Summary
The next mainline installment in Capcom’sMonster Hunterseries,Monster Hunter Wilds, has officially been revealed to the excitement of the franchise’s fans. Unfortunately, its release is at least a year away, but one of its predecessors,Monster Hunter World, maintains a fairly consistent active player count. As such, those who are still playingMonster Hunter Worldand those who have considered returning or jumping in for the first time should prioritize obtaining its best builds ahead ofMonster Hunter Wilds' release.
As of 2024, the bestMonster Hunter Worldbuilds are all largely based on materials gained from Fatalis, the optional legendary black dragon players can face after they beat the main campaign forMonster Hunter World: Iceborne. While some players have criticized the lack of diversity inIceborne’s endgame builds,Fatalis isMonster Hunter World’s greatest challenge, so it makes sense that it would provide materials for the best gear builds available.
2x Attack Jewel+ 4
3x Critical/Protection Jewel 4
3x Mighty/Maintenance Jewel 4
2x Mighty/Maintenance Jewel 4 and Expert Jewel+ 4
Expert Jewel+ 4, Handicraft Jewel 3, and Charger Jewel 2
Challenger Jewel+ 4 and Charger/Protection Jewel 4
Skill Summary
The Black Fatalis Blade Great Sword is arguably one of thebest weapons inMonster Hunter World, so players should strive to get it as soon as possible. While it does require a significant amount of grinding to obtain the blade and the armor set that compliments it, it’s more than worth it in the end. This particular build takes advantage of maximum Critical Eye and Agitator, which together increase Affinity by a whopping 60% and attack by 28.
2x Dragon Jewel+ 4 and Health Recovery Augment
3x Throttle Jewel+ 4
3x Attack Jewel+ 4
Critical/Evasion Jewel 4, Expert Jewel+ 4, and Challenger Jewel+ 4
Expert Jewel+ 4, Shaver Jewel 3, and Critical Jewel 2
Dragon Jewel+ 4 and Critical Jewel 2
For thebest Dual Blades build inMonster Hunter Worldahead ofMonster Hunter Wilds, players will once again need to hunt down Fatalis several times to obtain the materials necessary to craft Fatalis Dual Skies and the armor and decorations that enhance the blades. As with the Black Fatalis Blade build, this particular build combines the raw power of Fatalis Dual Skies with the decorations necessary to increase both Critical Eye and Agitator to 7. Additionally, Weakness Exploit 3 further increases Affinity for attacked weak spots, making this one of the deadliest builds in the game.
2x Mighty/Maintenance Jewel 4
Challenger Jewel+ 4 and 2x Attack Jewel+ 4
2x Mighty/Maintenance Jewel 4 and Critical Jewel 2
Mighty/Maintenance Jewel 4 and Attack Jewel 1
Expert Jewel+ 4, Shaver Jewel 3, and Mighty Jewel 2
Expert Jewel+ 4 and Critical Jewel 2
The Long Sword is noteworthy for being one ofMonster Hunter World’s most powerful weapon types, especially for solo players. As such, the Fatalis Zaggespanon, obtainable via the Fatalis crafting tree, is one ofMonster Hunter World’s best Long Swords. This build, like the others, maxes out both Critical Eye and Agitator for a significant Affinity bonus, while simultaneously increasing Affinity even more with Maximum Might and Weakness Exploit. This makes for a potential 100% Affinity during battle.
Challenger/Protection Jewel 4 and Challenger/Maintenance Jewel 4
2x Attack Jewel+ 4 and Tenderizer/Protection Jewel 4
Armor
Dragonhide Beta +
Tenderizer/ Maintenance Jewel 4, Brace/Evasion Jewel 4, and Critical/Protection Jewel 4
Expert Jewel 1 and Protection Jewel 1
Earplug/Protection Jewel 4 and 2x Critical/Maintenance Jewel 4
2x Expert Jewel+ 4 and Handicraft/Maintenance Jewel 4
The final build worth obtaining inMonster Hunter Worldahead ofMonster Hunter Wildstakes advantage of the True Fatalis End Switch Axe.Monster Hunter World’s Switch Axesare infamous for being deceptively difficult to master, but players who can manage them should craft True Fatalis End as soon as possible. This build maxes out Attack Boost, Critical Eye, and Agitator for a massive boost to Affinity and raw attack power. Furthermore, Divine Blessing enhances True Fatalis End’s Zero Sum Discharge and Power Prolonger extends the duration of its buffs.
There are plenty of other great builds players can obtain inMonster Hunter Worldahead ofMonster Hunter Wilds' release, with most of them tied to the legendary Fatalis. While they do require defeating the most difficult boss in the game, they are more than worth obtaining, as they can make traversing the world ofMonster Hunter Worlda breeze, especially for those still looking to collect every armor set and weapon in the game.
Monster Hunter World
WHERE TO PLAY
Hunt, craft, track and survive. Embark on a perilous hunting expedition into a newly discovered continent known only as ‘The New World’. Prowl its uncharted wilds in search of the land’s most ferocious beasts in Monster Hunter: World. Each new foe you discover will pose a unique challenge, demanding careful planning and a hunter’s instinct to bring it down. Use a vast array of traps, lures, and weapons as well as the living ecosystem around you to overcome your quarry. Carcasses can be harvested for materials to upgrade and augment your arsenal, while the environment itself can tip the battle in your favor, providing cover, vantage points, and even allowing you to pit monsters against one another. This world is yours to explore as you choose, either as a lone warrior on the path to glory, or with up to three other players online in drop-in, drop-out cooperative play.
