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This article is the best build for the Insect Glaive in the base game, Monster Hunter World (MHW). Read on to learn all the best armor sets to use for the Insect Glaive and the best skills to help you level up faster.
List of Contents
| ▼ Insect Glaive Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Grunge Storm Build | Defensive Empress Cane "Styx" Build | Offensive Taroth Glaive "Paralysis" Build |
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
Grunge Storm
[Attack] 682 [Element] Dragon 210 |
--- Health Regen Affinity Increase |
|
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Nergigante Helm Alpha | Expert Jewel 1 x1 |
| Torso | Drachen Mail Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Vambraces Alpha | Tenderizer Jewel 2 x2 |
| Waist | Drachen Coil Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Legs | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Critical Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Handicraft Charm III | None |
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Critical Eye Lv7 | Attack Boost Lv4 |
| Critical Boost Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Handicraft Lv3 | Maximum Might Lv3 |
| Power Prolonger Lv1 | Elemental Airborne (Set Bonus) |
| Master's Touch (Set Bonus) | |
| ▼ Insect Glaive Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Grunge Storm Build | Defensive Empress Cane "Styx" Build | Offensive Taroth Glaive "Paralysis" Build |
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
Empress Cane "Styx"
[Attack] 589 [Ailment] Blast 210 |
Brace Jewel 3
x1 Expert Jewel 1 x1 Health Regen |
|
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Gala Suit Top Hat Alpha |
Flawless Jewel 2
x1 Attack Jewel 1 x1 |
| Torso | Empress Mail Alpha | Attack Jewel 1 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Vambraces Alpha |
Critical Jewel 2
x2 Tenderizer Jewel 2 x1 |
| Waist | Empress Coil Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Legs | Drachen Greaves Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x1 |
| Charm | Exploiter Charm II | None |
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Attack Boost Lv7 | Health Boost Lv3 |
| Critical Eye Lv3 | Critical Boost Lv3 |
| Weakness Exploit Lv3 | Peak Performance Lv3 |
| Evade Window Lv2 | Maximum Might Lv2 |
| Flinch Free Lv1 | Razor Sharp/Spare Shot (Set Bonus) |
| ▼ Insect Glaive Builds ▼ | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive Grunge Storm Build | Defensive Empress Cane "Styx" Build | Offensive Taroth Glaive "Paralysis" Build |
| Weapon | Decorations / Augments | |
|---|---|---|
Taroth Glaive "Paralysis"
[Critical] 0% [Ailment] (Paralysis 300) 
Taroth Glaive "Paralysis"
[Critical] 0% [Ailment] (Paralysis 420) |
Brace Jewel 3
x1 Health Regen |
|
| Armor | Decorations | |
| Head | Gala Suit Top Hat Alpha |
Tenderizer Jewel 2
x1 Attack Jewel 1 x2 |
| Torso | Kirin Jacket Gamma |
Attack Jewel 1
x1 Expert Jewel 1 x1 |
| Arms | Drachen Vambraces Alpha | Mighty Jewel 2 x2 |
| Waist | Kulve Taroth's Malic Beta |
Mighty Jewel 2
x1 Vitality Jewel 1 x1 |
| Legs | Xeno'jiiva Spurs Gamma |
Critical Jewel 2
x1 Vitality Jewel 1 x2 |
| Charm | Exploiter Charm II | None |
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Attack Boost Lv4 | Health Boost Lv3 |
| Free Elem/Ammo Up Lv3 | Critical Eye Lv3 |
| Critical Boost Lv3 | Weakness Exploit Lv3 |
| Maximum Might Lv3 | Handicraft Lv1 |
| Flinch Free Lv1 | |
| Skill | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Health Boost | Increases health. | High |
| Weakness Exploit | Increases the affinity of attacks that exploit a monster weak spot. | High |
| Master's Touch (Set Bonus) | Prevents your weapon from losing sharpness during critical hits. | High |
| Maximum Might | Increases affinity as long as stamina is kept full for a period of time. | Medium |
| 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 |
||
Best Builds for Insect Glaive (Base Game)
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