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This is a guide to the best low rank builds Sword and Shields in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn about the best early game Sword and Shields, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Sword and Shields for Low Rank.
List of Contents
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hidden Edge I
 |
ーーー | 120 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 30% |
-
|
||
| Nargacuga's Hidden Edge I is a great choice for Sword and Shield. Although its Attack is a modest 120, it has a long bar of Green Sharpness and a high Affinity of 30%. As Sword and Shield frequently executes multi-hit attacks, its sharpness will wear down quickly, making a weapon with a solid degree of Green Sharpness highly coveted for this stage of the game. |
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Champion Sword
 |
ーーー | 150 | 30 |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 0% |
-
|
||
| This weapon is part of the Update 3.9 rollout and is designed for early game. The Champion Sword may lack the affinity Hidden Edge I has but its raw attack makes up for it. Remember that affinity is a crit chance not the crit rate itself. So having a high affinity does not translate for higher crits. It just means that you have a better chance of dealing 25% more damage. |
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sinister Sword I
 |
ーーー | 130 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 0% | 
13 |
||
| Magnamalo's Sinister Sword I has great stats across the board and has Blast, making it a great weapon for most hunts at this stage of the game. |
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
 Zinogre Helm
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Latent Power Lv. 1
|
 Zinogre Mail
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Latent Power Lv. 1
|
 Barioth Vambraces
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
|
 Barioth Coil
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
|
 Aelucanth Crura / Rhopessa Crura
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
|
| Skills | |
|---|---|
|
Critical Eye Lv. 7
| Latent Power Lv. 2 |
| Build Merits | This relatively straightforward build prioritizes pumping as much Affinity as possible. It's also important to note that this set synergizes well with all of the Sword and Shields listed above. |
|---|
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pukei Sword I
 |
ーーー | 110 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 0% | 
15 |
||
| Pukei Sword I boasts great stats at this stage of the game with the added benefit of having Poison ailment. These factors make this particular Sword and Shield an excellent choice for almost all hunts in the early game. |
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fighter Sword
 |
ーーー | 110 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 0% |
-
|
||
| Fighter Sword offers solid stats for relatively cheap materials. This particular Sword and Shield is also effective against monsters in the earliest stages of the game. |
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
|
Izuchi Helm
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
|
|
Izuchi Mail
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Recovery Speed Lv. 1
|
|
Alloy Vambraces
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
|
|
Barroth Coil
|
ーーー |
Guard Lv. 1
|
|
Barroth Greaves
|
ーーー |
Guard Lv. 1
|
| Skills | |
|---|---|
|
Critical Eye Lv. 3
| Guard Lv. 2 Recovery Speed Lv. 1 |
| Build Merits | At this stage in the game, the default Armor is sufficient for the Sword and Shield, but the following are our recommendations if you do decide to upgrade. |
|---|
| 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. |
| 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 ★ |
For those crucial times in the middle of fights where you need to raise your sharpness. Less value due to the ability to die palamutes. |
| Flinch Free ★ |
Great for multiplayer. Never get flinched by ally attacks again! |
|
• Weapons marked withNEW have been updated. • Weapons withUP have been reviewed and does not warrant an updated build from the Bonus Update. |
| All Weapon Build Guides | |
|---|---|
 Great SwordNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Long SwordNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Sword & ShieldNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Dual BladesNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 HammerNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Hunting HornNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 LanceNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 GunlanceNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Switch AxeNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Charge BladeNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Insect GlaiveNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 BowNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Light BowgunNEW Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
 Heavy BowgunUP Low Rank | High Rank Master Rank |
| Other Build Guides | |
|---|---|
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