A tier list of the best weapon types to use in Monster Hunter Wilds. See all the best weapon types to use and an explanation of each weapon type's ranking.

Best Weapon Type Tier List

Best Weapons (Open Beta Test)

This tier list is based on the Open Beta Test version of the game. Note that the ranking may change in the final version

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

Best Weapons are the Great Sword and Bow

The best weapon type to use in Monster Hunter Wilds are the Great Sword and the Bow. Both of these weapons are slightly more difficult to use than other weapon types, but these produce overwhelming firepower.

The Great Sword has high firepower due to its True Charge Slash and allows you to guard against a monster's attacks.

On the other hand, the Bow also has high firepower when using Focus Fire: Hailstorm after applying a wound on a monster and the Tracer ability allows you to stick a Tracer arrow on a monster and have subsequent arrows home in on it.

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Ranking Explanation

Ranking Explanation
	・This weapon type has outstanding firepower. ・However, it requires skill, so all you need to practice the weapon's playstyle to master it.
	・This weapon type has good overall balance between providing damage and support. ・Provides firepower and support depending on your playstyle.
	・This weapon type may give you difficulties when it comes to dealing damage. ・If you can master the weapon's playstyle, it can be as good as the A rank weapon types.
	・This weapon type has low firepower. ・More suited to support role rather than providing damage.

All weapon types have strengths and weaknesses but it is possible to play with a B rank or C rank weapon by mastering its playstyle.

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Weapons	Armor Sets
Monsters	Tips and Tricks
Characters	Story Walkthrough
Items and Materials	Maps and Locations
Palico	Skills
Endemic Life	Quests
News and Game Info	-

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