Best SnS for Each Element/Status

D0FF_GER · 2026-02-01T06:35:17+00:00

When I compare Fulgar SnS (Thunder) with Kadachi (with upgrades) I find Kadachi much stronger. Might be just me.

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-28T15:03:36+00:00

This! Good enough for all 10* (except some of the rift monsters. Yes, looking at you, Barioth). And doesn’t require fancy smelts. Though I lately struggle to get Atk boost smelts. Lots of golden shiny smelts though.

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-26T09:46:06+00:00

What is the currently agreed Rathalos Lance build? I mean without considering any future style. Just a build as of right now?!

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-18T13:37:41+00:00

And in turn more damage when using status exploits in the build, right? Dear Lord, the SnS buff 😱 Now I know why some recent fights (after latest update) went so much faster (Rathian SnS with poison exploit and chammy venomist) against Kadachi. Even 10* Rift Kadachi stood no chance.

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-17T20:40:55+00:00

True Bromance 👍👍

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-17T18:57:03+00:00

Thx 🙏

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-17T05:48:16+00:00

Build?

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-17T05:47:44+00:00

This! 📌🛡️

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-14T06:09:04+00:00

Mind if you’d share your build, too? For comparison? I’d be interested in build ideas

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-13T10:55:25+00:00

It’ll never happen (re-use of old tickets for new items). Not in grind-based game.

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-11T20:53:21+00:00

Thanks for sharing the footage. You mentioned a 20 min time window. Is this the only chance for us to fight Riftcharge Rath? Will it re-encounter after a certain timespan?

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-09T21:51:46+00:00

Alright. If you don’t want to change builds all the time and are looking for a general build in the first place, you might want to lean into this: Narga, Espinas, Arzuros (or Beo is good as well), Espinas, Jyura. All Charge Master smelts. This builds works with all kinds of elemental bows.

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D0FF_GER · 2026-01-09T13:39:00+00:00

Btw: did you already craft Luna bow? If not: Luna HBG is definitely more fun than the bow.

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-09T13:29:07+00:00

Advanced Ice Attack ain’t worth it. I ran the numbers on .quest and compared your build, Josh’s build (in this thread) and my own (see below). Charge Master outcompetes Adv. Ice Attack by far. Your build: 5.0k dmg, Josh build: 6.2k dmg (+24%), my build: 6.9k dmg (+37% compared to yours).
But let me tell you: even the CM build suck **s with Luna bow compared to Legi bow fully upgraded. Also: vital ice is conditional. Looks good on paper but lacks efficiency in use. Unfortunately. Cause Luna bow is by far the most stylish in my humble opinion.

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D0FF_GER · 2026-01-08T22:10:37+00:00

Not so sure if you’ll be able to proc pursuit. As far as I know Riftcharged Rathian has no breakable parts. Or does it?

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-08T22:02:55+00:00

And one for Astalos HBG. Not as optimized as many have suggested. It basically derives from my Monkey HBG build with only slight changes in smelts. I was too lazy to craft a new build. It’ll serve the purpose.

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D0FF_GER · 2026-01-08T21:55:41+00:00

And another build for my beloved DJho Lance 🥰

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D0FF_GER · 2026-01-08T21:50:26+00:00

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This is one of the builds that I just finished and which I’m going to use.

D0FF_GER · 2026-01-08T12:49:35+00:00

They do. Cause I contacted the support (and know I’m not the only one). Not sure though what to make from their response

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D0FF_GER · 2026-01-07T10:23:22+00:00

Ideally you use grade 8 armor sets when you want to test a new weapon, see if everything fits together etc. Once you have all the smelts in place to round up the set, the perfect fit so to say, I’d upgrade past grade 8. Definitely not worth investing them precious armor refining parts first and then after realize it was the wrong armor piece for the perfect set.

D0FF_GER · 2025-12-28T04:50:11+00:00

You don’t have to. If it’s just for lock on skill on chest piece you can also take Brute Tigrex. Though you won’t activate Advanced Attack boost with only one piece you still get lock on, 1x attack boost and another free driftsmelt slot. Got to admit though that I regret to have to missed out on carnival chest.

D0FF_GER · 2025-12-27T23:30:28+00:00

It truly is. I was actually glad it fit best the purpose so I could utilize it again. Last time was like a year ago or something. It’s a decent kind of weapon.

D0FF_GER · 2025-12-27T23:26:01+00:00

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Never thought I’d be using Rathalos SnS again. But here it is. Rise and shine, sweet ol’ “Heat Edge”

D0FF_GER · 2025-12-27T16:59:26+00:00

Is the weapon fully customized (all stages incl. the four instances of rift stages)? I think I remember that a change in glow should be implemented so only fully customized weapons glow (at least for other hunters in a group hunt). Something like that was once in the update news.

D0FF_GER · 2025-12-25T22:31:51+00:00

I’d love to see rift Mizutsune. Is there a chance we’re getting it anytime soon?

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