Monster Hunter Wilds: Best Weapons for Beginners

This guide simplifies weapon selection for new Monster Hunter Wilds players. While the game offers a starting weapon, it may not be ideal. This guide suggests five user-friendly options:

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons for Beginners

Hammer

The hammer boasts high damage output with simple combos. Its straightforward moveset—overhead smash, whirling hit, charged attack, and a powerful Big Bang combo—makes it perfect for beginners. Even weaker hammer variations still deliver significant damage without complex inputs.

Dual Blades

Dual blades offer a manageable learning curve with a few basic combos, but enhanced mobility compared to other weapons. Demon Mode unleashes powerful blade dance skills, but consumes stamina; plan accordingly and consume stamina-boosting meals.

Sword and Shield

The sword and shield provides a balanced approach. Its shield allows for blocking without significant movement penalties, easily integrated into combat. While more complex combos exist, basic attacks suffice for early hunts. The key advantage is item usage without sheathing, a significant benefit for survival.

Light Bowgun

The Light Bowgun offers ranged combat, allowing observation of monster behavior while dealing damage. It features unlimited basic ammo and special ammo types. More versatile than the bow and smoother than the heavy bowgun, it's a safer, albeit slower, option for learning combat patterns. Its adaptability as a secondary weapon for applying status effects or exploiting weaknesses is also valuable.

Long Sword

The Long Sword presents a steeper learning curve. While possessing basic attacks and a useful retreat strike, its true power lies in spirit slash attacks, requiring precise timing and positioning. Mastering these, including a powerful three-part aerial combo, significantly increases damage potential but demands practice.