu Mail (Grade 6)	▸ Recoil Down Lv. 2
Legiana Vambraces (Grade 6)	▸ Reload Speed Lv. 2
Vangis Coil (Grade 6)	▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 2 ▸ Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Rath Heart Greaves (Grade 6)	▸ Special Boost Lv. 2 ▸ Dragon Attack Lv. 1

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