Gunlance

Learn how to wield the powerful Gunlance in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate! Discover its moves, essential usage tips, and recommended skills to dominate your hunts.

Alright, let's talk about the Gunlance! This weapon is basically a lance that decided it needed some serious firepower. It lets you get up close and personal, block like a champ, and still land some big hits. If you're not super confident about dodging every single attack, this might be the weapon for you, as it's more about blocking and dealing damage than perfect evasion.

Controls & Moves:

Usage Tips:

• Whetstones: This thing eats sharpness like crazy. Seriously, bring a ton of Whetstones, and maybe some Whetfish, on every hunt. You'll be sharpening a lot.
• Focused Fire: The Wyvern's Fire is a nuke, but it takes ages to charge and doesn't have much range. You gotta pick your moments carefully. Use it whenever you can, but don't just spam it without thinking. Plan those big shots!
• Poke Poke: It's tempting to just go for those big shelling attacks, but they chew through your sharpness. Honestly, you're often better off playing it safe with guarded pokes and throwing in a shot here and there. It's slower, sure, but your weapon stays sharp longer, and you won't miss those big, risky attacks as often.
• Stand Stock: Remember that shield? Use it! You can actually move while blocking, which is a huge advantage. Don't forget you have it.

Recommended Skills:

• Guard + / Guard Up: These are fantastic for the Gunlance. They make your shield way more effective, turning you into an even bigger defensive powerhouse.
• Sharpness+ / Razor Sharp: Anything that helps keep your weapon sharp longer is a godsend. You'll be thankful for it.
• Artillery Novice / Artillery Expert: These skills boost the damage of your shelling attacks, so they're definitely worth considering if you want to hit harder.