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W e a p o n S e l e c t i o n G u i d e

For Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
Written by Sosiego

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Table of Contents [CTRL+F]
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1.0 Introduction......................................................[INTRO]
2.0 Process for Selection...............................................[PFS]
2.1 General Process................................................[PFSG]
2.2 Process for Gunlances.........................................[PFSGL]
2.3 Process for Hunting Horns.....................................[PFSHH]
2.4 Process for Switch Axes.......................................[PFSSA]
2.5 General Raw Boosts...........................................[PFSGRB]
2.6 Expectant Attack Calculation Formulas.........................[PFSCF]
3.0 List of Abbreviations and Table Layout.............................[LATL]
4.0 Low Rank Weapon Selections..........................................[LRW]
4.1 Dual Blades....................................................[LRDB]
4.2 Greatsword.....................................................[LRGS]
4.3 Gunlance
4.3.1 Long Shot Type..........................................[LRGLL]
4.3.2 Normal Shot Type........................................[LRGLN]
4.3.3 Spread Shot Type........................................[LRGLS]
4.4 Hammer.........................................................[LRHM]
4.5 Hunting Horn...................................................[LRHH]
4.6 Lance.........................................................[LRLNC]
4.7 Longsword......................................................[LRLS]
4.8 Switch Axe.....................................................[LRSA]
4.9 Sword and Shield..............................................[LRSNS]
5.0 High Rank Weapon Selections.........................................[HRW]
5.1 Dual Blades....................................................[HRDB]
5.2 Greatsword.....................................................[HRGS]
5.3 Gunlance
5.3.1 Long Shot Type..........................................[HRGLL]
5.3.2 Normal Shot Type........................................[HRGLN]
5.3.3 Spread Shot Type........................................[HRGLS]
5.4 Hammer.........................................................[HRHM]
5.5 Hunting Horn...................................................[HRHH]
5.6 Lance.........................................................[HRLNC]
5.7 Longsword......................................................[HRLS]
5.8 Switch Axe.....................................................[HRSA]
5.9 Sword and Shield..............................................[HRSNS]
6.0 Contact, Credits and Copyright......................................[CCC]

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Revision History
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September 14, 2015 (1.04) Various weapon replacements and additions
August 24, 2015 (1.03) Fixed various typographical errors and added
"Heijiklinde" to HR Greatswords
August 7, 2015 (1.02) Removed "Aurto Rind" from HR Gunlances (Long Shot
Type) due to weapon not being final upgrade
August 5, 2015 (1.01) Minor formatting changes
August 4, 2015 (1.00) First iteration of guide is released

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Introduction [INTRO]
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Relatively speaking compared to other Monster Hunter titles, there is a lack
of solid information that can be found through SERPs from web search engines
or from guides on sites such as GameFAQs on what the best weapon choices are
for Blademasters in Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.

While Bowguns received an excellent guide from mazereon, outside of the list
of endgame Gunlances in the Gunlance Guide provided by sephiroth1491, no such
thing exists for Blademasters. As such, motivated by the frustration I
remember having when I was starting my planning process for what I wanted my
endgame weapon collection to look like, I decided to make a data-based guide
for Blademaster weapon choices 4.5 years after the game was released.

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Process for Selection [PFS]
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General Process [PFSG]
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For the most part, the process for selecting the weapons boiled down to just
applying the formulas below and selecting the weapons which had the largest
raw values in each of their respective elemental classes. Depending on the
type of weapon, when the calculation for two or more weapons in the same
attribute class resulted in a minimal difference other variables such as the
amount of sharpness for the weapon's highest sharpness color and amount of
attribute were taken into consideration.

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Process for Gunlances [PFSGL]
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For Gunlances the level of shot type was considered before applying the
formulas using the following tier list (with few exceptions):

Tier 1 = Long Lv. 4, Normal Lv. 4, Spread Lv. 4
Tier 2 = Long Lv. 3, Normal Lv. 3, Spread Lv. 3
Tier 3 = Long Lv. 2, Normal Lv. 2, Spread Lv. 2
Tier 4 = Long Lv. 1, Normal Lv. 1, Spread Lv. 1

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Process for Hunting Horns [PFSHH]
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For Hunting Horns the song selection was considered before applying the
formulas using the following tier list (with few exceptions):

Tier 1 = Attack Up (S), Attack Up (L)
Tier 2 = Element Attack Up, Affinity Up
Tier 3 = Hearing Protection (S), Hearing Protection (L)
Tier 4 = Negate Stamina Use (S), Negate Stamina Use (L)

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Process for Switch Axes [PFSSA]
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For Switch Axes the sword mode phial was considered before applying the
formulas using the following tier list:

Tier 1 = Power Phial
Tier 2 = Element Phial
Tier 3 = Paralysis Phial, Poison Phial
Tier 4 = Dragon Phial, Fatigue Phial

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General Raw Boosts [PFSGRB]
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General Low Rank Raw Boosts (+30) General High Rank Raw Boosts (+42)
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Item/Consumable +Raw Item/Consumable +Raw
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Armor Sphere Upgrade +15 Armor Sphere Upgrade +15
Powercharm +5 Powercharm +5
Felyne Attack Up (M) +5 Powertalon +10
Demondrug +5 Felyne Attack Up (L) +7
Demondrug +5
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Expectant Attack Calculation Formulas [PFSCF]
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Rank Affinity Formula
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Low Rank Neutral (RAW+30)*SMOD
Low Rank Noneutral ((RAW+30)+(((RAW+30)*.25)*AF))*SMOD
Low Rank Nonnegative (GS) ((RAW+30)*1.25)*SMOD
Low Rank Negative (GS) ((RAW+30)*(((RAW+30)*.25)*(AF+1)))*SMOD
High Rank Neutral (RAW+42)*[SMOD]
High Rank Neutral (NS) (RAW+62)*SMOD
High Rank Nonneutral ((RAW+42)+(((RAW+42)*.25)*AF))*[SMOD]
High Rank Nonneutral (NS) ((RAW+62)+(((RAW+42)*.25)*AF))*SMOD
High Rank Nonnegative (GS) ((RAW+42)*1.25)*[SMOD]
High Rank Nonnegative (NS/GS) ((RAW+62)*1.25)*SMOD
High Rank Negative (GS) ((RAW+42)*(((RAW+42)*.25)*(AF+1)))*[SMOD]
High Rank Negative (NS/GS) ((RAW+62)*(((RAW+62)*.25)*(AF+1)))*SMOD
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AF = Affinity percentage in decimal form
SMOD = Sharpness modifier
[SMOD] = Sharpness modifier, Sharpness +1 armor skill assumed
NS = Natural sharpness, Attack Up (L) armor skill assumed
GS = Greatsword, Critical Draw armor skill assumed

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List of Abbreviations and Table Layout [LATL]
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Pr = Poor Sharp+1 = Sharpness with Sharpness +1 armor skill
Sm = Small Affi = Weapon affinity
Gd = Good ASU = Raw with armor sphere upgrade (+15 raw)
Gr = Great Attr = Element or status attribute

Drg = Dragon Par = Paralysis
Fir = Fire Psn = Poison
Thd = Thunder Slp = Sleep
Wtr = Water

> Weapon Type
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Weapon Name* Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) None ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Drg ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Fir ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Ice ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Par ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Psn ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Slp ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Thd ???
1st Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Wtr ???
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2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) None ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Drg ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Fir ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Ice ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Para ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Psn ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Slp ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Thd ???
2nd Choice Weapon Various [Various] ???% ??? (???) Wtr ???
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*Weapon names reflect weapon trees provided by VioletKIRA on GameFAQs

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Low Rank Weapon Selections (HR 1-3, Village 1*-6*) [LRW]
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> Dual Blades [LRDB]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Hurricane Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 190 (205) None OO-
Insectors+ Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -- 150 (165) Drg 12 ---
Flamestorm Gd Green [Sm Blue] +30% 140 (155) Fir 25 ---
Snow Twins+ Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Ice 25 ---
Blood Wings Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 130 (145) Psn 12 ---
Lords of Thunder Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 18 O--
Ludroth Twins+ Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Wtr 20 O--
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Hidden Daggers Pr Blue [Sm Blue] +40% 140 (155) None O--
Hi Twin Flames Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 170 (185) Fir 18 O--
Saw Slicers Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 140 (155) Thd 8 O--
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> Greatsword [LRGS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Carbalite Sword Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 180 (195) None OO-
Ancient Blade Gd Green [Sm Blue] -- 150 (165) Drg 33 ---
Red Wing Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Fir 30 ---
Icy Fangblade Gr Green [Pr Blue] +30% 140 (155) Ice 30 ---
Sieglinde Sm Green [Sm Blue] -- 160 (175) Psn 28 O--
Storm Lightning Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 30 O--
Cataract Sword+ Sm Green [Sm Blue] -- 150 (165) Wtr 38 O--
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Golem Blade+ Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 180 (195) None OO-
Demon Greatsword Gd Green [Pr Blue] +10% 140 (155) Thd 50 ---
41st Div Greatsword Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 140 (155) Wtr 20 ---
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> Gunlance (Long Shot Type) [LRGLL]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Yukumo Blaster Gr Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) None ---
Flamethrower Pr Blue [Sm Blue] +15% 150 (165) Fir 28 ---
Silver Crown Sm Green [Gd Green] +10% 130 (145) Ice 40 ---
Brake Ace Sm Green [Gd Green] -10% 150 (165) Par 18 ---
Princess Buster+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 150 (165) Psn 20 O--
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Red Rook Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Fir 25 O--
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> Gunlance (Normal Shot Type) [LRGLN]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Eisenritter+ Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 200 (215) None O--
Fang Crusher Gr Green [Sm Blue] -- 160 (175) Drg 15 O--
Qurupeco Tipi+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 140 (155) Fir 22 OO-
Roaring Thunder Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 28 O--
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Hidden Gunlance Pr Blue [Sm Blue] +40% 140 (155) None ---
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> Gunlance (Spread Shot Type) [LRGLS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Rex Blast Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 170 (185) None ---
Urukusu Ski+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 150 (165) Ice 32 ---
Gold Crown Sm Green [Pr Blue] +10% 140 (155) Thd 40 ---
62nd Div Assault Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 130 (145) Wtr 20 ---
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> Hammer [LRHM]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Iron Fiend Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 190 (205) None OO-
Breath Core Hammer Gd Green [Gr Green] -- 150 (165) Drg 28 ---
Gunhammer Sm Green [Gd Green] +10% 150 (165) Fir 22 O--
Frozen Core+ Gd Green [Gd Green] -- 159 (165) Ice 27 O--
Clashing Thunder Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 26 O--
Divine Resonance Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Wtr 27 O--
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Jupiter's Globe Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 180 (195) None ---
Red Beater Gd Green [Gr Green] -- 140 (165) Fir 38 O--
Ludroth Bore Hammer+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 150 (165) Wtr 35 O--
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> Hunting Horn [LRHH]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Striped Dragonga Sm Blue [Pr White] -20% 170 (185) None ---
Magical Charm+ Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 130 (145) Drg 30 ---
Agna Accordion Pr Blue [Sm Blue] +15% 140 (155) Fir 35 ---
Barioth Guiro Gd Green [Pr Blue] +20% 140 (155) Ice 30 ---
Roaring Zither Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Thd 28 O--
Ludroth Voice+ Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Wtr 38 O--
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Brutal Sho Gd Green [Gr Green] -10% 160 (175) None ---
Qurupeco Flugelhorn Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Fir 15 O--
Blitzworks Gr Green [Pr Blue] -- 140 (155) Thd 36 ---
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> Lance [LRLNC]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Doburo Spear Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 180 (195) None ---
Undertaker Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Drg 19 ---
Spiral Heat Gr Green [Pr Blue] +15% 140 (155) Fir 23 ---
Fang Lance+ Sm Green [Pr Blue] +20% 140 (155) Ice 22 O--
Parashroom Needle+ Sm Green [Sm Green] -- 100 (115) Par 18 ---
Shadow Javelin Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 130 (145) Psn 20 O--
Azure Crest+ Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 140 (155) Slp 20 ---
Divine Thunder Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 18 O--
Spiral Lance+ Sm Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Wtr 19 O--
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Hidden Stinger Pr Blue [Sm Blue] +40% 150 (165) None ---
Red Tail Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 160 (175) Fir 18 O--
Drill Lance Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 140 (155) Thd 10 ---
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> Longsword [LRLS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Hidden Saber+ Sm Blue [Pr White] +40% 160 (175) None O--
Fang Breaker Gr Green [Sm Blue] -- 160 (175) Drg 10 O--
Flamedancer Pr Blue [Sm Blue] +15% 140 (155) Fir 25 ---
Petal Frost Razor Gd Green [Gd Green] -- 150 (165) Ice 22 ---
Infinite Katana+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 130 (145) Par 21 ---
Blood Cross+ Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Psn 35 ---
Lightning Splitter Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 20 O--
Downpour+ Pr Green [Sm Green] -- 170 (185) Wtr 16 OO-
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Mountain Sickle Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 180 (195) None ---
Twin Fire Wyvern Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Fir 18 O--
Chain Blade+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 170 (185) Thd 12 O--
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> Switch Axe [LRSA]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Bone Hacker Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 180 (195) None OO-
Fire Tempest Gr Green [Pr Blue] +10% 150 (165) Fir 23 O--
Amber Slasher Sm Green [Gd Green] +20% 150 (165) Ice 20 ---
Schlam Catze Gr Green [Sm Blue] -- 140 (155) Par 25 ---
Dragon Princess+ Sm Green [Sm Blue] -- 150 (165) Psn 16 ---
Thunder Axe Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 22 O--
Devilish Chain Gr Green [Sm Blue] -- 150 (165) Wtr 20 ---
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Hidden Axe Pr Blue [Sm Blue] +40% 140 (155) None ---
Peco Spanda+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 160 (175) Fir 18 OO-
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> Sword and Shield [LRSNS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Warrior's Sword Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 180 (195) None OO-
Jhen Shortsword Gr Green [Gr Green] +10% 150 (165) Drg 15 O--
Djinn Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Fir 30 ---
Icy Bite+ Sm Green [Sm Blue] +25% 150 (165) Ice 28 O--
Sector Uno Verde Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 120 (135) Par 20 O--
Shadow Saber+ Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Psn 27 O--
Slumber Knife Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 110 (125) Slp 19 O--
Violent Thunder Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 160 (175) Thd 25 O--
Royal Claw+ Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 160 (175) Wtr 23 ---
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Baumschnitt Sm Green [Gd Green] -- 180 (195) None O--
Dirty Duke Pr Green [Sm Green] -- 140 (155) Psn 36 ---
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High Rank Weapon Selections (HR 4-6) [HRW]
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> Dual Blades [HRDB]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Shadow Wing Edge Pr White -------- -- 200 (215) None O--
Humming Insectors Gd Blue [Sm White] -- 190 (205) Drg 18 ---
Salamander Sm Blue [Sm White] +35% 180 (195) Fir 32 ---
Snow Gemini Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 200 (215) Ice 30 ---
Venom Wings Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 180 (195) Psn 20 ---
Gods of Thunder Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 22 O--
Holy Sabers Gd Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Wtr 14 O--
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Black Wing Edge Pr White -------- +40% 180 (195) None OO-
Las Depredadores Sm Blue [Pr White] +10% 210 (215) Drg 12 O--
Corpse Blades Sm Blue [Pr White] -- 210 (225) Fir 28 O--
Ukanlos Rippers Sm Green [Pr Blue] -20% 250 (265) Ice 10 ---
Giggabolt Pr Blue [Pr White] +15% 190 (205) Thd 30 ---
Monsoon Fans Pr Blue [Gd Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 6 ---
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> Greatsword [HRGS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Diablos Horn Blade Gd Blue [Sm White] -20% 230 (245) None ---
Gleaming Obsidian Gd White -------- -- 190 (205) Drg 45 OO-
Rathalos Brilliance Gd Blue [Pr White] -- 200 (215) Fir 56 O--
Northern Light Pr Blue [Pr White] -30% 220 (235) Ice 25 O--
Heijiklinde Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 200 (215) Psn 32 OO-
Dark Lightning Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 35 O--
Division Reaper Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 210 (225) Wtr 32 ---
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Heigikmund Pr Blue [Pr White] +5% 220 (235) None O--
Epitaph Blade Pr Blue [Sm White] -10% 200 (215) Drg 38 ---
Glacier Barrier Gd Blue [Pr White] +35% 180 (195) Ice 55 ---
Arch Demon Greatsword Sm Blue [Pr White] +15% 180 (195) Thd 60 ---
Amassing Cloud Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 16 ---
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> Gunlance (Long Shot Type) [HRGLL]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Waning Luna Sm White -------- -- 200 (215) None O--
Gun Chariot Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 200 (215) Drg 40 OO-
Agna Magma Pr Blue [Pr White] +15% 200 (215) Fir 35 ---
Ukanlos Hail Sm Green [Pr Blue] -20% 250 (265) Ice 20 ---
Brake Runner Pr Blue [Pr White] -10% 160 (175) Par 22 ---
Thunderbird Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 190 (205) Thd 45 ---
Auspicious Rain Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 16 ---
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Yukumo Dive Cannon Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) None ---
Silver Crown+ Pr Blue [Sm White] +15% 170 (185) Ice 48 ---
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> Gunlance (Normal Shot Type) [HRGLN]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Akantor Decimator Pr Green [Sm Green] +35% 250 (265) None ---
Fang Devastator Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 210 (225) Drg 25 O--
Dream Tipi Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 190 (205) Fir 24 OO-
Fortune Babushka Pr Green [Pr White] -- 130 (145) Par 28 OO-
Radiant Ishtar Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 200 (215) Psn 32 O--
Flaming Thunder Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 34 O--
Agna Aqua Pr Blue [Pr White] +20% 190 (205) Wtr 48 ---
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Platinum Crown Pr Blue [Sm White] +5% 210 (225) None ---
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> Gunlance (Spread Shot Type) [HRGLS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Ancient Exterminator Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 220 (235) None OO-
Obelisk Sm Blue [Sm White] -5% 200 (215) Drg 33 ---
Urukusu Sleigh Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 190 (205) Ice 40 ---
Gold Crown+ Pr Blue [Sm White] +15% 180 (195) Thd 48 ---
Soldier Assault Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 200 (215) Wtr 30 ---
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Tigrex Gunlance Pr White -------- -20% 220 (235) None ---
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> Hammer [HRHM]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Doboru Maul Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 220 (235) None O--
Radiant Obsidian Gd White -------- -- 190 (205) Drg 40 OO-
Dead Revolver Pr Blue [Sm White] +15% 190 (205) Fir 30 O--
Ice Concussion Pr Blue [Sm White] -25% 220 (235) Ice 25 ---
Goguma Hammer Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 150 (165) Par 28 ---
Pharmakon Gr Green [Pr Blue] -- 180 (195) Psn 32 ---
Thunderclap Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 32 O--
Ominous Cloud Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 17 ---
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Shadow Blitz Breaker Sm White -------- -- 200 (215) None O--
Pulsating Core Sm Blue [Pr White] -5% 200 (215) Drg 35 ---
Prometheus Crusher Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 200 (215) Fir 44 O--
Cocytos Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 190 (205) Ice 40 OO-
Lightning Peco Pr Blue [Pr White] +10% 190 (205) Thd 40 OO-
Mohran's Ridge Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 200 (215) Wtr 38 O--
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> Hunting Horn [HRHH]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Tigrex Gong Pr White -------- -20% 200 (215) None ---
Avenir Orgel Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 180 (195) Drg 35 ---
Dzhulvondva Sm Green [Sm Blue] -- 220 (235) Fir 20 O--
Frost Hulusi Pr Blue [Pr White] -25% 200 (215) Ice 25 OO-
Blood Scream Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 170 (185) Par 16 ---
Dark Coffin Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 170 (185) Psn 38 O--
Thundering Zither Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 190 (205) Thd 34 O--
Autumn Typhoon Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 16 ---
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Akantor Deathknell Pr Green [Sm Green] +40% 250 (265) None ---
Gold Recorder Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 210 (225) Drg 28 O--
Flame Accordian Pr Blue [Pr White] +35% 180 (195) Fir 45 ---
Ukanlos Howler Sm Green [Pr Blue] -20% 250 (265) Ice 16 ---
Cello Ve Dos Verde Gd Green [Pr White] -- 130 (145) Par 24 O--
Giga Blitzworks Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 180 (195) Thd 40 ---
Hapuru Harmonics Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 210 (225) Wtr 30 ---
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> Lance [HRLNC]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Mountain's Point Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 220 (235) None ---
Brilliant Obsidian Sm White -------- -- 190 (205) Drg 28 O--
Spear of Prominence Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 200 (215) Fir 24 O--
Sabertooth Sm Blue [Sm White] +25% 180 (195) Ice 27 OO-
Mighty Parashroom Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 120 (135) Par 22 ---
Varuna's Burden Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 200 (215) Psn 20 OO-
Great Azure Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 160 (175) Slp 25 ---
Thunderbolt Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 22 O--
Spiral Bore Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 180 (195) Wtr 27 OO-
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Black Rain Pr White -------- +40% 180 (195) None OO-
Matenro Pr Blue [Sm White] -5% 200 (215) Drg 24 OO-
Special Ops Fox Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 190 (205) Fir 25 OO-
Ukanlos Frostshaft Sm Green [Pr Blue] -20% 250 (265) Ice 16 ---
Toxic Javelin Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 190 (205) Psn 29 O--
Giga Drill Lance Sm Blue [Sm White] +15% 200 (215) Thd 14 O--
Skyscraper Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 15 ---
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> Longsword [HRLS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Wild Mountain Scythe Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 220 (235) None O--
Jet Black Demise Gd White -------- -- 190 (205) Drg 34 OO-
Hellish Flamedancer Pr Blue [Gd White] +25% 180 (195) Fir 35 ---
Ukanlos Chasm Sm White [Pr Blue] -20% 250 (265) Ice 14 ---
Bonded Shade Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 150 (165) Par 28 O--
Venom Grave Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -- 210 (225) Psn 25 O--
Lightning Striker Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 24 O--
Shark Decapitator Sm Blue [Sm White] +20% 200 (215) Wtr 25 O--
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Gale Saber "Umbra" Pr White -------- -- 200 (215) None O--
Calamitous Agony Sm Blue [Sm White] +10% 200 (215) Drg 23 O--
Silver Wyvern Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Fir 26 OO-
Snowdrop Ice Blade Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 200 (215) Ice 30 ---
La Cantarella Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 170 (185) Psn 40 ---
Lost Sanctuary Pr Blue [Pr White] +15% 190 (205) Thd 30 ---
Blossoming Rain Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 12 ---
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> Switch Axe [HRSA]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Jolly Roger Axe Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 200 (215) None OOO
Black Harvest Sm White -------- -- 190 (205) Drg 32 O--
Flame Tempest Sm Blue [Pr White] +10% 200 (215) Fir 28 O--
Amber Hoarfrost Sm Blue [Sm White] +25% 190 (205) Ice 28 ---
Vermilingua Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 170 (185) Par 18 ---
High Randgrid Sm Blue [Sm White] -- 190 (205) Psn 24 ---
Cleaving Thunder Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 25 O--
Ivory Rain Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 12 ---
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Daedalus Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 210 (225) None OO-
Dynamic Qurupeco Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 190 (205) Fir 20 OO-
Schlam Catz Gr Green [Sm Blue] -- 140 (155) Par 25 ---
Qurupeco Bolt Pr Blue [Pr White] +5% 190 (205) Thd 32 OO-
Great Demon Chain Gd Blue [Sm White] +15% 190 (205) Wtr 26 O--
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> Sword and Shield [HRSNS]
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Weapon Name Sharpness [Sharp+1] Affi Raw (ASU) Attr Slot
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Brullenberg Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 220 (235) None O--
Shining Obsidian Gd White -------- -- 190 (205) Drg 37 O--
Golden Falchion Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 200 (215) Fir 40 OO-
Nordic Butcher Sm Blue [Sm White] +30% 180 (195) Ice 35 O--
Sector Dos Verde Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -- 160 (175) Par 22 O--
Silent Death Pr Blue [Pr White] -- 170 (185) Psn 39 O--
Deep Sleep Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -- 180 (195) Slp 24 OO-
Raging Thunder Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 210 (225) Thd 30 O--
Royal Talon Pr Blue [Sm White] -- 190 (205) Wtr 35 OO-
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Saber Bite+ Sm White -------- -- 200 (215) None ---
Desert's Calm Sm Blue [Pr White] +10% 210 (215) Drg 15 OO-
Ukanlos Claw Sm White [Pr Blue] -30% 250 (265) Ice 10 ---
Plague Axe Gd Green [Pr Blue] -- 210 (225) Psn 24 OO-
Engulfing Tempest Pr Blue [Sm Blue] -20% 240 (255) Wtr 13 ---
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