Great Sword · Hammer · Charge Blade
Committed damage that opens the big windows. Hammer adds blunt breaks and stuns; the Great Sword turns a topple into a single massive hit.
Armory / eight ways to hunt
Monster Hunter Outlanders Weapons
Every weapon type, its rhythm, its best skills and the launch monsters where it shines. Find a main, learn the combo, then build the armor around it.
Pick a rhythm, not a tier
The best weapon is the one you will still enjoy after twenty hunts.
Outlanders keeps the Monster Hunter weapon identity: slow and heavy, fast and fragile, shielded and deliberate, or ranged and angle-dependent. The launch roster covers eight styles, including the Charge Blade confirmed by the producer. You can switch freely as the Fated Adventurer, while named Adventurers each bring a unique kit tied to one weapon.
Start with the pre-launch weapon tier list for an overview, then use these pages for actual gameplay. Each guide covers combos, skill priorities, best picks, monster matchups and mobile control tips.
The armory
All weapon types in Outlanders
Open any weapon for its full move plan, best skills and launch matchups.
Great Sword
Slow swings, enormous payoffs. A charge-heavy powerhouse built around reading the monster and cashing in one perfect hit. Pyro's signature weapon.
Long Sword
Flow, counter, finish. A long-reaching blade that rewards clean counters and Spirit Gauge management. Midori's elegant, evasive playstyle.
Dual Blades
Speed, status and a little chaos. Fast slashes, high mobility and elemental pressure. The easiest weapon to feel busy with, and a favorite of Raya and Keres.
Hammer
Head first, questions later. The head-break specialist. Charge while moving, convert openings into stuns and farm the parts that other weapons cannot crack.
Lance
Hold the line, answer the charge. A shield-first weapon that turns monster aggression into safe counters. Arkaya and Ouyang Varen bring two very different lance styles.
Heavy Bowgun
Ammo, angles and aerial pressure. A ranged cannon with ammo choices, slow movement and big burst windows. Pepper's airborne kit makes it surprisingly mobile.
Bow
Coatings, charge and clean angles. A mobile ranged weapon built around charged shots and coatings. Madelyn and Luka show its support and burst-damage extremes.
Charge Blade
Sword, shield, axe, payoff. A technical morphing weapon with phials, guard points and explosive axe finishers. Confirmed for the launch era; worth learning early.
At a glance
Weapon comparison
A quick sort for your first main. Damage and safety are pre-launch assessments, not live balance data.
| Weapon | Range | Difficulty | Signature strength | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sword | Melee | Medium | Slow swings, enormous payoffs | Read guide |
| Long Sword | Melee | Medium | Flow, counter, finish | Read guide |
| Dual Blades | Melee | Easy | Speed, status and a little chaos | Read guide |
| Hammer | Melee | Medium | Head first, questions later | Read guide |
| Lance | Melee | Medium | Hold the line, answer the charge | Read guide |
| Heavy Bowgun | Ranged | Medium | Ammo, angles and aerial pressure | Read guide |
| Bow | Ranged | Medium | Coatings, charge and clean angles | Read guide |
| Charge Blade | Melee | Hard | Sword, shield, axe, payoff | Read guide |
Squad fit
Choose a weapon for the team
A four-player squad benefits from contrasting jobs more than from four identical damage builds.
Long Sword · Dual Blades
Fast, mobile uptime on tails, legs and wings. Their value is constant pressure and part damage while the heavy weapons prepare the finisher.
Bow · Heavy Bowgun · Lance
Ranged weapons reach the wings and heads; the Lance controls the front line and makes dangerous projectile fights readable.
Armory FAQ
Weapon questions, answered
What weapons are in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
The launch roster includes Great Sword, Long Sword, Dual Blades, Hammer, Lance, Heavy Bowgun, Bow and the Charge Blade. Each has a distinct moveset and role in a four-player squad.
What is the easiest weapon to start with?
The Bow and Long Sword are the most approachable all-round picks. Lance is the safest if you prefer a guard-first style. Great Sword and Charge Blade have higher timing and state-management ceilings.
Can one character use every weapon?
Yes. The Fated Adventurer can use every weapon type. Named Adventurers are usually tied to a specific weapon and playstyle.
Do weapons have elemental trees?
Weapon trees include different elements and raw paths. Match the element to the monster's weakness, but prioritize a weapon that can reach the part you need to break.