Monster Hunter Wilds: Gunlance Build Guide

In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Gunlance is a powerful hybrid weapon: a massive shield for defense and a high-impact lance for devastating attacks. While initially challenging due to its slow speed, mastering the Gunlance unlocks its immense potential. This guide provides a detailed build to help you unleash its full power.

Creating an effective Gunlance build can be tricky, especially for newcomers. This guide will equip you to take on formidable foes like Gore Magala. Note that all builds are experimental and subject to change based on future game updates and skill optimization.

Gunlance Build Overview

The Gunlance is one of the game's most complex weapons, comparable to the Charge Blade. This complexity stems from its unique playstyle and slow attack speed. You can't simply adapt a different weapon's build; Gunlance requires a completely different approach.

Its slow speed demands strategic play. Mastering its intricate moveset is crucial for effective combat. The weapon's two key components—the lance and the shield—require a build that optimizes both offensive and defensive capabilities.

The core strategy involves perfectly guarding enemy attacks and launching powerful counter-attacks. Certain skills and decorations enhance both perfect guarding and taking hits, significantly boosting damage output. Generally, weapon-enhancing decorations go on the Gunlance itself, while shield-enhancing decorations are applied to armor.

Monster Hunter Wilds imposes restrictions on decoration placement, with some exclusive to armor and others to weapons. This adds strategic depth but can increase farming time.

Gunlance Build Guide

This build utilizes the G. Lawful Bors (Guardian Arkveld Gunlance) and focuses on maximizing damage and survivability.

Gear Slot	Gear Piece	Decorations
Weapon	G. Lawful Bors (Guardian Arkveld)	Magazine/Ironwall Jewel (3), Artillery Jewel (3), Guardian Jewel (1)
Head	G. Ebony Helm Beta (Guardian Ebony Odogaron Gear)	Counter Jewel (2)
Chest	G. Ebony Mail Beta (Guardian Ebony Odogaron Gear)	Counter Jewel (2) x2
Hand	G. Ebony Bracers Alpha (Guardian Ebony Odogaron Gear)	No Jewel
Waist	G. Ebony Coil Beta (Guardian Ebony Odogaron Gear)	Earplugs Jewel (2), Sheath Jewel (1)
Leg	Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta (Jin Dahaad Gear)	Earplugs Jewel (2)
Charm	Challenger Charm 2

The G. Lawful Bors features three jewel slots (two Level 3, one Level 1). The chosen decorations provide:

• Magazine/Ironwall Jewel (3): Load Shells and Guard skills.
• Artillery Jewel (3): Artillery Level 3.
• Guardian Jewel (1): Offensive Guard Level 1.

Load Shells increases shell capacity and reload speed. Artillery Level 3 boosts shell explosive damage and Wyvernfire. Offensive Guard increases attack power after a perfect guard.

The Guardian Ebony Helm Beta (Level 2 Jewel Slot) with Counter Jewel (2) provides Counterstrike Level 1 and Burst Level 2. Counterstrike boosts attack after being knocked back. Burst increases attack when dealing elemental damage.

The Guardian Ebony Mail Beta (two Level 2 Jewel slots) with two Counter Jewel (2) increases Counterstrike to Level 3. It also provides Earplugs Level 1, mitigating monster roars.

The Guardian Ebony Bracers Alpha offers no jewel slots but provides Burst Level 2 and Divine Blessing Level 1, bringing Burst to Level 4.

The Guardian Ebony Coil Beta (one Level 2 and one Level 1 slot) uses Earplugs Jewel (2) (Level 2), further reducing roar interruption.

The Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta (Level 2 Jewel slot) with Earplugs Jewel (2) takes Earplugs to Level 3. It also provides Agitator Level 2.

The Challenger Charm 2 provides Agitator Level 2, bringing it to Level 4.

Gunlance Build Skill Overview

The final skill set:

• Artillery Level 3
• Guard Level 3
• Load Shells Level 2
• Offensive Guard Level 1
• Burst Level 5
• Agitator Level 4
• Counterstrike Level 3
• Divine Blessing Level 1
• Quick Sheathe Level 1

Tips for Playing the Gunlance Build

Mastering the perfect guard is key. Time your guard to trigger Offensive Guard and Counterstrike. Don't fear taking hits; Counterstrike is easily triggered this way.

Maintain Burst by consistently hitting the monster. This can be challenging initially due to the weapon's slow speed, but perfect guarding creates more attack opportunities.

Remember that even a regular block is valuable; the Gunlance shield offers excellent protection. Aggressively engage monsters, utilizing the shield's strength.

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