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Monster Hunter Wildslets players choose their playstyle from manydifferent kinds of weapons. Each of these weapons offers a starter option at the beginning of the game. If players are unsure which to go with, they cantalk with Almawho has some questions to help guide players on which weapon they should start off with.
Players will be able to say whether they want to deal high amounts of damage up close, keep their distance using a ranged weapon, or if defense is their primary concern. Should they favor defense above all else, Alma willsuggest the Lance. However, should they want a little more bang for their buck while still being defense, she will suggest they look intothe Gunlance.
How to Play the Gunlance in Monster Hunters Wilds
The Gunlanceplays a lot like the Lance, except it encourages players to play a bit more aggressively while still having a plethora of defensive options. Gunlances don’t dive into straight DPS, but alternate between different ways of attacking. If players have sunk a lot of their time and effort into other weapons already, they may nothave a lot of Zennyfor getting a good Gunlance off the bat. Luckily, there is agreat spot for faming plenty of fundingfor some quality Gunlances to take into battle.
Weapons controls can change across numerous weapons in the game when playershold down their Focus Mode buttonwhile they guard, or in response to a previous move. Even the simple act of moving can change what controls look like.
Triangle (while moving)
Y (while moving)
LMB (while moving)
O (hold down)
B (hold down)
RMB (hold down)
LMB (with guard)
LMB + RMB (with guard)
B (With Guard)
RMB (with guard)
Players will find they have the ability to reload in the middle of certain combos. Doing this can result in faster reloadsand Perfect Guards.
Monster Hunter Wild’s Gunlance Combos
Players will need to put time and effort into mastering this weapon, as it doesn’t break intothe list of easiestMonster Hunter Wildsweapons. Players will use combos to Perfect Dodge while staying in the faces of their enemies, but can also make use of a wide array of follow-up attacks to optimize their damage output.
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Wyrmstake Canon Combo
This is a simple combo that deals good damage. It lets players pile damage into their target as a follow-up to defending against an attack and having a little time to react.
LMB, LMB, LMB, LMB
Wyrmstake Full Blast Combo
When players have an opening and more time on their hands, they can instead opt for this trickier combo. This combo will be best used from the side to ensure all hits from Shelling connect.
RMB, LMB (while moving), LMB + RMB, LMB/RMB
Burst Fire Combo
While players have some shells in the lance, this combo lets them get good damage in a short amount of time. Players that have no shells but need to get good damage in should opt for Wymstake Canon Combo rather than reloading to pull this off. Then they can reload to Perfect Guard to fill their clip back up.
LMB + RMB, LMB, RMB
Tips & Tricks for the Gunlance in Monster Hunter Wilds
New players may not be aware ofwhat exactly Power Clashes are in the game. This is a mechanic for weapons that make use of a Guard, and while not a unique tip for the Gunlance, players should familiarize themselves with this mechanci in the game.
There are many ways that players can reload. The most common option would be to simply press their Guard and Shelling buttons at the same time. However, players that reload the moment an enemy attack is about to connect will proc a Perfect Guard, allowing players to reload their weapon and mitigate damage at the same time to keep them stocked and in the fight.
Play Defensively
Above all else, the Gunlance is still a highly defensive weapon. This means players will need to know when to guard, and aspire to get as many Perfect Guards as possible. Players whoreach High Rankcan build the Gunlance using jewels that revolve around Perfect Guards to optimize runs and fell their foes in record times.
Shelling Strafing
This is neither a control nor a combo, but something that players may find useful and may even make playing this weapon more enjoyable. Players can use Shelling while moving in a direction to give them a little extra oomf. Players can repeat this to move faster than normal while also dealing damage. This can allow them to branch into combos, or simply reposition into a more favorable position.
