🗡️MHWilds Field Codex
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Lance

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

The ultimate defensive weapon. Guard through anything and punish with precise counters and thrusts from a safe distance.

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

Traits

  • Top-tier guarding
  • Long reach
  • Counter attacks

Pros

  • Best defense in the game
  • Safe poke strategy
  • Guard counters hurt

Cons

  • Low mobility
  • Slow repositioning
  • Weak against swarms

Wilds Specific Mechanics

  • Guard Dash to reposition
  • Precision Guard into counter