5 Best Beginner-Friendly Weapons in Monster Hunter

Here we have listed the 5 best beginner weapons from Capcom’s fantasy action RPG series Monster Hunter that are easy to use.

These are the 5 best beginner-friendly weapons in the Monster Hunter series (Source: Capcom)

Capcom’s Monster Hunter is a popular series known for its gigantic and terrific monsters. The popularity of the fantasy action RPG series skyrocketed after Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise. Now, the fans of the franchise are looking forward to February 2025 for the next installment, Monster Hunter Wilds. Expectations are huge, and this game is one of the most anticipated titles of the coming year. 

This brought new players to the franchise, who wanted to try their hands on the previous Monster Hunter titles. Choosing the right weapon is crucial for beginners as they would encounter deadly and massive monsters.

You can choose between 14 types of weapons ranging from melee to ranged, fast to slow. Among them, here we have provided a list of 5 best weapons in the Monster Hunter series that are beginner-friendly and easy to start your monster-hunting journey. 

Related: 5 Most Terrifying Monsters in Monster Hunter Series

1) Sword and Shield

Sword And Shield
Sword And Shield (Source: Capcom)

Players are initially equipped with Sword And Shield at the start of every Monster Hunter game. As the name suggests, you wield a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. This weapon type offers various benefits and advantages. One such advantage cannot be found in any other weapon, which is consuming an item while your sword is drawn. 

In addition, the weapon provides flexibility in maneuvering, leaving room for evasion during combat. If you are a player who loves to perform devastating combo attacks, then this should be your pick. This weapon allows you to perform seamless combo attacks without any difficulty.

The shield can be used for both blocking incoming attacks and hitting back enemies. As a balanced weapon, Sword And Shield is not only the default weapon but also convenient for beginners to use and excel. 

2) Heavy Bowgun

Heavy Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun (Source: Capcom)

Our next weapon choice is a ranged one, a Heavy Bowgun. Heavy Bowgun is used to take out monsters from a far distance. This powerful long-range weapon uses heavy firepower to inflict severe damage. It allows you to craft and change various ammo depending on the situation. When combined with powerful ammo such as Wyvernheart or Wyvernsnipe, it will be a nightmare for every monster. 

Using a Heavy Bowgun is simple for beginners as all you need to do is aim at a monster from a long distance and launch the attack. Boom! However, mastering the weapon requires practice. You can also try other ranged weapons such as the traditional ranged weapon Bow, and Light Bowgun, the lighter version of Heavy Bowgun.  

3) Dual Blades

Dual Blades
Dual Blades (Source: Capcom)

A single blunt weapon can deal deadly damage on its own, but what if you wielded two of them at once? Dual Blades as the name suggests, allows you to wield two powerful blades on both hands. The weapon type is specifically designed to perform rapid attacks. By wielding two blades, you can spin and slice the various monsters in rapid succession with precision. 

Enter the Demon Mode in exchange for your stamina to unleash more aggressive and devastating slices. This weapon is a great choice for beginners, offering fast mobility to spin around the battlefield and dodge incoming attacks with ease. While individual hits may deal low damage, the weapon’s rapid-furious combo attacks make it deadly with Demon Mode and Archdemon Mode. 

4) Hammer

Hammer
Hammer (Source: Capcom)

If are you looking for a way to deal massive damage on every hit, unlike the sword and dual blades, then a Hammer should be your perfect weapon choice. With a hammer equipped, swing this heavy weapon to inflict severe damage on every hit. Although being heavy, it doesn’t hinder your mobility. 

You can still move swiftly around the battleground and unleash a fury of combo attacks. Landing consecutive hits to the head stun the monster and give you an advantage. Being extremely powerful on its own, you can charge your Hammer attacks to make them even more deadly. 

5) Long Sword

Long Sword
Long Sword (Source: Capcom)

Let’s wrap up the list with one of the strong and popular weapons in Monster Hunter, the Long Sword. The Long Sword makes you feel like a Katana-wielding Samurai. It is one of the best choices for a beginner because you can move swiftly across the land. 

This nimble weapon is capable of performing extended combos. Once the Spirit Gauge is powered up, you can inflict more damage with the Spirit Blade attacks. When mastered and used for the long run, Long Sword allows you to dodge and counter-attack effectively. 


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