Monster Hunter Wilds – Best Builds Guide

Our Monster Hunter Wilds Best Builds guide is dedicated to the most prominent builds in the game. Here you will learn about the overall best builds for the top 5 weapon types in the endgame, receive a build for each MH Wilds weapon type, and explore optimal builds for any situation. Since all builds are based on weapons, check our MH Wilds Best Weapons guide to learn which weapon suits you best.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Top 5 Best Builds

Monster Hunter Wilds has an extensive build system highly dependent on the chosen weapon type. Each build consists of a primary and secondary weapon, a five-piece armor set, a talisman, and a mantle.

Here are the five most effective builds for the endgame content, classified as S-tier:

Rank	Build	Weapon Type
1	Mushroomancer Support	Hunting Horn
2	Burst Ranged DPS	Bow
3	Maximum Melee DPS	Dual Blades
4	Eternal Lifesteal	Great Sword
5	Immortal Wound & Regen	Sword & Shield

1. Mushroomancer Support

Focused on team support and mushroom-based buffs.

Weapons:

• Primary: Resounding Galahad (Hunting Horn)

• Secondary: Crazed Melody

Armor and Talisman:

• Head: Sild Hood α

• Chest: Sild Coat α

• Arms: Battle Vambraces α

• Waist: Suja Sash α

• Legs: Azuz Pants α

• Talisman: Mushroom Charm III

2. Burst Ranged DPS

Ideal for long-range damage with a Bow.

Weapons:

• Primary: Angelbein (Bow)

• Secondary: Tiltkreise

Armor and Talisman:

• Head: G. Ebony Helm β

• Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β

• Arms: G. Ebony Braces α

• Waist: Arkvulcan Coil β

• Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves β

• Talisman: Exploiter Charm II

3. Maximum Melee DPS

Excellent for hunters using Dual Blades.

Weapons:

• Primary: Tiltkreise (Dual Blades)

Armor and Talisman:

• Head: G. Ebony Helm β

• Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β

• Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β

• Waist: Gore Coil β

• Legs: Gore Greaves β

• Talisman: Chain Charm II

4. Eternal Lifesteal

Build emphasizes survivability with constant health regeneration.

Weapons:

• Primary: Varianza (Great Sword)

Armor and Talisman:

• Head: G. Arkveld Helm β

• Chest: G. Arkveld Mail α

• Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β

• Waist: G. Arkveld Coil β

• Legs: G. Arkveld Greaves β

• Talisman: Exploiter Charm II

5. Immortal Wound & Regen

Focused on continuous offense combined with passive health recovery.

Weapons:

• Primary: Verdoloto (Sword & Shield)

Armor and Talisman:

• Head: Gore Helm β

• Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β

• Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β

• Waist: Arkvulcan Coil β

• Legs: Gore Greaves β

• Talisman: Challenger Charm II

Best Builds for Each Weapon Type:

Weapon Type	Armor Set and Equipment
Great Sword	G. Fulgur Helm β, Arkvulcan Mail β, G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Arkvulcan Coil β, Dahaad Shardgreaves β
Long Sword	G. Fulgur Helm β, Arkvulcan Mail β, G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Arkvulcan Coil β, Dahaad Shardgreaves β
Dual Blades	G. Ebony Helm, Rathalos Mail α, G. Ebony Greaves, Hirabami Coil, Gore Greaves α
Sword & Shield	G. Ebony Helm, Rathalos Mail α, G. Ebony Greaves, Hirabami Coil, Gore Greaves α
Lance	Arkvulcan Helm β, G. Fulgur Mail β, G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Dahaad Coil β, G. Fulgur Greaves β
Gunlance	G. Ebony Helm, G. Fulgur Mail β, G. Arkveld Vambraces, Dahaad Coil β, G. Ebony Greaves
Insect Glaive	Hirabami Helm, Rathalos Mail α, Hirabami Vambraces, Arkvulcan Coil β, Gore Greaves α
Hammer	G. Ebony Helm, Arkvulcan Mail β, G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Arkvulcan Coil β, Dahaad Shardgreaves β
Hunting Horn	Hirabami Helm, G. Ebony Mail, Hirabami Vambraces, Dahaad Coil β, Gore Greaves α
Switch Axe	G. Fulgur Helm β, Rathalos Mail α, G. Ebony Braces α, Hirabami Coil, G. Fulgur Greaves β
Charge Blade	G. Ebony Helm, Arkvulcan Mail β, G. Ebony Braces α, Arkvulcan Coil β, Dahaad Shardgreaves β
Bow	Hirabami Helm, Rathalos Mail α, G. Ebony Braces α, Hirabami Coil, Dahaad Shardgreaves β

Conclusion

All listed builds have been thoroughly tested and have proven highly effective in Monster Hunter Wilds' endgame content. These setups provide a reliable foundation for further experimentation and customization. If you need help assembling gear or obtaining rare materials, our professional team is always available to simplify your hunting journey. Utilize the provided tables to easily select the ideal build for your gameplay style.