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!

New Gunlance Moves and Mechanics

Wyrmstake Full Blast

Platform	Move Input
PC	Wide Sweep ▶︎ +
PS5	Wide Sweep ▶︎ +
Xbox	Wide Sweep ▶︎ +

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

Platform	Combo Input
PC	+
PS5	+
Xbox	+

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.

How to Use Gunlance

Gunlance Tips and Tricks
Learn What Each Gauge is Used For Shelling Damage Scales with Attack Utilize the Different Shelling Types Use a Counterattacking Playstyle

Learn What Each Gauge is Used For

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.

Burst Fire Consumes All Shell Charges

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.

Shelling Damage Scales with Attack

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.

Utilize the Different Shelling Types

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.

Use a Counterattacking Playstyle

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.

Gunlance Controls

Basic Actions

Action	PC	PS5	Xbox
Lateral Thrust
Lunging Upthrust ▼ Overhead Smash ▼ Wide Sweep / Burst Fire	+ ▼ + ▼ /	+ ▼ + ▼ /	+ ▼ + ▼ /
Wyrmstake Cannon	Wide Sweep
	▼	▼	▼
Wyrmstake Full Blast	Wide Sweep
	▼ +	▼ +	▼ +
Shelling ▼ Moving Widesweep	▼ +	▼ +	▼ +
Charged Shelling	(Hold)	(Hold)	(Hold)
Burst Fire	Overhead Smash
	▼	▼	▼
Rising Slash	+	+	+
Guard
Reload	+	+	+
Quick Reload	During Combo
	+	+	+
Guard Thrust	+	+	+
Wyvern's Fire	+ +	+ +	+ +
Focus Strike: Drake Auger	+	+	+

Recommended Gunlance Combos

Gunlance Combos
Wyrmstake Cannon Combo Burst Fire Combo Wyrmstake Full Blast Combo

Wyrmstake Cannon Combo

Platform	Combo Input
PC	▶︎ ▶︎ ▶︎
PS5	▶︎ ▶︎ ▶︎
Xbox	▶︎ ▶︎ ▶︎

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.

Burst Fire Combo

Platform	Combo Input
PC	+ ▶︎ ▶︎
PS5	+ ▶︎ ▶︎
Xbox	+ ▶︎ ▶︎

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.

Wyrmstake Full Blast Combo

Platform	Combo Input
PC	▶︎ + ▶︎ + ▶︎ /
PS5	▶︎ + ▶︎ + ▶︎ /
Xbox	▶︎ + ▶︎ + ▶︎ /

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.

Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides

All Weapons and Guides

All Weapon Guides

All Weapon Types
Great Sword		Long Sword		Sword & Shield
Dual Blades		Hammer		Hunting Horn
Lance		Gunlance		Switch Axe
Charge Blade		Insect Glaive		Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun			Bow