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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.

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Sword and Shield Recommended Builds

Jump to a Sword and Shield Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element 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
95 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water Element 25
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Water Sword and Shield Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 4)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathian Coil (Grade 5)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Sword and Shield Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)
Critical Eye Lv. 2

Thunder Sword and Shield Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At least Grade 6
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Burst Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1

Ice Sword and Shield Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)
Critical Eye Lv. 2

Dragon Sword and Shield Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Dual Blades Recommended Builds

Jump to a Dual Blades Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element 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
144 10% None
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Mail (Grade 2)
Attack Boost Lv. 1
Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv. 1

Water Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 4)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathian Coil (Grade 5)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 181
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Burst Lv. 2
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Basarios Coil (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
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

At least Grade 6
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
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

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)
Critical Eye Lv. 2

Dragon Dual Blades Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Great Sword Recommended Builds

Jump to a Great Sword Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element 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
95 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water 25
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Hood (Grade 2)
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv. 1
Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 2)
Water Attack Lv. 1

Water Great Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Mail (Grade 4)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Focus Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Great Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Mail (Grade 4)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 1
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Fire Resistance Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 1

Thunder Great Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At least Grade 6
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2

Ice Great Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2

Dragon Great Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Long Sword Recommended Builds

Jump to a Long Sword Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element 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
100 5% None
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Water Long Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 4)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Long Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Mail (Grade 4)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2

Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)
Lock On Lv. 1
Focus Lv. 1
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 6)
Critical Eye Lv. 2

Thunder Long Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At least Grade 6
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2

Ice Long Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2

Dragon Long Sword Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Hammer Recommended Builds

Jump to a Hammer Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element 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
100 0% Monster Hunter Now - Poison 50
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv. 1
Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv. 1

Water Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 4)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 181
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 1
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Last Stand Lv. 1

Thunder Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

At least Grade 6
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
Partbreaker Lv. 1

Ice Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 6)
430 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 251
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Slugger Lv. 2
Partbreaker Lv. 1

Dragon Hammer Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Lance Recommended Builds

Jump to a Lance Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element 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
144 0% Monster Hunter Now - Poison 100
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barroth Mail (Grade 2)
Offensive Guard Lv.1
Guard Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Water Lance Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 3)
Water Attack Lv.1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv.2
Critical Eye Lv.2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor 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

(At least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 1
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Baan Greaves (Grade 4)
Sleep Resistance Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1

Thunder Lance Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Baan Greaves (Grade 4)
Sleep Resistance Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1

Ice Lance Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Baan Greaves (Grade 4)
Sleep Resistance Lv. 1
Guard Lv. 1

Dragon Lance Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
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
207 0% None
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Basarios Mail (Grade 2)
Artillery Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Coil (Grade 4)
Fortify Lv.1
Rising Tide Lv.1
Artillery Lv.1

Normal Shelling Gunlance Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 6)
615 0%
Monster Hunter Now - Poison
225
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Zinogre Helm (Grade 6)
Evasive Concentration Lv. 1
Burst Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Basarios Mail (Grade 6)
Artillery Lv.2
Burst Lv.2
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathian Coil (Grade 6)
Burst Lv.1
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Artillery Lv.1
Guard Lv. 1

Long Shelling Gunlance Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 6)
475 -30%
Monster Hunter Now - Dragon
394
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Basarios Mail (Grade 6)
Artillery Lv.2
Resentment Lv.1
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)
Focus Lv.1
Artillery Lv.1
Guard Lv. 1

Wide Shelling Gunlance Build

Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Basarios Mail (Grade 6)
Artillery Lv.2
Critical Boost Lv.2
Critical Eye Lv.2
Artillery Lv.1
Guard Lv. 1

Charge Blade Recommended Builds

Jump to a Charge Blade Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element 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
144 0% Monster Hunter Now - Paralysis 100
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2)
Lock On Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barroth Mail (Grade 2)
Offensive Guard Lv.1
Guard Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Girros Coil (Grade 2)
Paralysis Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Water Charge Blade Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 5)
370 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water 181
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Mail (Grade 4)
Water Attack Lv. 1
Last Stand Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barroth Coil (Grade 4)
Defense Boost Lv.1
Guard Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Charge Blade Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Fire Resistance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)
Focus Lv.1
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Baan Greaves (Grade 4)
Sleep Resistance Lv.1
Guard Lv. 1

Thunder Charge Blade Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Baan Greaves (Grade 4)
Sleep Resistance Lv.1
Guard Lv. 1

Ice Charge Blade Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(At least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 6)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Windproof Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Baan Greaves (Grade 4)
Sleep Resistance Lv.1
Guard Lv. 1

Dragon Charge Blade Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Lock On Lv. 1
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Bow Recommended Builds

Jump to a Bow Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element 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
100 0% Monster Hunter Now - Poison
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Hood (Grade 2)
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kulu Greaves (Grade 2)
Critical Eye Lv.1

Water Bow Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Pukei Mail (Grade 4)
Poison Resistance Lv. 1
Focus Lv. 1
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 5)
Focus Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Bow Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 4)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Mail (Grade 6)
Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rathalos Coil (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 1
Fire Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Last Stand Lv. 1

Thunder Bow Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Mail (Grade 4)
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 1
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Last Stand Lv. 1
Focus Lv. 2

Ice Bow Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Barioth Mail (Grade 6)
Ice Attack Lv. 1
Ice Resistance Lv. 1
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 5)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Windproof Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jyura Greaves (Grade 6)
Last Stand Lv. 1
Focus Lv. 2

Dragon Bow Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Rath Soul Helm (Grade 6)
Focus Lv. 2
Focus Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

Light Bowgun Recommended Builds

Jump to a Light Bowgun Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element Dragon Build

Additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

Best Light Bowgun Builds

Early Game Light Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
95 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water Element 25
Armor Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 2)
Water Attack Lv.1

Water Light Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
335 10% Monster Hunter Now - Water 230
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Water Attack Lv. 2
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Recoil Down Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2

Fire Light Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Basarios Coil (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Reload Speed Lv. 2
Fire Attack Lv. 1

Thunder Light Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Coil (Grade 6)
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Ice Resistance Lv. 1

Ice Light Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
361 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 232
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Kadachi Helm (Grade 6)
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Artful Dodger Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 6)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Windproof Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Ice Resistance Lv. 1

Dragon Light Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 5)
368 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 292
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Helm (Grade 5)
Slugger Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Peak Performance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 2

Heavy Bowgun Recommended Builds

Jump to a Light Bowgun Build
Early Game Build
Monster Hunter Now - Water Element Water Build Monster Hunter Now - Fire Element Fire Build Monster Hunter Now - Thunder Element Thunder Build
Monster Hunter Now - Ice Element Ice Build Monster Hunter Now - Dragon Element Dragon Build

Additonal writeups can be found in the link below.

Best Heavy Bowgun Builds

Early Game Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
135 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water Element 38
Armor Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Mail (Grade 2)
Rising Tide Lv.1
Sneak Attack Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Leather Belt (Grade 2)
Health Boost Lv.1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Jagras Greaves (Grade 2)
Water Attack Lv.1

Water Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 6)
428 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water 319
Alternative:
(at least Grade 6)
475 0% Monster Hunter Now - Water 251
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Mizutsune Helm (Grade 6)
Water Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Water Attack Lv. 2
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Recoil Down Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 2
Fire Attack Lv. 1

Fire Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 6)
475 0% Monster Hunter Now - Fire 251
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Helm (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Fire Resistance Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Anja Vambraces (Grade 6)
Fire Attack Lv. 2
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Recoil Down Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 2
Fire Attack Lv. 1

Thunder Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 6)
461 0% Monster Hunter Now - Thunder 320
Armor Skills
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Reload Speed Lv. 1
Recoil Down Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 2
Fire Attack Lv. 1

Ice Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE
551 0% Monster Hunter Now - Ice 238
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Banbaro Helm (Grade 6)
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Recoil Down Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Legiana Coil (Grade 6)
Ice Attack Lv. 2
Windproof Lv. 1
Reload Speed Lv. 2
Fire Attack Lv. 1

Dragon Heavy Bowgun Build

Weapon ATK AFF ELE

(at least Grade 6)
475 -30% Monster Hunter Now - Dragon 394
Armor Skills
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Helm (Grade 5)
Slugger Lv. 1
Dragon Attack Lv. 1
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Lumu Mail (Grade 6)
Recoil Down Lv. 2
Reload Speed Lv. 2
Monster Hunter Now - Legs Armor Vangis Coil (Grade 6)
Dragon Attack Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
Special Boost Lv. 2
Dragon Attack Lv. 1

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