If you enjoy diving directly into melee combat in video games but don’t want to miss out on big explosions, the gun lance from Monster Hunter Wilds is just the right choice.
What kind of game is it? Monster Hunter Wilds is an action role-playing game developed by the Japanese video game company Capcom. In this game, you will hunt dangerous monsters to ultimately craft weapons and armor from their remains.
The game is set to be released in 2025 for PC on Steam, as well as for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The gun lance is one of 14 weapon types in Monster Hunter Wilds, each bringing its own set of movements and a different playstyle. How combat with the gun lance can unfold is demonstrated by Capcom in the following trailer:
What can the gun lance do? This weapon is characterized by its strong attacks and defensive capabilities. The gun lance can fire explosive shells while the shield it carries protects you even from the strongest monster attacks.
Shell attacks can also be integrated into your combos at many points. As for special attacks, the gun lance offers a wide variety. However, many of these attacks take a bit longer to charge.
As already seen in the trailer, the gun lance will also benefit from the new Focus Mode, which the developers first presented on August 5, 2024. In this new mode, according to Capcom, you should be able to place your attacks more effectively to target weaknesses and deal higher damage.
