Which WEAPON Is Right For You? All Weapons Overview | Monster Hunter World Weapon Guide 2024

Monster Hunter has some of the coolest and funnest weapons in Action RPG HISTORY! The weapons have always been the soul of the Monster Hunter series and the latest most popular entry Monster Hunter World made some really cool innovations! In this video I teach you the ins and outs of the Weapons of Monster Hunter World and what weapon suits you!!
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Timestamps!
Intro: 00:00
Sword and Shield: 0:47
Greatsword: 01:54
Longsword: 02:51
Dual Blades: 03:57
Hammer: 05:04
Hunting Horn: 06:10
Lance: 07:20
Gunlance: 08:53
Switch Axe: 10:24
Charge Blade: 11:45
Insect Glaive: 13:14
Light Bowgun: 14:23
Heavy Bowgun: 15:28
Bow: 16:25
Ending Thoughts: 17:31
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[@SpecLeader101]

I play every weapon except hunting horn. I dont like hunting horn. However, anyone that plays it has my utmost respect, and are welcome to any of my hunts.

[@Virjunior01]

It happens. I play everything but SnS, as it feels too slippery in Worldborne/Risebreak. I used to LOVE it in 4u, and the oil system helped a ton. But I love HH probably because back when I started in 2008, I had to teach myself most of the game, and could only effectively use GS for my first 3 years... the side effect of that being I am VERY quick to notice tells and gauge time/speed for years afterwards, it feels good to be able to see seconds into the future and dance around in front of a monster, simultaneously dodging with minimal movement, getting bid damage numbers, boosting teammates if in a squad, and KO/exhausting. Also, HH players are rare, so I enjoy showing up for people like some kinda unicorn.

[@mogscugg2639]

Horn only since 2014 bby

[@synthrapt6221]

Similar here. I dont play LS. I find the counters difficult. HH is one of my favs. The only weapons I havened mained for at least 100 hunts is LS, DB, and GL

[@synthrapt6221]

I used GS the most, at over 500 hunts... so I dont have that many hunts, but i have a few weapons with 300+

[@Virjunior01]

@@mogscugg2639 you can't be my Lyrica, could you? Female character, met her a few times over the years. And when we exchanged cards, I notice she only ever used HH

[@TyrsFire]

Extra note: S&S usually is cheap, requires less materiales than any other weapon or lower tier materials to upgrade.

[@tf1356]

What you said at the end is so true. What makes monster hunter so special is freedom of expression for the players through the weapons. I was just saying to my partner last night like I was doing a MR arena Brachadios and 3 hunters joined me. All 4 of us were using different weapons. And I said to her, this is what is so special about MH: we all are doing unique things, no mic’s, international players all working together to take down a monster. It’s a special game

[@DembiBrox123]

Indeed I too had such an experience I ones joined a hunt with three hunting horn users while I was using the heavy bow gun level three spread ammo and the buffs they were giving me the damage I was doing was just remarkable teamwork is one of the special keys to this game

[@ddavide.l]

I play switch axe because it feels like playing two weapons at a time

[@TheKast]

I love the flow when you hunt switching from axe to sword or back and the look of the weapon is awesome

[@DembiBrox123]

I’ve always been a fan of axe like weapons in video games and what better to have one that can also be a sword

[@tf1356]

New players keep this in mind: don’t be discouraged to try each weapon for a little bit and don’t be afraid to switch if something isn’t clicking. Whether you’re a one trick, or love testing everything, just remember to have fun. I started with Hammer, then Greatsword, then longsword, Lance, and finally I’m investing in charge blade now

[@thedarkemissary]

I use GS, GL, LBG, HH, S&S, CB, LS, Hammer and Lance. What that says about me? I adapt to the monster I'm hunting. 17:19 - Most relatable moment ever no matter what weapon you're using.

[@jamesproctor4568]

14:00 So, fun fact: the insect glaive's aerial attacks actually have lower mounting damage than other weapons because of how easily you can access them from vaulting.

[@TeraRyza]

Tis true! SnS is mathematically the best mounting weapon I believe!

[@DembiBrox123]

@@TeraRyza Very true SnS mounting damage is good don’t use the weapon one of my brothers does so I’ve seen what it can do insect glaive will always be my favorite though mounting weapon though

[@13eebez2]

As someone who plays all of the weapons... I still cant find my main one

[@Virjunior01]

I kinda feel the same way. My "main" depends on my mood and how long it lasts... but it's gotta be Gunlance for me. It feels the most comfortable and versatile for me, and I can kill literally anything but a Fatalis using it with basically no effort at all.

[@sonofwotan]

As an SnS player, just wanna note that the shield block is better than you might think. First 100 hrs or so I only used it for blocking roars, Tzitzi flashes,etc., but after playing lance for a while and coming back to SnS, I found myself using it reflexively against bigger attacks, and it’s actually not bad.

[@ssj1507]

Guard up is the best skill lmao

[@sonofwotan]

@@ssj1507 Definitely useful for SnS, though I guess if you want to specialize in blocking why not use a lance variation and laugh in the face of death? SnS is so mobile that you can simply avoid almost anything. That’s why a lot of us find out late, or never know, that the shield can actually block.

[@synthrapt6221]

Also back stepping into perfect rush is fun. Back step has a lot of i frames, so its a good tool

[@TanegiHoneydew]

I main both Lance & SnS, and I can say that knowing which monster's damaging attack actually having a low knock back is super convenient when blocking with a SnS.

[@sonofwotan]

@@TanegiHoneydew Very true, though in my case, I’m not sure the term “main” means anything anymore. I’ve been playing the hell out of pretty much every weapon (melee, don’t care for ranged.) Just finished a full World playthrough with Insect Glaive and starting a Rise playthrough with it as well. This series is addictive.

[@akmalzakie2145]

I know my answer is charge blade and is forever gonna be charge blade, this video just confirms it😃😃😃

[@tf1356]

Same 🤝

[@mcgeiler3915]

As a CB and GS player 🤝

[@akmalzakie2145]

@@mcgeiler3915 Landing TCS and SAED🤝🤝

[@jamesproctor4568]

​@@mcgeiler3915As a Charge Blade main, I love how an SAED is just a TCS with the biggest splash damage possible. Also the fact that Worldborne charge blade is legitimately two weapons in a trenchcoat thanks to sword charging and savage axe.

[@lordofcheez5]

Yah charge blade is the best weapon till I master it I won't be switching.

[@fool_skull]

I play gunlance... IS MY BOOMSTICK

[@wolfiethefang2464]

Hammer all the way since I started playing MH

[@karmanomicon]

When that small flying monster at 17:30ish interrupted your charged dragon piercer on your hunt target so you immediately swapped targets and 💀ed him and his entire family, I really felt that~

[@xXSyndr0Xx]

17:22 demn i felt that.

[@pills681]

Loving your videos man

[@korabica2]

Man! What an awesome game! Thanks for making content on this masterpiece 👍🏼 I started with LS for world, then GL for Iceborn. In end game, I played every weapon except ranged weapons and IG.

[@mcgeiler3915]

To anyone new: Try em all out for some hunts. The game doesnt lock you into any weapon type so try around as much as you like.

[@Virjunior01]

I have to say thank you for giving the Lance its proper respect. It was one of the final styles i learned in the series thanks to Generations, and your description is perfect. It is NOT flashy, but it gets the job done SO well, and the ability to be so accurate with your hits and just ALWAYS in the monster's personal space is not something most players really understand. It is NOT slow. Base walk-speed doesn't automatically indicate what a weapon does or is capable of. Kudos. I've taken a few months off Hunting to clear some backlog from up to 20 years ago, and seeing videos like this has me itching to go back year after year.

[@Kro-RissaVirus]

Charge Blade & SnS are my favorites in World. Both weapons are incredibly fun to use and have a ton of depth you can learn with them.

[@Whitlan]

New to monster hunter and I just finished my first playthrough of world. Started out with the dual blades but switched to the long sword once I got to the Coral highlands. Really loved both weapons, even if I’m far from good. Definitely looking forward to getting better and trying more weapons in the future

[@marksayosmejia7251]

Whoaaaa i love that atelier ryza ost at the ending of the video.

[@mousester3851]

Play them all, master them all. That being said charge blade

[@alaskan_l8con300]

My go to weapon will always be hunting horn. I’ve always been a support player.

[@lilsidx]

i do not play hunting horn as a support

[@jamesproctor4568]

​@@lilsidxHunting Horn is peak White Mage gameplay, because the best way to support your team is by caving a monster's face in so the team can attack without fear of being attacked back.

[@OldManTim]

@@jamesproctor4568We mitigate future damage

[@TheBlaZeriZer]

Amazing choice playing Luke's theme from street fighter 6🔥🔥🔥

[@Spike2276]

Tera you forgot about the most important feature of the Greatsword: the allmighty kick!

[@shadowman0182]

I have been a lance main since tri ultimate. I love the lance with all my heart. But. I also like the insect glaive and the hunting horn and will get in the mood to run those. But as a lance main. When it's time to buckle down and fight a challenging monster. I pick up my trusty shield and I poke the monster in the tush.

[@iambravvo]

Long sword main for life but I’m still watching 😂 I love hearing anything monster hunter👌🏻

[@Pjin2D]

Generally prefer slower weapons maybe becos I’m old lol. Switchaxe/GS/Hammer for me. Sometimes LBG just to cheese sieges and Rajang.

[@franklinryan4727]

I loove playing hunting horn so much, took me 3 entire days to choose a weapon, and i found it ❤️

[@quetzypoo]

My only advice to people who are looking for their first weapon is to literally just use what you think is cool. In the long run, all that matters is how a weapon makes you feel, not how big the numbers are.

[@MeshedRealityGaming]

I've recently gotten back into MHW and have been streaming it! Love this game more than words can describe. My go-to is Greatsword BUT, I started on Light Bowgun. I want to get back into LBG and I also played HBG as well! I needed to do more damage for my squad at the time so I picked up the greatsword and never really looked back. I think getting the timing right is essential, but also I feel my Greatsword build is decently mobile 🤔

[@finklemctavish8201]

I watch these even tho I have played every weapon and have 1000s of hours I love them

[@TeraRyza]

Happy to hear that! I think we all just like talking about the weapons we love haha

[@DembiBrox123]

My top four favorite weapons are insect glaive, switch axe, heavy bowgun, and hammer

[@dragonlord4194]

All of the 14 different weapons make this game series very unique. And because they are all so well balanced in niches and playstyles, that can also be customized to fit your own desire, I really do not understand why people want more weapon types in the next game. We do not really need more weapons. we already get new skins and abilities for the weapons we have in every entry.

[@ActuallyMeta]

While true, I still want Gauntlets. Lemme punch Zinogre in the fucking snout.

[@Hyper_Steel]

True, though I think it's the idea of the weapon. Like if there's a new weapon, I'm pretty sure a lot of people want some fists lol It might be similar to dual blades, but the thought of just punching monsters in the face just *hits* different. Pun intended 🗿

[@dragonlord4194]

@@Hyper_Steel Maybe... wouldn't really make sense for me, since how large do these punching gauntlets have to be to realistically damage even a Jagras.

[@cuchara_en_sopa]

​@@dragonlord4194fuck it, longsword already can counter a nuclear bomb, give me some FISTS.

[@Hyper_Steel]

​@@dragonlord4194Well, If the hunter can pick up a Great Sword, I'm sure they'll be fiiiine. That's why it's in a Fantasy setting, so that we can look past some... questions. Like the Swax, how the hell does it transform like that? It don't make sense but I ain't letting that stop me from transforming it into a sword and exploding the monster's face 👌

[@bobthelonghairedboi5425]

I love glaive (especially in rise) i love my damage potential and saving nearly all of my potions because i never get hit during battle (thanks evade extender and window)

[@doolallievail8591]

The glave is my current go to, I'm hoping that Wilds will open up the Sword and shield options, like multiple shield and sword choices so heavy sword with a light shield for slow harder hits with low defense or vise verse for light hits strong blocks (as well as light and light or heavy and heavy). Any weapon upgrades or changes that you would like to see?

[@Cerato_Hunter]

Fun fact, HH is the faster weapon after the seft - improvement melodie :)

[@shnappi2346]

I love long sword when i see what it can do. Perfect weapon for me because you have to time perfectly ib order to make hse of the weapon. Played greatsword and dual blades also like them but long sword is the best choice for me

[@Viceur-xh4gz]

Did I see u use the an layered armorset from the layered stream? Kulve x Demon

[@masyan3457]

I mainly use SnS in mh1 and freedom, but starting from mhp3rd GS is the go. In mhw GS, CB and SA are so much fun to use

[@Antonio2002Sm]

I play GS, LS, SdS, DB, Hammer, HH, SA, CB, IG and occasionally Lance, GL, Bow and the bow guns... yes, i have done MANY minerals runs for money 😊

[@Obsession3745]

I have been wanting to try a different weapon but I have been using Hammer for so long that I am having a hard time switching to something new lol

[@nathaniel12707]

I can play all weapons to some capacity but will always fall back to my old faithful Hammer if things look rough. Funnily enough, though, i find myself using lance more as i get better at the game. GL is a hidden treasure. Swagaxe just feels nice when played well. CB is really fun once you learn guard points well. Its fun to just stare danger in the face with HBG but investing in evasion both skills can really help. Idk i have so many favorites because i like play MH so much

[@vLunaNightsky]

28Minutes ago?! I am early af!!

[@grokashrimp]

Thank you

[@Esotericspirits]

I've made a mistake by starting with Charge Blade and now I can't switch to any other weapon...

[@Killua4145]

Charge blade and switch axe 👌🏾👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥 respect to the hunting horn players. Y'all the real goats in This game

[@twglenn9636]

If you are playing LS as a noob please understand your job is to slice the tail then aim for the legs for monster trips. Going for the head has a very high chance to screw over the hammers and great swords. Your moves do knock down allies and it stops their charged moves and combos. I main long sword, bit am good with all weapons but the lance.

[@dragonplaysmc]

Having played a few different weapons, my favorite is still Lance. It’s just so good at keeping uptime. Second has to be the SWAX! It’s just so flashy and really fun to play. Then my secret favorite weapon, the Hammer. But the weapon that’s most difficult to master has to be the CB. Just so many things to manage at once, it’s not a very good weapon for beginners.

[@GabiBucciarati]

Glaive is my favorite but I’m learning SnS

[@senseispyro8742]

Insect Glaive will always be my true love in this series. Until we get the Tonfa that is. The IG is the 1 weapon that makes me feel like I’m always in control. I could choose whatever body part I want to break, I can mount monsters consistently, I can stun & sever tails, & it makes me feel like a martial arts master.

[@scelex]

Playing MH for a few years and boi, my baby will allways will be the GS. Sword and Shield, Hammer, lance, insect glave and Bow are cool too and i enjoy them a lot but nothing compares to the GS.❤❤❤

[@KasadinWoW]

I started out with Longsword back in base World and Icebrone, tried ChargeBlade, SwitchAxe, GS, Hammer and DualBlades. Now, comming back to MHW Iceborne as I tried Rise and didn't like it, I began trying all the weapons in Iceborne and to my surprise I LOVED the HuntingHorn, especially the safi one where you could even customize the songs u get on it. But my main actually became the LANCE. This weapon is incredible. I did a "speed run" test to see how fast I could solo Tempered Ruiner Nergi with all my full fatalis builds on 4 weapons: GS, HAMMER, DualBlades and Lance and to my surprise I got by far the fastest time to kill on Lance. Its incredibly underated and quickly became my favourite weapon. Its suprisingly mobile thanks to its charge so u can chase the monster easy without sheathing and you can stick to its head like glue due to the amazing defence. You don t have to wait for openings like with others. And I can't tell you how satisfying it is to get the perfect cluch counter or normal counter every time you get attacked. This weapon is AMAZING. Long story but I LOVE THIS GAME and can't wait for Wilds to come out. Sitting at 600hours in Iceborne now. Will go over 1k till then most def.

[@lonepilot1805]

All of them, because I find them all fun in their own way

[@readysetgaming130]

18:59 what's the name of the outro song? Edit: Found it, Atelier Ryza 3 - Summer Dawn (Battle Theme)

[@OrenNoy-yl2bb]

Got it cause of the discount . Watching this as it’s downloading

[@CameronAdams-00]

I main LS, DB, and IG. I dabble in Bow, CB, SA, Hammer, and Both Bowguns. I’m trying to understand HH and need to Pick back up GS and CL. I dunno why I’m trying to be a jack of all trades but why da hell not?😂

[@blazikentextingstories]

SnS supremacy!!!!! Hh is goated too tho

[@kingspike906]

How do you change the look of your mantle like that? Is it a mod?

[@ataraxiahaze]

W VIDEO I HECKIN LOVE TERARYZA AND MONSTIE HUNTIE

[@TeraRyza]

Even I'm happy with my own video. I put lots of love into it haha ❤

[@mawmau]

Ive been playing dual swords back then since the game was on psp and my fingers were always tiring cause the amount of buttons i push😂

[@jamesproctor4568]

10:34 Am I one of the only people who feel like, given optimal gameplay loops, switchaxe and charge blade should swap nominal focuses (Charge Axe and Switchblade)? I know Charge Axe is the Japanese name for CB, but I feel like Switchaxe would be better served if it was named after the part of the weapon that it was built for.

[@sweettea4477]

i have about 2000 hours and can say that every weapon in this game is worth giving a try 👍🏽

[@matthewrowlett1564]

I play solo. Always. So i switch between Dual Blades and Insect Glaive.

[@kirstenwyatt9675]

😂 This just re-affirmed for me that I prefer mobility over everything else!

[@dotawenousagi4252]

I'm LS main and I can say that LS is the easiest for new players but the most hard to master, it takes me over a hundred hours to master the counter(foresight slash and Iai spirit slash, but now I'm using HH to support new player or bow gun for faster hunt, I'm planning to use CB or GL cuz I like to use heavy weapons, oh! me i ask what layered armor is this black stockings at 0:10 ??

[@Whitesamurai117]

All I care about is that my shoulder is stronger than most monster attacks. If that doesn't say enough, I don't know what will

[@zergtoss1]

I have heard of unga bunga but never oonga boonga

[@Zahri8Alang]

Always Be Casting, Insect Glaive

[@muhammadhaniifahirawan5858]

ever since I tried lance in MHW:I (the first mh game I played) I know my main. I'm not stuck with the monster, the monster is stuck with me

[@khiemnguyencao4324]

0:37 gunlance lol, its glorified lance instead of kaboom all day, mod fixed it (including ICE mod)

[@jamesproctor4568]

Rise Gunlance is the only iteration that actually makes the weapon viable to non-masochists. Every other iteration has literal negative movement capability, to the point where optimal movement involves FACING AWAY FROM THE MONSTER and backhopping toward the monster.

[@jeremiahaxlgonzales4805]

I play longsword and bow because of I-frame

[@farisaddaukas3281]

lance for sure, the art of poking

[@glennwallace2137]

The weapon that suits you is what you like too play

[@jonathanmo88]

there somethingf different about ur graphics that makes this game look even better , what is i:

[@kroze2855]

I think it's the high resolution texture pack ? But im not sure

[@jonathanmo88]

@@kroze2855 i use the high resolution , and mine doesnt look like that

[@derekaustin2667]

Seen he had a mantle mod I'm sure he is running other mods too

[@YoYofua]

Hammer the way is... boys 🗿

[@chunheili8171]

Any hunting horn mains?

[@derekaustin2667]

Yes hunting horn is op I main one

[@Jekan_1]

It was lowkey annoying to see you not use any of the HH offensive capabilities. Good video though.

[@cokecan6169]

I like hammer because I become Sonic the hedgehog on slopes

[@kleefirestar]

Switch axe

[@urcovered1231]

All veteran Hunters know their weapon? *Looks at my box of finished for most types in the game* Uhh.....

[@unlimited971]

A weapon to defeat metal gear

[@duarteribeiro1520]

gunlance

[@christoph4294]

Me watching this having 600hrs in the game, only picking up bow from start until now with 1500+ usage count, hmmm 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 🗿🤔

[@papafoundry5537]

Longsword