Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gunlance Build Guide

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In this walkthrough, we’ll delve into an optimal Gunlance setup for Monster Hunter World, empowering you to effortlessly dismantle any creature you encounter.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Gunlance is a weapon known for its exceptional damage and a distinctly individual playstyle. It comes with a trade-off of reduced mobility, but offers a captivating blend of close-quarters combat and mid-range action. Despite its heavy and sluggish appearance to some, the right combination of attributes can transform it into an unstoppable force capable of defeating any monster.

As a devoted fan, let me share my perspective: If you’re new to wielding the Gunlance, it might initially seem cumbersome due to its heavy, deliberate feel. However, don’t be fooled by its apparent sluggishness, because in the vast expanses of Wilds, this weapon is nothing short of a ferocious beast. With the right blend of skills, you can transform Gunlance into an unstoppable force, capable of laying waste to even the most formidable monsters. In this guide, we’ll delve into the optimal Gunlance build that will serve you well in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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  • Monster Hunter Wilds Gunlance Overview
  • Best Gunlance Build in Monster Hunter Wilds
    • Best Monster Hunter Wilds Gunlance Build: Statistics
    • Best Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blade Build: Active Skills
  • Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gunlance Build Explained
  • How to Use This Best Gunlance Build in Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds Gunlance Overview

Initially, it should be noted that Gunlance might seem sluggish at first. This is largely due to the weapon’s lack of a dodge feature, instead relying on sidesteps and guards for maneuverability. This distinctive playstyle necessitates taking control of the monster as much as you can, particularly to activate the Power Clash mechanic effectively.

Using a Gunlance can pose an issue because its damage is split between close-range slashes and long-range shell and spike blasts. Furthermore, this weapon might not be ideal when confronting extremely aggressive monsters such as the Guardian Ebony Odogaron, for instance.

Here are the main pros and cons of the Gunlance:

Pros Cons
-High damage output.
-Can deal both raw and elemental damage.
-Can guard and initiate Power Clash.
-Versatile weapon that is easy to pick up.		 -Not great against agile monsters.
-Relies a lot on reloading shells and stake.
-Needs very frequent repositioning.

In Monster Hunter Wilds, our optimal Gunlance setup prioritizes minimizing reloading time and maximizing damage output at any moment. Additionally, it aims for an ideal blend of raw and elemental damage, ensuring that both shell and melee attacks deal substantial amounts.

Best Gunlance Build in Monster Hunter Wilds

Here are the full details of the best Dual Blades build in Monster Hunter Wilds:

  • Element: Thunder
  • Weapon: Argenesis (Artian weapon, Rarity: 8)
    • Shelling Type: Long
    • Crafting Materials:
      • Cracked Disc: Thunder Attack Infusion x2
      • Rusted Device: Thunder Attack Infusion x1
  • Weapon Decorations:
    • Bolt/Crit Elem Jewel [3]
    • Magazine/Attack Jewel [3]
    • Artillery Jewel III [3]
  • Armor: Guardian Arkveld β (4-piece set) + Arkvulcan Mail β (1 piece)
    • Guardian Arkveld Helm β
      • Decorations:
        • Tenderizer Jewel [3]
        • Protection Jewel [1]
    •  Arkvulcan Mail β
      • Decorations:
        • Flayer Jewel [3]
        • Refresh Jewel [2]
    • Guardian Arkveld Vambraces β
      • Decorations:
        • Adapt Jewel [1]
        • Steadfast Jewel [1]
        • Medicine Jewel [1]
    • Guardian Arkveld Coil β
      • Decorations:
        • Refresh Jewel [2]
        • Protection Jewel [1]
    • Guardian Arkveld Greaves β
      • Decorations:
        • Refresh Jewel [2]
        • Medicine Jewel [1]
  • Talisman: Recovery Charm II
  • Mantle: Rocksteady Mantle

Best Monster Hunter Wilds Gunlance Build: Statistics

By equipping all the above items, you should have the following stats:

Attack Status

  • Attack: 478
  • Affinity: 5%
  • Element: 480 (Thunder)

Remember, these are the standard stats for Artian Weapons that haven’t been reinforced yet. They’re at their starting point, and it’s recommended to reinforce them up to level 5, which can randomly enhance various weapon attributes. It’s particularly advantageous to see an increase in Affinity when you reinforce the weapons.

Defense Status

  • Defense: 331
  • Fire Res: 10
  • Water Res: 0
  • Thunder Res: -5
  • Ice Res: 0
  • Dragon Res: -19

Here’s a helpful hint: The numbers you see here pertain to the basic components of armor. By upgrading these to their highest level (level 7), you can expect an improvement in your defensive capabilities.

Best Monster Hunter Wilds Dual Blade Build: Active Skills

The optimal Dual Blades setup in Monster Hunter World offers the following abilities (along with their respective levels):

This version aims to provide clarity and maintain a conversational tone.

Equipment Skills

  • Thunder Attack: Level 3
  • Artillery: Level 3
  • Load Shells: Level 2
  • Slugger: Level 1
  • Attack Boost: Level 1
  • Critical Element: Level 1
  • Weakness Exploit: Level 5
  • Flayer: Level 4
  • Recovery Up: Level 3
  • Stamina Surge: Level 3
  • Divine Blessing: Level 2
  • Stun Resistance: Level 1
  • Partbreaker: Level 1
  • Elemental Absorption: Level 1
  • Adaptability: Level 1

Set Bonus Skills: Guardian Arkveld’s Vitality

  • 2-set bonus active: Decimator I
  • 4-set bonus active: Decimator II

Group Skills: Guardian’s Protection

  • 3-set bonus active: Ward of Wyveria

Monster Hunter Wilds Best Gunlance Build Explained

This best Gunlance build for Monster Hunter Wilds is primarily shaped to do the following:

  • Deal both raw and elemental damage.
  • Provides maximum Shelling attack damage with a fourth shell.
  • Improves reload speed for Shells.
  • Create wounds and deal maximum damage to them.
  • Use healing items less frequently, but gain massive heals from them.

Here is a detailed explanation of each point mentioned above:

1) Deal Raw And Elemental Damage

A well-constructed Gunlance build in Monster Hunter Worlds maximizes its dual methods of inflicting damage – through melee attacks and shell fire, each with an optional elemental property. The optimal setup emphasizes high damage potential on both aspects since most combos with this weapon utilize a mix of melee strikes and shell blasts.

2) Maximum Shelling Damage

Initially, the Artian Gunlace, Argenesis, comes equipped with three rounds. When you max out the Load Shells skill at level 2, an extra round is added to your load, raising the total to four. This not only boosts your overall damage but also makes it the top-tier Gunlance build in Monster Hunter Wilds.

In simpler terms, after attacking with a Gunlance, it often finishes with the Wyrmstake Full Blast Combo, which discharges all your ammunition and the stake. Adding an extra shell increases the damage by default. Additionally, the Multi Wyrmstake Full Blast combo includes an additional round of shell and stake impact for even greater damage.

Essentially, using the Multi Wyrmstake Full Blast Combo grants an additional two units of damage, and similarly, the Burst Fire Combo adds an extra unit of damage with its execution as well.

3) Improves Reload Speed

In a battle situation, it’s crucial to reload your ammunition (shells) during non-combo periods. Therefore, the reload time should be taken into account carefully. Interestingly, the Load Shells skill significantly shortens the total reload duration.

A shorter reload period reduces the time you spend away from combat, allowing you to inflict more damage. However, during quicker reloads, you’re temporarily exposed and less protected.

4) Create Wounds And Deal Massive Damage

The Gunlance delivers multiple hits of damage during a complete combo, encompassing melee strikes, shots, and even the spear’s stake. When equipped with a Flayer skill at level 4, it frequently causes several injuries to a monster simultaneously.

By using the Focus Strike on these vulnerable spots, you’ll inflict significant damage due to your level 5 Weakness Exploit ability.

5) Use Heals Less Frequently But Gain Massive Recovery

Many elements contribute to your resilience in this optimal Gunlance setup within Monster Hunter Wilds. Initially, there’s the Divine Blessing skill that inherently lessens the harm inflicted upon you. Subsequently, the Decimator II ability from the armor set regenerates health when you inflict damage on a wounded monster.

At level 3, the Recovery Up skill offers the highest possible health recovery upon using a healing artifact once. Consequently, this optimal Gunlance build ensures your survival primarily through its design, rather than heavily relying on the use of consumable items.

How to Use This Best Gunlance Build in Monster Hunter Wilds

In Monster Hunter World, a beginner can quickly get accustomed to using the Gunlance weapon due to its revamped shelling mechanic, which no longer depletes sharpness. To maximize your experience with this optimal Gunlance build, strive for the following gameplay loop in Monster Hunter World:

(This is a more conversational and simplified version of the original sentence.)

  • Start with either Sneak Attack with the Ghillie Mantle or with a Wyvern’s Fire.
  • Deal damage with the Burst Fire Combo and Wyrmstake Canon Combo.
  • Guard enemy attacks and try to get a Perfect Guard as much as possible to enable Power Clash.
  • When the enemy is toppled, use the Multi Wyrmstake Full Blast Combo. You can get this in many ways, as each attack combo can be ended in the Multi Wyrmstake combo. On average, these do between 1000-1700 damage, based on your exact sequence.
  • When you see wounds, immediately use Focus Strike to activate the Weakness Exploit and Decimator II skills to deal damage and heal at the same time.
  • Use Wyvern’s Damage as frequently as you can.
  • Use Sidestep to dodge any ranged attack that you cannot guard against.

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