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 below highlight these strengths.
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Best Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons for Solo Play
Switch Axe
The Switch Axe demands skill and patience, but rewards players with exceptional solo performance. More versatile than the Charge Blade, it boasts powerful axe and sword combos. The axe form's "Wild Swing" unleashes devastating blows, while the sword form offers intricate combos, including burst attacks and high-damage chain attacks capable of inflicting hundreds of damage even at low levels.
Hammer
A top choice for beginners and solo players alike, the Hammer delivers unparalleled raw damage. Its high damage output allows for investment in status ailments (sleep, paralysis) without sacrificing offensive power. Repeated attacks effectively break weak points, knocking monsters down and increasing the likelihood of inflicting wounds. The focused strike is particularly potent for breaking wounds, leading to faster hunts and increased crafting materials.
Great Sword
The Great Sword's simplicity is its strength. While slow, its size allows for guarding against attacks. It features a regular slash, an overhead strike, and a powerful three-stage charged attack. Mastering the charged attack timing is crucial, but even the lower-level charges deal significant damage.
Lance
Wilds' Lance is significantly improved. It boasts the game's strongest guard, powerful thrust attacks leading into multi-hit combos, and increased mobility. A new stamina-based guard skill enhances defense, and a ramming attack adds offensive versatility. While defensive, its damage output is lower than weapons like the Great Sword, potentially extending hunt times.
Heavy Bowgun
The Heavy Bowgun surpasses the Light Bowgun in solo play due to its higher damage, increased ammo capacity before reloading, and a powerful burst mode (despite its cooldown). It offers versatility with various ammo types, including unlimited standard ammo, piercing rounds, and status-effect rounds. Its ranged capabilities are ideal for solo hunts.
