Maximizing that damage, while covering up some of the Hammer weakspots, is going to be our goal.

This allows you to get a ton of hits in without fear of taking damage yourself.

This guide details everything you’re gonna wanna know about the Gunlance to become an expert.

A Hunter stands facing us wearing a monster mask and wielding a Hammer on their back in Monster Hunter Wilds.

The fifth piece of gear, the chestpiece, is less crucial and can be experimented with more freely.

The easier time we have dodging, the less damage we’re going to take.

This means we’ll bespending less time healing, andmore time keeping Burst activeby attacking the monster.

Hunter with defeated Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds.

The increased distance we move while dodging means we can improve our positioning in a fight with fewer dodges.

How To Play This Hammer Build

ThisHammer buildisall about keeping the pressure on your target.

In terms of attacks, the Hammer is pretty free-form.

A Hunter slams a Hammer into a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Arkveld slain by Gunlance in Monster Hunter Wilds.

The Burst Boost skill description in Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Hammer sticks through a green mist as it swings through the air, about to decimate a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

A monster rears up on the left, a Hunter charges a monster on the right, and a Hunter with his Palico stands in front of his tent, all in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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