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Monster Hunter Wilds

Critical Element Skill Effects

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Critical Element is a Weapon Skill that increases the critical multiplier of the elemental critical hits in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn the effects of Critical Element and see a list of weapons with the Critical Element skill.

Critical Element Skill Effect

Skill Effects Per Level

Critical Element Skill
Increases elemental damage (fire, water, thunder, ice, dragon) when landing critical hits.
Level Effect
1 Slightly increases elemental damage while active.
2 Increases elemental damage while active.
3 Greatly increases elemental damage while active.

Critical Element increases the elemental critical hit damage of your elemental attacks. This is the elemental counterpart of Critical Boost which mostly increases the critical hit damage of Raw.

The multiplier varies per weapon, with the most bonus across all of them found in Level 3.

Elemental Damage Multiplier Depends on Weapon Type

Weapon Lv 1 Lv 2 Lv 3
GreatswordGreat Sword ~1.07x ~1.13x 1.2x
Long SwordLong Sword 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x
Sword and ShieldSword and Shield 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x
Dual BladesDual Blades 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x
HammerHammer ~1.07x ~1.13x 1.2x
Hunting HornHunting Horn ~1.07x ~1.13x 1.2x
LanceLance 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x
GunlanceGunlance ~1.07x ~1.13x 1.2x
Switch AxeSwitch Axe ~1.07x ~1.13x 1.2x
Charge BladeCharge Blade ~1.07x ~1.13x 1.2x
Insect GlaiveInsect Glaive 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x
Light BowgunLight Bowgun 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x
Heavy BowgunHeavy Bowgun 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x
BowBow 1.05x 1.1x 1.15x

The elemental damage multipliers of Critical Element is dependent on the weapon type. Small and fast hitting weapons get up to a 1.2 multiplier at level 3, while large and heavy hitting weapons get up to 1.15 at level 3.

Weapon Types Guide: All 14 Weapons Explained

Equipment with Critical Element Skill

Weapons With Critical Element

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Weapon Weapon Type Skills
Blinding Fulgur I Bow Blinding Fulgur I Bow
Critical Element Lv. 3
Entbehrung I Bow Entbehrung I Bow
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurbow Guardiana Bow Fulgurbow Guardiana Bow
Critical Element Lv. 3
Verzweiflung Bow Verzweiflung Bow
Critical Element Lv. 3
Elendskraft I Charge Blade Elendskraft I Charge Blade
Critical Element Lv. 3
Leidenskraft Charge Blade Leidenskraft Charge Blade
Critical Element Lv. 3
Whirling Fulgur I Dual Blades Whirling Fulgur I Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fledderklauen I Dual Blades Fledderklauen I Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 3
Hungerklauen Dual Blades Hungerklauen Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurtwins Guardiana Dual Blades Fulgurtwins Guardiana Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurcleaver Guardiana Great Sword Fulgurcleaver Guardiana Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 3
Düsterstolz Great Sword Düsterstolz Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 3
Warring Fulgur I Gunlance Warring Fulgur I Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 3
Tyrannenarm I Gunlance Tyrannenarm I Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurcannon Guardiana Gunlance Fulgurcannon Guardiana Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 3
Verräterarm Gunlance Verräterarm Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 3
Crashing Fulgur I Hammer Crashing Fulgur I Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 3
Wuchtblick I Hammer Wuchtblick I Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 3
Grimmblick Hammer Grimmblick Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurhammer Guardiana Hammer Fulgurhammer Guardiana Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 3
Grounding Fulgur I Heavy Bowgun Grounding Fulgur I Heavy Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Tödlicher Abzug I Heavy Bowgun Tödlicher Abzug I Heavy Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurblast Guardiana Heavy Bowgun Fulgurblast Guardiana Heavy Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Ableben Abzug Heavy Bowgun Ableben Abzug Heavy Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Deafening Fulgur I Hunting Horn Deafening Fulgur I Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 3
Kummerklang I Hunting Horn Kummerklang I Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurhowl Guardiana Hunting Horn Fulgurhowl Guardiana Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 3
Gramklang Hunting Horn Gramklang Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 3
Rising Fulgur I Insect Glaive Rising Fulgur I Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 3
Leumundslist Insect Glaive Leumundslist Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurglaive Guardiana Insect Glaive Fulgurglaive Guardiana Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 3
Leumundsgift Insect Glaive Leumundsgift Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 3
Eiferschild I Lance Eiferschild I Lance
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fieberschild Lance Fieberschild Lance
Critical Element Lv. 3
Felling Fulgur I Light Bowgun Felling Fulgur I Light Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fäulnisschleuder I Light Bowgun Fäulnisschleuder I Light Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgursnipe Guardiana Light Bowgun Fulgursnipe Guardiana Light Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Wahnschleuder Light Bowgun Wahnschleuder Light Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 3
Gnashing Fulgur I Long Sword Gnashing Fulgur I Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 3
Stahlfakt I Long Sword Stahlfakt I Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 3
Stahlrecht Long Sword Stahlrecht Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurblade Guardiana Long Sword Fulgurblade Guardiana Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 3
Morphing Fulgur I Switch Axe Morphing Fulgur I Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 3
Eisenleib I Switch Axe Eisenleib I Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgurswitch Guardiana Switch Axe Fulgurswitch Guardiana Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 3
Eisengeist Switch Axe Eisengeist Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 3
Rending Fulgur I Sword and Shield Rending Fulgur I Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 3
Sucher-Ankh I Sword and Shield Sucher-Ankh I Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 3
Fulgursword Guardiana Sword and Shield Fulgursword Guardiana Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 3
Jäger-Ankh Sword and Shield Jäger-Ankh Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 3
Albirath Bow II Bow Albirath Bow II Bow
Ballistics Lv. 1
Critical Element Lv. 2
Solar Spicule Bow Solar Spicule Bow
Ballistics Lv. 1
Critical Element Lv. 2
Smiting Fulgur I Great Sword Smiting Fulgur I Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 2
Schattenstolz I Great Sword Schattenstolz I Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 2
G. Rathling Gun II Light Bowgun G. Rathling Gun II Light Bowgun
Ballistics Lv. 1
Critical Element Lv. 2
White Rathling Phoenix Light Bowgun White Rathling Phoenix Light Bowgun
Ballistics Lv. 1
Critical Element Lv. 2
Albirath Bow I Bow Albirath Bow I Bow
Ballistics Lv. 1
Critical Element Lv. 1
Blessed Rain I Bow Blessed Rain I Bow
Critical Element Lv. 1
Heaven Heaven's Manna Bow
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Blade I Charge Blade Albirath Blade I Charge Blade
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Blade II Charge Blade Albirath Blade II Charge Blade
Critical Element Lv. 1
Mizuniya Drill I Charge Blade Mizuniya Drill I Charge Blade
Critical Element Lv. 1
Guardian Albathos Charge Blade Guardian Albathos Charge Blade
Critical Element Lv. 1
Final Fieldblade Charge Blade Final Fieldblade Charge Blade
Critical Element Lv. 1
Twin Albiraths I Dual Blades Twin Albiraths I Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 1
Twin Albiraths II Dual Blades Twin Albiraths II Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 1
Morning Dawn I Dual Blades Morning Dawn I Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 1
Wyvern Sentinels Dual Blades Wyvern Sentinels Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 1
Evening Dusk Dual Blades Evening Dusk Dual Blades
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Wing I Great Sword Albirath Wing I Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Wing II Great Sword Albirath Wing II Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Hanayako Yohino I Great Sword Hanayako Yohino I Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Whitefire Rathguard Great Sword Whitefire Rathguard Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Akanesasu Great Sword Akanesasu Great Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Rook I Gunlance Albirath Rook I Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Rook II Gunlance Albirath Rook II Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Ukiyo no Yamiwo I Gunlance Ukiyo no Yamiwo I Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Shining Rook Gunlance Shining Rook Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Mizumori Gunlance Mizumori Gunlance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Bludgeon I Hammer Albirath Bludgeon I Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Bludgeon II Hammer Albirath Bludgeon II Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 1
Purity Hammer I Hammer Purity Hammer I Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 1
Gibil Hammer Hammer Gibil Hammer Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 1
Sinter Hammer Hammer Sinter Hammer Hammer
Critical Element Lv. 1
Cirrus Blaster I Heavy Bowgun Cirrus Blaster I Heavy Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 1
Mountainous Roar Heavy Bowgun Mountainous Roar Heavy Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Feroce I Hunting Horn Albirath Feroce I Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Feroce II Hunting Horn Albirath Feroce II Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 1
Poetic Bell I Hunting Horn Poetic Bell I Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 1
G. Rathalos Feroce Hunting Horn G. Rathalos Feroce Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 1
Summoning Bell Hunting Horn Summoning Bell Hunting Horn
Critical Element Lv. 1
Guardian Rathmaul I Insect Glaive Guardian Rathmaul I Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 1
Guardian Rathmaul II Insect Glaive Guardian Rathmaul II Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 1
Fox Halberd I Insect Glaive Fox Halberd I Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 1
Alabaster Rathmaul Insect Glaive Alabaster Rathmaul Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 1
Curved Naganagi Insect Glaive Curved Naganagi Insect Glaive
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Tail I Lance Albirath Tail I Lance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Tail II Lance Albirath Tail II Lance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Hana Mo Hana Nare I Lance Hana Mo Hana Nare I Lance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Shining Pillar Lance Shining Pillar Lance
Critical Element Lv. 1
Kimi Ga Kiru Lance Kimi Ga Kiru Lance
Critical Element Lv. 1
G. Rathling Gun I Light Bowgun G. Rathling Gun I Light Bowgun
Ballistics Lv. 1
Critical Element Lv. 1
Desolate Mist I Light Bowgun Desolate Mist I Light Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 1
Nifl Mist Light Bowgun Nifl Mist Light Bowgun
Critical Element Lv. 1
Wyvern Blade “Ash” I Long Sword Wyvern Blade “Ash” I Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Wyvern Blade "Ash" II Long Sword Wyvern Blade "Ash" II Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Kakaru Kumo Naki I Long Sword Kakaru Kumo Naki I Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Wyvern Blade "Lily" Long Sword Wyvern Blade "Lily" Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Tamonowo Long Sword Tamonowo Long Sword
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Flamesplitter I Switch Axe Albirath Flamesplitter I Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Flamesplitter II Switch Axe Albirath Flamesplitter II Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 1
Fond Farewell I Switch Axe Fond Farewell I Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Blaze Splitter Switch Axe Albirath Blaze Splitter Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 1
Parting Slice Switch Axe Parting Slice Switch Axe
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Edge I Sword and Shield Albirath Edge I Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 1
Albirath Edge II Sword and Shield Albirath Edge II Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 1
Hana no Nagoriwo I Sword and Shield Hana no Nagoriwo I Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 1
Melting Point Sword and Shield Melting Point Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 1
Kurenawi Ougi Sword and Shield Kurenawi Ougi Sword and Shield
Critical Element Lv. 1

Decorations With Critical Element

List of Decorations
Crit Element Jewel【1】Crit Element Jewel【1】 Crit Element Jewel II【2】Crit Element Jewel II【2】 Crit Elem/Blaze Jwl【3】Crit Elem/Blaze Jwl【3】
Crit Elem/Ironwall Jwl【3】Crit Elem/Ironwall Jwl【3】 Crit Elem/KO Jewel【3】Crit Elem/KO Jewel【3】 Crit Element/Precise Jwl【3】Crit Element/Precise Jwl【3】
Crit Elem/Handicraft Jwl【3】Crit Elem/Handicraft Jwl【3】 Crit Elem/Dragon Jwl【3】Crit Elem/Dragon Jwl【3】 Crit Elem/Bolt Jwl【3】Crit Elem/Bolt Jwl【3】
Crit Elem/Frost Jwl【3】Crit Elem/Frost Jwl【3】 Crit Elem/Stream Jwl【3】Crit Elem/Stream Jwl【3】 Dragon/Crit Elem Jwl【3】Dragon/Crit Elem Jwl【3】
Frost/Crit Elem Jwl【3】Frost/Crit Elem Jwl【3】 Bolt/Crit Elem Jwl【3】Bolt/Crit Elem Jwl【3】 Stream/Crit Elem Jwl【3】Stream/Crit Elem Jwl【3】
Blaze/Crit Elem Jwl【3】Blaze/Crit Elem Jwl【3】 Crit Elem Jwl III【3】Crit Elem Jwl III【3】

Talismans With Critical Element

Skill Can Be Obtained from Appraised Talismans

Appraised Talismans

The Critical Element skill has a chance to be included in an appraised talisman. These talismans are appraised from 9-star hunts.

Appraised Talismans were released in the Version 1.021 update.

Appraised Talismans (RNG Talismans) Rolls Guide

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2 Anonymous Anonymous 9 months

about 7% each level

1 Anonymous Anonymous 9 months

How much critical damage bonus does each skill level of Critical Element grant?

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