If you're venturing into the wilds of *Monster Hunter Wilds* solo, choosing the right weapon is crucial for tackling those formidable beasts without backup. Here's a breakdown of the top five weapons for solo play that not only pack a punch but also offer versatility and strategic advantages to keep you standing strong on your own.
Best Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons for Solo Play
-----------------------------------------------Switch Axe
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The Switch Axe requires time and patience to master, but it's well worth the effort for solo players. Its versatility outshines even the charge blade, offering powerful combos in both axe and sword forms. In axe mode, you can unleash wild swings, delivering continuous, high-damage blows. Switch to sword mode, and you gain access to intricate combos, including the iconic burst attack and heavy-hitting chain attacks. These can skyrocket your damage output, even with lower-level versions of the weapon, making the Switch Axe a formidable choice for solo hunters.
Hammer
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The Hammer, a staple in our beginner's list, also excels in solo play. Known for its high damage output, it's one of the most powerful weapons in *Wilds*. By investing in ailment branches like sleep or paralysis, you can control monster behavior while dealing significant damage. Hammers are perfect for breaking weak points and knocking monsters down, increasing the likelihood of creating wounds for more crafting materials. The focused strike, which specifically targets wounds, hits exceptionally hard, enabling faster hunt completions and richer loot.
Great Sword
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The Great Sword may limit your mobility, but it compensates with sheer power and defensive capabilities. While it primarily offers a few attack types, such as the regular slash and overhead strike, the star of the show is its charged attack, which boasts three levels of increasing potency. Mastering the timing to reach the third level requires planning, but even the basic and first-level charged attacks deliver substantial damage, making the Great Sword a reliable choice for solo hunters.
Lance
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The Lance in *Monster Hunter Wilds* has evolved significantly, offering more than just defense. With the strongest guard in the game and standard thrust attacks, it leads into powerful combos, including multi-hit thrust attacks. New mobility options and a stamina-based guarding skill enhance its defensive capabilities, while a ramming attack adds offensive versatility. Though your damage output may be lower compared to the Great Sword, the Lance's improvements make it an excellent choice for solo players looking for a balance between offense and defense.
Heavy Bowgun
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The Heavy Bowgun stands out in solo play due to its higher damage output and larger ammo capacity compared to the Light Bowgun. Its burst mode, despite a cooldown, is powerful enough to justify the wait. The ability to equip various ammo types, including endless standard rounds, piercing ammo, and status ailment-coated rounds, offers unmatched versatility. This, combined with the advantage of attacking from a distance, makes the Heavy Bowgun an ideal choice for solo hunters, allowing you to manage hunts effectively from afar.
