What is the best Weapon type in the game??

[EZ_Mode_Guy]

I'm new to the game.

[Valentine (Lunaticus)]

So it's just your own personal opinion and nothing else after all, definitely explains why they don't align with the chart you gave at the start.

Your tiers are incredibly misleading. It implies best clear times when it's clearly not the case.

[Mander]

There isn't, OP. In MHW, every weapon offers a different experience (or multiple) and general labels can help you very little here.
Imo, your best bet would be to ask yourself:
"How do I want to play?" OR "How do I prefer to play?"
In short, what "role" is your favourite? Tank, healer, DPS? And HOW do you perform this role better?
Do you prefer to stay mobile, or stationary? Do you prefer to be quick or ponderous?
Once you've answered this, find the weapon among the 14 which suits your answers better.

[Corrupt-nz]

Best weapon..
Best answer:
ALL 14

[Tregrenos]

Best weapon type is Capture Net because if you can kill a big critter with one without the use of the healthbar cheat (may as well use a 1-shot cheat if you're this handicapped) you're a legend.

[GladiatorDragon]

There is no singular best weapon. Just try them out and see which one you like. Longsword is a newbie favorite, but it does come with a bit of a negative stigma because of it. Of the weapons I've used a lot, here are my verdicts:

Switch Axe: My personal recommendation.
Positives:

Moderate damage in axe mode

Great damage in sword mode

Negatives
No innate defensive measures. Many other weapons have defensive options outside of dodges. Many weapons, like the Dual Blades, are able to dodge more frequently. Longsword has a counter move. Other weapons are capable of blocking, like Greatsword, Sword & Shield, Lance, and Gunlance. You have to fully rely upon dodging.

Horrid mobility in sword mode.

Somewhat slow.

Essentially, the SA is a great weapon for damage, but you have to commit to your attacks. If you're bad at dodging, prepare to get hit a lot.


Insect Glaive: Would not recommend for a new player.
Positives:

Decent damage.

Very potent at mounting monsters. Mounting a monster can knock it down for free.

Kinsect powders can give a variety of effects, from extra damage to a free heal.

Very good at applying elemental damage.

Negatives:
Bad defensive capabilities. You can dodge midair and vault into the air, but that's all it can do that the Switch Axe can't.

Requires great knowledge of the Monster to effectively gather the Kinsect Buffs, which are required for effective Insect Glaives.

Eats through sharpness like nobody's business. Unless you can obtain Master's Touch, you will need to find effective openings to sharpen.

Essentially, the IG is a good weapon, and is great for mounting. However, it requires a lot of knowledge of the monster to work effectively.


Hunting Horn: Would not recommend for a solo player.

Decent damage

Potent buffs for your allies

Negatives:
No innate defensive measures. While certain buffs can protect you, it is not nearly as good as a normal block.

Slow. If you initiate an attack, you need to commit to it.

Overall, the HH is a great weapon for ally support, but it's terrible in solo play. It's buffs are more effective when you have three other actual players.

[mewlynx]

In terms of which has the strongest end-game, probably HBG or LBG. For melee, LS, DBs, CB, and GS come to mind as top damage dealers, but you can probably nearly match the damage output of these weapons with any of the others given you're good enough. Just play what's most fun to you and don't be afraid to try new weapons, you don't need to stick to one.

[Maffeketel]

There is really no definitive answer as you should always choose the weapon that suits your playstyle the best.

Since youre a beginner it might be best to try out many different weapons and experiment a bit, but with that being said there are a few weapons that are a lot easier to play then others and these can be used as a stepping stone to the more difficult weapons.
They are great choices for a new player!

These weapons are ; Long sword, Sword and shield, Dual blades, Greatsword and Hammer.
I'd recommend trying these weapons out and see which one fits your general playstyle the best.
They each have their own distinct playstyle and they differ a lot from each other. Every weapon is completely unique!
As other users mentioned ; LS is the most popular weapon in the game and it's a favourite among new players.

Feel free to use the harder weapons as well, but keep in mind that these weapons can be a bit more difficult to learn and master then the once that I mentioned. The weapons that I mentioned are fairly straightforward and while they still take time to master, theyre not as complex as the other weapons in the game.

Don't feel obligated to main a single weapon as maining multiple weapons is actually a better choice. You can then switch your weapons according to the monster that youre facing and that can be a real blessing against the more difficult monsters!
I main 4 different weapons myself and it really helps if you can play multiple weapons well.

I hope that this helps answer your question!
Have fun with the game!

[Fredericks of Cursewood]

Hunting Horn, best weapon that no one plays. Doot!

[Rias]

#1 of all time *THE MIGHTY LANCE!*

[Kiekmgoan46]

The one you have most fun with. So try Hammer last, else you wont try the otther weapons.

[Holografix]

Crusty polar bear has HH as C-tier for solo play....

And has Bowguns as S-tier LOL

[kampfer91]

Don't stuck with the best weapon mindset , what you should learn is to know how to use every weapon in the game .

[Sekaro]

Pfft... Prowler is obviously the best "weapon" in the series. It's just too bad it isn't in World, otherwise we'd be seeing broken speedrun records all over the place :p

[JPM岩]

Nguyên văn bởi Kazemaru:

Pfft... Prowler is obviously the best "weapon" in the series. It's just too bad it isn't in World, otherwise we'd be seeing broken speedrun records all over the place :p

I think you mean Medium Bowgun.

[cruste]

Nguyên văn bởi Holografix:

Crusty polar bear has HH as C-tier for solo play....

And has Bowguns as S-tier LOL

yeah you are right i made a failure there, let me correct it is only d tier