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MH Rise Sunbreak - Master Rank Insect Glaive Builds

This is a guide to the best builds and equipment for Insect Glaives in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise): Sunbreak. Learn about the best Insect Glaives for Sunbreak and the best builds and Armor pieces to use with the Insect Glaive for Low, High, and Master Rank.

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Insect Glaive Builds List & Progression

This is a quick section summarizing all the Insect Glaive builds in this page. It is arranged from newest to oldest, and MR build progression is from bottom to top.

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Master Rank	Title Update	Build Name
MR180+	Bonus Update	Heaven-Sent Blood Awakening Elemental IG
MR180+	TU5	Heaven-Sent Status Insect Glaives
MR160+	TU4	Dragon Insect Glaive w/ Dragon Conversion
MR160+	TU4	Dragon Conversion w/ Dereliction IG
MR160+	TU4	Dragon Conversion Elemental IGs
MR160+	TU4	Powder Mantle Elemental IGs
MR140+	TU3	Poison Builds
MR140+	TU3	Asterism Bloodlust Raw
MR10+	TU2	Bloodlust Insect Glaive
MR10+	TU2	Dereliction Raw Build
MR10+	TU2	Aerial Blood Rite Climber
MR6+	Base	Fine Kamura Glaive Raw Climber
MR3-6	Base	Leumundslist+ Raw All-Rounder
MR3-6	Base	Twilight Repose Critical Climber
MR1-2	Base	Kamura Warrior Glaive Raw Affinity

Ultra Endgame MR Build: MR 100+

Heaven-Sent Blood Awakening Elemental Glaives

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Kaktusspringen	310	0	15%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	40	④①①	③
Kinsect Level	14

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Eventide Kazanagi+	320	0	15%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	31	②①ー	②
Kinsect Level	14

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Skysoar Flash	310	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	61	ーーー	②
Kinsect Level	15

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Daora's Samudra	320	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	52	①ーー	③
Kinsect Level	13

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Silver Spear	320	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	41	④④④	③
Kinsect Level	15

Armor	Slots	Skills
Risen Kaiser Horns	③②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Primordial Mail	④④②	Burst Lv. 1 Blood Awakening Lv. 1
Primordial Vambraces	④④②	Critical Boost Lv. 1 Blood Awakening Lv. 1
Sinister Grudge Tassets	④②①	Mail of Hellfire Lv. 1 Coalescence Lv. 1
Tempest Hakama	④④ー	Critical Boost Lv. 2 Heaven-Sent Lv. 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 with a ②②① slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Supercharge Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Hard Element Jewel+ 4 x1 Element Jewel 1 x1 Attack Jewel+ 4 x2 Bloodening Jewel+ 4 x1 Bloodlust Jewel 4 x1 Crit Element Jewel+ 4 x1 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x3 Element Exploit Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x1 (except Dragon) Wirebug Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x1 Fire only: Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Flamescale Jewel 1 x2 Ice/Water only: Ironshell Jewel 1 x1 (x2 for Water) Dragon only: Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Expert Jewel+ 4 x2 Crit Element Jewel 2 x1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Kinsect Supercharge
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Element Attack Lv.5 Weakness Exploit Lv.3 \| Critical Boost Lv.3 Power Prolonger Lv.3 \| Critical Eye Lv.3 Critical Element Lv.2 \| Blood Rite Lv.2 Blood Awakening Lv.2 \| Wirebug Whisperer Lv.1 Mail of Hellfire Lv.1 \| Coalescence Lv.1 Bloodlust Lv.1 \| Element Exploit Lv.1 Burst Lv.1 \| Intrepid Heart Lv.1 Powder Mantle Lv.1 \| Heaven-Sent Lv.1 Fire Only: Burst Lv.3 \| Teostra Blessing Lv.2 Ice/Water Only: Kushala Blessing Lv.1/Lv.2 Dragon Only: Critical Eye Lv.6 \| Critical Element Lv.3 Burst Lv.3

Skills

Rampage Skill

Kinsect Supercharge

Fire Only:
Burst Lv.3 | Teostra Blessing Lv.2

Ice/Water Only:
Kushala Blessing Lv.1/Lv.2

Dragon Only:
Critical Eye Lv.6 | Critical Element Lv.3
Burst Lv.3

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments	Elemental Boost Lv 8 Attack Boost Lv 1
Armor Augments	Armor Augments for this build are not necessary. However, feel free to add as you please once you get comfortable with your build! Generally, you'd want to get better skills and more slots for your armor. For damage, aim for any of the following: ● Burst ● Mail of Hellfire ● Kushala Blessing Lv.2 (for Ice build) For comfort, aim for any of the following: ● Blood Rite ● Intrepid Heart ● Frenzied Bloodlust

Weapon Augments

Elemental Boost Lv 8

Attack Boost Lv 1

Armor Augments

Armor Augments for this build are not necessary. However, feel free to add as you please once you get comfortable with your build! Generally, you'd want to get better skills and more slots for your armor.

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Burst
● Mail of Hellfire
● Kushala Blessing Lv.2 (for Ice build)

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Blood Rite
● Intrepid Heart
● Frenzied Bloodlust

Build Merits and Notes
This build is an alternative to our Dragon Conversion sets, which replace it with Heaven-Sent to forego other sharpeness skills and Blood Awakening as another source of elemental damage. It can also be safer to run, especially in hunts against afflicted monsters or those with easily breakable parts due to the boosts gained when healing with attacks. The chosen Insect Glaives are similar to our previous builds for their good element values and decent purple sharpness after adding anomaly slots. However, the Silver Spear takes over the Crimson Springwing thanks to its amazing slots and purple sharpness. Any Kinsect will work with this build, but it is best used with Assist Kinsects for extra damage when using Tetraseal Slash. Powder Kinsects can also perform well for their detonations and potential for extra healing. If you're struggling with the increased stamina usage of Kinsect Supercharge, the anti-species rampage decorations are good alternatives.

Build Merits and Notes

This build is an alternative to our Dragon Conversion sets, which replace it with Heaven-Sent to forego other sharpeness skills and Blood Awakening as another source of elemental damage. It can also be safer to run, especially in hunts against afflicted monsters or those with easily breakable parts due to the boosts gained when healing with attacks.

The chosen Insect Glaives are similar to our previous builds for their good element values and decent purple sharpness after adding anomaly slots. However, the Silver Spear takes over the Crimson Springwing thanks to its amazing slots and purple sharpness.

Any Kinsect will work with this build, but it is best used with Assist Kinsects for extra damage when using Tetraseal Slash. Powder Kinsects can also perform well for their detonations and potential for extra healing. If you're struggling with the increased stamina usage of Kinsect Supercharge, the anti-species rampage decorations are good alternatives.

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TU5 Heaven-Sent Status Insect Glaives

Blast Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Devil's Halberd	330	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	28	③②ー	②
Kinsect Level	14

Decorations	Attack Jewel+ 4 x2 Expert Jewel+ 4 x2 Blast Jewel+ 4 x1 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Phoenix Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x3 Blast Jewel 2 x1 Phoenix Jewel 2 x1 Wirebug Jewel 2 x1 Flamescale Jewel 1 x2 Intrepid Jewel 1 x1

Poison Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Aoul al Sadirah's Asterism	340	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	16	④②ー	①
Kinsect Level	14

Decorations	Attack Jewel+ 4 x3 Expert Jewel+ 4 x2 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Hard Venom Jewel 4 x1 Phoenix Jewel+ 4 x1 Intrepid Jewel+ 3 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Foray Jewel 2 x1 Phoenix Jewel 2 x1 Wirebug Jewel 2 x1 Haze Jewel 1 x3

Recommended Armor Loadout

Armor	Slots	Skills
Risen Kaiser Horns	③②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Tempest Robe	④④①	Critical Boost Lv. 1 Heaven-Sent Lv. 1
Tempest Sleeves	④④①	Latent Power Lv. 1 Heaven-Sent Lv. 1
Virtue / Prudence Coil	④②ー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 Bloodlust Lv. 1 Frenzied Bloodlust Lv. 1
Tempest Hakama	④④ー	Critical Boost Lv. 2 Heaven-Sent Lv. 1
Talisman	Buildup Boost Lv.2; with ②① slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Supercharge Jewel 2 x 1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Kinsect Supercharge
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Critical Eye Lv.6 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Heaven-Sent Lv.3 \| Coalescence Lv.3 Power Prolonger Lv.2 \| Buildup Boost Lv.2 Intrepid Heart Lv.1-2 \| Wirebug Whisperer Lv.1 Bloodlust Lv.1 \| Latent Power Lv.1 Powder Mantle Lv.1 \| Frenzied Bloodlust Lv.1 Blast only: Blast Attack Lv.3 \| Teostra Blessing Lv.2 Poison only: Poison Attack Lv.3 \| Chameleos Blessing Lv.3 Foray Lv.1

Skills

Rampage Skill

Kinsect Supercharge

Blast only:
Blast Attack Lv.3 | Teostra Blessing Lv.2
Poison only:
Poison Attack Lv.3 | Chameleos Blessing Lv.3
Foray Lv.1

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments	Blast Glaive: Attack Boost Lv 4 Status Effect Boost Lv 1 Poison Build: Rampage Slot Upgrade Lv 1 Attack Boost Lv 3
Armor Augments	Armor Augments for this build are not necessary. However, feel free to add as you please once you get comfortable with your build! Generally, you'd want to get better skills and more slots for your armor. Replaceable skills already on the armor: ● Latent Power For damage, aim for any of the following: ● Mail of Hellfire ● Buildup Boost ● Burst For comfort, aim for any of the following: ● Wind Mantle

Weapon Augments

Blast Glaive:

Attack Boost Lv 4

Status Effect Boost Lv 1

Poison Build:

Rampage Slot Upgrade Lv 1

Attack Boost Lv 3

Armor Augments

Replaceable skills already on the armor:
● Latent Power

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Mail of Hellfire
● Buildup Boost
● Burst

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Wind Mantle

Build Merits and Notes
Title Update 5 introduces a new Rampage Skill, Kinsect Supercharge, which is an incredible addition to the Insect Glaive, boosting Kinsect damage by about 80%. All other builds can also use this skill to replace the anti-species jewels. Buildup Boost can now be rolled in Vigor melding, opening up options for raw status builds. To round out the update, Heaven-Sent was also added for its infinite sharpness and stamina as long as you don't get knocked over. This skill alone is great for aerial-heavy combat with Kinsect Slash and Diving Wyvern for some serious raw damage. These builds use status Insect Glaives as they can outperform pure raw weapons thanks to Buildup Boost. Although Lv.3 of this skill can be rolled in Vigor melding, Lv.2 should be adequate. The choice between Blast and Poison depends on the monsters, but they should perform similarly in terms of raw damage. If your target monsters have exploitable elemental weaknesses, check out our other elemental sets! The Stratosphere Glaive+ can be used for a Paralysis build by making a few adjustments to the Blast build. However, it has lower damage potential but can be valuable in multiplayer to immobilize monsters.

Build Merits and Notes

Title Update 5 introduces a new Rampage Skill, Kinsect Supercharge, which is an incredible addition to the Insect Glaive, boosting Kinsect damage by about 80%. All other builds can also use this skill to replace the anti-species jewels. Buildup Boost can now be rolled in Vigor melding, opening up options for raw status builds. To round out the update, Heaven-Sent was also added for its infinite sharpness and stamina as long as you don't get knocked over. This skill alone is great for aerial-heavy combat with Kinsect Slash and Diving Wyvern for some serious raw damage.

These builds use status Insect Glaives as they can outperform pure raw weapons thanks to Buildup Boost. Although Lv.3 of this skill can be rolled in Vigor melding, Lv.2 should be adequate. The choice between Blast and Poison depends on the monsters, but they should perform similarly in terms of raw damage. If your target monsters have exploitable elemental weaknesses, check out our other elemental sets!

The Stratosphere Glaive+ can be used for a Paralysis build by making a few adjustments to the Blast build. However, it has lower damage potential but can be valuable in multiplayer to immobilize monsters.

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Dragon Insect Glaive Build with
Dragon Conversion (MR 160+)

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Crimson Springwing	340	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	50	②ーー	②
Kinsect Level	13

Armor	Slots	Skills
Valstrax Helm - Epoch	④②ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Latent Power Lv. 2 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Valstrax Mail - Epoch	④④ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Dragon Resistance Lv. 3 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Valstrax Braces - Epoch	④①①	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Latent Power Lv. 2 Critical Boost Lv. 2
Valstrax Coil - Epoch	④①①	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Stamina Surge Lv. 3 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Valstrax Greaves - Epoch	④③ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Stun Resistance Lv. 3 Critical Boost Lv. 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv.2 with a ②① slot
Rampage Decoration	Valstrax Soul Jewel 2 x1 or Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x1
Decorations	Dragon Jewel 1 x5 Dragon Spirit Jewel 4 x5 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Throttle Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Valstrax Soul for increase damage against monsters weak to dragon element or Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Latent Power Lv.5 Dragon Attack Lv.5 \| Dragonheart Lv.5 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Power Prolonger Lv.3 \| Stamina Surge Lv.3 Dragon Resistance Lv.3 \| Stun Resistance Lv.3 Dragon Conversion Lv.3

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments	Elemental Boost Lv 8 Attack Boost Lv 1
Armor Augments	Armor Augments for this build are not necessary. However, feel free to add as you please once you get comfortable with your build! Generally, you'd want to get better skills and more slots for your armor. For damage, aim for any of the following: ● Resuscitate ● Mail of Hellfire ● Powder Mantle ● Burst For comfort, aim for any of the following: ● Wirebug Whisperer ● Intrepid Heart

Weapon Augments

Elemental Boost Lv 8

Attack Boost Lv 1

Armor Augments

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Resuscitate
● Mail of Hellfire
● Powder Mantle
● Burst

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Wirebug Whisperer
● Intrepid Heart

Build Merits and Notes
Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax's armor introduced a new skill called Dragon Conversion. This skill converts elemental resistances you get from attacking with the Blue Swap Scroll to elemental damage when you switch to the Red Swap Scroll. This is a powerful skill to use with elemental builds and for weapons that are able to land hits continuosly. Be sure to start fights with this build with the Blue Swap Scroll first and switch to Red only when the elemental resistance logo appears at the top of your health bar. Also take extra care when fighting with the Red Swap Scroll as your elemental resistances will all be 0. Free Title Update 4 introduced the Dragon Spirit Jewel, giving hunters the option to slot in Dragonheart. This build makes it possible to max out this skill to synergize with Dragon Conversion, making it much more convenient to amp your elemental damage early in a fight! Finally, we recommend Kinsects without heal to easily maintain the health needed to activate Dragonheart.

Build Merits and Notes

Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax's armor introduced a new skill called Dragon Conversion. This skill converts elemental resistances you get from attacking with the Blue Swap Scroll to elemental damage when you switch to the Red Swap Scroll. This is a powerful skill to use with elemental builds and for weapons that are able to land hits continuosly. Be sure to start fights with this build with the Blue Swap Scroll first and switch to Red only when the elemental resistance logo appears at the top of your health bar. Also take extra care when fighting with the Red Swap Scroll as your elemental resistances will all be 0.

Free Title Update 4 introduced the Dragon Spirit Jewel, giving hunters the option to slot in Dragonheart. This build makes it possible to max out this skill to synergize with Dragon Conversion, making it much more convenient to amp your elemental damage early in a fight! Finally, we recommend Kinsects without heal to easily maintain the health needed to activate Dragonheart.

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TU4 Dragon Conversion with Dereliction Build (MR160)

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Crimson Springwing	340	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	50	②ーー	②
Kinsect Level	13

Weapon Augments	Attack Boost Lv 1 Elemental Boost Lv 7

Armor	Slots	Skills
Valstrax Helm - Epoch	④②ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Latent Power Lv. 2 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Valstrax Mail - Epoch	④④ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Dragon Resistance Lv. 3 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Archfiend Armor Epine	④ーー	Resentment Lv. 1 Dereliction Lv. 2
Valstrax Coil - Epoch	④①①	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Stamina Surge Lv. 3 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Archfiend Armor Sceros	③②②	Resentment Lv. 1 Dereliction Lv. 1
Talisman	Attack Boost 3 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Valstrax Soul Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Dragon Spirit Jewel 4 x3 Critical Jewel 2 x3 Dragon Jewel 1 x1 Element Exploit Jewel+ 4 x1 Hard Dragon Jewel+ 4 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 Intrepid Jewel 1 x1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Valstrax Soul to maximize damage with the Dragon Element
Dragon Attack Lv.5 \| Attack Boost Lv.6 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.2 Stamina Surge Lv.3 \| Dragon Resistance Lv.3 Dragonheart Lv.3 Dereliction Lv.3 Dragon Conversion Lv.3 \| Resentment Lv.2 Latent Power Lv.2 \| Element Exploit Lv. 2 Burst Lv. 1 \| Intrepid Heart Lv. 1

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments	Elemental Boost Lv 8 Attack Boost Lv 1
Armor Augments	Armor Augments for this build are not necessary. However, feel free to add as you please once you get comfortable with your build! Generally, you'd want to get better skills and more slots for your armor. Replaceable skills already on the armor: ● Stamina Surge ● Latent Power For damage, aim for any of the following: ● Resentment ● Mail of Hellfire ● Powder Mantle ● Element Exploit For comfort, aim for any of the following: ● Stun Resistance ● Power Prolonger

Weapon Augments

Elemental Boost Lv 8

Attack Boost Lv 1

Armor Augments

Replaceable skills already on the armor:
● Stamina Surge
● Latent Power

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Resentment
● Mail of Hellfire
● Powder Mantle
● Element Exploit

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Stun Resistance
● Power Prolonger

Build Merits and Notes
This set is an offense focused set that features TU4's Dragon Conversion. Because both Dragonheart and Intrepid Heart can be slotted as decorations, Dragon element Insect Glaives can now build around Dragon Conversion for an even bigger boost to elemental damage. Included in this set are the offensive meta skills such as Attack Boost, Critical Boost, and Weakness Exploit. Latent Power makes up for the lack of Critical Eye while simultaneously working in concert with the triggering methods for Dragonheart and Dragon Conversion. Since the combo buildup for the elemental resistance buff requires multiple attacks in quick succession, we opted to include a value point in Intrepid Heart to provide a safety net before switching over to the Red Scroll. Furthermore, the inclusion of Dereliction provides a secondary boost to elemental damage when using the Red Scroll.

Build Merits and Notes

This set is an offense focused set that features TU4's Dragon Conversion. Because both Dragonheart and Intrepid Heart can be slotted as decorations, Dragon element Insect Glaives can now build around Dragon Conversion for an even bigger boost to elemental damage. Included in this set are the offensive meta skills such as Attack Boost, Critical Boost, and Weakness Exploit. Latent Power makes up for the lack of Critical Eye while simultaneously working in concert with the triggering methods for Dragonheart and Dragon Conversion. Since the combo buildup for the elemental resistance buff requires multiple attacks in quick succession, we opted to include a value point in Intrepid Heart to provide a safety net before switching over to the Red Scroll. Furthermore, the inclusion of Dereliction provides a secondary boost to elemental damage when using the Red Scroll.

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Dragon Conversion Elemental Builds (MR 160+)

Fire Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Kaktusspringen	310	0	15%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	40	④①①	③
Kinsect Level	14

Decorations	Hard Blaze Jewel+ 4 x1 Blaze Jewel 1 x1 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x2 Chain Jewel 2 x1 Critical Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x2 Flamescale Jewel 1 x2

Water Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Eventide Kazanagi+	320	0	15%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	31	②①ー	②
Kinsect Level	14

Decorations	Hard Stream Jewel+ 4 x1 Stream Jewel 1 x1 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x2 Chain Jewel 2 x1 Critical Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x1 Ironshell Jewel 1 x2

Thunder Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Skysoar Flash	310	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	61	ーーー	②
Kinsect Level	15

Decorations	Hard Bolt Jewel+ 4 x1 Bolt Jewel 1 x1 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x2 Critical Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x2

Ice Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Daora's Samudra	320	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	52	①ーー	③
Kinsect Level	13

Decorations	Hard Frost Jewel+ 4 x1 Frost Jewel 1 x1 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x2 Critical Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x1 Ironshell Jewel 1 x2

Recommended Armor Loadout

Armor	Slots	Skills
Valstrax Helm - Epoch	④②ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Latent Power Lv. 2 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Valstrax Mail - Epoch	④④ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Dragon Resistance Lv. 3 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Valstrax Braces - Eclipse	④ーー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 Dragonheart Lv. 1
Valstrax Coil - Epoch	④①①	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Stamina Surge Lv. 3 Dragon Conversion Lv. 1
Valstrax Greaves - Epoch	④③ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Stun Resistance Lv. 3 Critical Boost Lv. 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv.3 with a ②① slot
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Element Attack Lv.5 Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Critical Eye Lv.3 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Protective Polish Lv.3 \| Stamina Surge Lv.3 Dragon Resistance Lv.3 \| Stun Resistance Lv.3 Burst Lv. 2-3 \| Dragon Conversion Lv.3 Latent Power Lv.2 \| Intrepid Heart Lv.1-2 Dragonheart Lv.1 Fire Insect Glaive: Teostra Blessing Lv.2 Water and Ice Insect Glaive: Kushala Blessing Lv.2

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments	Fire and Water Insect Glaives: Elemental Boost Lv 4 Attack Boost Lv 3 Thunder and Ice Insect Glaives: Elemental Boost Lv 4 Affinity Boost Lv 2
Armor Augments	Armor Augments for this build are not necessary. However, feel free to add as you please once you get comfortable with your build! Generally, you'd want to get better skills and more slots for your armor. Replaceable skills already on the armor: ● Dragonheart ● Stamina Surge ● Latent Power For damage, aim for any of the following: ● Furious ● Bloodlust ● Critical Element ● Element Exploit For comfort, aim for any of the following: ● Speed Sharpening ● Power Prolonger

Weapon Augments

Fire and Water Insect Glaives:

Elemental Boost Lv 4

Attack Boost Lv 3
Thunder and Ice Insect Glaives:

Elemental Boost Lv 4

Affinity Boost Lv 2

Armor Augments

Replaceable skills already on the armor:
● Dragonheart
● Stamina Surge
● Latent Power

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Furious
● Bloodlust
● Critical Element
● Element Exploit

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Speed Sharpening
● Power Prolonger

Build Merits and Notes
Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax's armor introduced a new skill called Dragon Conversion. This skill converts elemental resistances you get from attacking with the Blue Swap Scroll to elemental damage when you switch to the Red Swap Scroll. This is a powerful skill to use with elemental builds and for weapons that are able to land hits continuosly. Be sure to start fights with this build with the Blue Swap Scroll first and switch to Red only when the elemental resistance logo appears at the top of your health bar. Also take extra care when fighting with the Red Swap Scroll as your elemental resistances will all be 0. While armor augments are optional, we strongly recommend removing Dragonheart from the braces and replacing it with a better skill, since it can be detrimental to this build.

Build Merits and Notes

While armor augments are optional, we strongly recommend removing Dragonheart from the braces and replacing it with a better skill, since it can be detrimental to this build.

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Powder Mantle Elemental Builds
(MR 160+)

Fire Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Kaktusspringen	310	0	15%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	40	④①①	③
Kinsect Level	14

Decorations	Hard Blaze Jewel 3 x1 Blaze Jewel 1 x2 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Chain Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x2 Flamescale Jewel 1 x2

Water Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Eventide Kazanagi+	320	0	15%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	31	②①ー	②
Kinsect Level	14

Decorations	Hard Stream Jewel 3 x 1 Stream Jewel 1 x2 Chain Jewel+ 4 x 1 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x 1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x 1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x1 Ironshell Jewel 1 x2

Thunder Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Skysoar Flash	310	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	61	ーーー	②
Kinsect Level	15

Decorations	Hard Bolt Jewel 3 x1 Bolt Jewel 1 x2 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x2

Ice Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Daora's Samudra	320	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	52	①ーー	③
Kinsect Level	13

Decorations	Hard Frost Jewel 3 x1 Frost Jewel 1 x2 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x1 Ironshell Jewel 1 x2

Dragon Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Crimson Springwing	340	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	50	②ーー	②
Kinsect Level	13

Decorations	Hard Dragon Jewel 3 x1 Dragon Jewel 1 x2 Chain Jewel+ 4 x1 Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Mastery Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Chain Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x2 Mastery Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Intrepid Jewel 1 x2

Recommended Armor Loadout

Armor	Slots	Skills
Risen Kaiser Horns	③②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Risen Kaiser Mail	②②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Valstrax Braces - Epoch	④①①	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Latent Power Lv. 2 Critical Boost Lv. 2
Sinister Grudge Tassets	④②①	Mail of Hellfire Lv. 1 Coalescence Lv. 1
Valstrax Greaves - Epoch	④③ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Stun Resistance Lv. 3 Critical Boost Lv. 1
Talisman	Attack Boost Lv.3 with a ②① slot
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x1

Skills

Rampage Skill

Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.

Fire Insect Glaive: Teostra Blessing Lv.2
Water and Ice Insect Glaive: Kushala Blessing Lv.2
*Dragon Insect Glaive: Master's Touch Lv.3

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments

Fire and Water Insect Glaives:

Elemental Boost Lv 4

Attack Boost Lv 2
Thunder, Ice, and Dragon Insect Glaives:

Elemental Boost Lv 2

Affinity Boost Lv 2

Armor Augments

Replaceable skills already on the armor:
● Latent Power

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Critical Element
● Element Exploit

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Speed Sharpening

Build Merits and Notes

This build incorporates the Powder Mantle skill from the Risen Teostra armor. It provides additional explosive damage when your aura turns blue. Max the Attack Boost skill, as the damage from this explosion scales with your raw attack value.

Take note that the Chain Jewel+ 4 and Intrepid Jewel 1 decorations are only available with Free Title Update 4. If these are not available, we suggest replacing both with a Chain Jewel 2 and a Brace Jewel 1, respectively.

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TU3 Poison Build (MR140)

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Veil Caster	320	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	48	②②①	②
Kinsect Level	14

Armor	Slots	Skills
Risen Kaiser Horns	③②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Risen Kaiser Mail	②②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Risen Mizuha Sleeves	④②①	Chameleos Blessing Lv. 1 Foray Lv. 1 Buildup Boost Lv. 1
Risen Kaiser Coil	④③ー	Ballistics Lv. 2 Master's Touch Lv. 2 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Ingot Greaves X	①①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Critical Eye Lv. 2
Talisman	Attack Boost Lv.3 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Hard Venom Jewel 4 x 1 Critical Jewel 2 x 3 Attack Jewel 2 x 2 Chain Jewel 2 x 1 Foray Jewel 2 x 1 Mastery Jewel 2 x 1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x 1 Grinder Jewel 1 x 3 Haze Jewel 1 x 2

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Critical Eye Lv.7 \| Attack Boost Lv.7 Powder Mantle Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Chameleos Blessing Lv.3 \| Master's Touch Lv.3 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Speed Sharpening Lv.3 Poison Attack Lv.3 \| Foray Lv. 2 Ballistics Lv.2 \| Buildup Boost Lv.1 Burst Lv.1

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments

Attack Boost Lv 2

Status Effect Boost Lv 2

Armor Augments

Replaceable skills already on the armor:
● Ballistics

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Buildup Boost
● Status Trigger

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Wirebug Whisperer
● Flinch Free
● Power Prolonger

Build Merits and Notes

This build uses Veil Caster for its high Poison stat. Chameleos Blessing, Foray, Buildup Boost, and Poison Attack all work hand-in-hand to ensure the monster stays poisoned for as long as possible while boosting the weapon's base attack and affinity. Master's Touch and Speed Sharpening should also help with managing sharpness. New to this build is Powder Mantle, which causes an explosion to deal more damage.

As this build can already hit 100% on weakpoints of poisoned monsters, we recommend augmenting the weapon with Attack Boost to maximize damage. For the Kinsect, we recommend an Assist-type like Exalted Alucanid or Gleambeetle for even more damage while keeping your triple-up boost for longer with the Boosted Powder Extract.

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Asterism Bloodlust Raw (MR140)

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Aoul al Sadirah's Asterism	340	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	16	④②ー	①
Kinsect Level	14

Armor	Slots	Skills
Risen Kaiser Horns	③②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Risen Kaiser Mail	②②ー	Critical Eye Lv. 3 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Powder Mantle Lv. 1
Risen Mizuha Sleeves	④②①	Chameleos Blessing Lv. 1 Foray Lv. 1 Buildup Boost Lv. 1
Anjanath Coil X	④①①	Attack Boost Lv. 2
Chaotic Greaves / Nephilim Greaves	③ーー	Coalescence Lv. 3 Bloodlust Lv. 1 Berserk Lv. 1
Talisman	Attack Boost 3 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Polisher Pro Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Polisher Pro Jewel 3 x1 Critical Jewel 2 x3 Attack Jewel 2 x2 Chain Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 Grinder Jewel 1 x3

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Critical Eye Lv.6 Weakness Exploit Lv.3 \| Coalescence Lv.3 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Speed Sharpening Lv.3 Grinder (S) Lv.3 \| Powder Mantle Lv.2 Protective Polish Lv.2 \| Buildup Boost Lv.1 Chameleos Blessing Lv.1 \| Foray Lv.1 Berserk Lv.1 \| Bloodlust Lv.1 Burst Lv.1

Build Merits and Augments

Weapon Augments

Rampage Slot Upgrade Lv 1

Attack Boost Lv 2

Armor Augments

Replaceable skills already on the armor:
● Berserk

For damage, aim for any of the following:
● Chameleos Blessing Lv.3
● Buildup Boost
● Poison Attack

For comfort, aim for any of the following:
● Wirebug Whisperer
● Flinch Free
● Power Prolonger

Build Merits and Notes

This alternative to our Poison build puts out higher raw damage in exchange for lower Poison buildup using Aoul al Sadirah's Asterism. Attack Boost, Critical Boost, and Buildup Boost are used to increase overall weapon damage. In addition, Critical Eye, Weakness Exploit, and Bloodlust allow the weapon to have guaranteed critical hits on weak spots. New to this build are the inclusion of Grinder (S) to complement the short white and purple sharpness of the weapon, Protective Polish to manage sharpness, and Powder Mantle to deal additional damage.

To upgrade this build further, we recommend adding the Rampage Slot Upgrade augment to the weapon and then adding Attack Boost augments. Doing this allows the use of Anti-Species Rampage Decorations, such as Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2, which improves the build's overall damage output. Use Assist-type Kinsects like Exalted Alucanid or Gleambeetle for even more damage while taking advantage of Boosted Powder Extract for extending your boosts.

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Endgame MR Build: MR 6+

Bloodlust Insect Glaive

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Wehmut/Merveille	340	0	-30% / 15%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	47	③①ー	②
Kinsect Level	14

Decorations	Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Sharp Jewel+ 4 x1 Handicraft Jewel 3 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Challenger Jewel 2 x1 Critical Jewel 2 x2 Sharp Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 Cornerstone Jewel 1 x5

Weapon Augments	Attack Boost Lv 1+ Sharpness Boost Lv 1+
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x 1

Armor	Slots	Skills
Arc Helm / Storge Helm	③ーー	Coalescence Lv. 2 Bloodlust Lv. 1
Flaming Espinas Muscle	②②ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Marathon Runner Lv. 2 Charge Master Lv. 1
Golden Lunebraces	④②①	Peak Performance Lv. 1 Critical Boost Lv. 1 Burst Lv. 1
Onmyo Ateobi	②②①	Agitator Lv. 3 Adrenaline Rush Lv. 1 Embolden Lv. 1
Flaming Espinas Heel	④①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Burst Lv. 2 Intrepid Heart Lv. 1
Talisman	Attack Boost Lv.3 with a ②① slot

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Defiance Lv.5 Agitator Lv.4 \| Critical Boost Lv.3 Protective Polish Lv.3 \| Burst Lv.3 Weakness Exploit Lv.2 \| Power Prolonger Lv.2 Marathon Runner Lv.2 \| Coalescence Lv.2 Peak Performance Lv.1 \| Handicraft Lv.1 Bloodlust Lv.1 \| Adrenaline Rush Lv.1 Embolden Lv.1 \| Charge Master Lv.1 Intrepid Heart Lv.1

Build Merits and Notes

Chaotic Gore Magala weapons are best paired with the Bloodlust + Coalescence skill combination; overcoming the Frenzy virus will instantly boost the weapon's affinity and, with Coalescence, gives a boost to your overall damage. With 4 levels of Agitator, attacking a monster in its Rage Form will ensure 100% affinity on their weakspots. To further boost this damage, we also maxed out Attack Boost, Critical Boost, and Burst.

For defense, we maxed out Defiance to make sure roars, tremors, or wind and dragon winds do not interrupt combos. For comfort, we maxed out Power Prolonger and Protective Polish. The weapon was augmented to have at least a level on Sharpness Boost for it to reach purple sharpness. With the latter skill equipped, this build ensures that you get maximum damage for at least 90 seconds.

These builds assume that no Armor Augmentations have been made.

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Dereliction Raw Build

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Abyssal Insectoid	350	0	-25%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	12	ーーー	③
Kinsect Level	15

Decorations	Enhancer Jewel+ 4 x1 Attack Jewel 2 x1 Critical Jewel 2 x1 Enhancer Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x3 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x3 Grinder Jewel 1 x3

Weapon Augments	Attack Boost Lv 1+ Affinity Boost Lv 1+
Rampage Decoration	Daora Soul Jewel 3 x 1

Armor	Slots	Skills
Flaming Espinas Brain	③②ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Razor Sharp Lv. 1 Spare Shot Lv. 1
Chaotic Mail / Nephilim Mail	③①ー	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Critical Boost Lv. 2 Strife Lv. 1
Flaming Espinas Grip	④②ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Razor Sharp Lv. 2 Spare Shot Lv. 2 Intrepid Heart Lv. 1
Chaotic Faulds / Nephilim Tassets	③①①	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Resentment Lv. 2 Strife Lv. 1
Archfiend Armor Sceros	③②②	Resentment Lv. 1 Dereliction Lv. 1
Talisman	Attack Boost Lv.3 with a ② slot

Skills
Rampage Skill	Kushala Daora Soul to increase affinity during your combos
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Critical Eye Lv.7 Resentment Lv.3 \| Critical Boost Lv.3 Weakness Exploit Lv.3 \| Razor Sharp Lv.3 Spare Shot Lv.3 \| Power Prolonger Lv.3 Speed Sharpening Lv.3 \| Strife Lv.2 Dereliction Lv.1 \| Intrepid Heart Lv.1

Build Merits and Notes

This Dereliction Build features the Sunbreak Final Boss's Insect Glaive, the Abyssal Insectoid. To cancel out its negative affinity, we focused on maxing out the Critical Eye skill. With Weakness Exploit and Strife equipped, it is possible to reach 100% affinity on a monster's weakspots. While attacking, be sure to always be on the Blue Scroll to get the damage amp from Dereliction. With other damage boosting skills like Attack Boost, Critical Boost, and Resentment, this build packs a punch; just keep an eye out on that health bar!

These builds assume that no Armor Augmentations have been made.

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Aerial Blood Rite Climber

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Fine Kamura Glaive	330	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	-	④②ー	②
Kinsect Level	14

Weapon Augments	Attack Boost Lv 2

Armor	Slots	Skills
Kaiser Crown X	①①①	Critical Eye Lv. 3 Critical Boost Lv. 1
Malzeno Mail	②①ー	Partbreaker Lv. 1 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Blood Rite Lv. 1
Golden Lunebraces	④②①	Peak Performance Lv. 1 Critical Boost Lv. 1 Burst Lv. 1
Malzeno Coil	①①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Partbreaker Lv. 1 Blood Rite Lv. 2
Flaming Espinas Heel	④①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Burst Lv. 2 Intrepid Heart Lv. 1
Talisman	Attack Boost 3 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Refresh Jewel+ 4 x1 Critical Jewel 2 x1 Expert Jewel 2 x2 Refresh Jewel 2 x1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 Brace Jewel 1 x1 Grinder Jewel 1 x3 Hungerless Jewel 1 x1 Steadfast Jewel 1 x3

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Attack Boost Lv.5 \| Critical Eye Lv.5 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Stamina Surge Lv.3 \| Stun Resistance Lv.3 Speed Sharpening Lv.3 \| Blood Rite Lv.3 Burst Lv.3 \| Partbreaker Lv.2 Peak Performance Lv.1 \| Flinch Free Lv. 1 Hunger Resistance Lv.1 \| Intrepid Heart Lv.1

Build Merits and Notes

High levels of Attack Boost, Critical Eye, Critical Boost, Weakness Exploit, and Burst make up the foundation of this build's offense. Partbreaker makes a good fit for the IG because of the weapon's ability to reach any part of the monster. Max points in Blood Rite keeps you healthy, while Stamina Surge allows you to spam Aerial moves more reliably. A value point in Intrepid Heart provides a safety net for any badly-timed jumps, while Hunger Resistance and Flinch Free ensure that you are spending a majority of your time airborne.

The intended playstyle for this build is to spam Vault into three Kinsect Slashes before finishing the combo with a Diving Wyvern. Try to target the monster parts that you need to farm, or simply aim for the head if you want to do DPS.

This build will work well with any Kinsect, however, the recommended Kinsect for this build is the Carnage Beetle. The Blunt type damage allows it to stun on a rare occasion, and its Dual Color bonus allows the hunter to get fully buffed with just two throws.

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Fine Kamura Glaive Raw Climber

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Fine Kamura Glaive	330	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	-	④②ー	②
Kinsect Level	14

Armor	Slots	Skills
Kaiser Crown X	①①①	Critical Eye Lv. 3 Critical Boost Lv. 1
Archfiend Armor Baulo	③②ー	Resentment Lv. 1 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Burst Lv. 1
Barioth Vambraces X	②①ー	Critical Eye Lv. 2 Maximum Might Lv. 1 Quick Sheathe Lv. 1
Rathalos Coil X	②ーー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Windproof Lv. 3 Critical Boost Lv. 1
Ingot Greaves X	①①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Critical Eye Lv. 2
Talisman	Attack Boost 3 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Hard Steadfast Jewel 4 x 1 Sharp Jewel 2 x 3 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x 2 Critical Jewel 2 x 1 Grinder Jewel 1 x 3 Hungerless Jewel 1 x 2 Brace Jewel 1 x 1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Critical Eye Lv.7 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Protective Polish Lv.3 \| Windproof Lv.3 Stun Resistance Lv.3 \| Speed Sharpening Lv.3 Hunger Resistance Lv.2 \| Resentment Lv.1 Maximum Might Lv.1 \| Quick Sheathe Lv.1 Flinch Free Lv.1 \| Burst Lv.1

Build Merits and Notes

This build using the Fine Kamura Glaive mixes damage and utility, making it great for climbing Master Rank. Attack Boost, Critical Eye, Critical Boost, Weakness Exploit, and Burst enhance the weapon's damage output. Protective Polish and Speed Sharpening are used to help maintain the weapon's purple sharpness. To round the build out, Stun Resistance, Hunger Resistance, and Flinch Free are included for utility.

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Master Rank Build (Mid Game): MR 3-6

Leumundslist+ Raw All-Rounder

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Leumundslist+	310	0	20%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	25	②ーー	②
Kinsect Level	13

Armor	Slots	Skills
Malzeno Helm	②②ー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 2
Zinogre Mail X	①①①	Latent Power Lv. 1 Thunder Attack Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Bazelgeuse Braces X	②②ー	Agitator Lv. 2 Guard Lv. 1 Guard Up Lv. 1
Espinas Bowels	③①ー	Agitator Lv. 2 Protective Polish Lv. 1
Utsushi True Greaves (H) / Channeler's Hakama (Spring)	①①①	Agitator Lv. 1 Attack Boost Lv. 2 Evade Window Lv. 1
Talisman	Attack Boost 3 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Critical Jewel 2 x 3 Attack Jewel 2 x 2 Sharp Jewel 2 x 2 Grinder Jewel 1 x 3 Steadfast Jewel 1 x 3 Brace Jewel 1 x 1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Agitator Lv.5 Critical Boost Lv.3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Protective Polish Lv.3 \| Stun Resistance Lv.3 Speed Sharpening Lv.3 \| Thunder Attack Lv.2 Wirebug Whisperer Lv.2 \| Latent Power Lv.1 Guard Lv.1 \| Guard Up Lv.1 Evade Window Lv.1 \| Flinch Free Lv.1

Build Merits and Notes
This build focuses on making the most of Leumundslist+'s high raw damage and bonus Affinity using Attack Boost, Agitator, Critical Boost, and Weakness Exploit. In addition, Protective Polish and Speed Sharpening are also included in the build to help maintain the weapon's purple sharpness. For utility, this build also makes use of Stun Resistance and Wirebug Whisperer.

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Twilight Repose Critical Climber

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Twilight Repose	270	0	40%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	-	②ーー	①
Kinsect Level	9

Armor	Slots	Skills
Death Stench Brain X	③ーー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Protective Polish Lv. 1 Speed Sharpening Lv. 2
Zinogre Mail X	①①①	Latent Power Lv. 1 Thunder Attack Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Rathalos Braces X	②ーー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Earplugs Lv. 2
Espinas Bowels	③①ー	Agitator Lv. 2 Protective Polish Lv. 1
Ingot Greaves X	①①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Critical Eye Lv. 2
Talisman	Attack Boost 2 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Spiribird Jewel 1 x 1
Decorations	Critical Jewel 2 x 3 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x 1 Sharp Jewel 2 x 1 Steadfast Jewel 1 x 3 Grinder Jewel 1 x 1 Brace Jewel 1 x 1 Defense Jewel 1 x 1

Skills
Rampage Skill	Spiribird Doubled
Attack Boost Lv.7 \| Critical Boost Lv.3 Weakness Exploit Lv.3 \| Protective Polish Lv.3 Stun Resistance Lv.3 \| Speed Sharpening Lv.3 Agitator Lv. 2 \| Critical Eye Lv.2 Thunder Attack Lv.2 \| Earplugs Lv.2 Latent Power Lv.1 \| Defense Boost Lv.1 Flinch Free Lv.1

Build Merits and Notes
This build focuses on optimizing Twilight Repose's high 40% base Affinity with Critical Eye and Weakness Exploit while also offering many utility and comfort skills such as Protective Polish, Speed Sharpening, and Stun Resistance. In addition, this build only uses materials up to MR3 and MR4, making it a great midpoint set to climb with after completing MR2.

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Master Rank Build (Early Game): MR 1-2

Kamura Warrior Glaive Raw Affinity

Weapon	ATK	DEF	Affinity
Kamura Warrior Glaive	250	0	0%
	Element / Status	Slots	Rampage Slots
	-	④①ー	②
Kinsect Level	8

Armor	Slots	Skills
Ingot Helm X	④①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Windproof Lv. 1
Velociprey Mail	④①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Windproof Lv. 1
Velociprey Braces	③①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2
Izuchi Coil X	①①ー	Constitution Lv. 1 Critical Eye Lv. 2
Ingot Greaves X	①①ー	Attack Boost Lv. 2 Critical Eye Lv. 2
Talisman	Weakness Exploit 2 with ② slot or better
Rampage Decoration	Anti-Wyvern Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aerial Jewel 2 x 1 or Anti-Aquatic Jewel 2 x 1 or Fanged Exploit Jewel 2 x 1
Decorations	Critical Jewel 2 x 3 Expert Jewel 2 x 1 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x 1 Steadfast Jewel 1 x 3 Defense Jewel 1 x 3 Grinder Jewel 1 x 2

Skills
Rampage Skill	Swap between Wyvern Exploit, Anti-Aerial Species, Anti-Aquatic Species, or Fanged Exploit depending on the monster.
Attack Boost Lv. 7 \| Critical Eye Lv.5 Critical Boost Lv. 3 \| Weakness Exploit Lv.3 Defense Boost Lv.3 \| Stun Resistance Lv.3 Windproof Lv.2 \| Speed Sharpening Lv.2 Constitution Lv.1

Build Merits and Notes
A well-rounded Insect Glaive build great for starting out in Sunbreak's Master Rank. This build focuses on high affinity and raw damage with Attack Boost, Critical Boost, Critical Eye, and Weakness Exploit. This build also features some added survivability and utility with Stun Resistance, Defense Boost, and Speed Sharpening.

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Best Kinsects

Mid Game to Endgame (MR 3+)

Name	Bonus	Base Stats
Gleambeetle (Blunt)	Boosted Powder Extract	・Power: 125 ・Speed: 7 ・Heal: 10
Exalted Alucanid (Severing)	Boosted Powder Extract	・Power: 125 ・Speed: 7 ・Heal: 10
Ladytower (Blunt)	Powder Vortex	・Power: 90 ・Speed: 8 ・Heal: 17
Bilbobrix (Severing)	Powder Vortex	・Power: 90 ・Speed: 8 ・Heal: 17

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Name	Bonus	Base Stats
Carnage Beetle (Blunt)	Dual Color (Attack)	・Power: 125 ・Speed: 6 ・Heal: 8
Monarch Alucanid (Severing)	Dual Color (Attack)	・Power: 125 ・Speed: 6 ・Heal: 8
Bullshroud (Blunt)	Charged Chain Attack	・Power: 90 ・Speed: 9 ・Heal: 8
Gracanthar (Severing)	Charged Chain Attack	・Power: 90 ・Speed: 9 ・Heal: 8

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Best Skills for Insect Glaive

Best Damage Skills

These skills make it possible to deal extra damage! Aim for these skills for maximum DPS to defeat those monsters easier and finish those quests faster!

Best Skills	Explanation
Weakness Exploit ★★★	A staple skill for any meta builds. With the Insect Glaive's mobility, it becomes easy to aim for enemy weakspots, which further increases the skill's value. Always max out this skill whenever possible.
Attack Boost ★★★	Increasing your Insect Glaive's attack rating is a good way to increase DPS.
Critical Eye ★★★	Increases critical chance, which works well with Insect Glaive. As much as possible, try to always reach close to 80-100% affinity.
Critical Boost ★★★	Further amplifies critical hit damage. Make sure to have high affinity first before equipping Critical Boost!
Burst ★★	This skill works well with the Insect Glaive's fast combos, giving hunters that extra boost in DPS.
Element Attack ★★	Sunbreak saw buffs for elemental damage, making elemental builds viable. Be sure to max out this skill to get the most out of its potential. Fire \| Water \| Ice \| Thunder \| Dragon
Critical Element ★★	For elemental builds, this skill contributes greatly to the damage dealt to a monster; best partnered with elemental builds focused on maxing out affinity.
Wind Mantle ★★	The Insect Glaive benefits greatly from this skill inherent in the Risen Kushala Daora Armor, especially for an Aerial Playstyle. Available in Sunbreak Free Title Update 3
Powder Mantle ★★	The Insect Glaive fast attacking combos can activate this skill from the Risen Teostra Armor with ease, contributing greatly to DPS. Available in Sunbreak Free Title Update 3
Dragon Conversion ★★	When activated, this skill from the Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax Armor will benefit elemental Insect Glaives, increasing DPS even further! Available in Sunbreak Free Title Update 4
Dereliction ★	Using the Red Scroll for elemental builds and the Blue Scroll for raw builds improves overall damage; just be wary of your health! Available in Sunbreak Base Game
Bloodlust ★	Overcome the Frenzy Virus to power up with this skill; best paired with Coalescence. Available in Sunbreak Base Game

Best Comfort Skills

These are skills that make managing weapon mechanics a lot easier. Damage is only part of the equation - taking time to slot in comfort skills that increase consistency & comfort will also increase overall DPS!

Best Skills	Explanation
Protective Polish ★★★	A neat skill to have for Insect Glaives because of how the sharpness rapidly decreases due to its fast attacking nature.
Heaven-Sent ★★★	This skill can completely replace other sharpness skills and reduces stamina usage too. At max level, it can give infinite sharpness and stamina as long as you don't get hit! Available in Sunbreak Free Title Update 5
Master's Touch ★★	Ideal for high affinity Insect Glaive builds with an inherent high purple sharpness (e.g., Abyssal Insectoid) or sharpness that takes a long time to deplete (e.g., Crimson Springwing).
Power Prolonger ★★	Extends the duration of Kinsects (from 90 seconds up to 126 seconds at lvl. 3), which improves your overall DPS.
Stamina Surge ★★	Recovers your stamina quickly after a lengthy aerial + Diving Wyvern combo.
Constitution ★★	This skill will let you be in the air longer, amping your Diving Wyvern damage even more.
Speed Sharpening ★	Faster sharpening allows you to easily take a quick break in the middle of the fight to refresh your weapon's sharpness. Leads to an overall higher damage output for extended fights.
Evade Extender ★	Useful for closing the distance on big monsters during aerial dashes (e.g., Narwa, Ibushi, Gaismagorm).
Defiance ★	Three levels of this skill prevent most roars, tremors, and winds from interrupting your combos. The Cornerstone Jewel is a level 1 decoration, so slot it in whenever possible! Available in Sunbreak Free Title Update 1
Intrepid Heart ★	The Insect Glaive's fast combos will easily fill the gauge for this skill to activate; useful in preventing monster attacks from interrupting your combos, especially mid-air. Available in Sunbreak Free Title Update 2

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30 Anonymousabout 2 years

Ok thank u

29 Sunbreak Walkthrough Team@Game8about 2 years

Hello, Anon! These jewels correspond to the elements per weapon (ex. Hard Blaze Jewel+ 4 and Blaze Jewel 1 for a fire weapon, etc.) If you do not have the Hard Element Jewels yet, they require afflicted materials from Lvl 101+ Anomaly Investigations (please refer to their Decoration pages!) Hope this helps.

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