🗡️MHWilds Field Codex
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Gunlance

Gunlance • melee
Pending Evidence:MHWilds Field Codex (mechanics summary; verify against official guide)(2026-08-23)

A lance fused with a cannon. Fire Shells and Wyvern's Fire to deal explosive damage while keeping a shield up.

Difficulty
4 / 5
Mobility
1 / 5
Guard
Yes
Style
burst

Traits

  • Shelling damage
  • Shield defense
  • Explosive payoff

Pros

  • High burst damage
  • Defensive shelling
  • Ignores some defense

Cons

  • Ammo management
  • Short range
  • Slower movement

Wilds Specific Mechanics

  • Shell types (Normal/Wide/Long)
  • Wyvern's Fire big hit