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Best Builds for Sword and Shield (Base Game)

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This article is the best build for the Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter World (Base Game). Read on to learn all the best armor sets to use for the Sword and Shield and the best skills to help you level up faster.

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Monster Hunter World Sword and Shield Best Builds

Fatal Bite Sword and Shield Build

Weapon Decorations
Fatal Bite ---
Armor Decorations
Head Nergigante Helm Alpha Expert Jewel 1 x1
Armor Drachen Mail Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1
Vambraces Drachen Vambraces Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2
Waist Drachen Coil Alpha Brace Jewel 3 x1
Legs Drachen Greaves Alpha Critical Jewel 2 x1
Charm Handicraft Charm III None

Skills

Skills
Critical Eye 7 Attack Boost 4
Critical Boost 3 Weakness Exploit 3
Handicraft 3 Maximum Might 2
Power Prolonger 1 Flinch Free 1

Empress Sword and Shield Build

Weapon Decorations
Empress Edge "Styx" Brace Jewel 3 x1
Vitality Jewel 1 x1
Armor Decorations
Head Dragonking Eyepatch Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1
Armor Kulve Taroth's Ire Alpha Attack Jewel 1 x1
Vambraces Gala Suit Cuffs Alpha Flawless Jewel 2 x1
Attack Jewel 1 x1
Waist Empress Coil Gamma Mighty Jewel 2 x1
Legs Drachen Greaves Alpha Mighty Jewel 2 x1
Charm Exploiter Charm II None

Skills

Skills
Evade Window 7 Attack Boost 4
Health Boost 3 Maximum Might 3
Weakness Exploit 3 Critical Boost 1
Peak Performance 1 Flinch Free 1

Grand Barong Sword and Shield Build

Weapon Decorations
Grand Barong II Brace Jewel 3 x1
Armor Decorations
Head Drachen Armet Alpha Release Jewel 3 x1
Attack Jewel 1 x1
Armor Drachen Mail Alpha Release Jewel 3 x1
Vambraces Drachen Vambraces Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2
Waist Kulve Taroth's Ire Alpha Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1
Expert Jewel 1 x1
Legs Drachen Greaves Alpha Mighty Jewel 2 x1
Charm Health Charm III None

Skills

Skills
Critical Eye 5 Attack Boost 4
Health Boost 3 Free Elem/Ammo Up 3
Critical Boost 3 Weakness Exploit 3
Handicraft 1 Airborne 1
Maximum Might 1 Flinch Free 1

Monster Hunter World Sword and Shield Best Skills

Skill Description Priority
Health Boost Increases health. High
Weakness Exploit Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster weak spot. High
Maximum Might Increases affinity as long as stamina is kept full for a period of time. Low
Critical Boost Increases the damage of critical hits. Low

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Best Builds Per Weapon

Weapons
Long Sword Icon.jpegLong Swords Great Sword Icon.jpegGreat Swords Sword & Shield Icon.jpegSword and Shield Dual Blades Icon.jpegDual Blades
Hammer Icon.jpegHammer Hunting Horn Icon.jpegHunting Horn Lance Icon.jpegLance Gunlance Icon.jpegGunlance
Switch Axe Icon.jpegSwitch Axe Charge Blade Icon.jpegCharge Blade Insect Glaive Icon.jpegInsect Glaive Bow Icon.jpegBow
Light Bowgun Icon.jpegLight Bowgun Heavy Bowgun Icon.jpegHeavy Bowgun

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