Monster Hunter Wilds: Best Weapons for Solo Players

For solo play in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you need a weapon that's versatile and powerful enough to handle any monster without backup. Some weapons excel at guarding, others boast incredible raw power, and one even lets you exploit weaknesses with ease. This guide highlights five top choices for solo hunters.

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Best Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons for Solo Play

Switch Axe

The Switch Axe demands skill and patience, but it's incredibly effective for solo monster hunts. More versatile than the Charge Blade, it offers powerful axe and sword combos. The axe form unleashes devastating attacks like "Wild Swing," while the sword form provides intricate combos, including burst attacks and heavy-hitting chains that deal substantial damage, even at lower levels.

Hammer

A great beginner weapon, the Hammer is also a solo player's best friend. Its raw power surpasses many other weapons, allowing you to effectively invest in status ailments like sleep or paralysis while still delivering massive damage. Its ability to break weak points and knock down monsters, coupled with its powerful focused strike, leads to faster hunts and increased crafting material yields.

Great Sword

The Great Sword is simple but devastatingly effective. Its slow movement is offset by its ability to act as a shield. While it features basic slash and overhead attacks, its charged attack is the real star. Mastering its three-level charge requires precise timing, but the damage output, even at lower charge levels, is exceptional.

Lance

The *Monster Hunter Wilds* Lance is significantly improved, offering more than just defense. It boasts the game's strongest guard, powerful thrust attacks leading into multi-hit combos, and increased mobility. A new stamina-based guarding skill and a ramming attack further enhance its defensive capabilities. While its damage output is lower than some weapons, its defensive prowess makes it ideal for solo play.

Heavy Bowgun

The Heavy Bowgun excels in solo play due to its high damage, extended firing capacity before reloading, and powerful burst mode (despite its cooldown). It offers versatility with various ammo types, including standard, piercing, and status-effect rounds. Its ranged capabilities provide a significant advantage in solo hunts.