Weapons in Monster Hunter World are equipment that assists the player during their hunts by helping them deal damage to Monsters. Weapons are divided into categories, each with special requirements and a unique move-set, complete with strengths and weaknesses. To understand the basics of MHW Combat mechanics, please see:
- Weapon Mechanics
- Elemental Damage
- Status Effects
- Some weapons have elemental damage that is grayed out and in parentheses. These weapons require a skill called Free Elem/Ammo Up in order for you to use it.
Weapons fall into one of three attack types: Cutting (Sever), Blunt and Ammo. Monsters' resistance and vulnerability to these types will vary by body part. Players can deal extra damage if they target a part that is more vulnerable to their weapon's type of attack.
Cutting Attacks
Sword slashes, lance thrusts, etc: Can be used to cut the tails off certain monsters.
Blunt Attacks
Shield bashes, hammer smashes, etc: Reduces Monster Stamina and stuns them if hit on the head.
Ammo Attacks
Projectiles, Arrows, Bowgun: Special properties depending on the attack.
Great Sword Gallery MHW
Great Sword Ore Weapons
Great Sword Bone Weapons
Sword & Shield Gallery MHW
Sword and Shield Ore Weapons
Sword and Shield Bone Weapons
Dual Blades Gallery MHW
Dual Blades Ore Weapons
Dual Blades Bone Weapons
Long Sword Gallery MHW
Long Sword Ore Weapons
Long Sword Bone Weapons
Hammers Gallery MHW
Hammer Ore Weapons
Hammer Bone Weapons
Hunting Horns Gallery MHW
Hunting Horn Ore Weapons
Hunting Horn Bone Weapons
Lances Gallery MHW
Lance Ore Weapons
Lance Bone Weapons
Gunlance Gallery MHW
Gunlance Ore Weapons
Gunlance Bone Weapons
Switch Axes Gallery MHW
Switch Axe Ore Weapons
Switch Axe Bone Weapons
Charge Blades Gallery MHW
Charge Blade Ore Weapons
Charge Blade Bone Weapons
Insect Glaives Gallery MHW
Insect Glaive Ore Weapons
Insect Glaive Bone Weapons
Bows Gallery MHW
Bow Ore Weapons
Bow Bone Weapons
Light Bowguns Gallery MHW
Light Bowgun Ore Weapons
Light Bowgun Bone Weapons
Heavy Bowguns Gallery MHW
Heavy Bowgun Ore Weapons
Heavy Bowgun Bone Weapons
Monster Hunter World Weapon Categories
There are fourteen different weapons at the Hunter's disposal, each with their own unique characteristics and attacks. Many hunters acquire proficiency in multiple types, while others prefer to gain mastery in one.
Anonymous24 Apr 2018 03:38
hello! yes! hi! i am a glaive main, and i thought.... to all those glaive mains out there, lets all have some fun! like if you agree! pls reply! i am very humbled by all the glaive mains out there, but... how many? its okay if you dislike, this is a crappy post. but.... thanks for all da support, and the fifth fleet honors you!
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23 Apr 2018 23:47
is a glaive a blade or gun? it says it shoots a pheromone bullet, so does that mean its a gun? pls halp meh on this one!
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23 Feb 2018 06:21
Link to kinsects has now been added! https://monsterhunterworld.wiki.fextralife.com/Kinsect
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22 Feb 2018 19:29
Once you reach HR 10 you unlock high rank quests unlocking so many new eapons that are much stronger than their predessecors. also the weapon tree does grow quite large
- Anonymous
22 Feb 2018 18:39
Kinda disappointed at how small the weapon tree is. And that you cannot just flat out craft a weapon using the raw materials
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09 Feb 2018 23:49
If a weapon has "?" on it it has to mean that you havn't discovered the materials for it. However I don't have it memorized but I don't think you can get the materials for a rarity 5 or above until you are above rank 10 for spoilery reasons.
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07 Feb 2018 15:19
I'm rank 9 on my character and for some reason even though I have all the mats I cannot build a rarity 5 hammer that I need. Any idea why it'd be showing up as ???? on my screen?
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06 Feb 2018 23:18
Why is everything that doesn't stem from the Ore or Bone trees tossed under "Bone?" Blacksteel and Dragonbone are their own unique trees. Heck, Teostra's Artillery even gets Wyvernheart instead of Wyvernsnipe (The special ammo typically given to ore HBG's vs. the Bone HBG's)
02 Feb 2018 18:22
So I was takin' a gander and just wonderin' are all these lil' weapon thumbnails fer the top level of that specific path? That sure be what it seems like, least to me and my Ham head. Anyway thanks fer makin' this wiki, it's one lovely source of information.
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31 Jan 2018 07:48
Does anyone know what the element in parentheses means? Attacks dont look like they have the element added to the attacks.
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30 Jan 2018 17:47
Cripes the updates for this wiki involving this GLORIOUS game is waaaaay to slow :(
- Anonymous
29 Jan 2018 19:52
Boy I sure do love Hammin' monsters. I love Hammin' monsters so much, that I'm proud to say that The Ham Lord recommends this game.
Weapons [MH:W Wiki]29 Jan 2018 19:05
Been using the Longsword since I first saw it come out on MHF2 on the PSP, felt like riding a bike when I started using it again in this game
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28 Jan 2018 15:23
I'm not all that familiar with monster hunter but i have taken to like this one. My main weapon is the glaive, I would like to use it more efficiently so i can contribute more to the team. My question how ever is what do all the stats on the kinsect mean. i.e. There is Power, Speed, and Heal. Power mean show hard the kinsect hits, Speed means how fast it flies to its mark, an Heal means (?)
Now on the some glaives there is a Kinsect bonus for Health Boost. Does that mean that the kinsects "heal" is the stamina for how long it can be off of my characters arm?
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27 Jan 2018 23:03
i am actualy looking for how to get a dual blade weapon called blood drinker chainblades the guy on this youtube vid was useing them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-61v8N58Sag&t=1s i would like to know how to get the what i need to get or what i need to upgrade to get them thanks.
24 Apr 2018 18:34
which insect glaive works best against Vaal Hazak?
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