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Lance Build Guide

This page collects every verified Lance build in one place and orders it by progression stage: HR Starter → HR Mid-Game → HR 50+ Endgame. Each entry lists the exact weapon, all five armor slots, the charm, and the skills the set actually activates so you can rebuild it piece by piece.

early

HR Starter

Weapon

Bone Lance

Armor

  • Head: G. Arkveld Helm
  • Chest: G. Arkveld Mail
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces
  • Waist: G. Ebony Coil
  • Legs: G. Rathalos Greaves

Activated Skills

Guard 3Burst 2Divine Blessing 1
mid

HR Mid-Game

Weapon

Rathian Lance

Armor

  • Head: G. Ebony Helm β
  • Chest: Rathalos Mail β
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
  • Waist: Gore Coil β
  • Legs: Gore Greaves β

Activated Skills

Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Guard 3Offensive Guard 3Antivirus 3

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

endgame

HR 50+ Endgame

HR 50+

Weapon

Artian Lance (Para)

Charm

Counterattack Charm III

Armor

  • Head: Gore Helm β
  • Chest: Gore Mail β
  • Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
  • Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β
  • Legs: Gore Greaves β

Activated Skills

Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Offensive Guard 3Adrenaline Rush 5Maximum Might 3Antivirus 3Counterstrike 3

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Core Skills Across These Sets

SkillAppears inShare of sets
Antivirus 32 / 367%
Critical Boost 32 / 367%
Guard 32 / 367%
Offensive Guard 32 / 367%
Weakness Exploit 52 / 367%
Adrenaline Rush 51 / 333%
Burst 21 / 333%
Counterstrike 31 / 333%
Divine Blessing 11 / 333%
Maximum Might 31 / 333%

Most Reused Armor Pieces

SlotPieceUsed in
ArmsG. Arkveld Vambraces β2 / 3
LegsGore Greaves β2 / 3
ArmsG. Arkveld Vambraces1 / 3
ChestG. Arkveld Mail1 / 3
ChestRathalos Mail β1 / 3
ChestGore Mail β1 / 3
HeadG. Arkveld Helm1 / 3
HeadG. Ebony Helm β1 / 3
HeadGore Helm β1 / 3
LegsG. Rathalos Greaves1 / 3
WaistG. Ebony Coil1 / 3
WaistGore Coil β1 / 3
WaistLagiacrus Coil β1 / 3

Lance All Builds FAQ

What is the best Lance build in Monster Hunter Wilds?
There is no single best set. The recorded Lance progression runs HR Starter, then HR Mid-Game, then HR 50+ Endgame, with the last one on Bone Lance.
How many Lance builds should I plan for?
Three stages: early → mid → HR 50+. Move on as soon as the next stage's armor is craftable.
How do I read the Lance build tables?
Each row lists the weapon, all five armor slots, the charm, and the skills the set activates. Rebuild in that order so you never waste materials on a piece you will drop.