Lance or Gunlance

[Das Big Hippo]

Which to use? I enjoy and play with both, but I want to focus on one and I'm not sure which.

[Waffles]

We really can't answer for you as it really boils down to your personal preferences.

[Valentino]

You can try both in the arena matches to get an idea of what a general kit may look like.

Both are great weapons though. In general there are no bad weapon style choices in MHW.

[Das Big Hippo]

Originally posted by Gen:

We really can't answer for you as it really boils down to your personal preferences.

But that's why I'm asking. As I said I like both of them. But Master Rank hunts require more knowledge than before so I want to focus on just one so I'm asking for other's input. What's good and what's bad that they have found about them and whatnot.

[Suzaku]

I don't know much about either weapon, but I think I read that gunlance shell attacks ignore armor and weakspots, meaning it would be a simpler hunt in general for the player. Aiming, positioning, and weakening parts wouldn't be necessary for that weapon, with the downside being that it might make you lazy.

[PierceSG]

One is a very offensive defensive playstyle.

Sticks to the monster and stab at it non-stop, punish it with counters and continue stabbing it.

The other one is EXPLOSIONS!

[Serrassi Effect]

I prefer the GunLance, aka the FunLance

[(ノ°□°)ノ]

Lance if you want to play more reactively, and be able to block/claw mid combo
Long 6 GL if you just want to shoot stuff wherever without needing to wound
Wide 6 GL if you want the cool new palace weapon
Normal GL if you want a satisfying burst, albeit argueably harder to play

[Serrassi Effect]

slow boom, fast boom and big boom

but honestly gunlance is amazing in iceborne.

[cklambo]

Why not both?

[Aerknard]

Originally posted by Bowsie:

Originally posted by Gen:

We really can't answer for you as it really boils down to your personal preferences.

But that's why I'm asking. As I said I like both of them. But Master Rank hunts require more knowledge than before so I want to focus on just one so I'm asking for other's input. What's good and what's bad that they have found about them and whatnot.

Lance: Slow, Big Shield, Poke-poke Low to Medium Damage, Counter Thrust, Cool but very hard to apply Counter Claw, Charge...

Gunlance: Slow, Big Shield, Poke-Boom-Bang Low to High Damage, Doesn't really care if you tenderize or not.

I choose Gunlance because it has the same shield as Lance but higher damage. No Charge and no cool Counter though. If I play Devil May Cry, I think Lance will provide me SS stylish point. That's how cool and satisfying when I manage to apply counter claw.

[Egro]

Gunlance all the way. Far cooler, make big boom and deal load of damages.

[Netsa]

I vote Lance! Show your superiority by mastering a weapon that no one else really knows how to use. You don't need childish gimmicks, gawking and going "ooo, explosions" like some pleb. You are a PROFESSIONAL. You take down those monsters with SKILL and GRACE!

[Serrassi Effect]

sounds like some longsword talk

[Egro]

Originally posted by Netsa:

I vote Lance! Show your superiority by mastering a weapon that no one else really knows how to use. You don't need childish gimmicks, gawking and going "ooo, explosions" like some pleb. You are a PROFESSIONAL. You take down those monsters with SKILL and GRACE!

OK BOOMER

[Serrassi Effect]

oh snap he dropped the boomer bomb :O