With the new ability to equip two weapons simultaneously, there are nearly unlimited ways to build your character.

Start off on the right foot with these beginner tips for Monster Hunter Wilds.

What Are Elemental Weapons?

Monster Hunter Wilds Elemental Weapons

Every weapon you make in Monster Hunter Wilds has a unique stat spread.

Some weapons also have an element, which is an additional damage value on top of its base attack.

There are five elemental damage types:Fire, Water, Thunder, Ice, and Dragon.

Two hunters—one on a Seikret and the other wielding a Great Sword—beside two more hunters who wield a light bowgun and hammer respectively while fighting an Arkveld

Some weapons also havestatus effects.

The four types that may appear on weapons arePoison, Sleep, Paralysis, and Blastblight.

Are Elemental Weapons Worth It?

All the different weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds.

This is a way to balance the extra elemental damage these weapons have.

For this reason, it is always better toprioritize attack damage over elemental damage.

Status effects are a little different.

Comparing insect glaives in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Paralysisis probably the most all-around effective status effect you’re able to use.

It’s generally a good idea toequip your Palico with weapons that have a status effect.

When Should I Use An Elemental Weapon?

The Monster Guide showing Rathalos' weapon weaknesses in Monster Hunter Wilds.

In fact, many of them are resistant or even fully immune to elemental attacks.

Here’s everything you better know about crafting items in Monster Hunter Wilds

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