Here are the best weapons and armor to use for the Charge Blade in Monster Hunter Wilds.

For the Lance’s part, it’s equal parts offensive and defensive minded.

It might not be a very popular weapon, but that’s not for lack of power.

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

Builds and ideas are still developing in Monster Hunter Wilds.

But, Burst isn’t going to be the only damage mechanic this is structured around.

It’ll help us recover from our intentionally-taken damage without using a potion.

The hunter with Charge Blade and Palico posing in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Burst IV

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

Since the Lance can hit fairly quickly, this is going to be up almost all the time.

Counterstrike III

This is going toincrease our attack for a short period after being knocked back.

A Hunter stands in front of a monster, blocking its attack in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Combined with Resentment and Burst, this is going to create an astronomical amount of extra damage.

Speed Eating III

Thisincreases the speed at which we can eat food, or otherwise consume items.

This is going to be important for quickly recovering our health once our window for increased damage has closed.

The Bad Blood skill effect for the Nu Udra armor set in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Attack Boost III

This is going to be aflat attack increase for our weapon.

For the most part, we shouldtry to keep our health one or two hits from full.

Maximize the Switch Axe’s damage output with this build in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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Hunter holding Sword and Shield in Monster Hunter Wilds.

A Hunter leaps from the back of the Seikret toward a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds.

The hunter posing with their Switch Axe in the Windward Plains in Monster Hunter Wilds.

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