If you’re looking for a great Lance build for Monster Hunter Wilds, here’s our recommendation.

At its best,the Heavy Bowgunis one of the highest-damage weapons in the game.

But, it’s going to require the right support, in terms of both playstyle and build.

A Hunter stands looking into the distance with a Heavy Bowgun on their back in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Evade Extender I

This willincrease our evasion distance.

Maximum Might II

This is going toincrease our affinity once our stamina has been full for a short time.

Stamina Surge I

This is going tospeed up our stamina recovery.

A Hunter stands looking out at a sandstorm with a Lance on their back in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Burst III

This is going toincrease our attack for a short period after landing hits.

Recovery Up III

This is going toincrease the amount that we heal.

Opening Shot III

This skill effect is going to make a huge difference to our quality of life.

A Hunter rides a Seikret while a monster explodes behind them in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Thisincreases the speed of our reloads, which is going to increase our damage-per-second considerably.

It also increases the attack of our bullets when we’re fully loaded.

Get hit, and you’re going to be on the defensive.

The Peak Performance skill effect description in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Over time you’llstart inflicting wounds, and that’s when we’re really going to go on the offensive.

Here’s our best build recommendation for being a Great Sword user in Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Hunter unloads their Heavy Bowgun at a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Hunter stands looking into a storm, with a Great Sword hanging on their back in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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