Monster Hunter Outlanders Weapons: All 7 Launch Weapon Types

Which weapons are available at launch?

The official store listing names seven weapon types. Your own character can use any of them; each named Adventurer is locked to one.

Adventurer classes and rankings are on the Adventurer tier list.

Pyro

Great Sword

Keres

Dual Blades

Luka

Bow

Arkaya

Lance

Raya

Dual Blades

Ouyang Varen

Lance

Madelyn

Bow

Midori

Long Sword

Pepper

Heavy Bowgun

What does each weapon do?

Dual Blades

Fast, constant hits. Demon Mode powers up your attacks, and Archdemon Mode enables stronger attacks that drain the Demon Gauge (official weapon video).

Lance

A defensive weapon built on quick thrusts, with several guard options and counterattacks (official weapon video).

Hammer

Mobility plus raw impact: the Hammer cannot guard, but you can keep moving while charging an attack (official Garena post).

Great Sword, Long Sword, Heavy Bowgun and Bow

Official overview videos exist for these four. Their move details will be written up from the live game after launch rather than guessed from trailers.

Will more weapons be added?

Yes. Charge Blade is not in the launch list, and the developers have said the series’ other weapons will arrive through seasonal updates. This page will list each one as it is announced.

Which weapon should a beginner pick?

Pick the one you enjoy using. Rankings made before launch are guesswork; ours will be based on testing the live game. Start with the beginner guide for the basics. Pre-registration also gives free Standard Contracts for recruiting Adventurers — see the codes page.

Images: official Monster Hunter Outlanders artwork. © CAPCOM / © Proxima Beta Pte. Ltd.