Weapon Tier List

There are 14 weapon types in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak from which to choose from, and it is essential in order to survive that you know the best weapons to use in different situations. All the weapons come with their own techniques that give them an added use, none of them are unplayable, and any weapon will be highly effective if you are able to acquire a high level of expertise with it. Take a look at our Weapons Tier List to find out what we consider to be the best overall weapons in the game are.

S-Tier

- Great Sword

- Heavy Bowgun

- Long Sword

- Switch Axe

A-Tier

- Bow

- Light Bowgun

- Dual Blade

- Insect Glaive

B-Tier

- Sword and Shield

- Charge Blade

- Hammer

C-Tier

- Hunting Horn

- Lance

- Gunlance

Best Weapon

Without doubt the best weapon in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is the Great Sword, this weapon which has devastating power will allow you to stay in the fight longer than any other because regardless of how many slashes you land without charging, you will out-damage most other weapons. The Great Sword is particularly effective when you have the new Strongarm Stance Switch Skill, a technique that uses Ironsilk to reinforce both your arms and weapon temporarily to fend off attacks. If used while charging, you can quickly parry an attack and then unleash a fierce onslaught afterwards. The downside of the Great Sword is its limited mobility.

Great Sword in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Take a look at our How to Unlock Switch Skills to find out how you can switch between two loadouts at any moment during combat in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.