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Monster Hunter Wilds' Gunlance is a defensive weapon that utilizes Shells to fire shots alongside standard thrust attacks. Check out the new moves for Gunlance, how to use it, and the controls for it in this guide!
Wyrmstake Full Blast ▼ Multi Wyrmstake Full Blast |
After Wide Sweep + ▼ or |
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The Wyrmstake Full Blast is a powerful attack that consumes all Shells and a Wyrmstake Shot. If you use triangle or circle after this move, you can combo it into a Multi Wyrmstake Full Blast.
Focus Strike: Drake Auger | + |
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This new move is used to deal extra damage to a monster's wound. When you do this, you'll also launch a Wyrmstake into the monster, dealing extra damage. Just make sure to Reload afterwards to replenish your Wyrmstake Shot.
Gunlance Tips and Tricks |
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Gauge | Explanation |
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Shells | Ammo required to use Shelling. Deals fire damage that cuts through the thickness of the monster's hide. They can be recovered by using Reload or Quick Reload. |
Wyrmstake Shot | Ammo required to use Wyrmstake Cannon. Consumed each time Wyrmstake Cannon is fired and can be recovered with Reload. |
Wyvern Gauge | A gauge used to unleash Wyvern's Fire, which is a powerful attack that deals fire damage that cuts through the monster's hide. The gauge will recover automatically over time and by landing attacks. Each attack consumes one segment of the gauge and up to two can be stored. |
Compared to other weapons, Gunlance has a bunch of gauges that you need to keep track of. It's best to familiarize yourself with the gauges so you know which one does what.
As a note, whenever you use Burst Fire, it will consume all of your Shells. Whenever you use this powerful move, make sure to Reload right away so you can regain your Shells.
Unlike previous installations, this game looks to scale the damage of your Shells with your Attack. Before, the damage used to be fixed, meaning it was strong early but weaker later. However, now it looks like Gunlance's damage will scale so that it can compete in the late game.
Type | Information |
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Normal |
・Can hold a large number of Shells ・Strong Burst Fire |
Wide |
・Can hold a small number of Shells ・Short but wide range ・Strong Shelling |
Long |
・Can use Shelling from a distance ・Strong Wyvern's Fire ・Strong Wyrmstake Cannon |
In the older titles, the Gunlance would have a different Shelling type depending on the exact weapon you're using. It's best to familiarize yourself with the different Sheling types since each one has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Similar to the Lance, the Gunlance excels at defending attacks using its large shield. This means you want to take on a more defensive playstyle that relies on guarding and counterattacking when there's an opening to do so.
Action | Controls |
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Lateral Thrust | |
Lunging Upthrust ▼ Overhead Smash ▼ Wide Sweep / Burst Fire |
+ ▼ + ▼ / |
Wyrmstake Cannon | After Wide Sweep |
Wyrmstake Full Blast | After Wide Sweep + |
Shelling ▼ Moving Widesweep |
▼ + |
Charged Shelling | (Hold) |
Burst Fire | After Overhead Smash |
Rising Slash | + |
Guard | |
Reload | + |
Quick Reload | During Combo + |
Guard Thrust | + |
Wyvern's Fire | + + |
Focus Strike: Drake Auger | + |
Gunlance Combos |
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Combo Input |
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▶︎ ▶︎ ▶︎ |
This is the basic combo that ends with you sticking a Wyrmstake into the monster. Remember to Reload after doing this since you'll need to restore your Wyrmstake Shot.
Combo Input |
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+ ▶︎ ▶︎ |
This combo is used to quickly unload all of your Shells into a monster in a single hit. Similar to the Wyrmstake Cannon Combo, make sure that you Reload or Quick Reload afterwards so you can replenish your ammo.
Combo Input |
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▶︎ + ▶︎ + ▶︎ / |
This combo is a mix of the previous two in that it fires off all your Shells in one hit and sticks two Wyrmstakes into the monster in one combo. Again, make sure to Reload afterwards so you can replenish your ammo and Wyrmstake Shot.
All Weapon Types | |||||
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Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword & Shield | |||
Dual Blades | Hammer | Hunting Horn | |||
Lance | Gunlance | Switch Axe | |||
Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | Light Bowgun | |||
Heavy Bowgun | Bow |
Gunlance Weapon Guide and New Moves
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