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Monster Hunter World (MHW)
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 (MHW) 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 progress!
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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 |
Look for Skills When Forging Armor
As you progress through the ranks, you will find yourself crafting gear to match the level of monsters you fight. As such, players building towards the endgame should keep these skills in mind when forging gear.
Monster Hunter World Sword and Shield Best Builds
Fatal Bite Sword and Shield Build
| Weapon | Decorations | |
|---|---|---|
Fatal Bite
|
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| 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 |
MHW Related Links
Best Builds (Base Game)
Best Builds Per Weapon
| Weapons | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Long Swords |
 Great Swords |
 Sword and Shield |
 Dual Blades |
 Hammer |
 Hunting Horn |
 Lance |
 Gunlance |
 Switch Axe |
 Charge Blade |
 Insect Glaive |
 Bow |
 Light Bowgun |
 Heavy Bowgun |
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