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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Pierce Up Skill Effects | Monster Hunter Rise
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This is a guide to the Pierce Up Skill in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn what the Pierce Up Skill does at each level, which Armor and Decoration have this skill, and our builds that use Pierce Up.
List of Contents
Pierce Up Effects
| Skill Effect | |
|---|---|
| Increases the attack power of Piercing Ammo and Piercing-type arrows. | |
| Level | Effect by Level |
| 1 | Slightly increases the power of Piercing Ammo and Piercing-type arrows. |
| 2 | Increases the power of Piercing Ammo and Piercing-type arrows. |
| 3 | Greatly increases the power of Piercing Ammo and Piercing-type arrows. |
Can You Roll Pierce Up via Qurious Armor Crafting?
YES. Pierce Up can be obtained as an extra skill on your armor when you try rolling for skills via Qurious Armor Crafting.
Best Armor Augments and Armor Recommendations
Increases Damage by 20% at Level 3
When maxed out, the Pierce Up skill increases the damage of Piercing Ammo (Light Bowgun and Heavy Bowgun) and Piercing-type arrows (Bow) by a maximum of 20%, depending on where you hit. Note that this does not affect Piercing Element Ammo.
| Level | Damage Increase |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5% |
| 2 | 10% |
| 3 | 20% |
Equipment with the Pierce Up Skill
Decorations
 Pierce Jewel 3
|
 Pierce Jewel+ 4
|
Armor
Master Rank
| Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
|---|---|---|
 Ceanataur Braces |
108 |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Marathon Runner Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Grinder (S) Lv. 1
|
 Ceanataur Greaves |
108 |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Handicraft Lv. 2
Marathon Runner Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 2
|
| Damascus Greaves X |
114 |
Blight Resistance Lv. 1
Earplugs Lv. 1
Handicraft Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
|
| Damascus Mail X |
114 |
Handicraft Lv. 2
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
|
| Diablos Vambraces X |
118 |
Offensive Guard Lv. 2
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stamina Surge Lv. 1
|
| Rhenoplos Greaves X |
90 |
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
|
 Rhenoplos Helm X |
90 |
Muck Resistance Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
|
| S. Studded Sandals X |
96 |
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
 S. Studded Vest X |
96 |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Tune-Up Lv. 1
|
 Tobi-Kadachi Coil X |
96 |
Critical Element Lv. 1
Mind's Eye Lv. 2
Pierce Up Lv. 1
|
High Rank
| Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Kushala Cocoon |
74 |
Handicraft Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Recovery Speed Lv. 1
Kushala Blessing Lv. 1
|
| Kushala Crus |
74 |
Handicraft Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Kushala Blessing Lv. 1
|
| Rhenoplos Greaves S |
42 |
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Tremor Resistance Lv. 1
|
| Rhenoplos Helm S |
42 |
Pierce Up Lv. 2
Stun Resistance Lv. 1
|
| Shell-Studded Vest S |
52 |
Normal/Rapid Up Lv. 1
Pierce Up Lv. 1
|
| Shelled Sandals S |
52 |
Pierce Up Lv. 1
Spread Up Lv. 1
|
Low Rank
| Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Rhenoplos Helm |
14 |
Pierce Up Lv. 1
|
Builds with Pierce Up
Master Rank Builds
| Available Builds | |
|---|---|
|
Mid Game Normal Sheller
MR3 - MR6 |
|
Mid Game Ultra Element Discharger
MR3 - MR6 |
|
|
Mid Game Savage Axe Mode
MR3 - MR6 |
|
TU2 Critical Element Bow Build
MR6+ |
|
Izuchi Pierce + Slicing Starter LBG
MR1 - MR2 |
|
|
Mid Game Pierce & Slicing Build
MR3 - MR6 |
|
|
TU4 Endgame Raw Pierce Rapid Fire
MR100+ |
|
Izuchi Pierce + Slicing Starter HBG
MR1 - MR2 |
|
|
Mid Game Pierce & Slicing Ammo
MR3 - MR6 |
|
|
TU3 Raw Pierce Build
MR100+ |
|
|
Endgame Raw Pierce Climber
MR6+ |
|
|
Raw Pierce Climber
MR6+ |
|
|
Dereliction Rapid Fire Pierce
MR100+ |
|
|
Dragonheart Dereliction Raw HBG
MR100+ |
|
|
Silver Shooter Rapid Fire Pierce
MR100+ |
|
|
Bonus Update Berserk Strife Bows
MR100+ |
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
High Rank Builds
| Available Builds | |
|---|---|
|
|
Pierce Build
Hub 7★ |
|
|
Critical Pierce Ammo
Hub 6★-7★ |
|
|
High Rank Starter
Hub 4★-5★ |
|
|
Pierce Ammo Build (Recommended for Night Owl)
Hub 7★ |
|
|
Critical LBG Starter Build
Hub 6★-7★ |
|
|
High Rank Starter Set
Hub 4★-5★ |
|
|
Raw Piercer
HR 40+ |
|
|
Pierce & Slicing Build
HR 40+ |
|
|
Pierce and Slashing Build
HR 40+ |
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
Monster Hunter Rise Related Guides
Rampage Skill List
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Comment
2 
Anonymous over 4 years
Anonymous over 4 yearsI ran some LBG test in the training room w/ rhanopols helm (pierce up level 2) and saw no difference... i'll have to run some more controlled test before concluding it's a broken skill but give it a try and see what numbers you get.
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I ran some quick DPS LBG pierce up test and it looks like from my early data pierce 2 +10% and pierce 3 +20%, so p3 is well worth it... my p1 results were similar to p2 which i'm assuming is human error so i may do more testing but it's looking like p3 is the way to go!