Monster Hunter Wilds: Best Weapons for Solo Players

For solo players in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the ideal weapon needs versatility and power. Some offer strong defense, others boast exceptional damage, and one excels at exploiting monster weaknesses. Our top five picks, detailed below, offer a compelling blend of these attributes.

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Best Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons for Solo Play

Switch Axe

The Switch Axe demands skill and patience, but rewards mastery with exceptional solo performance. More versatile than the Charge Blade, it boasts powerful axe and sword combos. Axe mode unleashes devastating attacks like "Wild Swing," delivering massive damage. Switching to sword mode unlocks intricate combos, including burst attacks and heavy-hitting chains capable of inflicting hundreds of damage points, even at lower weapon levels.

Hammer

A top choice for beginners and solo players alike, the Hammer excels in raw damage output, surpassing many other weapons. This allows for strategic investment in status ailments like sleep or paralysis without sacrificing significant damage. Its powerful attacks effectively break weak points, knock down monsters, and inflict wounds, leading to faster hunts and increased crafting material yields. The focused strike, particularly effective at creating wounds, delivers devastating blows.

Great Sword

The Great Sword is a powerhouse of focused destruction. While slow, its size provides a degree of defense. Its core attacks—a regular slash and an overhead strike—are powerful, but the charged attack is its true strength. This three-level charged attack, requiring precise timing, delivers immense damage, even at lower charge levels. Mastering its timing is key to maximizing its devastating potential.

Lance

Monster Hunter Wilds' Lance is significantly improved, offering more than just defense. It features the game's strongest guard, powerful thrust attacks leading into multi-hit combos, and enhanced mobility options. A new guarding skill allows for sustained stamina-based blocking, while a powerful ramming attack adds offensive versatility. While its damage is lower than weapons like the Great Sword, its defensive capabilities make it invaluable for solo play.

Heavy Bowgun

The Heavy Bowgun's higher damage output, larger ammo capacity before reloading, and powerful burst mode (despite its cooldown) make it ideal for solo play. It maintains the versatility of the Light Bowgun, allowing for various ammo types—standard, piercing, and status effect rounds—providing adaptable strategies for different monsters. Its ranged attack capability offers a significant advantage in solo hunts, allowing for strategic distance and positioning.