Monster Hunter World (MHW)

Best Kinsects | Recommended Kinsects

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This is a guide to the Best Kinsects in Monster Hunter World and MHW Iceborne! Read on to find out which Kinsects are the best and why!

Best Kinsect in Monster Hunter World

True Dragon Soul

True Dragon Soul
Kinsect True Dragon Soul Image Rarity Attack Type Dust Effect
7 Blunt Blast
Power Speed Heal
15 14 1

The True Dragon Soul is the best Kinsect in the base game. This Kinsect has a good balance in Power and Speed, and it also has the Blunt Attack Type and the Blast Dust Effect. In order to get this Kinsect, you will need materials from the Behemoth which is a collab monster from FFXIV.

Psuedocath III

Pseudocath III
Kinsect Pseudocath III Image Rarity Attack Type Dust Effect
7 Sever Blast
Power Speed Heal
12 15 3

If you prefer having a Sever Attack Type Kinsect, then the Psuedocath III is the Kinsect for you. This Kinsect has a good balance in power and speed and can further enhance the severing capabilities of your Insect Glaive.

Best Kinsect in MHW Iceborne

Nexus Dragon Soul

Nexus Dragon Soul
Kinsect Nexus Dragon Soul Image Rarity Attack Type Dust Effect
12 Blunt Blast
Power Speed Heal
17 16 1

The Nexus Dragon Soul is the best Kinsect in the game. Not only does this Kinsect have a good balance in Power and Speed, it also has the Blunt Attack Type and the Blast Dust Effect. All of these combined make the Insect Glaive an extremely versatile weapon in terms of damage and utility.

Foliacath III Forz

Foliacath III Forz
Kinsect Foliacath III Forz Image Rarity Attack Type Dust Effect
11 Sever Blast
Power Speed Heal
15 20 5

If you prefer having a Sever Attack Type Kinsect, then the Foliacath III Forz is the Kinsect for you. This Kinsect has the fastest speed possible in the game as well as having good Power. Using this Kinsect will significantly make your life easier when getting the buffs from the mosnter.

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