The Insect Glaive stands out in Monster Hunter Wilds due to its rapid attacks and remarkable mobility, making it an ideal choice for players who prefer agility without sacrificing damage output. While this weapon performs admirably on its own, strategic builds can significantly enhance its capabilities.
This guide presents an optimized endgame build designed to maximize the Insect Glaive’s damage per second (DPS) while balancing comfort and survivability. Additionally, a mid-High Rank setup is available for those still gathering superior armor skills in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Optimal Insect Glaive Build in MH Wilds
This build employs a four-piece Gore Magala set, providing a unique blend of offensive capabilities and comfort through the Black Eclipse skill, in conjunction with the Evade Window and Constitution perks from the helmet and gauntlets. Additionally, this setup features a substantial number of level 2 decoration slots for enhanced customization.
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Gear |
Decorations |
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Gore Helmet Beta |
Chain 3 |
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Arkvulcan Mail Beta |
Tenderizer 3 |
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Gore Vambraces Beta |
Evasion 2 (2x) |
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Gore Coil Beta |
Chain 3 |
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Gore Greaves Beta |
Tenderizer 3 |
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Talisman |
Exploit Charm 2 |
Skill Summary:
- Weakness Exploit 5
- Evade Window 5
- Constitution 3
- Antivirus 3
- Burst 2
- Divine Blessing 1
- Coalescence 1
- Earplugs 1
- Flinch Free 1
For players who want a more damage-centric approach, swapping to a traditional endgame armor configuration featuring Fulgur Anjanath, Arkveld, and Guardian Arkveld pieces can be beneficial, similar to the suggested build for the MH Wilds Switch Axe.
The primary source of damage in this setup stems from Weakness Exploit, Burst, and Black Eclipse/Antivirus skills. Mastering Evade Window 5 can give you tremendous advantages in avoiding enemy attacks, allowing you to remain close to monsters without taking damage. If you prefer more affinity, consider switching to Maximum Might.
Mid-High Rank Alternative
For Hunters still striving to elevate their rank, utilizing the Guardian Rathalos set is advisable, providing Weakness Exploit 4 and Burst 1 skills. This will contribute a noticeable boost in damage when targeting weak points, alongside ample level 2 decoration slots for options like Evade Window or Maximum Might.
Selecting the Right Weapon
Thanks to the Insect Glaive’s rapid attack speed, it can effectively deal elemental damage within MH Wilds. However, players also benefit from opting for high raw damage builds.
An R8 Artian Insect Glaive focused on Paralysis and boasting a strong raw attack stat can be a powerful choice for all quests. If this weapon isn’t readily available, we recommend pairing your Insect Glaive with Attack Boost decorations to maximize your damage potential.
The choice of Kinsect is also critical, with the Mauldrome tree of Kinsects being recommended for their blunt damage, enabling players to deliver KO blows to monsters effectively.
Essential Weapon Skills
Critical Boost is highly beneficial for builds with significant affinity. If Critical Jewels are unavailable, you can substitute with Attack Jewels. To achieve a 100% critical chance with the complete Gore Magala set, you’ll need Maximum Might 3 along with a weapon that offers at least 20% affinity, such as Lala Stromatopelm.
Another crucial skill for Insect Glaive users is Power Prolonger, enhancing the duration of your Kinsect extracts. Additional skills to consider include Handicraft, Razor Sharp, or Master’s Touch to maintain white sharpness longer during encounters.