⚔️ All 14 Weapons Guide
Every weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds explained — playstyle, best-in-class scenarios, key skills, and essential combos. Click any weapon for the full deep-dive guide.
Great Sword
The heaviest blade — slow but devastating single strikes. Charge attacks deal massive damage.
Long Sword
Elegant counter-based weapon. Build Spirit Gauge to unleash devastating Helm Breaker combos.
Sword & Shield
The most versatile weapon. Fast attacks, can use items while drawn, perfect mounting attacks.
Dual Blades
Unmatched attack speed in Demon Mode. Dance around monsters with rapid combos and evasive maneuvers.
Hammer
Pure blunt force. KO monsters with charged head strikes. Simple moveset, massive impact.
Hunting Horn
Support weapon that buffs the entire party. Deal blunt damage while performing melodies.
Lance
The impenetrable wall. Block everything with the strongest shield in the game and counter-attack.
Gunlance
Lance with a cannon. Shelling ignores monster defense. Wyvern's Fire for explosive finishers.
Switch Axe
Morph between Axe mode (reach, mobility) and Sword mode (damage, phial effects).
Charge Blade
The most complex weapon. Build phials in Sword mode, unleash devastating SAED in Axe mode.
Insect Glaive
Vault into the air and unleash aerial combos. Kinsect extracts provide powerful self-buffs.
Bow
Mid-range DPS machine. Charge shots, apply coatings, dodge-dance around attacks.
Light Bowgun
Fast-firing ranged weapon. Rapid Fire ammo, evasive Wyvernblast mines, excellent mobility.
Heavy Bowgun
Slow but devastating ranged DPS. Special ammo types, shield attachment, highest raw damage potential.