early
HR Starter
Weapon
Bone Gunlance (Wide)
Armor
- Head: G. Arkveld Helm
- Chest: G. Arkveld Mail
- Arms: G. Rathalos Vambraces
- Waist: G. Ebony Coil
- Legs: G. Rathalos Greaves
Activated Skills
Artillery 3Load Shells 2Guard 3
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Gunlance Best Armor Sets & Skills
Across every recorded Gunlance set, the most repeated armor pieces are G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Gore Greaves β, G. Rathalos Vambraces. Artillery 3 appears in 3 of 3 sets, which makes it the skill to plan decorations around.
mid
HR Mid-Game
Weapon
Rathian Gunlance (Wide)
Armor
- Head: G. Ebony Helm β
- Chest: Rathalos Mail β
- Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
- Waist: Gore Coil β
- Legs: Gore Greaves β
Activated Skills
Artillery 3Weakness Exploit 3Critical Boost 3Load Shells 2Guard 3
Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv3, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.051× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).
endgame
HR 50+ Endgame
HR 50+Weapon
Artian Gunlance (Normal)
Charm
Challenger Charm III
Armor
- Head: Gore Helm β
- Chest: Gore Mail α
- Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
- Waist: Gogmazios Coil α
- Legs: Gore Greaves β
Activated Skills
Artillery 3Load Shells 2Weakness Exploit 5Critical Boost 3Agitator 5Maximum Might 3Antivirus 3
Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.085× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).
Core Skills Across These Sets
| Skill | Appears in | Share of sets |
|---|---|---|
| Artillery 3 | 3 / 3 | 100% |
| Load Shells 2 | 3 / 3 | 100% |
| Critical Boost 3 | 2 / 3 | 67% |
| Guard 3 | 2 / 3 | 67% |
| Agitator 5 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Antivirus 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Maximum Might 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Weakness Exploit 3 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
| Weakness Exploit 5 | 1 / 3 | 33% |
Most Reused Armor Pieces
| Slot | Piece | Used in |
|---|---|---|
| Arms | G. Arkveld Vambraces β | 2 / 3 |
| Legs | Gore Greaves β | 2 / 3 |
| Arms | G. Rathalos Vambraces | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | G. Arkveld Mail | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | Rathalos Mail β | 1 / 3 |
| Chest | Gore Mail α | 1 / 3 |
| Head | G. Arkveld Helm | 1 / 3 |
| Head | G. Ebony Helm β | 1 / 3 |
| Head | Gore Helm β | 1 / 3 |
| Legs | G. Rathalos Greaves | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | G. Ebony Coil | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | Gore Coil β | 1 / 3 |
| Waist | Gogmazios Coil α | 1 / 3 |
Gunlance Armor & Skills FAQ
- What is the best armor set for the Gunlance?
- G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms) shows up in 2 of 3 recorded Gunlance sets — the safest piece to craft first.
- Which skills should I prioritise on the Gunlance?
- Artillery 3 is the most repeated skill (3/3 sets). Build your decoration plan around it, then fill with Load Shells 2 and Critical Boost 3.
- Do the Gunlance armor pieces overlap between builds?
- Yes: G. Arkveld Vambraces β, Gore Greaves β carry over between stages.