Last Updated on: 24th January 2022, 11:00 pm
Best Weapons in Monster Hunter: Rise; Choosing the right weapon among the 14 available variables in Monster Hunter: Rise is key to your success in both solo and multiplayer modes — so let our tier list do the heavy lifting for you.
Our list is separated into groups based on clear time, while also considering the weapon’s complexity and viability. Always keep in mind that Monster Hunter’s allure stems from the variety of weaponry available and the many hunting tactics available.
There are no terrible weapons in the game; they’re all viable in the hands of a skilled player. It’s always better to play with the weapon that best matches you and your playstyle, but a tier list based on statistics is a decent starting point.
S – Weapons that are far superior to all others, with simple gameplay.
A — Above-average weapons with clear times that are somewhat close to each other, but with more challenging gameplay on occasion.
B – Weapons that aren’t up to par or are tough to use.
C — Weapons that take much longer to clear than others and/or require more tough gameplay to master.
For additional information on how we rank the weapons, read through the levels.
Also Read: Monster Hunter: Rise “A Complete Beginners Guide” (moroesports.com)
Best Weapons Monster Hunter: Rise; S-Tier
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Long Sword
The Longsword has plenty of powerful abilities that contribute to its overall high DPS. Its counter moves let you defend yourself without stopping your attacks. That being said, it can be hard to pull off counters if you’re coming up against an enemy whose movements you can’t anticipate.
| Strengths | ・High mobility
・Aerial Aim deals very high DPS ・Arc shot can buff allies |
| Weaknesses | ・Hard to manage stamina
・Need to stay in ideal range to maximize damage |
- Bow
The Bow’s new Silkbind ability Aerial Aim has the potential to do a huge amount of damage in a short amount of time. If you can manage to land it on an enemy’s weak point, it can deal massive burst damage rivaling that of a Greatsword.
| Strengths | ・High mobility
・Aerial Aim deals very high DPS ・Arc shot can buff allies |
| Weaknesses | ・Hard to manage stamina
・Need to stay in ideal range to maximize damage |
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Light Bowgun
Light Bowgun is one of the fourteen weapon categories in Monster Hunter Rise. A weapon that excels in long-range combat. Fulfills a variety of roles, from rapid-fire barraging to inflicting status ailments based on the type of ammo used.
| Strengths | ・Top class mobility ・Works very well with elemental builds ・Excellent at providing support via status afflictions |
| Weaknesses | ・Deals low damage if not at an ideal range ・You need to go get ammo once it runs out |
Refer to (Game8) for complete guide on weapons for all tiers
