Monster Hunter Wilds: Top 5 Best Builds
I have tested different armor sets, weapons and talismans in Monster Hunter Wild. I always go for the highest damage possible while keeping enough stamina, affinity, and comfort skills for longer fights. Through all the hunting, I found some unique combinations that I consider the top 5 builds. Each setup is based on solid stats, good set bonuses and synergy between weapons and armor skills. Below I’ll share my personal experiences and observations, with tables, lists and explanations that mix best in slot gear with more flexible alternatives.
Top 1: Burst Elemental Dual Blades Build
I found the Burst Elemental Dual Blades Build after trying multiple elemental focused weapon paths. The idea was to push elemental output through burst activation and rely on strong stamina skills like Constitution and Stamina Surge. This way Demon Mode can last longer. The beauty of this build is to use Master’s Touch to manage sharpness so you don’t have to sharpen as much.
My testing was based on hitting monster weak spots that are vulnerable to specific elements and get explosive burst hits. Using elemental-based Dual Blades with high elemental attack and burst is a great way to hunt where continuous aggression is needed. The DPS was enough to shorten fights against many big monsters especially when I focused on quick dash patterns and consistent burst activation. Here’s the table for the Burst Elemental Dual Blades Build:
| Slot | Recommended Gear | Notable Skills/Slots | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Twin Alats One | Critical Element (CE), 1 Jewel | Solid elemental damage, synergy with Master’s Touch |
| Head | G Ebony Helmet | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Helps with Stamina Surge or Constitution |
| Chest | Raysand Mail | Passive Skills Vary | Offers decent defense and potential synergy |
| Arms | G Ebony Braces | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Improves stamina usage in Demon Mode |
| Waist | Zuu Coil | Some Defensive Skills | Balanced approach, pairs well with elemental focus |
| Legs | Zuu Greaves | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Additional stamina management |
| Talisman | Surge Charm One | Stamina Surge+ (Varies) | Builds on stamina theme, essential for repeated dashes |
I often swap in alternatives like Gan Harp One or Uti Nagaru One when a monster’s elemental weakness points me toward Dragon or Water. Each alternative still leverages the same skill synergy: Burst, Burst Boost, and Master’s Touch. The result is reliable, high elemental DPS that carries through any Monster Hunter Wild quest.
Overall thoughts on the Burst Elemental Dual Blades Build: It’s a great build for those who like aggressive playstyle. The combination of Burst synergy, Master’s Touch and essential stamina skills makes it perform better with constant aggression. I recommend farming these items early in your hunter rank to dominate faster monsters in no time.
Top 2: Burst Sword and Shield Build
I started with the Burst Sword and Shield Build by looking for a multi-purpose weapon for close combat. Sword and Shield is super versatile in Monster Hunter Wild, it’s both elemental and raw damage. When paired with Burst and Burst Boost it’s a rapid fire machine. Adding Weakness Exploit and Master’s Touch makes each hit even more painful especially when I target monster weak spots.
In the field Scorcher has been a game changer for me, it boosts fire damage whenever it triggers. I find this very useful against fire weak monsters. Evade Extender and Constitution helps me dodge or reposition at critical moments. My hunts feel smoother with these adjustments and the synergy has resulted in faster breaks and more part damage overall. Here’s the table for the Burst Sword and Shield Build:
| Slot | Recommended Gear | Notable Skills/Slots | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Albitar Edge 1 | Blaze Jewel | Grants solid fire element and some affinity |
| Head | Ralo Helm | Varies | Extra defense, synergy with Weakness Exploit |
| Chest | G Ebony Mail | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Good for Stamina handling |
| Arms | G Ralo SW Braces | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Helps with Constitution |
| Waist | G Ebony Coil | Varies | Solid defensive stats and synergy with set skills |
| Legs | G Ratal Greaves | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Improves comfort through more stamina management |
| Talisman | Evasion Charm One | Evade Extender+ (Varies) | Enhances mobility, invaluable for quick repositioning |
| Secondary | Alb Rats Bow One | Ranged Option | Shares affinity focus, pairs with Constitution for stamina-based arrow shots |
I often use Albitar Edge 1 for fire hunts. If the monster is fire resistant I’ll switch to Nill Sword One with a Stream Jewel for elemental variety. Scorcher is useful in most hunts, even if the monster has partial fire resistance, thanks to the raw damage.
The Burst Sword and Shield Build summary: Balanced elemental performance and mobility. By combining Burst with Weakness Exploit and movement options this build allows me to deal damage in combos and stay mobile to counter monster attacks.
Top 3: Critical Weakness Long Sword Build
I’ve always liked the Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wild and the Critical Weakness build shows it off. This build focuses on Weakness Exploit to get affinity when hitting monster weak points. It also uses Monster Wounds to scale affinity so I can fill my Spirit Gauge faster with each slash.
Here’s the top 3 reasons I use the Critical Weakness Long Sword Build:
- Spirit Gauge Management: Hitting wounded areas gives huge gauge gains, so I get to level up Spirit Level faster.
- High Affinity: Weakness Exploit synergy with wounded parts often gets me to 50% or more affinity especially with Critical Jewels.
- Quick Sheath Gains: Helps me reposition and prepare for Iai or other combos right after monster attacks.
Those three combined make for a smooth playstyle. I often pair Long Sword with Evade Window or Quick Sheath for more comfortable counters. The style revolves around quick punishes, draw and sheath, and part targeting.
My final thoughts on the Critical Weakness Long Sword Build: It’s a nice balance of raw and technical. Weakness Exploit and Fler synergy (if used) means repeated hits stay strong throughout the hunt. If you like the Long Sword and its combos this build has the punch to shorten the hunt.
Top 4: Flare Hammer Build
I used the Vex Flare Hammer Build for a series of hunts against heavily armored monsters. The Hammer has KO and part-breaking potential so I decided to combine that with Weakness Exploit and Fler to inflict and exploit monster wounds. It gives significant affinity boosts.
At the core of this build is the G Valdian Malus. This weapon path has Focus for faster charges so I get more big hits. I include Part Breaker to ramp up wounding which triggers Weakness Exploit more often. Here’s the gear:
| Slot | Recommended Gear | Notable Skills/Slots | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | G Valdian Malus 1 | Focus Jewel, Handicraft Jewel | High raw damage, Dragon element, includes partial Focus |
| Head | G Arwal Helm | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Synergizes with Constitution, helps manage stamina for dodges |
| Chest | Aana Mail | Good Defense | Solid overall stats, flexible for gem usage |
| Arms | G Ralo SW Braces | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | More stamina or comfort skill of your choice |
| Waist | G Thuma Coil | Additional Defense/Skills | Blends well with Fler or Scorcher combos |
| Legs | Jalus Greaves | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Useful to keep up with repeated hammer combos |
| Talisman | Marathon Charm One | Marathon Runner+ (Varies) | Preserves stamina in longer charge attacks and constant movement |
I sometimes substitute to Albitar Bludgeon One for less Focus and more critical element. Or Nill Hammer One for water vulnerable monsters though it’s slightly lower in raw damage. Final thoughts on the Vex Flare Hammer Build: It’s a great pick when a single big overhead hit can break a monster’s head or other important parts. Focus and Part Breaker synergy will keep the hammer hits rolling. Any hunter looking for big KO numbers should consider the Hammer path with this gear.
Top 5: Flight Decimator Great Sword Build
My last recommendation is the Flight Decimator Great Sword Build. I like the Great Sword’s overhead slashes so I looked for Weakness Exploit, Fler, and high raw damage synergy. The G Valan Gladius fits perfect with built in Focus and Dragon element. My approach: force a wound with Fler and then use Weakness Exploit to get extra affinity then charge up massive slashes for big results. Here’s the table I use when building the Flight Decimator Great Sword Build:
| Slot | Recommended Gear | Notable Skills/Slots | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | G Valan Gladius One | Focus Jewel, Handicraft Jewel | Massive raw damage, synergy with Dragon element, and partial Focus built in |
| Secondary | Bone Shooter 3 | Artillery Jewel | Perfect for spread ammo usage and quick flinch shots if the monster is out of reach |
| Head | G Arwel Helm | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Boosts stamina for repositioning and multiple charge attacks |
| Chest | G Arell Mail | Passive Skills Vary | Works with Fler or Scorcher if needed |
| Arms | Galus SW Braces | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Helps with overall comfort, synergy with Weakness Exploit |
| Waist | Zuu Coil | Balanced Stats | Defensive plus synergy with elemental bonuses |
| Legs | Galus Greaves | 1 Slot for Physique Jewel | Adds finishing touches on stamina and damage skills |
| Talisman | Chain Blade Charm One | Maximum Might+ (Varies) | Counters negative affinity from certain weapons when stamina is full |
I sometimes switch to Alat Wing One or Nill Great Sword One for variety. Alat Wing has critical element synergy, Nill Great Sword has critical jaw though it requires frequent sharpness upkeep. Both are still very powerful and can deal big damage if the monster’s elemental weakness is in line.
For me the Flight Decimator Great Sword Build wraps up my top 5. Maximum raw damage with Weakness Exploit and Fler synergy. The Great Sword style is all about timing big hits and wounding the target. That’s the perfect playstyle for hunts where I want to watch the health bars drop from a few good swings.
Thoughts on These Monster Hunter Wild Top 5 Best Builds
I’ve farmed a ton of hunts with these 5 builds and think they’re good starting points for anyone looking to optimize Monster Hunter Wild gear. Each build focuses on weapon and armor skill synergy, making the most of affinity, elemental damage, and stamina management. The Burst Elemental Dual Blades, Vex Burst Sword and Shield, Critical Weakness Long Sword, Vex Flare Hammer and Flight Decimator Great Sword all excel in different ways, whether that’s raw damage, elemental DPS, part-breaking or balanced play.
My advice is to experiment with different talismans and gem combinations to see what works for you. Some players like more Evade Window, others more Part Breaker or Marathon Runner. Don’t forget to keep an eye on your sharpness and the monster’s elemental weakness. Those are key to polishing each build to its fullest.
