Top Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons for Solo Hunters: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide highlights five exceptional weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds perfectly suited for solo play, offering versatility and power without relying on teammate support.

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Best Solo Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds

Switch Axe

The Switch Axe demands skill and strategy, but its reward is unmatched solo performance. Boasting superior versatility to the Charge Blade, it offers devastating axe combos and intricate sword techniques, including powerful burst attacks and high-damage chain attacks capable of inflicting hundreds of damage points even at lower weapon levels. The axe's "wild swing" delivers relentless, high-damage assaults.

Hammer

An excellent choice for beginners and solo players alike, the Hammer reigns supreme in raw damage output. Its ability to easily break weak points and knock down monsters makes it incredibly effective. Inflicting high damage on weak areas readily creates wounds, further enhancing its efficiency. The focused strike, especially potent at breaking wounds, accelerates hunts and yields increased crafting materials.

Great Sword

The Great Sword excels at delivering powerful, focused attacks. While its size restricts mobility, it doubles as a shield, allowing for effective guarding. Its three-level charged attack, though requiring precise timing, delivers substantial damage, even at lower charge levels. The sheer power of its attacks makes it a formidable solo weapon.

Lance

The Wilds Lance is significantly improved over previous iterations. Beyond its powerful guard (the game's strongest), it features thrust attacks that lead into multi-hit combos and enhanced mobility. A new stamina-based guarding skill provides superior defense, and a ramming attack adds offensive versatility. While defensively oriented, its damage output, though lower than the Great Sword, remains effective for solo hunts.

Heavy Bowgun

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