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Monster Hunter Rise best weapons: How to choose your starting weaponTips on picking your starting weapon from the line-up of 14 possibilities in Monster Hunter Rise
Tips on picking your starting weapon from the line-up of 14 possibilities in Monster Hunter Rise
On this page you’ll find an overview of the weapon types in Monster Hunter Rise and an idea of how they handle. There’s no single definitive best weapon in the game, but there are a number of strong contenders based on your playstyle, so read on for our notes on how each weapon performs.
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Monster Hunter Rise weapons list
Best weapons in Monster Hunter Rise: our recommended starting weapons
As we mentioned at the top of this guide, you have the most basic model of all 14 weapon types on hand from the very beginning. Furthermore, you can swap your equipped weapon any time you enter a camp, so you’re not locked in to any choice for very long. The safest starting selection is theSword and Shield— but, if you’re a fairly experienced melee player, that can get boring quite quickly.
My top recommendation when getting a feel for the game’s combat is to try theDual Bladeson for size. If, like me, you’d rather dodge than block then you don’t really lose all that much in terms of protection; and having that second blade equipped in your off-hand really speeds up combat. This is no small matter in a game series that’s somewhat notorious for featuring fights that drag on a bit; though of course if you enjoy that slower-paced combat, the Long Sword might fit the bill as a worthy substitute.
More generally, if you know what sort of weapon you like, I’d advise going for the most vanilla option of that type for your first few hunts while you get a feel for the combat, then branching out a little. If you’re a fan of swordplay, I’ve already recommended the Dual Blades (or Sword and Shield if you consider yourself a complete beginner). Fans of ranged combat might like to try theBow, while players who prefer a defensive-first approach to combat could start with theLanceand work from there.
