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This is a guide to the best high rank builds for Lance in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn about the best Lances from early game, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Lances for High Rank, and Endgame.
List of Contents
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Hidden Stinger I
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ーーー | 110 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 30% |
-
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| Hidden Stinger I's high affinity rating earns it the top spot among Lances at this stage of the game. |
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Paladin Lance I
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ーーー | 140 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 0% |
-
|
||
| Paladin Lance boasts significantly great attack than Hidden Stinger I, making it a solid alternative for those who prefer pumping as much attack as possible! |
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
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ーーー |
Guard Lv. 1
Stamina Surge Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Guard Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Offensive Guard Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Attack Boost Lv. 2
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ーーー |
Guard Lv. 1
Offensive Guard Lv. 1
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| Skills | |
|---|---|
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Guard Lv. 4
| Offensive Guard Lv. 2 Attack Boost Lv. 2 | Stamina Surge Lv. 1 |
| Build Merits | This set is catered to those who want to stand their ground in the middle of the fight! The Guard skill decreases the stamina cost of blocking by 30% and greatly reduces the impact of blocked attacks at level 4. Offensive Guard, on the other hand, increases attack by 10% at level two after executing a perfect guard. These skills, when paired with the other offensive skills in this set, provide a great blend of offensive and defense which is perfect for the Lance's playstyle. |
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| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Hidden Stinger I
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ーーー | 110 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 30% |
-
|
||
| Evasive Lancers tend to stay on the move than their blocking contemporaries. With this in mind, we recommend going for the Hidden Stinger I to optimize damage via Critical Strikes. |
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
|
|
ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Latent Power Lv. 1
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|
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ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Latent Power Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Evade Extender Lv. 1
Evade Window Lv.
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ーーー |
Evade Extender Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 2
|
| Skills | |
|---|---|
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Critical Eye Lv. 4
| Evade Extender Lv. 2 Latent Power Lv. 2 | Evade Window Lv. 1 |
| Build Merits | The unsheathed hops drastically improve when using at least two levels of Evade Extender. This grants the Lance an unusual level of mobility. Pairing this with the other offensive skills in this set also provides a good balance of offense and defense—just not in the way you would think when talking about a shielded weapon! If you prefer to max out the Evade Extender skill, consider swapping out the Zinogre Helm with Wroggi Helm instead. |
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| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Kulu Spear II
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ーーー | 110 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 15% |
-
|
||
| Kulu Spear II offers great stats across the board, making it the best Lance at the earliest stages of Monster Hunter Rise! You can also improve its affinity by setting Affinity Boost II as its Rampage Skill. |
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Champion Lance
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ーーー | 150 | 30 |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 0% |
-
|
||
| Part of the Update 3.9 rollout. The Champion Lance is a good starter lance. With its superior attack and bonus defense it can help you through early game easily. It may lack the affinity in the onset but the 150 base attack already makes up for that. |
| Weapon | Slots | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
Millennial Lance
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ーーー | 120 | - |
| Affinity | Element/Status | ||
| 0% |
-
|
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| Milennial Lance also has good stats while falling short in sharpness when compared to Kulu Spear II. It is still a decent alternative due to its relatively cheap crafting materials. |
| Armor | Slots | Skills |
|---|---|---|
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ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
Recovery Speed Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Critical Eye Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Guard Lv. 1
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ーーー |
Guard Lv. 1
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| Skills | |
|---|---|
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Critical Eye Lv. 3
| Guard Lv. 2 Recovery Speed Lv.1 |
| Build Merits | This armor combination strikes a balance between offense and defense, bolstering offense through Critical Eye while increasing blocking power with Guard. |
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| Best Lance Skills | |
|---|---|
| Guard ★★★ |
Improves the Lance's guarding capability. Getting at least 3 ranks to this skill is recommended. |
| Offensive Guard ★★★ |
Grants percentage attack boost when successfully using a perfectly timed guard against an enemy attack. |
| Critical Boost ★★★ |
Amplified critical strike damage. Works well with Weakness Exploit and the Lance's ability to hit weakspots with ease. |
| Critical Eye ★★★ |
Increasing affinity is an efficient way to increase DPS for Lances due to their effectiveness at hitting weak spots. |
| Weakness Exploit ★★★ |
Increased affinity when hitting an enemy weakspot. An easy task for Lance users! |
| Evade Extender ★★★ |
Increases the evade distance of Lance's unsheathed hops. This is an incredible skill to have if you want to improve mobility. |
| Attack Boost ★★ |
Better attack rating leads to more dps regardless of the weapon. |
| Mind's Eye ★★ |
Two points in Mind's Eye completely prevents bounces off tough monster parts, allowing Lances to thrust without fear! |
| Razor Sharp ★★ |
Reduces sharpness reduction rate. A vital skill for the lance that needs to always be in the center of fights. |
| Guard Up ★★ |
For enemies that use otherwise, unblockable moves. |
| Slugger ★ |
Works well with the Lance's new shield moves that deals blunt damage. |

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