Selecting the best weapons from Monster Hunter Wilds is not easy, but with our tier list, you will soon know which of the 14 weapons you should focus on when going hunting.
Which are the best weapons? We provide a quick overview of all 14 weapon types in a table and rank them on our tier list from S tier (the best) to C tier (should be ignored). In our ranking, these are the top candidates for your loadout:
| Tier | Weapon Name |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | longsword, bow, dual blades, gunlance |
| A-Tier | great sword, heavy bowgun, energy blade, hunting horn, sword and shield |
| B-Tier | switch axe, light bowgun, hammer |
| C-Tier | insect glaive, lance |
The list is only a snapshot based on the first impressions of the release version. The article will be updated regularly regarding nerfs and new strategies.
In our ranking, we relied on fan opinions as well as our battlefield experiences. We will now delve deeper into the S-tier weapons, briefly explaining why they are so good and why you should use them.
If you have suggestions for the ranking or improvements, feel free to communicate this in the comments. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual weapons:
Gunlance: Good in close and long-range combat
Is the weapon beginner-friendly? No.
Can you block? Yes.
Bow: Best weapon for long-range combat
Is the weapon beginner-friendly? No.
Can you block? No.
Dual Blades: Best weapon for quick combos
Is the weapon beginner-friendly? Yes.
Can you block? No.
Longsword: Agile greatsword for strong attacks
Is the weapon beginner-friendly? Yes.
Can you block? No.
These were all the weapons currently considered the best examples in Monster Hunter Wilds. Which ones are you using efficiently against monsters and do you have suggestions on how we should further adjust our list? Let us know in the comments. More about Monster Hunter Wilds can be found here: Monster Hunter Wilds: All monsters in the list that are currently known
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