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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.

Low Rank Build: Village Quest 4★ to 6★

Hidden Edge Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Hidden Edge IHidden Edge I
Hidden Edge I Sword & Shield Sharpness
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.

Alternative: Champion Sword

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Champion SwordChampion Sword
Champion Sword Sword & Shield Sharpness
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.

Alternative: Sinister Sword I

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Sinister Sword ISinister Sword I
Sinister Sword I Sword & Shield Sharpness
ーーー 130 -
Affinity Element/Status
0%
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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 HelmZinogre Helm ーーー
Zinogre MailZinogre Mail ーーー
Barioth VambracesBarioth Vambraces ーーー
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barioth Coil Barioth Coil ーーー
Critical Eye Lv. 2
Aelucanth Crura / Rhopessa CruraAelucanth 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.

Low Rank Build: Village Quest 1★ to 4★

Poison Build

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Pukei Sword IPukei Sword I
Pukei Sword I Sword & Shield Sharpness
ーーー 110 -
Affinity Element/Status
0%
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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.

Alternative: Fighter Sword

Weapon Slots ATK DEF
Fighter SwordFighter Sword
Fighter Sword Sword & Shield Sharpness
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 HelmIzuchi Helm ーーー
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Izuchi MailIzuchi Mail ーーー
Alloy VambracesAlloy Vambraces ーーー
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Barroth Coil Barroth Coil ーーー
Guard Lv. 1
Barroth GreavesBarroth 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.

Recommended Skills for Sword and Shield

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!

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11 Anonymousabout 2 months

that would be a waste of time

10 Anonymous6 months

maybe do guides for with and without the Sunbreak

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