Monster Hunter Wilds: Best Weapons for Solo Players

For solo players in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, the ideal weapon needs versatility and power. Some offer superior defense, others boast incredible damage, and one excels at exploiting monster weaknesses. This list highlights five top choices for the lone hunter.

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Best Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons for Solo Play

Switch Axe

The Switch Axe demands skill and strategy, but it's exceptionally effective for solo hunts. More versatile than the Charge Blade, it boasts powerful axe and sword combos. The axe form unleashes devastating attacks like the "Wild Swing," delivering massive damage. Switching to sword form opens up intricate combos, including powerful burst attacks and heavy-hitting chains capable of inflicting hundreds of damage points, even at lower levels.

Hammer

A great beginner weapon, the Hammer is also a solo player's dream. Its raw power surpasses many other weapons, allowing for significant damage output. This enables strategic investment in status ailments like sleep or paralysis, while still maintaining high damage and control over monster behavior. Its ability to break weak points and knock monsters down easily increases crafting material yields by maximizing wound creation. The focused strike, especially effective at creating wounds, delivers exceptionally high damage.

Great Sword

The Great Sword is a powerhouse of simplicity. While its size restricts movement, it doubles as a shield, providing defense. Its core attacks—a regular slash and an overhead strike—lead to a powerful three-stage charged attack. Mastering the timing of this charged attack is crucial, but even the lower levels deal substantial damage.

Lance

The Wilds Lance is significantly improved, offering more than just defense. Boasting the game's strongest guard and powerful thrust attacks, it allows for devastating multi-hit combos. Enhanced mobility options, a stamina-based continuous guard, and a powerful ramming attack make it a robust defensive option. While damage output is lower than some weapons, its defensive capabilities are unmatched.

Heavy Bowgun

The Heavy Bowgun excels in solo play due to its superior damage, extended firing capacity before reloading, and a powerful burst mode (despite its cooldown). Its versatility matches the Light Bowgun, offering various ammo types, including unlimited standard ammo, piercing rounds, and status-effect rounds. The ability to attack from a distance adds significant strategic advantage in solo hunts.