★ Title Update 3 coverage in progress!
┗ TU3 MR Builds | Weapon Tier List | Follower Tier List
┗ Chaotic Gore Magala | Risen Kushala | Risen Teostra
┗ New: Afflicted Materials | A7 Quests | Decorations
┗ Skills: Strife | Berserk | Powder Mantle | Wind Mantle
★ Everything You Need To Know About Sunbreak
This is a guide to the best builds and equipment for Sword and Shields in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise): Sunbreak. Learn about the best Sword and Shields for Sunbreak and the best builds and Armor pieces to use with the Sword and Shield for Low, High, and Master Rank.
| All Sword and Shield Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
 Trees & Full List |
 How to Use |
 Best Builds |
List of Contents
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| Weapon | ATK | DEF | Affinity |
|---|---|---|---|
 Phecda's Asterism
|
340 | 0 | 0% |
| Element / Status |
Slots | Rampage Slots | |
11
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④②ー | ① |
| Armor | Slots | Skills | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lunagaron Helm
|
②②ー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1
|
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 Archfiend Armor Baulo
|
③②ー | ||
 Risen Mizuha Sleeves
|
④②① | ||
 Nargacuga Coil X
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②ーー | ||
 Malzeno Greaves
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④①① | ||
| Talisman | Attack Boost 3 with ② slot or better | ||
| Rampage Decoration |
 Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2
x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2
x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2
x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2
x 1
|
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| Decorations |
 Sharp Jewel+ 4
x 1 Polisher Pro Jewel 3
x 3 Critical Jewel 2
x 3Expert Jewel 2
x 3Tenderizer Jewel 2
x 1 Grinder Jewel 1
x 3
|
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| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Rampage Skill | Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster. |
|
Critical Eye Lv.7 | Attack Boost Lv.4
Weakness Exploit Lv.3 | Critical Boost Lv.3 Speed Sharpening Lv.3 | Grinder (S) Lv.3 Evade Extender Lv.2 | Blight Resistance Lv.2 Protective Polish Lv.2 | Wirebug Whisperer Lv.1 Resentment Lv.1 | Burst Lv.1 Buildup Boost Lv.1 | Chameleos Blessing Lv.1 Foray Lv.1 | Flinch Free Lv.1 |
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| Build Merits | The Phecda's Asterism was a strange weapon when it first released since it had short purple and white sharpness and barely any poison to actually inflict the status consistently. Naturally, Grinder (S) is a good pairing for it, enabling a large boost whenever you sharpened from blue to purple. Title Update 2 introduces Buildup Boost as a way to take advantage of the poison without needing to actually poison the monster. When built with typical SnS skills, you'll end up with a strong set that can beat pure raw builds.
For augments, get the Rampage Slot Upgrade to fit in the anti-species jewels and fill the rest with Attack Boost. |
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Master Rank Sword and Shield Builds
Whether you're just breaking in the High Rank at HR 4 or are just looking for some new strategies at HR 100, we've got the best High Rank Sword and Shield builds to spice up your hunts.
►High Rank Sword and Shield Builds
| Latest Builds | Rank |
|---|---|
| Raw Damage Build | HR 100+ |
| Dragon Slayer Build | HR 100+ |
Check out the best Sword and Shield builds for Monster Hunter beginners or for speeding through Village Quests or Low Rank Gathering hub.
►Low Rank Sword and Shield Builds
| Latest Builds | Rank |
|---|---|
| Maximum KO Build | Village Quest ★4 to ★6 |
| Skills | Effect |
|---|---|
|
Critical Eye ★★★ |
Critical Eye is a near necessity for critical builds. |
|
Critical Boost ★★★ |
Amplifies critical damage by 5%/10%/15% (based on level). A must have skill for any affinity build. |
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Weakness Exploit ★★★ |
Increases affinity by 10/30/50% when hitting enemy weakspots. Easier to max out than critical eye and gives higher affinity if used properly. Goes well together with Critical Boost. |
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Attack Boost ★★★ |
More damage is always welcome. It gains a percentage bonus at rank 4 which is a good level to always aim for. |
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Razor Sharp ★★ |
Chance to negate sharpness loss when attacking. |
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Slugger ★★ |
Makes it easier to stun monsters. It works for the Sword and Shield thanks to its various shield bash moves. |
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Handicraft ★★ |
Some endgame Sword and Shields tend to have a lot of room for improvement regarding their sharpness. With that in mind, consider using Handicraft for your builds! |
|
Guard ★ |
Guard reduces stamina depletion which makes the SnS a really tanky weapon. |
|
Speed Sharpening ★ |
Not as high-priority as others because you can sharpen on the move with your Palamute, but definitely nice to have if you have unused Lv. 1 deco slots. |
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Flinch Free ★ |
Great for multiplayer. Never get flinched by ally attacks again! |
| Builds marked with new are those updated for Title Update 3! |
| All Weapon Build Guides | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Great Sword NEW LR | HR | MR |
 Long Sword NEW LR | HR | MR |
 Sword and Shield
LR | HR | MR |
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 Dual Blades NEW LR | HR | MR |
 Hammer NEW LR | HR | MR |
 Hunting Horn
LR | HR | MR |
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 Lance
LR | HR | MR |
 GunlanceLR | HR | MR |
 Switch Axe NEW LR | HR | MR |
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 Charge Blade NEW LR | HR | MR |
 Insect Glaive
LR | HR | MR |
 Bow
LR | HR | MR |
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 Light Bowgun NEW LR | HR | MR |
 Heavy Bowgun
LR | HR | MR |
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| Other Build Guides | |
|---|---|
| General High Rank Builds and Best Equipment |
Buddy Equipment Builds Palico | Palamute |
Sword and Shield Builds and Best Armor (SNS)
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