# MH Wilds Build Selector — full build data

> Feel-first endgame armor builds for every Monster Hunter Wilds weapon, in two rank
> tiers (HR 50–100 and HR 100+). Interactive picker at https://mh-wilds-builds.pages.dev/build — choose a weapon,
> answer two playstyle questions, get a build. Data is transcribed from Game8 build
> guides and community spreadsheets; per-weapon source notes below, full source list
> at https://mh-wilds-builds.pages.dev/references.

Tiers: craftable = farmable pieces only · mixed = some grind · meta = endgame grind.

## Greatsword

Game8 Greatsword Builds (TU4/v1.041) and the MH:Wilds GS Endgame Meta Sets Google Doc (Mathalos Nest). Google Doc builds do not list elemental resistances — those values are unverified placeholders.

### Lagi-Rey Guts Counter GS — HR 50–100, craftable

High-damage Guts build using three Gamma pieces and Lagi armor. Raw attack via Attack Boost and Agitator with comfort from Divine Blessing, Evade Extender, and Earplugs. Counter Charm III at HR50+; Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Counterstrike 1) at HR100+. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 4, Thunder 13, Ice -8, Dragon -4

### LAgiZoh Crit Sleep GS — HR 50–100, craftable

High-damage AGI + WEX build that trades one level of Super Recovery for more affinity and Earplugs 2. Azure Bolt adds affinity and bonus thunder damage. Sleep Varianza opens bombing windows. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Numinous Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery I, Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 8, Thunder 11, Ice -2, Dragon -16

### Ful-Gore Zoh Agitator GS — HR 50–100, craftable

Comfortable high-damage Agitator build. 2pc G. Fulgur β (Second Wind I) keeps Maximum Might active through a secondary stamina gauge; 2pc Gore β brings Black Eclipse; Earplugs 2 catches roar DPS windows. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Attack Boost 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Second Wind I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 6, Thunder 4, Ice -2, Dragon -10

### GoreDuna Comfort GS — HR 50–100, craftable

Comfort and mobility first: Evade Window 3, Evade Extender, Quick Sheathe, Recovery Up, and Tool Specialist make dodging and repositioning easy while WEX, Antivirus, and Maximum Might keep damage respectable. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail α · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Duna Wildcoil γ · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Mighty Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Agitator 2 (dmg), Attack Boost 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Tool Specialist 2 (comfort), Recovery Up 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Protective Veil I, Guts (Tenacity), Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 12, Thunder -4, Ice 1, Dragon -2

### Dark Knight GS — HR 50–100, craftable

High-risk, high-reward: The Blackest Night puts you at 1 HP to activate Heroics while True Shadowbringer's Darkside drain keeps you in the threshold. Undead Redemption protects red HP. Demands strong monster knowledge. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Bale Burgeonet α · Chest: Bale Cuirass α · Arms: Bale Gauntlets α · Waist: Bale Flanchard α · Legs: Bale Sollerets α · Charm: Grit Charm IV (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Latent Power 5 (dmg), Resentment 5 (dmg), Heroics 4 (dmg), Dragon Attack 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Agitator 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Darkside 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: The Blackest Night
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) guards the low-HP playstyle.
- Resistances: Fire 10, Water 0, Thunder -10, Ice 0, Dragon 15

### Bale Dahaad Gore GS (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Triple set bonus via the Gogma Artian: Bale, Gore, and Dahaad bonuses plus Guts (Tenacity). Keeps Resentment and Dark Arts active through red health for both raw and elemental damage. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Bale Burgeonet α · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Bale Gauntlets α · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Resentment 3 (dmg), Latent Power 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Black Eclipse I, Binding Counter I, Dark Arts
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water 7, Thunder -7, Ice 6, Dragon 3

### Comfy Arkveld Gamma GS — HR 100+, mixed

Agi-Wex-MM damage with numerous comfort skills — Recovery Up 3, Earplugs 2, and Hasten Recovery keep HP and stamina topped up. Gogmazios weapon and vambraces plus Arkveld γ armor. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Arkvulcan Coil γ · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Flayer 1 (dmg), Recovery Up 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Hasten Recovery I, Second Wind I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 4, Water 3, Thunder -5, Ice 4, Dragon -11

### Offense Focus Arkveld Gamma GS — HR 100+, mixed

Trades some of the Comfy Arkveld Gamma comfort for even more damage — Bale Flanchard brings Dark Arts and Resentment into the same Agi-Wex-MM core. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Bale Flanchard α · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Resentment 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Blight Resistance 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Dark Arts, Hasten Recovery I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 7, Water -1, Thunder -4, Ice 4, Dragon -8

### GogMax Agi Wex GS (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Gogma Artian (Affinity Focus) + Armor Transcending stack multiple set and group bonuses. Affinity ceiling 110%; Second Wind sustains Maximum Might and Super Recovery + Recovery Speed keep HP full. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: G. Fulgur Coil β (Transcend) · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (WEX 1 + Handicraft 1) / Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Second Wind I, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water 4, Thunder 1, Ice 1, Dragon -11

### Bale + Lord's Soul + Bad Blood — HR 100+, craftable

True Shadowbringer's self-drain makes GS the only weapon that runs Resentment consistently — every charged slash benefits. 2pc Bale adds shockwaves, Bad Blood adds free damage. On par with an optimal Gogma set. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Udra Mirebraces γ · Waist: Bale Flanchard α · Legs: Bale Sollerets α · Charm: Power Charm III (Latent Power 3)
- Skills: Latent Power 5 (dmg), Resentment 5 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Darkside 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Bad Blood I, Soul of the Dark Knight (2pc)
- Meal: Wild Jerky in the pouch — Recovery Speed offsets Darkside's drain. Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Dosha + Bale + Lord's Soul — HR 100+, mixed

Doshaguma's Might grants 10 raw for three minutes after an offset or power clash — a consistent, refreshable buff on top of the Gogma Artian's Soul of the Dark Knight + Lord's Soul roll. Consistently good. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Bale Gauntlets α · Waist: Doshaguma Coil β (Transcend) · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Agitator Lv. 3 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Latent Power 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Resentment 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Doshaguma's Might I, Soul of the Dark Knight I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts from Lord's Soul for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Critical Draw Gogma + Bale — HR 100+, meta

Hit-and-run Crit Draw playstyle maxing every raw booster: Adrenaline Rush 5 + Peak Performance 5, with the Gogmapocalypse II shield extending Peak Performance uptime. Attack Infusion Gogma Artian; Evasion Mantle recommended. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gogmazios Helm α · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Bale Flanchard α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Agitator Lv. 3 Talisman
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Critical Draw 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Resentment 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse II, Soul of the Dark Knight I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max TCS Damage → AGI + WEX crit with Sleep-bombing windows → **LAgiZoh Crit Sleep GS**
- Max TCS Damage → Raw Attack Boost + Guts — tackle everything → **Lagi-Rey Guts Counter GS**
- Max TCS Damage → High-risk Heroics — stay at low HP, hit hardest → **Dark Knight GS**
- Balanced → Second Wind + Earplugs — never drop Maximum Might → **Ful-Gore Zoh Agitator GS**
- Balanced → Guts + Divine Blessing safety net on a raw build → **Lagi-Rey Guts Counter GS**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Evasion + mobility — dodge, reposition, retry → **GoreDuna Comfort GS**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Roar-proof — Earplugs + a spare stamina bar → **Ful-Gore Zoh Agitator GS**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max TCS Damage → Triple set bonus — red-health Dark Arts + Resentment → **Bale Dahaad Gore GS (TU4)**
- Max TCS Damage → Resentment loops — True Shadowbringer self-drain → **Bale + Lord's Soul + Bad Blood**
- Max TCS Damage → Max WEX/AGI Arkveld γ — comfort traded for damage → **Offense Focus Arkveld Gamma GS**
- Balanced → Comfy Arkveld γ — AGI/WEX/MM + Recovery Up → **Comfy Arkveld Gamma GS**
- Balanced → GogMax — Gogma Artian + Transcend + Super Recovery → **GogMax Agi Wex GS (TU4)**
- Balanced → Offset counters — Doshaguma's Might refreshable raw → **Dosha + Bale + Lord's Soul**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Recovery Up + Earplugs + Guts — sustain through hits → **Comfy Arkveld Gamma GS**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Crit Draw hit-and-run — sheathed mobility, big draw hits → **Critical Draw Gogma + Bale**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Varianza (standard): Craft with Sleep parts (Paralysis also works) — ③③③ slots; Infusions: 3x Attack for max raw, or 1x Affinity + 2x Attack for balance; Reinforce: 5x Attack +5; Decos: Critical Jewel III + Focus/Handicraft + Guardian/Handicraft (plain Focus III / Guardian III also fine)
- Ostrak Oblivion (gogma): Convert your Varianza; the Focus cannot be rerolled — Affinity Focus for consistent damage, Attack Focus for the biggest TCS hits; Reroll set + group skills until Soul of the Dark Knight + Lord's Soul (match the set bonus to your build); Reinforce: 2x Attack EX, 2x Attack III, 1x Sharpness/Ammo Boost EX (max 2 of the same level); Game8 Attack-Focus alternative: 3x Attack +5, Affinity +10 (EX), Sharpness +30

**Non-Artian Greatswords:**
- True Shadowbringer Omega · Darkside 1 · Best craftable — enables Resentment
- Blazing Veiah Zoh Shia · White Sharpness · Whiteflame Torrent
- High Lagia Blade Lagiacrus · Fits Crit Boost 5 + Focus 3

**True Charged Slash Loop:**
- Fast TCS combos are the core damage loop — Focus 3 is non-negotiable
- Use Offset Attacks whenever possible; charge them for the Follow-up Cross Slash
- On wounds, run the TCS-Perforate Loop for continuous big hits

**Tackle Through Everything:**
- Tackle through roars and attacks to keep combos going
- Hyper-armoring through a launch attack triggers Counterstrike (+25 raw)
- Perfect Guards activate Offensive Guard; Power Clashes trigger Binding Counter
- Rocksteady Mantle helps while learning the commitment windows

**Sleep Bombing:**
- Sleep Varianza / Ostrak Oblivion periodically puts monsters to sleep
- Plant Large or Mega Barrel Bombs and land a wake-up True Charged Slash
- Position so your TCS hits the monster before the bombs — use Focus Mode to aim

## Long Sword

Game8 Long Sword Builds (TU4) and MH Wilds Long Sword community Google Doc. Google Doc builds do not list elemental resistances — those values are unverified placeholders.

### Max Critical LS — HR 50–100, craftable

Hit 100% affinity when Antivirus + Latent Power + Maximum Might are all active. Crimson Slash Combo Loops trigger Burst. Mighty Charm III for HR50+; Appraised charm unlocks MM 2 + Handicraft at HR100+. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Mighty Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -5, Water 6, Thunder 3, Ice -2, Dragon -2

### Seregios-Gore LS — HR 50–100, craftable

Always-on raw via Counter Strike, Agitator, and Adrenaline Rush. Razor's Edge I from Seregios 2pc extends Adrenaline Rush uptime. Affinity ceiling 80% — stable and consistent without any activation conditions. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Regios Mail β · Arms: Regios Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Black Eclipse I, Adrenaline
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire 1, Water 8, Thunder -4, Ice -1, Dragon -4

### Agitator-Guts LS — HR 50–100, craftable

Stable affinity via Agitator, LP, WEX, and Maximum Might — 10%–100% ceiling. Stun Resistance 3 and Quick Sheathe give consistent comfort. Challenger Charm II for HR50+; Appraised charm at HR100+. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Rey Sandcoil γ · Legs: Rey Sandgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Latent Power 2 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Thunderous Roar I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water -4, Thunder 13, Ice -9, Dragon -8

### LagiRey Agitator LS — HR 50–100, craftable

Max raw + affinity package via Agitator, Latent Power, WEX, and Attack Boost. Speed Eating + Evade Extender for comfort. Exploiter Charm II for HR50+; Appraised charm unlocks Attack Boost 3 + Agitator 1 at HR100+. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 4, Thunder 13, Ice -8, Dragon -4

### Evasive Comfy LS — HR 50–100, craftable

AGI-WEX comfort build with Evade Extender, Divine Blessing, Ward of Wyveria, and Super Recovery I. Maintains full core damage via Agitator + WEX + Counterstrike. Suits any playstyle — hyperarmor attacks maximize Counterstrike value. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Convert Element 1 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Super Recovery I pairs well with healing-boosting food.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water 6, Thunder 4, Ice 0, Dragon -19

### Anti-Seregios LS — HR 100+, mixed

Optimized for Seregios. Bleed Res 2 enables near-100% Resentment uptime — Sororal Earrings provide Resentment, and Seregios rarely inflicts bleed otherwise. Thunder element Headsman's Hamus. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Sororal Earrings α · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Udra Mirebraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Agitator Lv. 3 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Resentment 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Flayer 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Bleeding Resistance 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny, Nu Udra's Mutiny, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts from Lord's Soul for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Anti-Guardian Arkveld LS — HR 100+, mixed

Optimized for Guardian Arkveld. WEX replaces Agitator because Guardian doesn't stay enraged — WEX has better uptime here. Arkvulcan 2pc provides Arkveld's Hunger. Dragon element Headsman's Hamus. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Rey Sandcoil γ · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Burst Lv. 3 Talisman
- Skills: Burst 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Latent Power 2 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny, Arkveld's Hunger, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Fulgur-Lagi Guts LS — HR 100+, meta

Gogma Artian + Armor Transcendence pushes both Agitator and WEX to max. Azure Bolt I covers affinity, Second Wind sustains Maximum Might, Guts (Tenacity) handles survivability. Raw ceiling: 307. Affinity ceiling: 110%. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β (Transcend) · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Master's Touch 1 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Adaptability 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Stun Resistance 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Second Wind I, Azure Bolt I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -1, Water 0, Thunder 5, Ice -6, Dragon -6

### Gogma-Arkveld LS — HR 100+, mixed

Four active set skills simultaneously — Guts + Mutual Hostility (raw + elemental) + Azure Bolt (affinity) + Hasten Recovery (healing). Challenger Charm III is craftable. Incredibly versatile across any hunt. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Blight Resistance 2 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility I, Hasten Recovery I, Azure Bolt I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 8, Thunder 2, Ice 5, Dragon -18

### Lagi-Guts Critical LS — HR 100+, mixed

Nu Udra chest replaces Latent Power with Counterstrike for higher-uptime affinity. Critical Eye via Appraised charm pushes to 100%+ without LP dependency. Affinity ceiling: 116%. Swap Speed Eating for Divine Blessing if preferred. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Critical Eye 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Critical Eye 4 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water 2, Thunder 9, Ice -4, Dragon -4

### Gore/Guts LS — HR 100+, meta

General-purpose Gogmazios LS. Element matched to hunt via Headsman's Hamus. Requires Gore Magala's Tyranny rolled on the weapon. For AT Arkveld, use Dragon element and slot Dragon Resistance 3. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Sororal Earrings α · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Blango Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Exploiter Charm (WEX 3)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts from Lord's Soul for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Zoh Shia LS (Craftable) — HR 100+, craftable

Best craftable Long Sword while farming toward your first Gogmazios LS. Numinous 2pc (Super Recovery I) + Gore 2pc (Black Eclipse I) + Ward of Wyveria. Counter Charm III for Counterstrike 3. Use element-matched craftable LS — e.g. Blazing Rafel for Dragon. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Whiteflame Torrent 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Spirit Damage → Hit 100% affinity — LP + Antivirus + Maximum Might → **Max Critical LS**
- Max Spirit Damage → Always-on raw — Adrenaline Rush + Razor's Edge → **Seregios-Gore LS**
- Balanced → LP + WEX + Stun Resistance comfort → **Agitator-Guts LS**
- Balanced → Max raw attack + Appraised talisman at HR100+ → **LagiRey Agitator LS**
- Comfort & Sheathe Speed → Evasion + Divine Blessing + WEX — never get hit → **Evasive Comfy LS**
- Comfort & Sheathe Speed → Stun Resistance + Guts + LP — tank through it → **Agitator-Guts LS**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Spirit Damage → Transcendence — max AGI + WEX, 110% affinity ceiling → **Fulgur-Lagi Guts LS**
- Max Spirit Damage → Gore Tyranny — element-matched Gogmazios LS → **Gore/Guts LS**
- Max Spirit Damage → vs Seregios — Bleed Res + Resentment uptime → **Anti-Seregios LS**
- Max Spirit Damage → vs Guardian Arkveld — WEX over Agitator → **Anti-Guardian Arkveld LS**
- Balanced → Four set skills — Guts + Mutual Hostility + Azure Bolt + Hasten Recovery → **Gogma-Arkveld LS**
- Balanced → 100%+ affinity without Latent Power — any hunt → **Lagi-Guts Critical LS**
- Balanced → Craftable — best option while farming Gogmazios LS → **Zoh Shia LS (Craftable)**
- Comfort & Sheathe Speed → Craftable sustain — Super Recovery + Con 3 + Quick Sheathe 3 → **Zoh Shia LS (Craftable)**
- Comfort & Sheathe Speed → Guts + Hasten Recovery + Quick Sheathe — double OHKO protection → **Gogma-Arkveld LS**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Dimensius (standard): Craft with 3 same-element parts (Attack infusion); Reinforce: target Attack +5 ×3, Sharpness +30 ×2; Weapon Decorations: Critical Jewel III, Critical Jewel II, Mastery Jewel; Paralysis (Dimensius) as default; craft one per element you need and match to the monster
- Headsman's Hamus (gogma): Attack Focus — takes −15% affinity; recover 10% via 1 Affinity Boost EX reinforcement; Target roll: 2 Attack EX, 2 Attack III, 1 Sharpness EX; Any element type — match to the monster each hunt; Set bonus: roll Gore Magala's Tyranny — the group skill no longer matters (Lord's Soul not required)

**Craftable Long Swords:**
- Wyvern Blade "Lily" Rathalos · Fire
- Tamonowo Craftable · Water
- Heaven's Thunder Lagiacrus · Thunder
- Blazing Rafel Craftable · Dragon · General-purpose fallback
- Lala Ornithocton Lala Barina · Paralysis

**Spirit Gauge & Crimson Slash Loops:**
- Perform Crimson Slash Combo Loops to maintain red Spirit Gauge and trigger Burst
- Helm Breaker requires a full red gauge — build into it via Foresight Slash or Spirit Thrust
- Red gauge provides a raw damage multiplier; never let it expire mid-hunt

**Quick Sheathe & Special Sheathe:**
- Quick Sheathe 3 is a staple — speeds up entry into Iai Slash and the Sacred Sheathe combo
- Use Special Sheathe to bait monster openings and chain into Iai Spirit Slash counters

## Sword & Shield

Game8 Sword and Shield Builds (TU4/v1.041, all loadouts and resistances) and the SnS Wilds FAQ + Progression Guide Google Doc (Visby1, BK, et al.) for mechanics and combo guidance — the doc is pre-TU4 and its endgame section defers to an external meta doc, so no doc loadouts are included.

### Max Critical Rey Gore SnS — HR 50–100, craftable

With Agitator, Latent Power, Antivirus, and Maximum Might all active, armor skills alone provide 95% affinity — freeing Artian reinforcements for raw attack. Burst boosts raw and elemental damage while Constitution and Stamina Surge manage stamina. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (match weapon) (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (comfort), Constitution 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water 0, Thunder 10, Ice -5, Dragon -2

### Synthetic Shield Team Buffer — HR 50–100, craftable

Four Omega pieces activate Omega Resonance (affinity and attack scale with distance to allies) on top of True Omega's Sword's innate Guard Up 3 + Synthetic Shield — every Perfect Guard grants +45 Defense to you and your allies. Best in multiplayer. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Omega Suit α · Arms: Omega Vambraces α · Waist: Omega Accessory α · Legs: Omega Boots α · Charm: Appraised (Stun Resistance 3, HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Partbreaker 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 2 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Guard 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Synthetic Shield 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Resonance II
- Meal: Any Attack Up or Defense Up meal — the build shrugs off chip damage through Perfect Guards.
- Resistances: Fire 9, Water 2, Thunder -8, Ice 7, Dragon -10

### Self-Heal Comfy SnS — HR 50–100, craftable

Regenerates plenty of health over a hunt via Zoh Shia's and Arkveld's regen set bonuses plus Recovery Speed and Recovery Up, with Divine Blessing 3 covering whiffed Perfect Guards. Still maxes Agitator, Weakness Exploit, Offensive Guard, and Maximum Might. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Arkvulcan Coil β · Legs: Numinous Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Counterstrike 1 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (comfort), Handicraft 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Recovery Up 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery I, Hasten Recovery I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal — the regen set bonuses keep HP topped up without Moxie.
- Resistances: Fire 2, Water 4, Thunder 1, Ice 0, Dragon -18

### Lagi-Rey Raw Thunder SnS — HR 50–100, craftable

Raw and Thunder damage with decent affinity — Agitator, Counterstrike, Maximum Might, and Latent Power can all activate simultaneously for a big raw boost. Attack Boost 4 on the weapon; +13 Thunder Res exploitable via High Lagia Sword. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Handicraft 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Thunder Resistance 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 4, Thunder 13, Ice -8, Dragon -4

### Gog-Guts Elemental SnS (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Endgame elemental build around Mutual Hostility II and Guts (Tenacity) — improved elemental damage plus a temporary damage-nullifying barrier. Challenger Charm III maximizes decoration space; swap the element jewel to match the monster. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (match weapon) (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Critical Element 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 3, Thunder 4, Ice 7, Dragon -15

### Arkveld Gamma Agitator SnS (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

General-purpose endgame build with Lord's Soul on the Gogma Artian. High damage uptime from maxed Agitator, Weakness Exploit, and Flayer plus Hasten Recovery II, wrapped in comfort — Guard, Razor Sharp, Earplugs, and Blight Resistance. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Arkvulcan Coil γ · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Flayer 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (match weapon) (dmg), Elemental Absorption 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Guard 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Blight Resistance 2 (comfort), Dragon Resistance 3 (swap per matchup) (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Hasten Recovery II, Guts (Tenacity), Burst Boost I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 6, Water -3, Thunder -6, Ice -2, Dragon -8

### Gog-Guts Wide-Range Support SnS (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Endgame support build on the Mutual Hostility II + Guts core, maximizing Wide-Range with Speed Eating and Free Meal — your items heal the whole hunt. Best in multiplayer; an Appraised charm frees room for Divine Blessing. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Appraised (Crit Eye 3 + Wide-Range 4, HR100+) / Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (match weapon) (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Wide-Range 5 (comfort), Free Meal 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 2 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Handicraft 1 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal — Speed Eating + Free Meal make mid-fight item use nearly free.
- Resistances: Fire -15, Water 9, Thunder 3, Ice 8, Dragon -16

### Lagi-Odo Guts SnS (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

AGI-WEX build using the Gogma Artian and Armor Transcendence to activate three group/set skills at once — Azure Bolt I, Burst Boost I, and Guts (Tenacity). Affinity swings from 0 to 120% with Azure Bolt; Divine Blessing and Shock Absorber add comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: G. Ebony Braces β (Transcend) · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil α · Legs: Lagiacrus Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II / Appraised (Agitator 1 + extras)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Azure Bolt I, Burst Boost I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water -5, Thunder 10, Ice -6, Dragon 0

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Rush Damage → 95% affinity from armor alone — Agitator + Latent Power → **Max Critical Rey Gore SnS**
- Max Rush Damage → Raw Attack Boost + Thunder — Counterstrike stacking → **Lagi-Rey Raw Thunder SnS**
- Balanced → Self-healing that still maxes Agitator + WEX → **Self-Heal Comfy SnS**
- Balanced → Raw crit with Divine Blessing + Quick Sheathe safety → **Lagi-Rey Raw Thunder SnS**
- Comfort & Utility → Regen everything — Super Recovery + Recovery Speed → **Self-Heal Comfy SnS**
- Comfort & Utility → Team buffer — Perfect Guards shield your allies → **Synthetic Shield Team Buffer**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Rush Damage → Elemental crit + Mutual Hostility damage barrier → **Gog-Guts Elemental SnS (TU4)**
- Max Rush Damage → Affinity past 100% — AGI/WEX with Azure Bolt → **Lagi-Odo Guts SnS (TU4)**
- Balanced → All-rounder — Flayer, Razor Sharp, Earplugs, Lord's Soul → **Arkveld Gamma Agitator SnS (TU4)**
- Balanced → Guts barrier + Divine Blessing on the elemental core → **Gog-Guts Elemental SnS (TU4)**
- Comfort & Utility → Heal the squad — Wide-Range 5 + Speed Eating + Free Meal → **Gog-Guts Wide-Range Support SnS (TU4)**
- Comfort & Utility → Comfort damage — Earplugs, Blight Res, Hasten Recovery → **Arkveld Gamma Agitator SnS (TU4)**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Verdoloto (standard): Craft with ③③③ parts, element matched to the monster — one per element you need; Raw variant: 3x Attack Infusion; reinforce 4x Attack +5 + Sharpness +30 (Lagi-Rey swaps two Attack for 2x Element +30); Element variant (Self-Heal Comfy): Element +20 production bonus + 3x Affinity +5; reinforce 4x Element +30 + Sharpness +30; Decos: Critical Jewel III + Guardian/Handicraft + an elemental hybrid jewel (plain Guardian III works without hybrids)
- Kyrie Verd (gogma): The Focus cannot be rerolled — Attack Focus for most builds (offset its -15% affinity with an Affinity +10 EX roll), Element Focus for Arkveld Gamma Agitator; Reroll set + group skills to match the build: Gogmapocalypse + Lord's Soul (both Gog-Guts builds), Ebony Odogaron's Power + Lord's Soul (Lagi-Odo) or + any group skill (Arkveld Gamma); Reinforce (Attack Focus): 3x Attack +5, Affinity +10 (EX), Sharpness +30 — EX-grade Affinity is high priority; Decos: Critical Jewel III + an element/Ironwall hybrid + Shield/Ironwall — swap the element jewel per matchup

**Non-Artian Sword & Shields:**
- Corona ATK 280 · 250 Fire · Crit Boost 3 + Crit Element innate
- Sandsea Katduva ATK 294 · 200 Water · Offensive Guard 3 innate
- High Lagia Sword ATK 308 · 300 Thunder · Converts Thunder Res to damage
- Precipice Mateptro ATK 294 · Massive 350 Ice element
- Jäger-Ankh ATK 294 · 200 Dragon · Crit Element 3 + great sharpness
- True Omega's Sword ATK 308 · Raw · Guard Up 3 + Synthetic Shield innate

**Perfect Rush Rules:**
- Perfect Rush is only worth it if you finish the full combo: PR III → Scaling Slash → Falling Bash or Plunging Thrust — never end on Spinning Reaper or Charged Chop
- Save it for guaranteed windows: knockdowns, stuns, flashes, and traps (Backstep → Leaping Slash starts the chain)
- For shorter openings, the Lateral Slash → Return Stroke → Spinning Rising Slash chain is the highest-damage standing combo

**Perfect Guard First:**
- Open hunts with a Perfect Guard (activates Offensive Guard and nullifies the roar) or a Sneak Attack
- Use Backstep instead of blocking for hits too risky to Perfect Guard
- Weave in Shield Bashes (Shield Attack → Shield Bash → Hard Basher) to rack up stun and save sharpness
- Corrupted Mantle is the top damage mantle — but it drains HP while you are not attacking

**Element Strategy:**
- Stick to raw while progressing to limit crafting; switch to matched elements at endgame
- Dragon is a serviceable default in many matchups (within ~1% on Arkveld weapons)
- Critical Boost 3 always; then pick Offensive Guard or Master's Touch — deco budget rarely fits both

## Dual Blades

Game8 Dual Blades Builds (TU4) and the Team Leviathan "MH Wilds Dual Blades Guide & Set Compilation" Google Doc (v1.041). Doc resistance totals are read from its Math Hunter calculator panels; per-element doc sets are collapsed into representative builds.

### Zoh Gore Agitator Burst DB — HR 50–100, craftable

High elemental damage without Weakness Exploit — hit anywhere, no positioning worries. Super Recovery (Zoh Shia 2pc) regenerates HP to max so you rarely stop to heal. Elemental Tiltkreise; swap element per hunt. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Gore Vambraces α · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Mizutsune Greaves β · Charm: Chain Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 12, Thunder -1, Ice 5, Dragon -11

### Regios Gore Agitator Burst DB — HR 50–100, craftable

Aggressive, balanced elemental Burst-Agitator build. Regios pieces improve Adrenaline Rush uptime — dodging rewards you with raw — while max Razor Sharp and Focus keep the blades spinning. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Regios Vambraces β · Waist: Regios Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 4 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Marathon Runner 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Black Eclipse I, Adrenaline
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire 2, Water 8, Thunder -6, Ice 0, Dragon -6

### Regios Lord's Soul Raw DB — HR 50–100, craftable

Raw-attack Tiltkreise with Adrenaline Rush 5 uptime — skip the per-element grind entirely. Lord's Soul grants +5% attack and a Guts safety net so you can stay aggressive. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Regios Coil β · Legs: Regios Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Marathon Runner 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Constitution 1 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Razor's Edge I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire 8, Water -6, Thunder 6, Ice -13, Dragon 0

### Seregios Gore Comfy DB — HR 50–100, craftable

Evasive comfort build: Evade Window 4 makes keeping Demon Boost Mode and Adrenaline Rush 5 active easy, while Marathon Runner 3 and Constitution 2 handle the stamina bill. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Regios Vambraces β · Waist: Regios Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Evade Window 4 (comfort), Marathon Runner 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Black Eclipse I, Adrenaline
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire 2, Water 8, Thunder -6, Ice 0, Dragon -6

### Focus WEX Comfy DB — HR 50–100, craftable

Comfy Focus build for easy Demon Gauge management: trades some elemental damage for Divine Blessing 3, Evade Window 3, and Master's Touch, with WEX 5 affinity carrying the damage. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm β · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Convert Element 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Hasten Recovery I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire 2, Water 6, Thunder -5, Ice 4, Dragon -12

### Lagi-Gore WEX Elemental DB — HR 50–100, craftable

The community doc's HR50-100 workhorse: one Gore/Lagiacrus/Regios shell for every element — craft a Tiltkreise per element and swap. WEX 5 + Critical Boost crit core with Gore Magala's Tyranny. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Lagiacrus Mail β · Arms: Regios Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Lagiacrus Greaves β · Charm: Critical Eye Lv 3 talisman (Counterattack Charm III fallback)
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Critical Element 1 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny, Leviathan's Fury, Scale Layering
- Meal: Hot Azuz Cuisine (shown on the doc's calculator panels).
- Resistances: Fire 4, Water 20, Thunder 13, Ice 10, Dragon 4

### Arkveld Gammapocalypse DB (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Aggressive TU4 flagship: Mutual Hostility II boosts element while enraged and Guts (Tenacity) covers your carts. Maxed Agitator + WEX with both stamina skills maxed — swap the Eternal Cusp element per hunt. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Marathon Runner 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Dragon Resistance 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity), Hasten Recovery I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 9, Thunder -2, Ice 9, Dragon -21

### Gog Lord's Soul DB (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

The comfort-leaning TU4 elemental set: Guts (Tenacity) safety net, Adrenaline Rush 5 + Agitator 5, and Marathon Runner 3 + Stamina Surge 3 so Demon Mode never runs dry. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Dahaad Shardhelm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Dahaad Shardbraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Foray 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Marathon Runner 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity), Binding Counter I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -18, Water 13, Thunder -2, Ice 13, Dragon -17

### Udra-Regios Lord's Soul DB — HR 100+, craftable

No-Gogma-grind HR100 raw build: three Nu Udra γ pieces bring Guts (Tenacity), Constitution 5 solves stamina outright, and Adrenaline Rush 5 rewards aggressive dodging. Standard Tiltkreise, no Gogma weapon needed. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Regios Vambraces β · Waist: Udra Mirecoil γ · Legs: Regios Greaves β · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Agitator 1) / Marathon Charm III
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Agitator 4 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Ambush 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Guts (Tenacity), Bad Blood I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire 23, Water -12, Thunder -6, Ice -1, Dragon 0

### Eternal Cusp Endgame (per element) — HR 100+, mixed

Team Leviathan's meta shell: identical armor for all five elements — build one Eternal Cusp per element (Element Focus, Gore Magala's Tyranny + Lord's Soul) and swap to match the monster. WEX 5 / Critical Boost crit core. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail β · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Sororal Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves β · Charm: Critical Eye Lv 3 talisman (Counterattack Charm III fallback)
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Agitator 1 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Arkveld's Hunger, Gogmapocalypse, Gore Magala's Tyranny
- Meal: Hot Azuz Cuisine (shown on the doc's calculator panels).
- Resistances: Fire 10, Water 17, Thunder 9, Ice 17, Dragon -3

### Mind's Eye Raw DB — HR 100+, mixed

Raw-leaning variant for matchups with poor hit zones: Mind's Eye 3 adds x1.3 raw on any hit zone 44 and below — Gore Magala, Gravios, Arkveld wings. Agitator 5 + Burst 4 carry when element falls flat. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Sororal Vambraces α · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Critical Eye Lv 3 talisman (Counterattack Charm III fallback)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Mind's Eye 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Razor Sharp 2 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Partbreaker 1 (dmg), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Gogmapocalypse, Gore Magala's Tyranny
- Meal: Hot Azuz Cuisine (shown on the doc's calculator panels).
- Resistances: Fire 8, Water 15, Thunder 10, Ice 20, Dragon 2

### Second Wind Max Might DB — HR 100+, mixed

High-skill ceiling: G. Fulgur's Second Wind grants a bonus stamina bar that keeps Maximum Might 3 active through the Archdemon 'corrupted combo'. Needs ~70% MM uptime to beat the standard sets — highest payoff in the doc. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail β · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Rathalos Coil β · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves γ · Charm: Critical Eye Lv 3 talisman (Counterattack Charm III fallback)
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Agitator 1 (dmg), Foray 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Speed Eating 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Fulgur Anjanath's Will, Gogmapocalypse, Rathalos's Flare
- Meal: Hot Azuz Cuisine; stamina-cap food and Dash Juice ease Maximum Might uptime.
- Resistances: Fire 4, Water 19, Thunder 6, Ice 19, Dragon -7

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Elemental DPS → One armor shell, one Tiltkreise per element — swap per hunt → **Lagi-Gore WEX Elemental DB**
- Max Elemental DPS → No-WEX element — hit anywhere, Super Recovery sustain → **Zoh Gore Agitator Burst DB**
- Max Elemental DPS → Skip elements entirely — raw Adrenaline Rush → **Regios Lord's Soul Raw DB**
- Balanced → Burst + Agitator element with dodge-reward uptime → **Regios Gore Agitator Burst DB**
- Balanced → Raw Lord's Soul — Guts safety while staying aggressive → **Regios Lord's Soul Raw DB**
- Comfort & Stamina → Evade Window 4 + Marathon Runner — dodge everything → **Seregios Gore Comfy DB**
- Comfort & Stamina → Divine Blessing + easy gauge — soften every mistake → **Focus WEX Comfy DB**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Elemental DPS → Full meta Eternal Cusp — one shell, swap element per hunt → **Eternal Cusp Endgame (per element)**
- Max Elemental DPS → Mutual Hostility aggression with a Guts safety net → **Arkveld Gammapocalypse DB (TU4)**
- Max Elemental DPS → Maximum Might + Second Wind — highest skill ceiling → **Second Wind Max Might DB**
- Balanced → Mind's Eye raw — great when hit zones are bad → **Mind's Eye Raw DB**
- Balanced → Skip the Gogma grind — craftable Udra-Regios raw → **Udra-Regios Lord's Soul DB**
- Comfort & Stamina → Guts + maxed stamina skills — Demon Mode never runs dry → **Gog Lord's Soul DB (TU4)**
- Comfort & Stamina → Constitution 5 + Guts on craftable armor → **Udra-Regios Lord's Soul DB**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Tiltkreise (standard): Elemental: 3x Affinity infusion; reinforce 4x Element +20 + Sharpness +30 — craft one per element you hunt; Raw: 3x Attack infusion; reinforce 4x Attack +5 + Sharpness +30; Elemental decos: Crit Elem/[Element] + Focus/[Element] + Rzr Sharp/[Element] Jwl [3]; Raw decos: Critical Jewel III + Rzr Sharp/Handicraft + Focus/Handicraft [3]; Doc HR50-100 shortcut: 2x Attack + 1x Sharpness reinforcements is enough — save the Oricalcite
- Eternal Cusp (gogma): Always take Element Focus — Attack and Affinity Focus are net DPS losses for DB; Reroll until Gore Magala's Tyranny + Lord's Soul (doc meta); Game8 runs Gogmapocalypse + Lord's Soul; Reinforce: Attack Boost EX + 2x Affinity Boost EX (doc) or 2x Element Boost EX (Game8); Craft one per element — the endgame armor shell is identical, only the weapon swaps

**Non-Artian Dual Blades:**
- Wyvern Sentinels Master's Touch innate · slot Critical Jewel III
- Evening Dusk Best water pick · slot Rzr Sharp/Handicraft
- Master Sabers Focus 3 · comfort alternative
- Fulgurtwins Guardiana Best thunder pick on every Game8 list
- Precipice Ulokiem Best ice pick · slot Rzr Sharp/Handicraft
- Hungerklauen Best dragon pick · slot Rzr Sharp/Handicraft
- Inspired Ywain Focus 3 · comfort alternative
- Terrible Twins Bladescale Honing · best raw pick for Lord's Soul builds

**Element Matchups:**
- DB damage lives in matching element to the monster — Fire covers the most targets
- The endgame armor shell is identical across elements: swap the weapon, not the armor
- Water: Gravios is the easiest matchup · Dragon: Arkveld, Zoh Shia, the Raths
- Jin Dahaad is raw-favoured outside the head/iceplates — bring raw skills or swap mid-fight

**Stamina Management:**
- Constitution, Marathon Runner, and Stamina Surge are the comfort skills that matter
- Adrenaline Rush triggers on the same dodges as Perfect Dodge — Evade Window feeds both
- Dash Juice and stamina-cap food keep Demon Mode running without skill investment
- Power Prolonger extends Demon Boost Mode; Focus refills the Demon Gauge faster

**Sharpness (Wear & Tear):**
- Every DB move has its own sharpness cost — Blade Dance wears the least
- The doc builds to a 330-hit minimum; Razor Sharp or Master’s Touch get you there
- Protective Polish is a valid substitute playstyle if you prefer it

**Corrupted Mantle:**
- Still the biggest DB damage boost: raw + affinity ramp, extra hits, faster Demon Gauge
- Evasion Mantle is worth considering for longer fights
- Mantles toggle without sheathing — hold and press to swap mid-combo

## Hammer

Game8 Hammer Builds (TU4/v1.041) and the "Hammer Whylds Meta — Crit Dead FR" Google Doc. The doc's changelog stops at TU2 (its meta sets are Gogma-era) and its builds do not list elemental resistances — those values are unverified placeholders.

### AGI-WEX Guts Counter Hammer — HR 50–100, craftable

Maxes Agitator, Weakness Exploit, and Counterstrike while Gamma pieces bring Guts (Tenacity) — hyper-armor through hits and punish with offsets. The HR100+ Appraised Talisman adds Attack Boost plus Razor Sharp/Handicraft sharpness management. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Numinous Shroud α · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 4, Thunder 11, Ice -7, Dragon -6

### Ful-Gore Critical Hammer — HR 50–100, craftable

High-affinity crit machine: 2pc G. Fulgur β (Second Wind I) keeps Maximum Might running, 2pc Gore β adds Black Eclipse frenzy affinity — ceiling around 110%. Swap in Counter Charm III for offset-focused play at the cost of WEX levels. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces α · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Second Wind I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Caprice Meal (Airy Egg) adds random +15 raw bursts.
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 6, Thunder 4, Ice -2, Dragon -10

### Ful-Zoh-Lagi Hammer — HR 50–100, craftable

Offense-leaning comfort: Earplugs, Constitution, Super Recovery, and Second Wind wrapped around Agitator 5 and WEX. Counterstrike is maxed to cash in on the TU2 offset buff every time you upswing through an attack. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces α · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Numinous Greaves α · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Second Wind I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Tumbler Meal (Mud/Turbid Shrimp) adds dodge i-frames.
- Resistances: Fire -9, Water 4, Thunder 12, Ice -7, Dragon -14

### Rey-Fulgur Hammer — HR 50–100, craftable

3pc Rey Dau γ brings Thunderous Roar I and Guts (Tenacity); 2pc G. Fulgur β adds Second Wind for stamina. WEX 5 + Maximum Might 3 + Latent Power 2 can hit the 100% affinity cap with a raw safety net underneath. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: G. Fulgur Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Rey Sandcoil γ · Legs: G. Fulgur Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Latent Power 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Second Wind I, Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water -8, Thunder 16, Ice -15, Dragon -4

### Comfort AGI-WEX Evasion Hammer — HR 50–100, craftable

Charged Step-spam hit-and-run: AGI 5 + WEX 5 damage core under maximized Constitution, Evade Extender, and Evade Window. Trade Shockproof + 2 Physique decos for 3x Protection if you want Divine Blessing 3 instead. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Arkvulcan Coil β · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves β · Charm: Evasion Charm IV (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Tumbler Meal (Mud/Turbid Shrimp) adds i-frames to an already dodgy build.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water 6, Thunder 1, Ice 2, Dragon -16

### Release Meta Gore Set — HR 50–100, craftable

The doc's "crit dead" raw set: 4pc Gore for Black Eclipse II frenzy affinity, WEX 5, and Evade Window 3, with five flex Lv1 comfort slots. Gameplan: focus the head and lock the monster down as much as possible. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail α · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II, Adrenaline (Scale Layering)
- Meal: Meat base (+2 raw); Caprice Meal (Airy Egg) adds random +15 raw bursts.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Dosha Gogma Guts Hammer (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Game8's top TU4 build: AT Arkveld helm with Gogmazios and Doshaguma pieces stacks Powerhouse, Second Wind, Mutual Hostility, and Guts on an Attack Boost 5 + AGI/WEX core. Gogma Artian with Fulgur Anjanath's Will. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Doshaguma Coil β (Transcend) · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Golden Age Charm (Appraised: Attack Boost 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Charge Up 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility I, Second Wind I, Powerhouse I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water 4, Thunder -2, Ice 6, Dragon -9

### AGI-WEX Gogma II Hammer (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Comfort-oriented Gogma build: Mutual Hostility II grants a temporary barrier while Second Wind manages stamina, all with Agitator and Weakness Exploit still maxed plus Earplugs and Divine Blessing underneath. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: G. Fulgur Mail β (Transcend) · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Charge Up 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Second Wind I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -11, Water 8, Thunder 1, Ice 6, Dragon -20

### Gogma-Lagi AGI-WEX Hammer (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Gogma Artian (Leviathan's Fury roll) plus Armor Transcending stacks Guts, Second Wind, and Azure Bolt affinity onto an Attack Boost 5 + Agitator 5 core, with Quick Sheathe and Evade Extender keeping you mobile. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + WEX 1) / Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Charge Up 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Second Wind I, Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water 4, Thunder 3, Ice 0, Dragon -9

### Doshath Guts — HR 100+, mixed

The doc's strongest set: Latent Power 5 + Agitator 5 raw with five set/group bonuses at once — Guts, Second Wind, Thunderous Roar, Mutual Hostility, and Powerhouse. Gogma Artian rolled with Lord's Soul + Doshaguma's Might. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Rey Sandcoil γ · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Counter Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Latent Power 5 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Second Wind I, Thunderous Roar I, Mutual Hostility I, Powerhouse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Fulgore Guts — HR 100+, mixed

The doc's raw alternative: trades Latent Power for Gore frenzy affinity and Jin Dahaad's Binding Counter, keeping Guts and Second Wind. The ArkFulgore variant swaps to Arkvulcan γ pieces with Hasten Recovery if you dislike this spread. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves γ · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Foray 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Second Wind I, Binding Counter I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### FulScorcher — HR 100+, meta

Element set for element-weak monsters: 4pc Gogmazios with G. Rathalos helm stacks Scorcher I and Mutual Hostility II on a fire-rolled Gogma Artian. Heavily focuses the triangle combo — skip Big Bang and spin attacks. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Rathalos Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Gogmazios Mail β · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Fire Attack 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Scorcher I, Second Wind I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Caprice Meal (Airy Egg) adds random +15 raw bursts.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Impact Damage → Head-lock KO pressure — Counterstrike offsets + Guts raw → **AGI-WEX Guts Counter Hammer**
- Max Impact Damage → Crit machine — frenzy affinity, ~110% ceiling → **Ful-Gore Critical Hammer**
- Balanced → Affinity cap + Guts and Thunderous Roar safety net → **Rey-Fulgur Hammer**
- Balanced → Earplugs + Super Recovery on an AGI/WEX core → **Ful-Zoh-Lagi Hammer**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Charged Step evasion — dodge, reposition, retry → **Comfort AGI-WEX Evasion Hammer**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Evade Window frenzy raw with flex comfort slots → **Release Meta Gore Set**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Impact Damage → Powerhouse offsets — AT Arkveld + Gogma raw → **Dosha Gogma Guts Hammer (TU4)**
- Max Impact Damage → Latent Power 5 — the doc's strongest raw set → **Doshath Guts**
- Max Impact Damage → Elemental triangle combos — fire Scorcher Gogma → **FulScorcher**
- Balanced → Attack Boost 5 + Guts with Azure Bolt affinity → **Gogma-Lagi AGI-WEX Hammer (TU4)**
- Balanced → Frenzy + Binding Counter — Gore and Dahaad raw → **Fulgore Guts**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Mutual Hostility II barrier + Earplugs + Divine Blessing → **AGI-WEX Gogma II Hammer (TU4)**
- Comfort & Forgiveness → Quick Sheathe + Evade Extender on a Guts core → **Gogma-Lagi AGI-WEX Hammer (TU4)**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Moteurvankel (standard): Craft with Blast parts (Paralysis also great) — ③③③ slots; Reinforce: 3x Attack +5, 1x Affinity +5, 1x Sharpness +30 (doc: any Attack/Element mix plus Sharpness; dodge Affinity rolls); Decos: Critical Jewel III + Mastery + a Focus/Handicraft or Rzr Sharp/Handicraft hybrid; Swap Rzr Sharp/Handicraft for Grinder/Attack to hit Attack Boost 5 if sharpness is covered
- Bound Admonition (gogma): Convert with Attack Focus (-15% affinity — amend reinforcements toward Affinity to offset); Reroll set + group skills to match your build: Fulgur Anjanath's Will, Gogmapocalypse, or Leviathan's Fury + Lord's Soul; Reinforce: 3x Attack +5, Affinity +10 (EX — high priority), Sharpness +30; Doc: roll on Attack and don't sweat Lord's Soul — the main set-bonus skill matters most

**Non-Artian Hammers:**
- Blazing Uria Zoh Shia · Whiteflame Torrent 1 · White Sharpness · Best non-Artian raw
- Binder Mace 250 Paralysis · Stamina Thief 3 · Exhaust + KO lockdown

**Head Uptime Beats Slugger:**
- Hammer lives on the head — Weakness Exploit is always free affinity
- Skip Slugger and Charge Up: stun skills only speed up KOs, not add them, and can exhaust your KOs early
- Skip Flayer too — wounds have a per-part cooldown and you mostly hit one part

**Offset Attacks (TU2 Buff):**
- Every move with "Upswing" in its name can offset — fish with Side Smash combos at the head
- A successful offset unlocks Follow-up Spin and the huge Follow-up Spinslam
- Offsets and power clashes trigger Counterstrike (+25 raw) — most builds max it

**Stamina & Maximum Might:**
- The Overhead Smash combo costs no stamina, so Maximum Might stays up
- Second Wind adds a spare stamina bar for Charging Step and charges
- Mantles: Corrupted for damage windows; Evasion (or Frenzy) for dodge-heavy play

## Hunting Horn

Game8 Hunting Horn Builds (TU4/v1.041) and "A Comprehensive Guide to Wilds Hunting Horn" Google Doc (Upgreid, AT Arkveld edition). Google Doc builds do not list elemental resistances — those values are unverified placeholders.

### Zoh Guts Peak HH — HR 50–100, craftable

Endgame raw build going all-in on Peak Performance with Guts (Tenacity). Echo Bubbles cannot crit, so raw stacking wins; Free Meal 3 keeps you at full HP for Peak Performance. Counter Charm III at HR50+; Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Burst 1) at HR100+. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Duna Wildmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Free Meal 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Protective Veil I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 10, Thunder 2, Ice -3, Dragon -8

### Rey-Zoh Agitator Burst HH — HR 50–100, craftable

Pure raw: Agitator 5 + Burst 5 + Guts (Tenacity) from 3pc Rey Dau γ, with 2pc Zoh Shia for Super Recovery. Over 350 raw on Blazing Gariel with Self-Improvement and Attack Up (L) — scales every non-critting Echo move. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Rey Sandgreaves γ · Charm: Chain Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water -2, Thunder 16, Ice -9, Dragon -8

### Gore-Lagi Frenzy Bolt HH — HR 50–100, craftable

High-affinity Thunder build: Lagia Thunderpeal hits the 855 element cap via Convert Thunder Resistance, Thunder Attack 3, and the Elem Attack Boost melody. Earplugs, Evade Window, and Evade Extender keep it comfy. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Thunder Attack 3 (dmg), Slugger 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Thunder Resistance 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Moxie (Hi) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -10, Water 8, Thunder 10, Ice -1, Dragon -6

### Comfy Zoh Raw HH — HR 50–100, craftable

4x Zoh Shia for Super Recovery II plus Evade Window 5, Divine Blessing 3, and Earplugs 2. Pairs with the healing-support Queen Chordmaker — the tanky pick that keeps the party (and you) topped up. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud α · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Numinous Greaves β · Charm: Evasion Charm IV (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 2 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Evade Window 5 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery II
- Meal: Any Defense or Attack Up meal — Super Recovery covers sustain.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 8, Thunder 7, Ice 0, Dragon -20

### 2 OdoGuts Bridge Set — HR 50–100, craftable

The doc's mid post-game bridge to HR100: 2pc G. Ebony Odogaron (Burst Boost I) plus 3 Lord's Soul pieces for Guts and Protective Veil I. G. Resounding Galahad covers every matchup until your Artians are ready. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Ebony Helm β · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Duna Wildcoil γ · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Burst 4 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Counterstrike 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Flayer 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Tool Specialist 2 (comfort), Earplugs 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Burst Boost I, Guts (Lord's Soul x3), Protective Veil I
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### AGI-Burst Gogma II HH (v1.041) — HR 100+, mixed

End-game raw stacking with Mutual Hostility II and Guts: max Burst, Agitator, and Attack Boost with loads of 1-slot decos for comfort. The 1-slot Adaptability sits in a 2-slot and can swap for Evade Extender. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Golden Age Charm / Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Burst 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Mind's Eye 3 (dmg), Element/Status Attack 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Adaptability 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire -5, Water 5, Thunder -1, Ice 10, Dragon -18

### Gog Burst-Guts HH (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Raw-stacking Gogma Artian build with Burst Boost II (+18 raw while Burst is up) and Guts (+5% raw plus a cart save). Armor Transcendence on the G. Ebony pieces activates Ebony Odogaron's Power alongside Lord's Soul. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Ebony Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β (Transcend) · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 2 + Maximum Might 2) / Mighty Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Element/Status Attack 3 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Burst Boost II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water -9, Thunder 0, Ice -3, Dragon 3

### Gogmapocalypse Guts HH (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Hi-element set on a Gogmapocalypse + Lord's Soul Gogma Artian: Mutual Hostility II boosts element hard and the 4pc shield (75% HP, refreshing) stacks with Guts to make you nearly uncartable. The doc's 'Ele Stacking' meta set. (Source: Game8 + Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 2 + Earplugs 2) / Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Element/Status Attack 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Resentment 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Bad Blood I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water 1, Thunder 0, Ice 11, Dragon -15

### Lagi-Guts Raw-Ele HH (TU3) — HR 100+, craftable

Maximizes raw and element with Guts (Tenacity) on a standard Artian — no Gogma grind needed. Extra slots and Counterstrike 2 from the Nu Udra γ chest push the ceiling; Earplugs 2 and Speed Eating 3 are swappable comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Burst 1) / Chain Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water 2, Thunder 9, Ice -4, Dragon -4

### Hybrid Stacking (General Use) — HR 100+, mixed

The doc's pick for most players: one comfy elemental set for every matchup, needing only one of Ebony Odogaron's Power or Lord's Soul on the Gogma Artian. Slightly behind the specialized sets for far lower investment. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces β · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Resentment 1 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Peak Performance 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ebony Odogaron's Power, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Raw Offset — Doshaguma's Might — HR 100+, mixed

The raw meta set: spam Single Encores and land an Offset every 2-3 minutes for a refreshable +25 raw from Doshaguma's Might on the Gogma Artian. Beats G. Resounding Galahad wherever raw is heavily favored. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: G. Doshaguma Braces β · Waist: Doshaguma Coil β · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Mighty Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Heroics 1 (dmg), Flayer 1 (dmg)
- Set skills: Doshaguma's Might, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) — the game consumes Moxie before Guts, so you keep both.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Non-Gog Galahad Support — HR 100+, craftable

The ideal support horn set: G. Resounding Galahad's offensive songset, status-cleanse bubbles, and Sonic Barrier damage reduction — the doc's pick for keeping struggling teams (and Omega Planetes squads) alive. No Gogma armor. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: G. Ebony Braces β · Waist: G. Ebony Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Horn Maestro 2 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Flayer 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ebony Odogaron's Power I (2pc)
- Meal: Moxie (Hi) or a Defense Up meal for support duty.
- Resistances: Fire 5, Water -10, Thunder -7, Ice -2, Dragon 8

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Solo DPS → All-in Peak Performance raw with Guts → **Zoh Guts Peak HH**
- Max Solo DPS → Agitator + Burst raw — Rey Dau γ Guts core → **Rey-Zoh Agitator Burst HH**
- Max Solo DPS → Thunder element cap — Lagia Thunderpeal → **Gore-Lagi Frenzy Bolt HH**
- Balanced → Burst Boost + Guts bridge set that carries to HR100 → **2 OdoGuts Bridge Set**
- Balanced → Raw damage with Free Meal + Earplugs comfort → **Zoh Guts Peak HH**
- Support & Comfort → Healing songs — Super Recovery + Evade Window tank → **Comfy Zoh Raw HH**
- Support & Comfort → Galahad melody support with a Guts safety net → **2 OdoGuts Bridge Set**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Solo DPS → Raw stacking — Burst Boost II Gogma Artian → **Gog Burst-Guts HH (TU4)**
- Max Solo DPS → Offset counters — Doshaguma's Might raw → **Raw Offset — Doshaguma's Might**
- Max Solo DPS → Hi-element Echo Waves + Gogmapocalypse shield → **Gogmapocalypse Guts HH (TU4)**
- Balanced → Hybrid stacking — one comfy set for every matchup → **Hybrid Stacking (General Use)**
- Balanced → AGI-Burst comfort raw — loads of deco slots → **AGI-Burst Gogma II HH (v1.041)**
- Balanced → No Gogma grind — Lagi-Guts raw + element → **Lagi-Guts Raw-Ele HH (TU3)**
- Support & Comfort → Buff support — Galahad songs + Sonic Barrier → **Non-Gog Galahad Support**
- Support & Comfort → Near-immortal — Gogmapocalypse shield + Guts → **Gogmapocalypse Guts HH (TU4)**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Omiltika (standard): Craft with 3x Attack parts + element infusion (Element +30, 3x Attack +5) — ③③③ slots; Reinforce: 5x Attack +5 (all-Attack); base element rolls do nothing for Echo Waves; Build one per element (Fire/Water/Dragon first for coverage); Paralysis for a status horn; Decos: Sonorous/Attack or /KO Jwl III + Element/Handicraft (or Paralyzer III for status)
- Onyx Choros (gogma): Upgrade your Omiltika with Attack Focus (skills like Maximum Might offset the -15% affinity); Reroll set + group skills: Ebony Odogaron's Power (element) or Doshaguma's Might (raw/status), always with Lord's Soul; Gogmapocalypse for the hi-element shield set; Reinforce: 2x Attack EX, 2x Attack III, 1x Sharpness EX (Game8 alt: 3x Attack +5, Affinity +10 EX, Sharpness +30); Its Elemental Melody songlist is the highest-DPS song combo in the game — songs cannot be changed

**Non-Artian Hunting Horns:**
- G. Resounding Galahad Best craftable · Attack Up (L) + Extend All Melodies · Sonic Barrier support
- Blazing Gariel Zoh Shia · Whiteflame Torrent · Health Regen bubble + Offset Melody
- Lagia Thunderpeal Lagiacrus · Convert Thunder Res hits the 855 element cap · Offset Melody
- Precipice Kovira Best craftable Ice per the community doc
- Queen Chordmaker Rathian · Melody of Life + Recovery Speed (L) · best healing support

**Song Rotation:**
- Queue Self-Improvement on approach, then attack/element buffs before utility
- Play one song at a time — always Encore immediately after a single Echo Wave
- Horn Maestro 2 is a mandatory tax: longer melodies, bigger and longer bubbles
- Keep Offset Melody ready to counter; end song queues with a dodge or Encore

**Echo Bubble Play:**
- Echo Bubble + Echo Wave spam is the core DPS loop — most of it cannot crit, so stack raw and element over affinity
- Focus Strike: Reverb interrupts attacks and refreshes bubble charges — take every wound
- Hilt Stab cancels Encore/Resounding recovery and baits counters

**Horn Swapping & Mantles:**
- Carry a swap horn (Great Bagpipe / Ajara-Jivaka for Attack Up (L) + Earplugs; G. Resounding Galahad extends all melodies) — swap only while running to the monster
- Corrupted Mantle for damage, Rocksteady to protect performances, Evasion with Adrenaline Rush sets
- Eat for Moxie (Hi): the game consumes Moxie before Guts, keeping both protections

## Lance

Game8 Lance Builds (TU4/v1.041; primary for HR100+) and the MH Wilds Base Game Progression and Endgame Lance Builds Google Doc (Syltphademus; pre-TU4 — mechanics, skill philosophy, and HR50-era sets). Google Doc builds do not list resistance totals — those values are unverified placeholders.

### Lagi-Duna Guts Lance — HR 50–100, craftable

Highest-rated HR50 set: Guts, Agitator, and Azure Bolt on Gamma and Lagiacrus pieces for high raw attack. At HR100+ an Attack Boost Appraised talisman raises raw further while keeping Agitator 5. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Lagiacrus Mail β · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Duna Wildcoil γ · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Tool Specialist 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Protective Veil I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 10, Thunder 6, Ice -5, Dragon -4

### Zoh-Gore AGI-WEX Critical Lance — HR 50–100, craftable

Tanky, high-affinity crit build: Agitator 5, WEX, and Antivirus push affinity near 100% while Super Recovery passively heals chip damage — an impenetrable poke fortress. Constitution 5 covers guard stamina. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Divine Blessing 1 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Handicraft 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Super Recovery I, Ward of Wyveria
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 10, Thunder 1, Ice 4, Dragon -14

### Ful-Lagi AGI-WEX Lance — HR 50–100, craftable

Second Wind + Maximum Might keep crit uptime high on a spare stamina bar; Azure Bolt raises the affinity ceiling and converts Thunder Resistance into bonus damage. Swap Earplugs 2 for Counterstrike 2 for more raw. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces α · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Lagiacrus Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Handicraft 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Second Wind I, Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -10, Water 4, Thunder 14, Ice -8, Dragon -12

### 4x Zoh Shia Comfy Tank Lance — HR 50–100, craftable

The ironwall: 4pc Zoh Shia's Super Recovery II passively heals, Divine Blessing 3 and high elemental resistances blunt everything else, and Agitator 5 + WEX 5 keep the damage honest. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Numinous Greaves β · Charm: Any Element Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Element Resistance 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Handicraft 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery II
- Meal: Any Defense Up or Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 8, Thunder 7, Ice 0, Dragon -20

### FulGore Crit Lance — HR 50–100, craftable

The doc's "current hotness": Gore 2pc Frenzy + Antivirus and WEX build to ~85% affinity from armor alone, while Fulgur 2pc's second stamina bar keeps Maximum Might live. No free comfort slots — pure aggression. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Agitator 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Fulgur Anjanath's Will I (Second Wind), Gore Magala's Tyranny I (Black Eclipse)
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### GorJin Clash Raw Lance — HR 50–100, craftable

Speedrun-leaning raw set: Resuscitate's +10 raw is always on thanks to Frenzy, and Jin Dahaad 2pc adds another +25 raw for a full minute after every Power Clash. Evade Window 3 rewards precise back-hops. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Dahaad Shardbraces β · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil β · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort), Tremor Resistance 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny I, Jin Dahaad's Revolt I, Lord's Fury I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### AGI-WEX-Flayer Guts Lance — HR 100+, mixed

Top-rated endgame build: 4pc Arkveld γ delivers Agitator 5, WEX 5, and Flayer 5 while the Gogma Artian brings Hasten Recovery II, Guts (Tenacity), and Black Eclipse I. Affinity overcaps 100% on top of Frenzy. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail γ · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Flayer 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Convert Element 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Recovery Up 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Blight Resistance 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Master's Touch 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Hasten Recovery II, Guts (Tenacity), Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 6, Water 3, Thunder -5, Ice 2, Dragon -13

### AGI-WEX Gogma II Lance — HR 100+, meta

Comfort-focused AGI-WEX build in 4pc Gogmazios α. Mutual Hostility II adds a protective barrier (and an elemental option), Hasten Recovery I heals as you poke, and Stun Resistance 3 + Recovery Up round out the comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Recovery Up 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Master's Touch 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Hasten Recovery I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for anti-OHKO safety.
- Resistances: Fire -14, Water 12, Thunder -1, Ice 12, Dragon -23

### Fulgur-Dahaad Lance — HR 100+, mixed

High-damage Agitator 5 + Burst 5 build around AT Jin Dahaad's Binding Counter set bonus. Stacks Second Wind, Black Eclipse, and Guts via the Gogma Artian; Razor Sharp and Constitution keep the pokes flowing. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves γ · Charm: Chain Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 3 (dmg), Foray 1 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 1 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Handicraft 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Second Wind I, Binding Counter I, Black Eclipse I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -10, Water 5, Thunder 1, Ice 0, Dragon -7

### Binding Counter Guts Lance — HR 100+, mixed

AGI-WEX build built around Binding Counter II (+50 raw after Power Clashes, pins, webs, or frostblight) with Guts as the safety net. Strongest into monsters that trigger clashes; Divine Blessing 3 softens the rest. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Omega Ear Cuffs α · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves γ · Charm: Mighty Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Foray 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Master's Touch 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Binding Counter II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water 6, Thunder -7, Ice 8, Dragon -9

### Fulgur-Lagi Guts Lance — HR 100+, mixed

Raw-affinity build pairing a Fulgur Anjanath's Will Gogma Artian with a Transcended G. Fulgur helm. The deepest guard kit of the endgame six: Guard 3 + Guard Up 3 + Divine Blessing 3 with Second Wind stamina and Guts. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces α · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Master's Touch 1 + WEX 1) / Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Guard 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Master's Touch 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Second Wind I, Azure Bolt I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water 3, Thunder 7, Ice -4, Dragon -6

### Lagi-Guts Critical Lance — HR 100+, craftable

Skip the Gogma grind: a standard Artian Skyscraper on fully craftable armor. The Nu Udra γ chest brings slots and Counterstrike 2, and the Critical Eye Appraised charm pushes the affinity ceiling to 116%. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Critical Eye 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Critical Eye 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Master's Touch 1 (comfort), Handicraft 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water 2, Thunder 9, Ice -4, Dragon -4

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Aggressive Counters → Frenzy crit rush — Gore + Fulgur, ~95% affinity → **FulGore Crit Lance**
- Aggressive Counters → Power Clash raw — every clash refreshes +25 raw → **GorJin Clash Raw Lance**
- Aggressive Counters → Raw Guts — Agitator + Azure Bolt attack stacking → **Lagi-Duna Guts Lance**
- Balanced → Crit fortress — Super Recovery heals the chip damage → **Zoh-Gore AGI-WEX Critical Lance**
- Balanced → Second Wind stamina — Maximum Might crit uptime → **Ful-Lagi AGI-WEX Lance**
- Ironwall Comfort → 4pc Zoh Shia — passive healing, huge resistances → **4x Zoh Shia Comfy Tank Lance**
- Ironwall Comfort → Tanky but deadly — Constitution 5 + Super Recovery → **Zoh-Gore AGI-WEX Critical Lance**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Aggressive Counters → AGI-WEX-Flayer — the top-rated all-rounder → **AGI-WEX-Flayer Guts Lance**
- Aggressive Counters → Binding Counter — +50 raw off Power Clashes and pins → **Binding Counter Guts Lance**
- Aggressive Counters → Agitator + Burst 5 — AT Dahaad set-bonus stack → **Fulgur-Dahaad Lance**
- Balanced → Second Wind + Azure Bolt — stamina, guard kit, and Guts → **Fulgur-Lagi Guts Lance**
- Balanced → Standard Artian — skip the Gogma grind, 116% ceiling → **Lagi-Guts Critical Lance**
- Ironwall Comfort → Gogma barrier — Mutual Hostility II + Hasten Recovery → **AGI-WEX Gogma II Lance**
- Ironwall Comfort → Full guard kit — Guard 3 + Guard Up 3 + Divine Blessing → **Fulgur-Lagi Guts Lance**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Skyscraper (standard): Craft with Paralysis parts (Blast also fine) — ③③③ slots, 3x Attack infusion; Reinforce: 4-5x Attack +5; fill the remainder with Sharpness +30; Doc element variant: reinforce 4x Element + 1x Sharpness — craft one per element for matchups; Decos: Guardian/Ironwall III + Critical III + Critical II (Offensive Guard and Critical Boost first)
- Aether Pike (gogma): Convert your Skyscraper; Attack Focus (-15% affinity — amend Affinity reinforces to counter it); Reroll the set skill to match your build: Gore Magala's Tyranny, Arkveld's Hunger, Jin Dahaad's Revolt, or Fulgur Anjanath's Will; group skill Lord's Soul; Reinforce: 3x Attack +5, Affinity +10 (EX), Sharpness +30 — EX-grade Affinity is the top amendment priority; Decos: Critical III + Mastery + Shield/Ironwall (Guard Up 3 + Master's Touch comfort package)

**Non-Artian Lances:**
- Blazing Sital Zoh Shia · Whiteflame Torrent · White Sharpness
- High Acrus Lance Lagiacrus · Guard 2 · Feeds Azure Bolt via Convert Thunder Res
- Fieberschild Gore Magala · Crit Element 3 · 20% affinity — doc's best crafted

**Perfect Guard Loop:**
- Time blocks for Perfect Guard — it always triggers Offensive Guard (+15% raw and element at Lv 3, near-100% uptime)
- After a perfect block, don't counter immediately — check for a follow-up attack and block that too
- Reposition with Guard Dashes instead of sheathing

**Guard Skill Breakpoints:**
- Guard and Guard Up are weapon skills in Wilds — they compete with damage decos
- Perfect + Power Guard make them optional while progressing; the doc calls them a damage loss outside endgame unblockables
- Game8's TU4 Gogma builds fit Guard Up 3 + Guard back in via Shield/Ironwall jewels — run them to taste

**Poke Rotation:**
- Bread and butter: Mid Thrust x3 → Triple Poke (MMM TT); side-hop the first two thrusts for ~1% extra DPS
- Every combo is an animation commitment — keep them short enough to block the next attack
- Lance barely spends stamina on combos and blocks, so Maximum Might is sustainable — Second Wind makes it foolproof

## Gunlance

Game8 Gunlance Builds (TU4/v1.041) and the Wilds Gunlance Guide (TU4) Google Doc by Lemon, NotDio & tokendoor. Game8 resistances come from its Build Details pages; Google Doc resistances are read from its setbuilder build cards.

### Rey Dau Gamma-Zoh Shia GL — HR 50–100, craftable

Balanced raw shelling: Agitator 5 + Burst 5 with a near-permanent +5% attack from Guts (Tenacity). Zoh Shia pieces add Super Recovery passive healing and Earplugs 2 keeps long combos uninterrupted. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Rey Sandgreaves γ · Charm: Chain Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Offensive Guard 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water -2, Thunder 16, Ice -9, Dragon -8

### Zoh-Duna Gamma Agitator Burst GL — HR 50–100, craftable

All-arounder: Agitator, Burst, Counterstrike, and Guts with a comfort spread of Divine Blessing, Recovery Speed, and Tool Specialist. The community doc's HR51 set is the same armor with Rey Sandcoil γ at the waist for Lord's Soul instead of Protective Veil. (Source: Game8 + Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Duna Wildcoil γ · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Recovery Speed 2 (comfort), Tool Specialist 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Protective Veil I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 10, Thunder 2, Ice -3, Dragon -8

### Lagi-Rey Agitator Counterstrike GL — HR 50–100, craftable

Max raw via Appraised Talismans: Attack Boost 5, Offensive Guard, Agitator, and Counterstrike stack flat raw for shells while Latent Power, Maximum Might, and WEX add affinity to melee hits. Runs the Argenesis Artian. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Chain Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 4, Thunder 13, Ice -8, Dragon -4

### Omega Udra Burst Agitator GL — HR 50–100, craftable

Multiplayer specialist: Omega Resonance grants +20% affinity and +10 raw near allies or Support Hunters, on top of maxed Agitator and Burst kept active by Guts (Tenacity) aggression. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Omega Vambraces α · Waist: Omega Accessory α · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Guard 3 (comfort), Focus 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Resonance I, Guts (Tenacity), Bad Blood I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 15, Water -4, Thunder -9, Ice 6, Dragon -4

### SeReyGios Evade GL — HR 50–100, craftable

Dodge instead of block: Adrenaline Rush 5 (+30 raw) extended by Seregios' Razor's Edge. Evade Window 4 and Evade Extender make hops generous; Constitution and Stamina Surge pay the stamina bill. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Regios Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Regios Coil β · Legs: Rey Sandgreaves γ · Charm: Counterattack Charm III
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Agitator 4 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Offensive Guard 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Evade Window 4 (comfort), Constitution 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Razor's Edge I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire 8, Water -6, Thunder 6, Ice -13, Dragon 0

### Comfy Healing GL — HR 50–100, craftable

Comfort first: Earplugs 3 and Recovery Speed 3 with Super Recovery and Hasten Recovery set bonuses for constant passive healing. Agitator 5 and Counterstrike keep damage respectable. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces β · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Mizutsune Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Offensive Guard 2 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Convert Element 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Focus 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Hasten Recovery I, Diversion
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal — the double heal-over-time already covers survivability.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 6, Thunder -1, Ice 1, Dragon -15

### Max Burst Boost Dahaad Guts GL (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

The consistent meta set: Transcended G. Ebony + Dahaad γ enables Burst Boost II (+18 raw while Burst is active), Binding Counter I, and Guts (Tenacity) at once. The community doc rates this Odo/Soul core the most consistent DPS. (Source: Game8 + Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Ebony Helm α (Transcend) · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: G. Ebony Braces β (Transcend) · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β (Transcend) · Charm: Appraised (Guard Up 2 + Counterstrike 2) / Counter Charm III
- Skills: Burst 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort), Guard Up 2 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Burst Boost II, Binding Counter I, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -12, Water -5, Thunder -8, Ice -2, Dragon 10

### Gogma Burst Boost GL (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Raw attack maxed: Attack Boost 5 from the Appraised charm plus Burst, Agitator, Peak Performance, Counterstrike, and Guts. Super Recovery + Recovery Speed 3 keep HP topped up between guards. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β (Transcend) · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Numinous Greaves β · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Counterstrike 1 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Peak Performance 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Burst Boost I, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water -4, Thunder 4, Ice -1, Dragon -5

### Peak Guarding Gogma GL (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Guard fortress: Guard 3, Guard Up 3, Divine Blessing, and Super Recovery keep HP full so Peak Performance 4 stays active permanently. Offensive Guard turns every Perfect Guard into more raw. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β (Transcend) · Charm: Appraised (Artillery 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Burst 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 4 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Guard 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Guts (Tenacity), Burst Boost I, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water -4, Thunder 4, Ice -1, Dragon -5

### Odo-Arkveld Wide Burst GL (1.041) — HR 100+, mixed

Wide-shelling variant (Element Focus Gogma): Burst Boost II damage with Flayer and Hasten Recovery healing back guard chip damage. Swap Earplugs/Evade Extender decos for Counterstrike if your guard game is tight. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Ebony Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β (Transcend) · Arms: G. Ebony Braces β (Transcend) · Waist: Arkvulcan Coil γ · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Golden Age Charm (Artillery 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 3 (dmg), Flayer 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Focus 3 (comfort), Guard 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Blight Resistance 2 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Hasten Recovery I, Burst Boost II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water -9, Thunder -8, Ice -6, Dragon 6

### Gog 4 Shield — Gogmapocalypse / Lord's Soul — HR 100+, meta

The doc's least-trade-offs set: 4pc Gogmapocalypse (counting the Gogma Artian) grants a 75 HP barrier on monster enrage and a 1.3x element modifier, letting Peak Performance 5 stay up through chip damage. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Dahaad Shardhelm γ · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Burst 1)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Foray 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Counterstrike 1 (dmg), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse II, Lord's Soul, Jin Dahaad's Revolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) — Lord's Soul cart protection plus Moxie doubles up.
- Resistances: Fire -18, Water 13, Thunder -2, Ice 13, Dragon -17

### Jin 4 Clash — Jin Dahaad's Revolt / Lord's Soul — HR 100+, mixed

+50 raw from Jin Dahaad's Revolt II after power clashes, pins, and binds — technically the top damage roll in short hunts and clash-heavy matchups (Arkveld, Seregios) or frostblight spammers (Blangonga). (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Dahaad Shardhelm γ · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves β · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Burst 1) / Burst Lv 3 talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Foray 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 1 (dmg), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Jin Dahaad's Revolt II, Lord's Soul, Gogmapocalypse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) — Lord's Soul cart protection plus Moxie doubles up.
- Resistances: Fire -17, Water 12, Thunder -3, Ice 12, Dragon -13

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Shelling Burst → Appraised-charm raw stack — Attack Boost 5 + Counterstrike → **Lagi-Rey Agitator Counterstrike GL**
- Max Shelling Burst → Multiplayer Resonance — affinity when allies are near → **Omega Udra Burst Agitator GL**
- Max Shelling Burst → Dodge, don't block — Adrenaline Rush evade lancing → **SeReyGios Evade GL**
- Balanced → Guts + Super Recovery raw core with Earplugs → **Rey Dau Gamma-Zoh Shia GL**
- Balanced → Agitator/Burst spread with Divine Blessing comfort → **Zoh-Duna Gamma Agitator Burst GL**
- Comfort & Guard → Constant healing — Super + Hasten Recovery, Earplugs 3 → **Comfy Healing GL**
- Comfort & Guard → Evade comfort — hop through attacks instead of eating chip → **SeReyGios Evade GL**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Shelling Burst → Burst Boost II + Binding Counter — the consistent meta → **Max Burst Boost Dahaad Guts GL (TU4)**
- Max Shelling Burst → Max raw — Attack Boost 5 Gogma stack → **Gogma Burst Boost GL (TU4)**
- Max Shelling Burst → Power-clash spikes — Jin Dahaad's Revolt +50 raw → **Jin 4 Clash — Jin Dahaad's Revolt / Lord's Soul**
- Balanced → Wide shelling + Flayer + Hasten Recovery healing → **Odo-Arkveld Wide Burst GL (1.041)**
- Balanced → Peak Performance held by guarding — damage while defended → **Peak Guarding Gogma GL (TU4)**
- Comfort & Guard → Guard fortress — Guard Up 3 + Super Recovery → **Peak Guarding Gogma GL (TU4)**
- Comfort & Guard → 4pc Gogma shield barrier — comfort with meta damage → **Gog 4 Shield — Gogmapocalypse / Lord's Soul**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Argenesis (standard): Craft rarity 8 with 3x Attack infusion — the element sets shelling: Water/Thunder/Dragon = Long, Sleep/Ice/Fire = Normal, Blast/Para/Poison = Wide; Reinforce: 5x Attack +5 is ideal (~1/1024) — settle for 3-4 Attack rolls; 1 Sharpness roll is fine for Burst Fire loops; Decos: Artillery Jewel III【3】 + Magazine/Attack + Guardian/Ironwall
- Auguring Omen (gogma): Convert your Argenesis with Attack Focus: +10 raw and Normal shelling — best overall since shells cannot crit (Element Focus = Wide for shell-hop matchups; Affinity Focus/Long is dead); Reroll set + group skills until Lord's Soul plus the set skill your build needs: Ebony Odogaron's Power, Zoh Shia's Pulse, Gogmapocalypse, or Jin Dahaad's Revolt; Reinforce: 2x Attack EX + 2x Attack III + one more (max 2 per level); bonuses rise after Amendment; Even low-rolled Gogma Artians outclass all craftables — match element to the monster

**Non-Artian Gunlances:**
- G. Lawful Bors G. Arkveld · Wide shelling · Guard 2 · Best craftable
- Riotous Gunlance Seregios · Normal shelling · 25% affinity · Bladescale Honing for the evade build

**Shelling Types:**
- Normal > Wide >> Long — shells ignore hitzones and cannot crit, so stack raw
- Artillery 3 and Load Shells 2 are non-negotiable on every build
- Keep one Wide gunlance for shell-hop matchups: Omega Planetes, AT Jin Dahaad, AT Arkveld

**Wyrmstake Full Blast Loop:**
- Wide-Sweep into Wyrmstake Full Blast to stack Burst 5 fast
- Alternate Wyrmstake Full Blast, Burst Fire Combo, and Wyvern's Fire by opening length
- Fire Wyvern's Fire on cooldown — it is your biggest hit; Focus speeds its recharge

**Guard Skills:**
- Perfect Guards and Guard Points trigger Offensive Guard (+15% raw at Lv 3)
- Multi Wyrmstake Full Blast Guard Points are NOT Perfect Guards — bring Guard 2+ or get knocked out of the move
- Guard Up lets you Perfect Block normally unblockable attacks; or skip blocking entirely with the Adrenaline Rush evade build

## Switch Axe

Game8 Switch Axe Builds (TU4/v1.041) and the Wilds Switch Axe 'Crit Meta is Dead BTW' Google Doc (Sasch). The doc is mid-update and pre-dates TU4 — Game8 is primary for HR100 builds — and its sets omit elemental resistances, recorded here as unverified placeholders.

### Counterstrike Agitator Raw SA — HR 50–100, craftable

Zoh Shia (Numinous) crit build: ~75% affinity from Agitator, WEX, and Antivirus — near 100% with the right Artian rolls. Black Eclipse keeps Antivirus triggered and Super Recovery heals passively while Counter Rising Slash procs Counterstrike (+25 raw). (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Gore Vambraces α · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Numinous Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Constitution 4 (comfort), Recovery Speed 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Meat base for +2 raw; Caprice Meal (Hi) adds random +15 raw windows.
- Resistances: Fire -10, Water 12, Thunder 4, Ice 4, Dragon -14

### Lagi Gore Agitator SA — HR 50–100, craftable

Aggressive general-purpose build leveraging Elemental Absorption and Counterstrike. Azure Bolt periodically deals bonus damage and adds affinity for Critical Boost 4; Rapid Morph and Evade Window keep it flowing. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Numinous Vambraces β · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Attack Boost 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Rapid Morph 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Constitution 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Meat base for +2 raw; Caprice Meal (Hi) adds random +15 raw windows.
- Resistances: Fire -12, Water 12, Thunder 8, Ice 2, Dragon -10

### Guts Counterstrike SA — HR 50–100, craftable

The Counterstrike Agitator core rebuilt around three gamma pieces for Guts (Tenacity): more raw, plus room for Earplugs and Divine Blessing. Comfortable high-raw counter play with a once-per-cart safety net. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Moxie Meal (Sild Garlic) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 4, Thunder 11, Ice -7, Dragon -6

### Regios Gore Comfy SA — HR 50–100, craftable

Comfy evasive build with high Adrenaline Rush uptime: Evade Window 4 and Evade Extender make dodging easy, every roll feeds +30 raw, then Full Release Slash at opportune moments. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Regios Coil β · Legs: Regios Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Evade Window 4 (comfort), Rapid Morph 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Black Eclipse I, Adrenaline
- Meal: Tumbler Meal (Mud/Turbid Shrimp) adds dodge iframes to the evasion playstyle.
- Resistances: Fire 4, Water 4, Thunder -4, Ice -3, Dragon -2

### Evasive Earplugs SA — HR 50–100, craftable

Comfy AGI-WEX mixed set maximizing Evade Extender 3 and Earplugs 3 with Constitution and Shock Absorber. Recommended for Full Release Slash spam — the move has hyperarmor during its animation. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Arkvulcan Coil β · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Recovery Speed 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Hasten Recovery I
- Meal: Meat base for +2 raw; Moxie Meal (Sild Garlic) for anti-cart safety.
- Resistances: Fire -1, Water 2, Thunder 3, Ice -1, Dragon -11

### 4pc Gore FRS — HR 50–100, craftable

One of the doc's two top contenders. Full Release Slash gameplan with 4pc Gore: Black Eclipse II plus Antivirus turn self-frenzy into affinity. Never hits 100% affinity but average damage rivals the Agi/Max Might set, with free slots for comfort. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail α · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III
- Skills: Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Constitution 3 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II, Adrenaline
- Meal: Meat base for +2 raw; Caprice Meal (Hi) adds random +15 raw windows.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Agi/Max Might Raw — HR 50–100, craftable

The doc's strongest listed set. The 2pc Guardian Fulgur bonus (Second Wind) adds a stamina bar so Maximum Might barely drops, stacked on Agitator 5 and Counterstrike for near-permanent crits on every Full Release Slash. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Second Wind I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Meat base for +2 raw; Caprice Meal (Hi) adds random +15 raw windows.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Comfy MP Decimator — HR 50–100, craftable

Non-Agitator multiplayer comfort: Decimator recovers 25 HP every wound you pop, Flayer 2 makes wounds appear faster, and WEX 5 keeps damage honest. Especially strong vs Guardians, whose special topple ends Rage Mode. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Rathalos Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail α · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: G. Arkveld Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counter Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Decimator I, Ward of Wyveria, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Meat base for +2 raw; Tumbler Meal for extra dodge iframes in group hunts.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Mutual Hostility II Gogma SA (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Three Gogmazios pieces plus the Gogma Artian complete the 4pc Gogmapocalypse bonus: Mutual Hostility II raises elemental attack and grants a damage-absorbing barrier, with Guts (Tenacity) as the raw boost and cart insurance. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity), Thunderous Roar I
- Meal: Moxie Meal (Sild Garlic) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire -12, Water 5, Thunder 8, Ice 3, Dragon -15

### Arkveld Gamma WEX Agitator SA (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

High-sustain counter build: Hasten Recovery II heals the chip damage your counters absorb, rewarding TU4's buffed sword combos with relentless aggression. Light on comfort skills — land your counters to stay safe. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Flayer 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Blight Resistance 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Hasten Recovery II, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Moxie Meal (Sild Garlic) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 4, Thunder 5, Ice -2, Dragon -13

### Gogma Lord's Soul SA (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

High-damage, general-purpose Lord's Soul build: maxed Agitator and WEX with Mutual Hostility, Bad Blood, and Second Wind stacked through Gogmazios pieces and the G. Fulgur Transcend helm. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β (Transcend) · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Udra Mirecoil γ · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Ambush 1 (dmg), Resentment 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility I, Guts (Tenacity), Bad Blood I, Second Wind I
- Meal: Moxie Meal (Sild Garlic) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire 1, Water -3, Thunder 2, Ice 5, Dragon -12

### Omega Lord's Soul SA (TU3) — HR 100+, craftable

Multiplayer-ideal Omega Resonance build: +20% affinity or +10 attack near allies pushes the AGI/WEX/MM core to a 120% affinity ceiling with Critical Boost 5 and Master's Touch. Divine Blessing and Quick Sheathe pad the comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Omega Vambraces α · Waist: Omega Accessory α · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Rapid Morph 3 + Agitator 1) / Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Rapid Morph 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 2 (comfort), Master's Touch 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Resonance I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Moxie Meal (Sild Garlic) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire 10, Water -2, Thunder -5, Ice 2, Dragon -4

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max FRS Burst → Gore 4pc frenzy — Black Eclipse II affinity → **4pc Gore FRS**
- Max FRS Burst → Second Wind stamina — Agitator + Max Might uptime → **Agi/Max Might Raw**
- Max FRS Burst → Zoh Shia crit + Super Recovery sustain → **Counterstrike Agitator Raw SA**
- Balanced → Guts + Earplugs safety on a raw counter core → **Guts Counterstrike SA**
- Balanced → Elemental Absorption counters — Lagi + Gore crit → **Lagi Gore Agitator SA**
- Comfort & Mobility → Evade Extender + Earplugs — dodge and reposition → **Evasive Earplugs SA**
- Comfort & Mobility → Adrenaline Rush — turn dodges into raw → **Regios Gore Comfy SA**
- Comfort & Mobility → Multiplayer wound-healing — Decimator comfort → **Comfy MP Decimator**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max FRS Burst → Gogmapocalypse 4pc — Mutual Hostility II barrier → **Mutual Hostility II Gogma SA (TU4)**
- Max FRS Burst → Gogma all-rounder — max WEX/AGI with Bad Blood → **Gogma Lord's Soul SA (TU4)**
- Balanced → Counter-heal loops — Hasten Recovery II Arkveld γ → **Arkveld Gamma WEX Agitator SA (TU4)**
- Balanced → Multiplayer Resonance — party affinity + Guts → **Omega Lord's Soul SA (TU3)**
- Comfort & Mobility → Heal as you counter — chip damage recovered → **Arkveld Gamma WEX Agitator SA (TU4)**
- Comfort & Mobility → Divine Blessing + Quick Sheathe multiplayer safety → **Omega Lord's Soul SA (TU3)**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Mundus Altus (standard): Craft with 3x Paralysis (or Blast) parts — auto Power Phial, ③③③ slots; Production for raw builds: 2x Attack +5, 1x Affinity +5; Reinforce: ~3x Affinity +5 + 2x Attack +5 (doc target: 15-20% affinity, +60 sharpness, rest attack); Decos: Critical Jewel III + Critical Jewel II + Power Prolonger/Handicraft (Crit Boost 5 + PP3)
- Wicked Regnum (gogma): Element Focus for elemental sets; Attack Focus for raw (offset its -5% affinity with one Affinity reinforcement); Reroll set + group skills: Gogmapocalypse + Lord's Soul (Mutual Hostility) or Arkveld's Hunger + Lord's Soul; Reinforce for max attack — ideally 2x Attack Boost EX; ceiling is 2x Attack Boost III + 1x Sharpness Boost EX

**Non-Artian Switch Axes:**
- Blazing Mahaiah Zoh Shia · Power Phial · Whiteflame Torrent bonus damage
- High Bolt Axe Lagiacrus · Convert Thunder Res + Power Prolonger 2 · thunder matchups
- Baran Defiance Seregios · 25% affinity · Bladescale Honing pairs with Adrenaline Rush

**Full Release Slash Loop:**
- FRS is the damage loop — charge the Amp Gauge in sword mode, spend it on FRS windows
- Power Prolonger 3 doubles Amped State from 45s to 90s: several FRS per amp window
- FRS has hyperarmor during its animation and keeps Counterstrike refreshed

**Counters and Offsets:**
- Offset Rising Slash (axe) and Counter Rising Slash (sword) proc Counterstrike: +25 raw for 45s
- Follow Counter Rising Slash with Heavensward to heavily charge the Amp Gauge
- Offsets run on a rising threshold — a flash without the topple still allows the Heavy Slam follow-up

**Openers and Mantles:**
- Open hunts with a Sneak Attack — free damage and instant Powered Axe (+10 raw in axe mode)
- Rocksteady Mantle keeps combos uninterrupted, and tanked hits still trigger Counterstrike
- Rapid Morph underperforms — run Power Prolonger; save Rapid Morph for fun morph-rhythm sets

## Charge Blade

Game8 Charge Blade Builds (TU4/v1.041) and the MH Wilds Charge Blade Guide Google Doc (timmy & jerrynt, TU4.5). Google Doc builds do not list elemental resistances — those values are unverified placeholders.

### Zoh Shia WEX Agitator CB — HR 50–100, craftable

Raw Savage Axe build with 90-110% potential affinity from Agitator, WEX, Antivirus, and Maximum Might. Offensive Guard, Guard, and Rapid Morph reward a reactive Perfect Guard playstyle; Super Recovery I sustains HP. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Rapid Morph 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 4 (comfort), Recovery Speed 3 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Super Recovery I, Ward of Wyveria
- Meal: Meat base (+2 raw); Black Belt (Hi) eases stamina for Maximum Might uptime.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 10, Thunder 1, Ice 4, Dragon -14

### Lord's Soul Agitator CB — HR 50–100, craftable

Balanced build with Lord's Soul's consistent +5% attack until Guts triggers. Constitution 5 encourages block-and-punish rewarded by Offensive Guard; Latent Power is boosted by Thunderous Roar. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Razor Sharp 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 4, Thunder 13, Ice -8, Dragon -4

### Guts Mixed CB — HR 50–100, craftable

Mixed Gamma + Gore set taking both the raw boost from Guts (Tenacity) and the affinity from Black Eclipse. Evade Extender, Constitution, and Quick Sheathe keep it comfortable. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Rapid Morph 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire -5, Water 6, Thunder 3, Ice -2, Dragon -2

### Rey Dau Latent Power Burst CB — HR 50–100, craftable

All-in affinity Savage Axe build: 4pc Rey Dau γ activates Thunderous Roar II to supercharge Latent Power 5, and Burst 5 procs easily in Savage Axe Mode. Trades comfort skills for offense. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Rey Sandcoil γ · Legs: Mizutsune Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Latent Power 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Guard 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water -6, Thunder 13, Ice -11, Dragon -1

### 4x Zoh Shia Comfort CB — HR 50–100, craftable

Agitator-WEX build with 4pc Zoh Shia for Super Recovery II passive healing; Recovery Speed and Divine Blessing 3 smooth out mistakes while the core damage skills stay intact. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Numinous Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Rapid Morph 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Counterstrike 1 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Guard 2 (comfort), Recovery Speed 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery II
- Meal: Meat base (+2 raw); Moxie Meal (Sild Garlic) prevents one cart.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 8, Thunder 7, Ice 0, Dragon -20

### 4pc Gore Zoh Shia CB — HR 50–100, craftable

The best general-use craftable set: 4pc Gore (Black Eclipse II) plus Zoh Shia chest with the craftable Blazing Yirmiya — no Artian RNG needed. Use it to farm toward your first Gogmazios Charge Blade. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Whiteflame Torrent 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II (4pc Gore), Adrenaline (Scale Layering)
- Meal: Meat base (+2 raw); Black Belt (Hi) eases stamina for Maximum Might uptime.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Gog Lord's Soul CB (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

High elemental damage with the Gogma Artian's Gogmapocalypse and Lord's Soul. Guts (Tenacity) survives one lethal hit, Mutual Hostility II adds elemental damage and a barrier, and Divine Blessing 3 softens the rest. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Power Prolonger 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Guard Up 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse, Lord's Soul, Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity), Thunderous Roar I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire -12, Water 5, Thunder 8, Ice 3, Dragon -15

### Gog Magala Elemental CB (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

AED-focused all-in elemental build: TU4's raised element cap plus Burst 5, Coalescence 3, and Elemental Absorption make phials hit tremendously hard. No Guard or Offensive Guard — pure aggression. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gogmazios Helm α · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Convert Charm II
- Skills: Burst 5 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Convert Element 2 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Power Prolonger 3 (comfort), Fire Resistance 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Constitution 1 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Guard Up 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse, Mutual Hostility II, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Meat base (+2 raw); Caprice Meal (Hi) for random +15 raw bursts.
- Resistances: Fire -16, Water 15, Thunder -2, Ice 13, Dragon -17

### Arkveld Gamma Savage Axe CB (TU4) — HR 100+, mixed

Game8's comfy Lord's Soul build for Savage Axe players: high affinity with Critical Boost 3, plus Earplugs 2, Evade Extender 2, and Hasten Recovery to stay aggressive. Runs the raw Attack Focus Gogma Artian. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Arkvulcan Vambraces γ · Waist: Sororal Coil α · Legs: Orion Boots α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Dragon Resistance 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny, Hasten Recovery I, Guts (Tenacity), Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire 6, Water 4, Thunder -1, Ice 7, Dragon 17

### Omega Lord's Soul CB — HR 100+, craftable

Multiplayer-minded: Omega Resonance grants +20% affinity or +10 attack when hunting with others. Maximum Might, Latent Power, and Agitator stack up to 135% affinity on the standard Artian. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Omega Ear Cuffs α · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Omega Accessory α · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + WEX 1) / Counter Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Resonance I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double cart protection.
- Resistances: Fire 5, Water 0, Thunder -1, Ice -2, Dragon -4

### Elemental Savage Axe (Doc Meta) — HR 100+, mixed

The doc's flagship TU4 set: "Elemental Savage Axe is king, beating raw in all matchups except Arkveld." Gogmapocalypse II plus Burst 5 and Coalescence; craft one Element Focus Promised Abyss per element. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Sororal Earrings α · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Agitator Lv. 3 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Burst 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (match monster) (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Rapid Morph 3 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Flayer 1 (dmg), Evade Window 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse II, Gore Magala's Tyranny I
- Meal: Meat base (+2 raw); Black Belt (Hi) eases stamina for Maximum Might uptime.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Elemental SAED (Doc Meta) — HR 100+, mixed

Max-element SAED set stacking several element sources to hold the elemental cap; Focus 3 speeds charging and Earplugs 2 ignores roars. For Dragon matchups the doc swaps toward Convert Element 3. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gogmazios Helm α · Chest: Gogmazios Mail β · Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces β · Waist: Gogmazios Coil β · Legs: Mizutsune Greaves α · Charm: Agitator Lv. 3 Talisman
- Skills: Burst 5 (dmg), Agitator 4 (dmg), Peak Performance 4 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (match monster) (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Handicraft 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 2 (dmg), Load Shells 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse II, Mizutsune's Prowess I, Rathalos's Flare I
- Meal: Meat base (+2 raw); Caprice Meal (Hi) for random +15 raw bursts.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Phial Damage → Savage Axe Burst — Latent Power affinity spikes → **Rey Dau Latent Power Burst CB**
- Max Phial Damage → Best craftable — 4pc Gore crit, farm toward Gogma → **4pc Gore Zoh Shia CB**
- Max Phial Damage → AGI + WEX raw with Perfect Guard rewards → **Zoh Shia WEX Agitator CB**
- Balanced → Lord's Soul + Constitution — block and punish → **Lord's Soul Agitator CB**
- Balanced → Guts + Black Eclipse — safety net with crit → **Guts Mixed CB**
- Comfort & Guard Points → Guard-point reactive — Offensive Guard + Guard 2 → **Zoh Shia WEX Agitator CB**
- Comfort & Guard Points → Passive healing — 4pc Zoh Shia Super Recovery → **4x Zoh Shia Comfort CB**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Phial Damage → Elemental Savage Axe — the TU4 king (doc meta) → **Elemental Savage Axe (Doc Meta)**
- Max Phial Damage → Elemental SAED — max-element burst phials → **Elemental SAED (Doc Meta)**
- Max Phial Damage → Raw Savage Axe — Lord's Soul crit (best vs Arkveld) → **Arkveld Gamma Savage Axe CB (TU4)**
- Balanced → Guts + Gogmapocalypse elemental all-rounder → **Gog Lord's Soul CB (TU4)**
- Balanced → AED loop — Burst 5 + Coalescence aggression → **Gog Magala Elemental CB (TU4)**
- Balanced → Multiplayer — Omega Resonance affinity share → **Omega Lord's Soul CB**
- Comfort & Guard Points → Comfy Savage Axe — Earplugs + Hasten Recovery + Guts → **Arkveld Gamma Savage Axe CB (TU4)**
- Comfort & Guard Points → Divine Blessing + Guts on the elemental meta → **Gog Lord's Soul CB (TU4)**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Chrono Gear (standard): Craft with 3x Paralysis parts (Attack infusion x3; matching parts add Elemental Attack +30); Reinforce: 4x Attack +5, 1x Sharpness +30; Decos: Guardian/Handicraft + Quickswitch/Ironwall + Magazine/Ironwall; crit builds swap in Critical Jewel III
- Promised Abyss (gogma): Convert your Chrono Gear after slaying Gogmazios — reinforcements reroll afterwards, so initial rolls do not matter; Element (Savage Axe/SAED): 3x element infusion + Element Focus; reroll to 2x Element Boost EX, 2x Element Boost II, 1x Sharpness/Ammo EX — craft one per element; Raw (vs Arkveld): 3x Blast or Paralysis infusion + Attack Focus; 2x Attack EX, 1x Attack III, 2x Sharpness/Ammo EX; Set skill: Gogmapocalypse for element; Gore Magala's Tyranny or Jin Dahaad's Revolt for raw

**Non-Artian Charge Blades:**
- Blazing Yirmiya Zoh Shia · Whiteflame Torrent · Best craftable
- Rebellious Charger Seregios · 25% Affinity · Bladescale Honing
- Final Fieldblade Best craftable water (doc)
- Lagia Storm I Lagiacrus · Best craftable thunder (doc)
- Lala Eumenophor Lala Barina · Best craftable paralysis (doc)

**Savage Axe vs SAED:**
- Elemental Savage Axe is the TU4 king — it beats raw in every matchup except Arkveld
- SAED got buffed: phials hit harder after AED/AEDF, so burst builds are viable again
- Raw Savage Axe prefers the ED loop; elemental Savage Axe prefers the AED loop

**Guard Points & Perfect Guards:**
- Perfect Guard is a subset of Guard Point — both trigger Offensive Guard
- Exit Axe Mode via Elemental Roundslash to guard-point an incoming attack
- A Perfect Guard grants instant Savage Axe activation — play reactively

**Phial Management:**
- Load Shells 2 overcharges phials with red charge — always worth running
- Each overcharged phial adds 12s of Shield Charge, up to 180s total
- Charge shield fast by cancelling AED into Elemental Roundslash

## Insect Glaive

Game8 IG Builds (TU4) and the Wilds IG Endgame Sets Google Doc (Qwas & Cerasium). Google Doc resistances are only published with meal buffs, so armor-only totals remain estimates. Includes Gogma/Artian builds.

### Zoh Shia Frenzy — HR 50–100, craftable

Top non-Artian IG. 2pc Zoh Shia (Super Recovery) + 2pc Gore (Black Eclipse) + G. Arkveld arms. Con 5, Coalescence, Antivirus. Smooth ground combos. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 2 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Recovery Speed 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Super Recovery I, Ward of Wyveria
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 10, Thunder 1, Ice 4, Dragon -14

### Lord's Soul Lagi — HR 50–100, craftable

Rey γ + Nu Udra γ + Lagiacrus. Lord's Soul = Guts + 5% ATK. WEX 5, Max Might 3, Evade Extender 2. Best damage-to-safety for hard content. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Lagiacrus Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 4 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) for double anti-OHKO with Guts.
- Resistances: Fire -2, Water -2, Thunder 9, Ice -9, Dragon -4

### Ful-Zoh Comfort — HR 50–100, craftable

2pc G. Fulgur = extra stamina gauge + Second Wind. Great Max Might uptime. 2pc Numinous = Super Recovery. Smooth vaulting and dodging. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: G. Fulgur Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: G. Fulgur Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Critical Eye 3 (dmg), Coalescence 2 (dmg), Handicraft 2 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Constitution 4 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ward of Wyveria, Super Recovery I, Second Wind I
- Meal: Droolshroom (Black Belt Lo) with Con 4.
- Resistances: Fire -6, Water 0, Thunder 12, Ice -9, Dragon -12

### Rey-Gore Agitator MM — HR 50–100, craftable

3pc Rey γ + 2pc Gore. Latent Power + Max Might rewards clean play. Guts (Tenacity) group skill as an OHKO safety net. For experienced players. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Rey Sandcoil γ · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Latent Power 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Constitution 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Droolshroom or Sild Garlic depending on Con level.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water 0, Thunder 10, Ice -5, Dragon -2

### Lagia-Gore Critical — HR 50–100, craftable

Accessible starter endgame. 2pc Lagi + 2pc Gore. Easy farm, consistent crits. Azure Bolt gives free thunder procs. (Source: Game8 / Icy Veins)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort), Earplugs 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Flexible — Sild Garlic or Airy Egg.
- Resistances: Fire -12, Water 12, Thunder 8, Ice 2, Dragon -10

### Arkveld-Gore Affinity — HR 100+, mixed

100% affinity when WEX, Agitator, Max Might, and Antivirus are active. Consistent crit damage with Hasten Recovery and Second Wind for sustain. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: G. Fulgur Mail β · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Blight Resistance 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Hasten Recovery I, Black Eclipse I, Second Wind I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) for double anti-OHKO with Guts, or Droolshroom (Black Belt Lo) with Con 2.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water 5, Thunder -1, Ice 2, Dragon -14

### Fulgur-Odo Guts — HR 100+, craftable

Raw and affinity build using Armor Transcendence. Divine Blessing 3 + Quick Sheathe 3 for comfort. Second Wind + Burst Boost + Ward of Wyveria synergy. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: G. Ebony Braces β · Waist: G. Ebony Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Crit Eye 1 + MM 1 + CS 1) / Mighty Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Critical Eye 2 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Second Wind I, Burst Boost I, Guts (Tenacity), Ward of Wyveria
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) for triple safety (Guts + Moxie + Divine Blessing).
- Resistances: Fire -1, Water -7, Thunder -5, Ice -6, Dragon 6

### Gogmazios Guts — HR 100+, meta

Elemental build centered on Mutual Hostility II for massive element damage and a temporary barrier. Strong and comfortable with Divine Blessing 3 and Earplugs 2. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 3 (dmg), Critical Element 1 (dmg), Master's Touch 1 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) for double anti-OHKO with Guts.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 3, Thunder 4, Ice 7, Dragon -15

### Max Raw — HR 100+, craftable

Pure raw damage with Attack Boost 5 and Razor Sharp 3 for sharpness. Divine Blessing 3 for safety. Solid against any monster regardless of element. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: G. Ebony Braces β · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3 + Agitator 1) / Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Razor Sharp 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Agitator 4 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Handicraft 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 1 (comfort), Earplugs 1 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Burst Boost I, Azure Bolt I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) for double anti-OHKO, or Airy Egg (Caprice) for damage.
- Resistances: Fire -5, Water -6, Thunder -1, Ice -2, Dragon 5

### Fulgur Craftable — HR 100+, mixed

Fulgur 2pc bonus with Gogma gloves for Agi 5 and Burst. Latent Power compensates for affinity. Craftable charm, no weapon rolls needed. Maximum Might is overcapped (effective 3). (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Rey Sandcoil γ · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves γ · Charm: Exploiter Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Latent Power 2 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Foray 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Earplugs 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Fulgur Anjanath's Will (Second Wind I)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) for Guts + Moxie double safety.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water 2, Thunder -4, Ice -2, Dragon -1 (unverified)

### Gore General — HR 100+, craftable

Go-to when Gore Magala's Tyranny is rolled on the Gogma weapon. Resentment 3 + Counterstrike 3 for strong damage. Requires weapon set bonus roll. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Udra Mirebraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Sororal Boots α · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Resentment 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Partbreaker 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Earplugs 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I (weapon roll), Lord's Soul, Nu Udra's Mutiny
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg (Caprice).
- Resistances: Fire -5, Water 4, Thunder 3, Ice -2, Dragon -8 (unverified)

### Lagia Craftable — HR 100+, craftable

Standard Lagia 2pc craftable with AT Arkveld helm. No weapon rolls needed. Solid baseline with Leviathan's Fury. Use old Lagia template if no AT Arkveld yet. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Azure Age Sleeve α · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Arkvulcan Greaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Flayer 2 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Blight Resistance 2 (comfort), Constitution 1 (comfort), Earplugs 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Leviathan's Fury, Arkveld's Hunger
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg (Caprice).
- Resistances: Fire -5, Water 4, Thunder 2, Ice -4, Dragon -8 (unverified)

### Resentment Craftable — HR 100+, craftable

Lagia variant stacking Resentment 3 via Udra 2pc. Only needs 30% uptime to beat standard Lagia. Strongest craftable option with good Resentment uptime. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Udra Miregreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 5 (dmg), Resentment 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Airborne 1 (dmg), Critical Eye 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Earplugs 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Leviathan's Fury, Nu Udra's Mutiny
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg (Caprice).
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 6, Thunder 5, Ice -3, Dragon -10 (unverified)

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Raw Damage → Frenzy cycle (Antivirus + Coalescence + Con 5) → **Zoh Shia Frenzy**
- Max Raw Damage → Lord's Soul + Guts (raw + safety net) → **Lord's Soul Lagi**
- Max Raw Damage → Latent Power spikes (burst windows) → **Rey-Gore Agitator MM**
- Balanced → Extra stamina + Second Wind (never run dry) → **Ful-Zoh Comfort**
- Balanced → Evade Extender + clean Max Might → **Lord's Soul Lagi**
- Balanced → Easy farm, consistent crits → **Lagia-Gore Critical**
- Comfort & Survivability → Guts + Moxie double safety → **Lord's Soul Lagi**
- Comfort & Survivability → Super Recovery + Second Wind sustain → **Ful-Zoh Comfort**
- Comfort & Survivability → Super Recovery + Con 5 → **Zoh Shia Frenzy**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Raw Damage → Gogma elemental (Mutual Hostility II barrier) → **Gogmazios Guts**
- Max Raw Damage → 100% affinity (WEX + Agi + Max Might) → **Arkveld-Gore Affinity**
- Max Raw Damage → Gore weapon roll (Black Eclipse + Resentment) → **Gore General**
- Balanced → Fulgur 2pc (Second Wind + Lord's Soul) → **Fulgur Craftable**
- Balanced → Max Raw (Attack Boost 5 + Razor Sharp) → **Max Raw**
- Balanced → Lagia 2pc (no weapon rolls needed) → **Lagia Craftable**
- Balanced → Resentment variant (30% uptime beats standard Lagia) → **Resentment Craftable**
- Comfort & Survivability → Transcendence — Divine Blessing 3 + Quick Sheathe 3 → **Fulgur-Odo Guts**
- Comfort & Survivability → Affinity + Hasten Recovery + Second Wind sustain → **Arkveld-Gore Affinity**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Diprielcha (standard): Craft with 3 same-element parts (Attack infusion); Reinforce: target 2 Atk EX, 2 Atk III, 1 Sharpness EX; Priority: Sharpness (1) > Attack > Affinity >>> Element; At most 1 Affinity bonus or infusion — rest goes to Attack
- Limbo Llor (gogma): Element Focus for Gogma. Same reinforcement targets as standard; Target: 2 Atk EX, 2 Atk III, 1 Sharpness EX; IG is still generally a raw-focused weapon; Active Skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny + Lord's Soul

**Non-Artian Insect Glaives:**
- Blazing Katir Zoh Shia · 150 · Whiteflame Torrent (50 flat dmg). Best non-Artian all-rounder.
- Fractal Glaive Boltlagia Lagiacrus · 300 · Focus 2, Convert Thunder Res.
- Leumundsgift Gore Magala · 200 · Coalescence 2. Frenzy synergy.
- Inspired Ywain Seregios · 15% Aff · Bladescale Honing.

**Kinsects:**
- Foebeetle — best general pick (Kinsect Boost: Harvest Extract + Attack Boost: Weak Point Focus)
- Whispervesp — alternative trading triple-gather for top speed (Kinsect Boost: Fast Charge)
- Blunt kinsects preferred for KOs. Sever only gains a 1.1x kinsect attack multiplier

## Light Bowgun

Game8 Light Bowgun Builds (TU4/v1.041) and the Comprehensive Guide: LBG in Wilds Google Doc (v1.4.5, TU4.5). Google Doc builds do not list elemental resistances — those values are unverified placeholders.

### Black Eclipse 2.0 LBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Rapid-fire Pierce at mid-range with the Zoh Shia gun. Black Eclipse II + Antivirus stack up to 70% affinity on top of Agitator and Maximum Might. Reactive playstyle: hold Critical Distance and dodge only when necessary. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Constitution 4 (comfort), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Ballistics 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Slugger 1 (dmg), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II, Adrenaline
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Corrupted Mantle for more affinity and raw.
- Resistances: Fire -10, Water 14, Thunder -2, Ice 8, Dragon -8

### Lagi-Rey Agitator Thunder LBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Max Thunder damage with the Lagiacrus gun: Convert Thunder Resistance turns Thunder Res 33 into Thunder Attack while Agitator, Latent Power, Maximum Might, and Azure Bolt stack raw and affinity for rapid-fire Thunder volleys. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Chain Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Thunder Attack 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Thunder Resistance 3 (comfort), Convert Thunder Resistance 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity).
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 4, Thunder 33, Ice -8, Dragon -4

### Evasion Spread LBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Seregios Rebel Stopper Spread build: Evading Reload cancels Spread recoil while Nu Udra γ boosts raw. Adrenaline Rush and Razor's Edge reward active dodging; several free 1-slots for Divine Blessing or resistances. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Regios Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Duna Wildcoil γ · Legs: Regios Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Ballistics 2 (dmg), Opening Shot 2 (dmg), Spread/Power Shots 1 (dmg), Bladescale Loading 1 (dmg), Evading Reload 1 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Tool Specialist 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Azuz meal for Tumbler Meal (Hi) — big evasion boost. Corrupted Mantle.
- Resistances: Fire 12, Water -2, Thunder -5, Ice -6, Dragon 0

### Sere-Gore Burst Step LBG — HR 50–100, craftable

High-risk, high-reward Pierce Burst Step build: stay close and dodge through attacks to keep Adrenaline Rush 5 active (extended by Razor's Edge). Out-damages Black Eclipse when you keep the buff up — punishing when you don't. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Regios Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Regios Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm III
- Skills: Adrenaline Rush 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Ballistics 2 (dmg), Piercing Shots 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Slugger 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Evade Window 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Bleeding Resistance 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Black Eclipse I, Adrenaline
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Azuz Tumbler meal helps the dodge-heavy loop.
- Resistances: Fire 4, Water 4, Thunder -4, Ice -3, Dragon -2

### FulgRey Crit Burst Step LBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Burst Step without the stamina anxiety: Second Wind's extra stamina bar keeps Maximum Might active through the stamina-heavy Burst Step combo while Agitator, Adrenaline Rush, and Latent Power stack affinity. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: G. Fulgur Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Counterattack Charm III
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 4 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Ballistics 2 (dmg), Piercing Shots 1 (dmg), Slugger 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Second Wind I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity).
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water -2, Thunder 9, Ice -12, Dragon -4

### Comfy Elemental LBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Survivability-first elemental build on a standard Artian gun: Evade Extender 3, Earplugs, Stun Resistance, Super Recovery, and Guts keep you standing while Agitator, Maximum Might, and Critical Element keep damage respectable. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Rey Sandgreaves γ · Charm: Earplugs Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Super Recovery I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) doubles the anti-cart safety.
- Resistances: Fire -4, Water -2, Thunder 16, Ice -9, Dragon -8

### Gogmapocalypse Guts Elemental LBG — HR 100+, mixed

Elemental rapid fire on the Gogma Artian with Mutual Hostility II as the damage engine and Guts (Tenacity) as the safety net. Agitator 5 + Peak Performance 5 with plenty of Lv2 slots left to customize. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Duna Wildhelm γ · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 1 (dmg), Ballistics 1 (dmg), Rapid Fire Up 1 (dmg), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity).
- Resistances: Fire -16, Water 15, Thunder -4, Ice 11, Dragon -16

### Crit Elemental Gog LBG — HR 100+, mixed

Gogma Artian + Armor Transcending stack Burst Boost and Second Wind onto a WEX 5 / Agitator 5 crit core. Element Focus adds elemental ammo capacity; two Sharpness/Ammo Boost EX rolls reach 10 rapid-fire shots. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β (Transcend) · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: G. Ebony Coil β (Transcend) · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 1 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Ballistics 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Earplugs 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Burst Boost I, Guts (Tenacity), Second Wind I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity).
- Resistances: Fire -9, Water -1, Thunder -3, Ice -4, Dragon 3

### Gore General-Purpose Normal LBG — HR 100+, mixed

Rapid-fired Normal Ammo on an Attack Focus Gogma Artian — damages any monster with zero elemental ammo juggling. Black Eclipse II and Antivirus feed affinity; Speed Eating and Item Prolonger are free swap slots. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Sororal Earrings α · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Golden Age Charm (Attack Boost 3 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Ballistics 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Normal Shots 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Item Prolonger 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity).
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water 7, Thunder 2, Ice 4, Dragon 0

### Doc Meta Elemental (Gogmapocalypse) — HR 100+, meta

The top of the Wilds meta: 4pc Gogmazios with Gogmapocalypse II and Peak Performance 5 behind an Element Focus Gogma Artian. Elemental Absorption procs off Adrenaline Rush i-frames. Run two identical guns for a gauge refresh. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gogmazios Helm α · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Agitator Lv. 3 Talisman (god roll: Opening Shot 2 + Coalescence 2)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Opening Shot 1 (dmg), Ballistics 1 (dmg), Rapid Fire Up 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse II, Gore Magala's Tyranny I
- Meal: Village food buff (+5 raw) with Mega Demondrug, Might Seed, Demon Powder.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Doc Meta Raw (Normal / Pierce) — HR 100+, mixed

One armor set, two raw playstyles: Normal (highest raw DPS, easy) or Pierce (Burst Step chaining, extremely mobile) on a Paralysis Gogma Artian with Gore Magala's Tyranny + Lord's Soul. Swap the ammo powder and weapon decos. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces β · Waist: Sororal Coil α (god roll: Gore Coil β) · Legs: Rathalos Greaves β · Charm: Agitator Lv. 3 Talisman (god roll: Ballistics 2 + Tetrad Shot 1 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Ballistics 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gore Magala's Tyranny I, Rathalos's Flare I, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Village food buff (+5 raw) with Mega Demondrug, Might Seed, Demon Powder.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Doc Meta Spread (Bladescale) — HR 100+, craftable

Skill-expression Spread on the Seregios Rebel Stopper: Bladescale Loading grants three 40%-boosted shots per dodge, so aggressive evading is the whole game plan. Fulgur Anjanath's Will + Jin Dahaad's Revolt back the crit core. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: G. Fulgur Mail β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves γ · Charm: Adrenaline Rush Lv. 3 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Ballistics 2 (dmg), Bladescale Loading 1 (dmg), Foray 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Evading Reload 1 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Fulgur Anjanath's Will I, Jin Dahaad's Revolt I, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Azuz Meal (Tumbler Hi) — worth roughly three points of Evade Window.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Ammo DPS → Rapid-fire Thunder — max elemental volleys → **Lagi-Rey Agitator Thunder LBG**
- Max Ammo DPS → Pierce Burst Steps — dodge into Adrenaline Rush 5 → **Sere-Gore Burst Step LBG**
- Max Ammo DPS → Pierce at range — Black Eclipse 70% affinity → **Black Eclipse 2.0 LBG**
- Balanced → Second Wind stamina bar — Burst Step without dropping Maximum Might → **FulgRey Crit Burst Step LBG**
- Balanced → Steady mid-range crits — Gore set + rapid-fire Pierce → **Black Eclipse 2.0 LBG**
- Comfort & Support → Earplugs + Super Recovery + Guts on elemental ammo → **Comfy Elemental LBG**
- Comfort & Support → Evade everything — Seregios Spread with Evading Reload → **Evasion Spread LBG**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Ammo DPS → Elemental — 4pc Gogmazios meta, top DPS in the game → **Doc Meta Elemental (Gogmapocalypse)**
- Max Ammo DPS → Raw Normal or Pierce — one set, two playstyles → **Doc Meta Raw (Normal / Pierce)**
- Max Ammo DPS → Elemental crit — WEX 5 + Transcend set bonuses → **Crit Elemental Gog LBG**
- Balanced → Mutual Hostility elemental with Guts safety net → **Gogmapocalypse Guts Elemental LBG**
- Balanced → General-purpose Normal — no elemental ammo juggling → **Gore General-Purpose Normal LBG**
- Comfort & Support → Comfy Normal — Speed Eating, Earplugs, free swap slots → **Gore General-Purpose Normal LBG**
- Comfort & Support → Mobile Spread — Bladescale dodging and Tumbler meals → **Doc Meta Spread (Bladescale)**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Animilater (standard): Forge with 3 same-element rarity 8 parts, all Attack Infusion (1 Tube + 2 Devices); Reinforce: target 3x Attack +5 and 2x Capacity Boost +1 — Capacity is the priority; Rolls are seeded at forge time — forge with junk parts to preview, reload if bad; Decos: Opener/element + Crit Element/element + Focus/element 【3】s; craft one per element; Mods: Elemental Ammo Powder + Rapid Fire Magazine
- Bethorned Agony (gogma): Element Focus for elemental ammo capacity; Attack Focus (+10 raw) for the Normal build (use Paralysis parts); Reroll set + group skills — doc targets Gore Magala's Tyranny + Lord's Soul; Game8 also runs Gogmapocalypse or Fulgur Anjanath's Will; Reinforce: 3x Attack +5 with EX Amends, plus 2x Sharpness/Ammo Boost EX for 10-shot rapid fire with the Rapid Fire Magazine mod; Mods: Elemental Ammo Powder + Special Ammo Magazine (2x Adhesive) or Rapid Fire Magazine

**Non-Artian Light Bowguns:**
- Szelatya Clairgun Zoh Shia · Rapid-fire Pierce/Thunder · Opening Shot 2
- Rebel Stopper Seregios · 20% affinity · Evading Reload Spread
- Thundacrus Rex Lagiacrus · Convert Thunder Res · Rapid-fire Thunder
- Blazing Kaiah Zoh Shia · Whiteflame Torrent · Best craftable Fire
- Nifl Mist Mizutsune · Slicked Blade 3 · Best craftable Water
- Tail Catapult Blangonga · 230 raw · Opening Shot 3 · Best craftable Ice

**Rapid Fire Uptime:**
- Rapid Fire Mode is a massive damage increase — protecting the gauge is priority one
- Place Adhesive Ammo when the gauge drops to ~50%, then shoot it for a big gauge refund
- Detonate 2-3 adjacent wounds with a charged Focus Strike for burst damage plus gauge
- Carry two identical guns: each has its own full gauge and Adhesive charges

**Positioning & Critical Distance:**
- Fire only when the crosshair is orange — outside Critical Distance ammo loses 50-90% damage
- Ballistics extends Critical Distance; 2 points enable point-blank Spread
- Burst Step through roars and attacks instead of rolling (except on Spread builds)

**Bowgun Mods:**
- Powder mods add +1 ammo level; Magazine mods add +1 capacity — set them per build
- Special Ammo Magazine doubles Adhesive charges; Rapid Fire Magazine adds RF capacity
- Corrupted Mantle after or halfway through an RF gauge boosts affinity, raw, and charge rate

## Heavy Bowgun

Game8 Heavy Bowgun Builds (TU4, May 2026) and the MH Wilds Heavy Bowgun Guide Google Doc (MHGH community, v1.4.5/TU4.5). Google Doc builds do not list elemental resistances — those values are unverified placeholders.

### 4x Gore-Zoh AGI Elemental HBG — HR 50–100, craftable

High-damage Agitator build for elemental ammo. 4 pieces of Gore β power Black Eclipse II (+10 raw while Frenzied, +15 when cured) while Coalescence and Critical Element pump your element. Corrupted Mantle recommended. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Ballistics 1 (dmg), Evade Window 4 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II, Adrenaline
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -10, Water 14, Thunder -2, Ice 8, Dragon -8

### Fulgur-Gore Spread HBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Spread shotgun on the Seregios Insurrection Cannon: Bladescale Loading and Evading Reload refill your clip every hop, so you shoot point blank without stopping to reload. Black Eclipse boosts affinity; Second Wind keeps Maximum Might up. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: G. Fulgur Helm β · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Attack Boost 5 (dmg), Agitator 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Ballistics 2 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Bladescale Loading 1 (dmg), Evading Reload 1 (dmg), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Second Wind I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -9, Water 6, Thunder 6, Ice -3, Dragon -8

### Lagi-Rey Thunder Sniper HBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Max Thunder damage from afar on the Thunderblitz Cannon. Convert Thunder Resistance turns Thunder Res 33 into more Thunder Attack while Latent Power, Maximum Might, and Azure Bolt stack affinity to 110%. Precise Jewels extend sniping range. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Lagiacrus Helm β · Chest: Rey Sandmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Lagiacrus Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Chain Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Thunder Attack 3 (dmg), Latent Power 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Ballistics 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Convert Thunder Resistance 1 (dmg), Evade Extender 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Thunder Resistance 3 (comfort), Divine Blessing 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Azure Bolt I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -7, Water 4, Thunder 33, Ice -8, Dragon -4

### ReyGoreDuna Max Frenzy HBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Pierce build for any monster: Antivirus, Agitator, WEX, and Maximum Might push affinity up to 152% on the Mountainous Roar, with Guts and solid evade comfort. Swap to the Insurrection Cannon for a Spread variant. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Challenger Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Slicked Blade 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 2 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 2 (dmg), Piercing Shots 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Thunderous Roar I, Guts (Tenacity), Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -5, Water 6, Thunder 3, Ice -2, Dragon -2

### Comfy Elemental HBG — HR 50–100, craftable

Survivability-first elemental build: Earplugs 3, Evade Extender, and Super Recovery keep you shooting while Agitator, Coalescence, and Critical Element provide enough damage for endgame. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Numinous Overlay β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Mighty Charm II (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Special Ammo Boost 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Adaptability 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Super Recovery I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -8, Water 8, Thunder 6, Ice 1, Dragon -10

### OdoGuts Gravios Wyvernblast — HR 50–100, craftable

Shield-tank Wyvernblast on the Gravios gun: Lord's Soul grants +5% attack and once-per-life one-shot protection while Guard Up 3 and auto-block let you facetank. Stack raw with Peak Performance and Artillery for huge blast damage. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Duna Wildhelm γ · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Duna Wildcoil γ · Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β · Charm: Agitator Lv 2 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Special Ammo Boost 2 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Guard Up 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Tool Specialist 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Ebony Odogaron's Power I, Uth Duna's Cover I
- Meal: Village food buff (+5 raw) assumed, plus Mega Demondrug and Might Seed.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Hybrid Elemental + Wyvernblast — HR 100+, meta

Top of the TU4.5 meta: shoot elemental ammo until an opening, then unload Wyvernblast for its huge damage peaks. 4pc Gogmazios keeps Peak Performance rolling and the Gogmapocalypse shield makes it forgiving. Needs a Special Ammo Boost 2 talisman. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gogmazios Helm α · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Special Ammo Boost Lv 2 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Coalescence 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Special Ammo Boost 2 (dmg), Maximum Might 2 (dmg), Elemental Absorption 2 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Opening Shot 1 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse II, Gore Magala's Tyranny I
- Meal: Village food buff (+5 raw), Mega Demondrug, Might Seed, and Demon Powder assumed.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Pure Spread (Seregios) — HR 100+, craftable

Mobile hop-and-shoot raw build. Bladescale Loading is so strong the Seregios gun beats even Gogma Artians for Spread — every dodge reloads and buffs your next shots. The only HBG playstyle that loves the Evasion Mantle. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: G. Fulgur Mail β · Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves γ · Charm: Adrenaline Rush Lv 3 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 4 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Ballistics 2 (dmg), Bladescale Loading 1 (dmg), Evading Reload 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Foray 1 (dmg), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Lord's Soul, Fulgur Anjanath's Will I, Jin Dahaad's Revolt I
- Meal: Azuz Meal (Tumbler Hi) — acts as 3 extra points of Evade Window.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Wyvernblast Specialist — HR 100+, mixed

The highest-DPS, highest-skill HBG playstyle — trounces Spread against Arkveld. Demands precise positioning, perfect guards, and focus-strike aim while crouched. Paralysis Gogma Artian with Ebony Odogaron's Power; Counterstrike pays out when you do get hit. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Duna Wildhelm γ · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β · Charm: Agitator Lv 3 Talisman
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Artillery 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Focus 3 (dmg), Special Ammo Boost 2 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Ballistics 1 (dmg), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Ebony Odogaron's Power II, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Azuz Meal (Tumbler Hi) — with Evade Window 2 acts as effective EW5.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Crit Elemental Gog HBG — HR 100+, mixed

Gogma Artian plus Armor Transcending stacks WEX 5, Agitator 5, and Maximum Might for up to 107% affinity on elemental ammo. Burst Boost extends Burst and Second Wind keeps Maximum Might active; Quick Sheathe and Earplugs round out comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: G. Ebony Mail β (Transcend) · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: G. Ebony Coil β (Transcend) · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 1 + Agitator 1)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Ballistics 3 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Attack Boost 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Earplugs 1 (comfort), Stamina Surge 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Burst Boost I, Guts (Tenacity), Second Wind I
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -9, Water -1, Thunder -3, Ice -4, Dragon 3

### Gore General-Purpose Pierce HBG — HR 100+, mixed

One gun for every hunt: Pierce ammo on a Paralysis Gogma Artian kills anything without elemental prep. Guard 3, Offensive Guard, Divine Blessing 3, and Guts make it a comfortable shield-backed loadout. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Sororal Earrings α · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Golden Age Charm (Attack Boost 3 + Divine Blessing 3)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 3 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Offensive Guard 3 (dmg), Opening Shot 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Divine Blessing 3 (comfort), Guard 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Earplugs 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Any Attack Up meal.
- Resistances: Fire -3, Water 7, Thunder 2, Ice 4, Dragon 0

### Gogmapocalypse Guts Elemental HBG — HR 100+, mixed

Mutual Hostility II supercharges elemental bowgunning while Guts (Tenacity) survives one lethal hit — double protection with a Moxie meal. Peak Performance 5 and Agitator 5 carry the damage; several Lv2 slots leave room to customize. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Duna Wildhelm γ · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: Gogmazios Vambraces α · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Appraised (Attack Boost 3)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Attack Boost 4 (dmg), Critical Element 3 (dmg), Ballistics 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Element Attack 3 (dmg), Maximum Might 3 (dmg), Burst 2 (dmg), Earplugs 3 (comfort), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Shock Absorber 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility II, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Sild Garlic (Moxie) stacks with Guts (Tenacity) for double OHKO protection.
- Resistances: Fire -16, Water 15, Thunder -4, Ice 11, Dragon -16

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max Ammo DPS → Spread shotgun — hop, auto-reload, point blank → **Fulgur-Gore Spread HBG**
- Max Ammo DPS → Elemental crits — 4pc Gore Frenzy engine → **4x Gore-Zoh AGI Elemental HBG**
- Max Ammo DPS → Thunder sniper — pick weak spots from afar → **Lagi-Rey Thunder Sniper HBG**
- Balanced → Pierce everything — one gun for any monster → **ReyGoreDuna Max Frenzy HBG**
- Balanced → Elemental with Earplugs and evades built in → **Comfy Elemental HBG**
- Shielded Comfort → Comfy elemental — Earplugs 3 + Super Recovery → **Comfy Elemental HBG**
- Shielded Comfort → Shield facetank — Guard Up + Lord's Soul Wyvernblast → **OdoGuts Gravios Wyvernblast**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max Ammo DPS → Hybrid Ele + Wyvernblast — the TU4.5 meta pick → **Hybrid Elemental + Wyvernblast**
- Max Ammo DPS → Wyvernblast mastery — highest ceiling, hardest → **Wyvernblast Specialist**
- Max Ammo DPS → Seregios Spread — mobile hop-and-shoot raw → **Pure Spread (Seregios)**
- Balanced → Crit elemental Gogma — WEX 5 with comfort slots → **Crit Elemental Gog HBG**
- Balanced → General-purpose Pierce — no elemental prep → **Gore General-Purpose Pierce HBG**
- Shielded Comfort → Guts + Mutual Hostility — double one-shot protection → **Gogmapocalypse Guts Elemental HBG**
- Shielded Comfort → Guard + Divine Blessing — shield-backed Pierce → **Gore General-Purpose Pierce HBG**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Greifen (standard): Craft with 3 same-element rarity 8 Attack Infusion parts — ③③③ slots (Thunder uses Paralysis parts, Ice uses Sleep parts for CC ammo); Reinforce: 3x Attack +5, 2x Capacity Boost +1 — capacity first; savescum by forging a junk Artian to reveal the reinforcement seed; Decos: Element Attack 3 + Critical Element 3 + Opening Shot via hybrid jewels (e.g. Opener/Blaze, Crit Elem/Blaze); Mods: Elemental Ammo Powder + Ignition Mode Upgrade; craft one per element
- Trembling Hels (gogma): Convert your Greifen; the Focus cannot be rerolled — Element Focus keeps 8 elemental ammo and neutral affinity, Attack Focus (+10 raw) for Wyvernblast and Hybrid builds; Reroll set + group skills until Gogmapocalypse or Gore Magala's Tyranny + Lord's Soul (Ebony Odogaron's Power for Wyvernblast); Reinforce: 3x Attack +5, 2x Capacity Boost EX — two Sharpness/Ammo Boost EX pushes elemental ammo capacity to 10; Gogma elemental guns beat craftables by over 20% DPS (Google Doc)

**Non-Artian Heavy Bowguns:**
- Insurrection Cannon Seregios · Bladescale Loading + Evading Reload · Spread shotgun of choice
- Mountainous Roar Mizutsune · Pierce Lv 3, 6-shot clip · Slicked Blade 3
- Gravios Gigahowl Gravios · Spread + big Ignition gauge · HR50 Wyvernblast pick
- Blazing Mitran Zoh Shia · Best craftable Fire · Whiteflame Torrent
- Dalgap-of-the-Waves Uth Duna · Best craftable Water · Double Elemental Boost Magazine
- Thunderblitz Cannon Lagiacrus · Tetrad Shot 2 + Convert Thunder Res · Best craftable Thunder
- Steel Assault Ore · Best craftable Ice

**Shield & Guarding:**
- HBG auto-blocks while unsheathed — manually block for Perfect Guards, which negate stamina use and trigger Offensive Guard on builds that run it
- Guard Up handles unblockables like Arkveld's grab and Zoh Shia's fire breath
- You cannot passive-block while crouched in Wyvernblast — perfect guards only

**Ignition Mode:**
- Wyvernblast is the highest-DPS special ammo but locks you crouched in place; Wyvernheart is longer range and more comfortable after its TU4 buffs
- Recharge Ignition gauge with charged Ignition Mode focus strikes (and Wyverncounters on clash-friendly builds)
- Always run the Ignition Mode Upgrade mod for +15% special ammo damage

**Ammo & Mods:**
- Match your Ammo Powder / Magazine mods to the ammo you actually fire
- Spread generates the most Ignition gauge — hop after every shot to handle recoil; Ballistics 2 lets Spread hit point-blank
- Fire Pierce along the monster’s longest axis and stay at Critical Distance (orange crosshair) for full damage

## Bow

MH:Wilds Bow Compendium (@p_chu & @ninjazenia) and Game8 Bow Builds. Google Doc resistance totals remain unverified until calculated from per-piece armor data.

### 2pc Gore + 2pc Lagi — HR 50–100, craftable

Top non-Artian Google Doc build. Gore + Lagiacrus with Weakness Exploit, Coalescence, and Frenzy synergy. Requires Delishroom (Black Belt Hi) with Constitution 2. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Gore Helm β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Lagiacrus Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Coalescence 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Latent Power 1 (dmg), Speed Eating 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Leviathan's Fury
- Meal: Delishroom (Black Belt Hi) with Con 2. Meat +2 ATK.
- Resistances: Fire -12, Water 11, Thunder 7, Ice 0, Dragon -9 (unverified)

### Comfy 2pc Gore + 2pc Lagi — HR 50–100, craftable

Baseline comfort variant that does not need shrooms to function comfortably. Constitution 5 frees the meal slot for Moxie or Caprice. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Lagiacrus Mail β · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Agitator 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Leviathan's Fury, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg (Caprice Hi, +15 ATK/10s every 3 min).
- Resistances: Fire -12, Water 11, Thunder 7, Ice 0, Dragon -9 (unverified)

### 2pc Gore + 2pc Zoh — HR 50–100, craftable

~1% better than Guts Comfort assuming 30% Counterstrike uptime. Trades Stamina Surge 3 and Guts for more damage. Requires Droolshroom (Black Belt Lo). (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Mizutsune Greaves β · Charm: Exploiter Charm II
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Burst 2 (dmg), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Droolshroom (Black Belt Lo) with Con 3. Meat +2 ATK.
- Resistances: Fire -11, Water 13, Thunder 3, Ice 2, Dragon -11 (unverified)

### Guts Comfort — HR 50–100, craftable

~1.7% better than 4pc Gore. Adds protection against one-shots through Guts besides Moxie. Evade Extender 2 is part of the package. Requires Delishroom (Black Belt Hi). (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Gore Mail β · Arms: Rey Sandbraces γ · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Rey Sandgreaves γ · Charm: Counterattack Charm
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Stun Resistance 3 (comfort), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Evade Extender 2 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Agitator 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Rey Dau's Voltage, Lord's Soul
- Meal: Delishroom (Black Belt Hi) with Meat +2 ATK.
- Resistances: Fire 6, Water 6, Thunder -12, Ice -8, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Sere-Gore Adrenaline — HR 100+, craftable

Stamina-first damage. Constitution 5, Stamina Surge 3, and Adrenaline Rush 4 make perfect dodges both comfortable and rewarding. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Regios Mail β · Arms: Regios Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 4 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Black Eclipse I, Adrenaline
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg.
- Resistances: Fire 2, Water 8, Thunder -6, Ice 0, Dragon -6

### Zoh-Gore WEX — HR 50–100, craftable

Affinity-focused endgame build using Weakness Exploit and Antivirus to drive Black Eclipse while keeping Constitution, Evade Window, and Stamina Surge for comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Lagiacrus Braces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Counterattack Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Evade Window 2 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Droolshroom (Black Belt Lo) with Con 3.
- Resistances: Fire -11, Water 12, Thunder 6, Ice 3, Dragon -12

### Guts Seregios — HR 50–100, craftable

Raw-leaning Bow build using Guts (Tenacity) and Razor's Edge I for protection and damage, with Evade Window 5 and Constitution 5 for high comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Rey Sandhelm γ · Chest: Regios Mail β · Arms: Duna Wildbraces γ · Waist: Regios Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Counterattack Charm III (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Evade Window 5 (comfort), Tool Specialist 3 (comfort), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Maximum Might 1 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg)
- Set skills: Razor's Edge I, Protective Veil I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic or Specialty Sild Garlic if you want Moxie on top of Guts.
- Resistances: Fire 6, Water 6, Thunder -8, Ice -7, Dragon 0

### Gogma Comfort (TU4) — HR 100+, meta

TU4-era comfort build leveraging full Gogma armor and the Calamitous Angel (Gogma Artian) bow. Con 5 + Stamina Surge 3 free the meal slot for Moxie or Caprice. Agitator III talisman tops up Agitator. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Ebony Helm β · Chest: Gogmazios Mail β · Arms: G. Rath Braces β · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves · Charm: Agitator III talisman
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Agitator 4 (dmg), Peak Performance 4 (dmg), Burst 4 (dmg), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse (4pc), Mutual Hostility, Burst Boost, Scorcher
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg (Caprice).
- Resistances: Fire 4, Water -2, Thunder -8, Ice 0, Dragon 6 (unverified)

### Gore Lord's Soul — HR 100+, mixed

High raw + elemental damage with Black Eclipse II. 2pc Udra γ (Scale Layering) + 3pc Gore. Lord's Soul gives Guts + 5% ATK as safety net. Con 5 for stamina comfort. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Udra Miremail γ · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Appraised (HR100+) / Challenger Charm II
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 2 (dmg), Spread/Power Shots 1 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort), Flinch Free 1 (comfort), Speed Eating 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse II, Guts (Tenacity), Scale Layering, Bad Blood I
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) for double anti-OHKO with Guts.
- Resistances: Fire 4, Water 1, Thunder -3, Ice 8, Dragon -3

### Gogma-Gore — HR 100+, mixed

Condition-stacking damage through Mutual Hostility, Adrenaline Rush, and Peak Performance. Arkvulcan + Gogmazios + Gore + Dahaad. Speed Eating 3 + Tetrad Shot 3 for comfort and DPS uptime. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Arkvulcan Helm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail α · Arms: Gore Vambraces β · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves α · Charm: Appraised
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 4 (dmg), Critical Boost 3 (dmg), Elemental Attack 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Tetrad Shot 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Peak Performance 2 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Critical Element 1 (dmg), Ballistics 1 (dmg), Spread/Power Shots 1 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Speed Eating 3 (comfort), Constitution 2 (comfort), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort), Evade Window 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Mutual Hostility I, Black Eclipse I, Guts (Tenacity)
- Meal: Droolshroom (Black Belt Lo) with Con 2, or Sild Garlic (Moxie) for Guts + Moxie safety.
- Resistances: Fire -11, Water 11, Thunder -3, Ice 10, Dragon -15

### Max Evasion Comfort — HR 50–100, craftable

Max comfort. Evade Window 5, Constitution 5, and Stamina Surge 3 make dodging and uptime extremely smooth while Super Recovery provides passive sustain. (Source: Game8)

- Armor: Head: Numinous Crown β · Chest: Numinous Shroud β · Arms: Gore Vambraces α · Waist: Gore Coil α · Legs: Dahaad Shardgreaves β · Charm: Evasion Charm IV (HR50+) / Appraised (HR100+)
- Skills: Agitator 5 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Weakness Exploit 2 (dmg), Burst 1 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Evade Window 5 (comfort), Stamina Surge 3 (comfort), Recovery Speed 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Super Recovery I, Black Eclipse I
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg.
- Resistances: Fire -11, Water 12, Thunder 1, Ice 6, Dragon -11

### Raw Comfort — Anti-Arkveld — HR 100+, mixed

Anti-Arkveld comfort build. Constitution 5 + Counterstrike 3 free the meal slot. Agitator III talisman. (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: Udra Mirehelm γ · Chest: Gogmazios Mail β · Arms: G. Rath Braces β · Waist: Gore Coil β · Legs: Duna Wildgreaves γ · Charm: Agitator III talisman
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Constitution 5 (comfort), Agitator 4 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Burst 3 (dmg), Quick Sheathe 3 (comfort), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Speed Eating 2 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Lord's Soul, Scorcher
- Meal: Con 5 = free meal. Sild Garlic (Moxie) or Airy Egg.
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Raw DPS — Anti-Arkveld — HR 100+, craftable

Anti-Arkveld DPS build. Adrenaline Rush III talisman rewards perfect dodges. High Counterstrike amplifies on-hit reactions. Requires Black Belt Hi (Delishroom). (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Rathalos Helm β · Chest: Dahaad Shardmail γ · Arms: G. Rath Braces β · Waist: Dahaad Shardcoil γ · Legs: Gore Greaves β · Charm: Adrenaline Rush III talisman
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 3 (dmg), Antivirus 3 (dmg), Counterstrike 3 (dmg), Constitution 2 (comfort), Bind Resistance 2 (comfort), Burst 1 (dmg), Flinch Free 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Black Eclipse I, Lord's Soul, Scorcher
- Meal: Delishroom (Black Belt Hi).
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

### Gogmapocalypse DPS (TU4) — HR 100+, meta

Gogmapocalypse 4pc DPS build. Three Gogmazios pieces + Calamitous Angel achieve the 4pc bonus. Peak Performance + Mutual Hostility + Agitator Charm III. Requires Black Belt Lo (Droolshroom). (Source: Google Doc)

- Armor: Head: G. Rathalos Helm β · Chest: Gogmazios Mail β · Arms: G. Ebony Braces β · Waist: Gogmazios Coil α · Legs: Gogmazios Greaves · Charm: Agitator Charm III
- Skills: Weakness Exploit 5 (dmg), Peak Performance 5 (dmg), Agitator 5 (dmg), Constitution 3 (comfort), Burst 3 (dmg), Adrenaline Rush 2 (dmg), Stamina Surge 2 (comfort), Speed Eating 2 (comfort), Divine Blessing 1 (comfort), Aquatic/Oilsilt Mobility 1 (comfort)
- Set skills: Gogmapocalypse (4pc), Mutual Hostility, Burst Boost, Scorcher
- Meal: Droolshroom (Black Belt Lo).
- Resistances: Fire 0, Water 0, Thunder 0, Ice 0, Dragon 0 (unverified)

**Picker paths (HR 50–100):**
- Max DPS → Frenzy cycle (WEX + Coalescence) → **2pc Gore + 2pc Lagi**
- Max DPS → Counterstrike (reward getting hit) → **2pc Gore + 2pc Zoh**
- Max DPS → WEX + passive healing (Super Recovery) → **Zoh-Gore WEX**
- Balanced → Con 5 + Counterstrike, no food needed → **Comfy 2pc Gore + 2pc Lagi**
- Balanced → Counterstrike + droolshroom (more raw) → **2pc Gore + 2pc Zoh**
- Balanced → WEX + Super Recovery (passive sustain) → **Zoh-Gore WEX**
- Comfort & Evasion → Guts + Evade Window 5 + Tool Specialist → **Guts Seregios**
- Comfort & Evasion → Guts + Lord's Soul + Evade Extender → **Guts Comfort**
- Comfort & Evasion → No Guts — EW 5 + Super Recovery + Max Agitator → **Max Evasion Comfort**

**Picker paths (HR 100+):**
- Max DPS → Black Eclipse II + Lord's Soul (high raw + element) → **Gore Lord's Soul**
- Max DPS → Mutual Hostility + condition stacking (Tetrad Shot 3) → **Gogma-Gore**
- Max DPS → Gogmapocalypse 4pc + Peak Performance → **Gogmapocalypse DPS (TU4)**
- Balanced → Sere-Gore — AR 4 + Con 5 + Stamina Surge 3 → **Sere-Gore Adrenaline**
- Balanced → Anti-Arkveld — Adrenaline Rush III talisman → **Raw DPS — Anti-Arkveld**
- Comfort & Evasion → Gogma — Calamitous Angel + 4pc Gogma + Con 5 → **Gogma Comfort (TU4)**
- Comfort & Evasion → Anti-Arkveld — Con 5 + Counterstrike → **Raw Comfort — Anti-Arkveld**

**Artian weapons (best in slot):**
- Angelbein (standard): Craft with 3 same-element parts (Attack infusion); Reinforce: target 5x Attack (+5 each). Odds: ~1 in 231; Craft one per element you need — match to the monster; Any deviation on reinforcements is weaker but perfectly acceptable
- Calamitous Angel (gogma): Use Tarred Device Element Focus to roll stats; Target: 2 Atk EX, 1 Atk III, 2 Ele EX. Affinity is weakest — ignore it; 3 raw + 2 ele reinforcements = still perfect if you land a 4 EX roll; Set/group bonus varies by build — check build description

**Non-Artian Bows:**
- Dark Filament Rathalos · Power · Crit Boost 3
- Firetrail Leviora Quematrice · Close-Range
- Bookwilthe's Punisher Xu Wu · Power
- High Voltsender Lagiacrus · Close-Range · Tetrad Shot 2
- Singha Sharanga Blangonga · Close-Range · Tetrad Shot 3
- Verzweiflung Gore Magala · Power/Blast · Crit Element 3
- G. Renowned Tristram G. Arkveld · Close-Range
- Blazing Samira Zoh Shia · Power