Are There New Weapon Types?
Monster Hunter Wilds includes all 14 weapon types from the previous games, with some improvements and new mechanics. See if there are new weapon types and other new weapon mechanics below!
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Are There New Weapon Types?
No New Weapon Types
| 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 |
Monster Hunter Wilds does not introduce any new weapon types, instead focusing on refining the existing 14 weapon types. Each has been slightly adjusted to better suit the game’s unique monsters and environment.
New Weapon Mechanics
Improved Gameplay for Existing Weapon Types
Each weapon type now features improved gameplay adjustments tailored for new monsters and environments in Monster Hunter Wilds, with updates ranging from minor move additions for some weapon types to significant reworks, such as for the Hunting Horn.
New Focus Mode and Wound Mechanics
The new Focus Mode mechanic allows hunters to zero in on monster wounds. Each weapon type also has specialized moves that make the most of this mechanic, such as the Bow’s Focus Fire: Hailstorm, which targets multiple wounds with a flurry of arrows.
New Secondary Weapon System
Hunters can now equip and swap to a secondary weapon in their loadouts to switch to during hunts. This allows versatile loadouts, pairing short and long-range weapons, or adding support capabilities like the Hunting Horn, or a weapon with a status ailment as a secondary to enhance your playstyle.
Best Secondary Weapons to Bring
Monster Hunter Wilds Related News
Title Updates
*Expected dates for US time zones; releases for European and Asian time zones will come the following day.
Latest Patch Notes
| Update 1.040.00.00 | |
|---|---|
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December 16, 2025 ・Title Update 4 Release. ・Several general and weapon balance adjustments (all 14 weapons). ・Bug fixes and performance improvements. ・Skill adjustments. |
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| Update 1.030.01.00 | Update 1.030.00.00 |
| Update 1.021.03.00 | Update 1.021.02.00 |
| Update 1.021.01.00 | Update 1.020.02.00 |
| Update 1.020.01.00 | Update 1.020.00.00 |
| ▶︎ All Patch Notes and Updates | |
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