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This is a guide about all the weapon types available in Monster Hunter World (MHW). Read on to see all the weapon types, a brief description about them, and links for more in-depth guides for each weapon.
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Melee Weapons are weapons that rely on getting upfront with monsters. They rely on blocking and mobility to stay in the heat of fights.
Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword and Shield |
Dual Blades | Hammers | Hunting Horn |
Lance | Gunlance | Switch Axe |
Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | - |
Click the link to immediately jump to that weapon's section.
Great Swords are the heaviest and most hard-hitting blades in the game. They offer high destructive power at the cost of slow attacks. Due to this nature, Great Swords are not meant for weaving in and out of fights and instead, focuses on single hard hits while blocking and dodging monster attacks.
For a list of all available Great Swords in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Great Sword List
Another huge bladed weapon. The Long Sword retains its mobility in exchange for lower firepower. While it may have lower damaging attacks than the Great Sword, it can instead, unleash a flurry of high damaging attacks which is coupled by the mobility that allows them to damage monsters while staying relatively safe from a distance.
For a list of all available Long Swords in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Long Sword List
A small sword weapon that lacks firepower compared to the bigger swords and lacks the attack speed than it's twin blades counterpart. It also lacks the ability to block strong monster attacks due to its small shield. What makes the Sword and Shield special, however, is its high mobility and its ability to use items while unsheathed. It's mobility, item usage, and defensive capabilities makes it an extremely safe weapon for beginners and a lethal weapon for masters.
For a list of all available Sword and Shields in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Sword & Shield List
The dual blades sacrifice defense and hard hits for a flurry of small hits. Dual Blades users can also demonize to increase their damage output and lengthen their combos further. Dual Blades are also capable of maximizing the effects of elemental attacks making them great against monsters with weaknesses to certain elements.
For a list of all available Dual Blades in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Dual Blade List
The big bad blunt weapon. The hammer is capable of several feats that are exclusive to blunt weapons like smacking monsters head which can stun them. Despite being a big weapon, the hammer is capable of swift strikes and it can also charge up its attacks while moving. To add to its advantages, it also has the best sliding attack in the game which can make some flashy kills in the hands of a master.
For a list of all available Hammers in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Hammer List
The cute big guy from the blunt weapon family. It sacrifices the majority of its offensive capabilities and flashy attacks in exchange for the ability to create melodies in battle. These melodies are then used to provide several effects in the field like buffing your allies and providing resistances. One of the go-to weapons for the hunters that want to aid others instead of taking the glory for themselves.
For a list of all available Hammers in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Hunting Horn List
The ultimate tank weapon available. The Lance is a heavy weapon that is partnered with a heavy shield. This makes the lance incredibly slow. It also has no moves that stand out in particular. That, however, is the lance's best trait. It's incredibly simple to use and it allows the hunter to stand their ground and hit the enemy without backing off. The Lance can attack while shielding making it the best weapon for turtling strategies.
For a list of all available Lances in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Lance List
The cool Lance. In exchange for some mobility skills, the Gunlance obtained some gunpowder to couple its attacks. It is now capable of firing shells with varying effects (depending on the Gunlance equipped) after attacking. This makes the Gunlance more offence oriented than the Lance. it can also use Wyvern Fire which makes it charge for several seconds to unleash a strong blast that can severely damage monsters.
For a list of all available Gunlances in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Gunlance List
An Axe that is also a Sword. The Switch axe is a versatile weapon that allows it to change its form to aid the hunter in various scenarios. The axe is equipped with stronger firepower and a farther reach while the sword is capable of unleashing a flurry of attacks.
For a list of all available Switch Axes in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Switch Axe List
Similar to the Switch Axe, the Charge Blade also switches its form between an axe mode and a sword mode. Its sword form is much more mobile than its counterpart axe form but the axe form is again, capable of more damaging attacks. The Charge Blade also has a vial that can be charged up in sword form so it can unleash a devastating attack while in axe form.
For a list of all available Chage Blades in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Charge Blade List
The latest addition to all the weapons in Monster Hunter. The Insect Glaive is, as the name suggests, a glaive that has a commandable kinsect to do your bidding. The kinsect can attack monsters to drain monster extracts which can be used to improve your abilities. Kinsects can be upgraded in the smithy.
For a list of all available Insect Glaives in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Insect Glaive List
Ranged Weapons are weapons for hunters that wants to stay in the distance while still raining fire. They are also capable of multiple ways to support allies, making them good for both hunters that wants to play aggressive and hunters that wants to focus on supportive roles.
Light Bowguns | Heavy Bowguns | Bow |
Click the link to immediately jump to that weapon's section.
Light Bowguns use ammunitions to modify their attacks. They are lighter (hence the name) than Heavy Bowguns, this makes them more mobile and faster than their heavy counterparts. Light bowguns also offers less damage than heavy ones so they become more geared towards providing support to other hunters.
For a list of all available Light Bowguns in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Light Bowgun List
The big gun of Monster Hunter (literally). The Heavy Bowguns offers more ammo capacity and firepower than the light bowgun. In exchange, however, they suffer from less mobility and this can make them unsafe to use. Due to being larger, it also has a lower recoil than the light bowgun making its attacks hit more consistently.
For a list of all available Heavy Bowguns in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Heavy Bowgun List
The most mobile ranged weapons. Instead of using shells, bows use phials that are used to coat your arrows to provide special effects. This ranges from increased firepower to adding status ailments to your attacks. Capable of using melee attacks to fend off monsters while also being able to use several coating to change the tide of battle, the bow is a great weapon for solo hunters as well as hunters that want to provide support to their team.
For a list of all available Bows in Monster Hunter World, see the link below.
Bow List
Siege weapons are special sets of weapons hunters can acquire from two limited-time hunts: The Kulve Taroth Siege and The Safi'Jiva Siege.
Kulve Taroth Weapons are obtained by participating in the Kulve Taroth Siege, a limited-time siege event which hunters can participate in the Gathering Hubs of Seliana and Astera whenever it is available.
Kulve Taroth Weapons are considered the best elemental and ailment weapons in the game.
See the link below for more information:
Kulve Taroth Weapons
Safi'jiiva Weapons are obtained by participating in The Safi'jiiva Siege, a limited-time siege event introduced in the Iceborne expansion.
Safi'jiiva Weapons are known for their high attack power and versatility.
See the link below for more information:
Safi'jiiva Weapons
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