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This is a guide to the best builds and equipment for Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn about the best Swords and Shields for Update 3.0+, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Swords and Shields for Low Rank, High Rank, and Endgame.
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②ーー | 180 | - |
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Armor | Slots | Skills |
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Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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Resuscitate Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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③①ー |
Resentment Lv. 1
Dragonheart Lv. 1
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Talisman Skill | Attack Boost Lv. 3 | |
Decorations | ||
Skills | |
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Attack Boost Lv. 6
| Dragonheart Lv. 5 Resentment Lv. 3 | Resuscitate Lv. 3 Critical Boost Lv. 3 | Weakness Exploit Lv. 3 Speed Sharpening Lv. 2 | Flinch Free Lv. 1 |
Build Merits | This build pumps as much damage as possible through the full Valstrax Set, Attack Boost, and Critical Boost. Flinch Free is included to negate flinches in multiplayer but you can swap it out for another level of Speed Sharpening whenever you're hunting solo. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Maximum KO Build | Village Quest ★4 to ★6 |
Skills | Effect |
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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. |
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. |
Attack Boost ★★★ |
More damage is always welcome. It gains a percentage bonus at rank 4 which is a good level to always aim for. |
Razor Sharp ★★ |
Chance to negate sharpness loss when attacking. |
Slugger ★★ |
Makes it easier to stun monsters. It works for the Sword and Shield thanks to its various shield bash moves. |
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. |
Flinch Free ★ |
Great for multiplayer. Never get flinched by ally attacks again! |
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Other Build Guides | |
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General High Rank Builds and Best Equipment |
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