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Monster Hunter Wilds: Sword And Shield weapon tree

The full list of all Sword And Shields in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Looking for the entire Sword and Shield weapon tree for Monster Hunter Wilds? The Sword and Shield is a classic combo in Monster Hunter games, and probably the most versatile choice in Monster Hunter Wilds. It's fast, it has great combos, you can block and clash with the Shield... It's a phenomenal weapon, arguably the very best.

The 75 Sword and Shields in the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tree are mostly hidden from view until you unlock specific materials from defeated or captured monsters. But in this guide, we'll help you to plan out the perfect Sword and Shield build by revealing the entire weapon tree for you to compare damage stats, sharpness, skills, crafting materials, and more.

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Sword And Shield weapon tree

The overall Sword and Shield weapon tree is divided into 22 rows (also called "trees"), each of which uses different types of materials from specific large monsters. The below table shows everything in Monster Hunter Wilds's Sword and Shield tree in a usefully compact format:

Tree Element Weapons Final Form
Expedition Tree None Hope Sword I-V Esperanza Sword
G. Rathalos Tree Fire Albirath Edge I-II Melting Point
Ore Tree None Iron Beater I-III Smithy's Pride
Jin Dahaad Tree Ice Jin Dhaklab I Precipice Mateptro
Balahara Tree Water Balahara Blade I-IV Sandsea Katduva
Rey Dau Tree Thunder Rey Kuara I-III Kuara Clairsword
Quematrice Tree Fire Quematrice Cuchillo I-IV Firetrail Fornax
Chatacabra Tree None Chata Club I-IV Shrouded Katalo
G. Arkveld Tree Dragon G. Veldian Mucro I-II G. Guiding Artorius
Arkveld Tree Dragon Veldian Mucro I Guiding Artorius
Bone Tree None Bone Kukri I-IV Chief Kukri
Ajarakan Tree Blast Ajara Saber I-II Ajara-Subinda
Lala Barina Tree Paralysis Barina Dague I-IV Lala Acanthopelm
Nerscylla Tree Sleep Scaly Sword I-III Nerskiller
Xu Wu Tree Water Nihil Sword I-II Cordayle's Revocation
Gypceros Tree Poison Venom's Pain I-II Viperine Saber
G. Fulgur Tree Thunder Rending Fulgur I Fulgursword Guardiana
Rathian Tree Poison Princess Rapier I-II Queen Rapier
Rathalos Tree Fire Heat Edge I Corona
Gore Magala Tree Dragon Sucher-Ankh I Jäger-Ankh
Blangonga Tree Ice Snow-White Jambiya I Snow Lion Jambiya
Gravios Tree Blast Gravios Syphos I Titan's Armament

Below we'll go over all 75 Sword And Shields in the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tree, complete with damage stats, sharpness, crafting recipes, and more.

If you're looking to cut through the noise of the upgrade tree and find out which are the most powerful weapons on offer, check out our guide to the best Sword And Shields in Monster Hunter Wilds!

All Monster Hunter Wilds Sword And Shields

Below we've listed the full stats of all 75 Sword And Shields in Monster Hunter Wilds, organised by their weapon trees. Click on each weapon to expand the details further, showing useful extra information like crafting materials required, branching upgrade paths, and the skills offered by each weapon.

Expedition Tree Sword And Shields

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Hope Sword I-V
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Esperanza Sword
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Hope Sword I 126 None 0% Green 0 0
Skills: None
Crafting Materials: 200z
Branching Upgrades: Quematrice Cuchillo I, Chata Club I
▶ Hope Sword II 140 None 0% Green 0 0
Skills: Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Iron Ore, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Iron Beater I, Balahara Blade I
▶ Hope Sword III 182 None 0% Green 0 0
Skills: Critical Eye [1], Speed Sharpening [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Dragonite Ore, 2x Machalite Ore, 1500z
Branching Upgrades: Albirath Edge I
▶ Hope Sword IV 224 None 0% Blue 2 0
Skills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Carbalite Ore, 4000z
▶ Hope Sword V 266 None 0% White 2 0
Skills: Speed Sharpening [2], Critical Eye [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Monster Hardbone, 5x Fucium Ore, 14000z
▶ Esperanza Sword 294 None 0% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Eye [2], Speed Sharpening [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

G. Rathalos Tree Sword And Shields

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Albirath Edge I-II
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Melting Point
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Albirath Edge I 224 Fire (120) 15% Green 1 0
Skills: Critical Element [1], Master's Touch [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Rathalos Scale, 2x Guardian Rathalos Webbing, 1x Flame Sac, 2600z
Upgrades From: Hope Edge III
▶ Albirath Edge II 252 Fire (170) 15% White 2 0
Skills: Critical Element [1], Master's Touch [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x G. Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Guardian Rathalos Wing, 1x Guardian Rathalos Plate, 1x Guardian Blood+, 10000z
▶ Melting Point 294 Fire (200) 15% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Element [1], Master's Touch [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Guardian Rathalos Carapace, 1x Guardian Rathalos Ruby, 6x Guardian Scale+, 20000z

Ore Tree Sword And Shields

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Iron Beater I-III
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Smithy's Pride
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Iron Beater I 168 None 0% Green 0 0
Skills: Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Machalite Ore, 2x Earth Crystal, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Edge II
▶ Iron Beater II 224 None 0% Green 1 0
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Lightcrystal, 2x Icium, 2600z
▶ Iron Beater III 266 None 0% Blue 2 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 4x Fucium Ore, 3x Gracium, 3x Monster Keenbone, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Jin Dhaklab I
▶ Smithy's Pride 308 None 0% White 3 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 1x Novacrystal, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Jin Dahaad Tree Sword And Shields

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Jin Dhaklab I
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Precipice Mateptro
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Jin Dhaklab I 266 Ice (320) 0% White 2 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 1x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Jin Dahaad Claw+, 4x Jin Dahaad Iceplate, 1x Jin Dahaad Tail, 14000z
Upgrades From: Iron Beater III
▶ Precipice Mateptro 294 Ice (350) 0% White 3 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Jin Dahaad Horn, 4x Jin Dahaad Carapace, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Balahara Tree Sword And Shields

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Balahara Blade I-IV
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Sandsea Katduva
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Balahara Blade I 154 Water (100) 10% Green 0 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Balahara Scale, 1x Balahara Skull, 1x Aqua Sac, 800z
Upgrades From: Hope Edge II
Branching Upgrades: Rey Kuara I
▶ Balahara Blade II 210 Water (120) 10% Green 1 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Guardian Doshaguma Claw, 2x Balahara Shell, 1x Balahara Tail, 2600z
▶ Balahara Blade III 224 Water (150) 10% Blue 2 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 4x Balahara Certificate S, 4x Balahara Skull S, 4x Torrent Sac, 2x Balahara Black Pearl, 10000z
▶ Balahara Blade IV 266 Water (170) 10% White 2 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 5x Balahara Carapace, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Sandsea Katduva 294 Water (200) 10% White 3 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Balahara Scale+, 1x Uth Duna Watergem, 20000z

Rey Dau Tree Sword And Shields

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Rey Kuara I-III
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Kuara Clairsword
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Rey Kuara I 196 Thunder (120) 0% Green 0 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [1], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Scale, 2x Rey Dau Wingtalon, 1x Rey Dau Thunderhorn, 2000z
Upgrades From: Balahara Blade I
▶ Rey Kuara II 238 Thunder (150) 0% Blue 2 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [1], Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 1x Novacrystal, 4000z
▶ Rey Kuara III 280 Thunder (170) 0% White 2 0
Skills: Guard [2], Offensive Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Rey Dau Certificate S, 4x Rey Dau Fulgurtalon, 1x Rey Dau Tail, 1x Rey Dau Plate, 14000z
▶ Kuara Clairsword 0% White 3 0
Skills: Guard [2], Offensive Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 6x Rey Dau Carapace, 4x Rey Dau Bolthorn, 1x Rey Dau Boltgem, 20000z

Quematrice Tree Sword And Shields

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Quematrice Cuchillo I-IV
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Firetrail Fornax
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Quematrice Cuchillo I 140 Fire (100) 5% Green 0 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Quematrice Scale, 2x Quematrice Igniter, 1x Quematrice Crest, 500z
Upgrades From: Hope Sword I
▶ Quematrice Cuchillo II 196 Fire (120) 5% Green 0 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Firestone, 1x Quematrice Tail, 1x Dragonite Ore, 1500z
▶ Quematrice Cuchillo III 238 Fire (140) 5% Blue 2 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Quematrice Certificate S, 5x Quematrice Igniter+, 3x Quematrice Crest+, 4000z
▶ Quematrice Cuchillo IV 294 Fire (160) 5% Blue 2 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nu Udra Certificate S, 6x Quematrice Hide+, 5x Inferno Sac, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Firetrail Fornax 336 Fire (180) 5% Blue 3 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Quematrice Scale+, 1x Nu Udra Flamegem, 20000z

Chatacabra Tree Sword And Shields

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Chata Club I-IV
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Shrouded Katalo
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Chata Club I 154 None 0% Green 0 15
Skills: Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Chatacabra Scale, 2x Chatacabra Hide, 1x Chatacabra Jaw, 500z
Upgrades From: Hope Sword I
▶ Chata Club II 210 None 0% Green 0 15
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rompopolo Claw, 2x Chatacabra Shell, 1500z
Branching Upgrades: G. Veldian Mucro I
▶ Chata Club III 252 None 0% Blue 2 15
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Chatacabra Certificate S, 5x Chatacabra Scale+, 3x Chatacabra Jaw+, 4000z
▶ Chata Club IV 294 None 0% Blue 2 15
Skills: Guard [2], Guard Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Uth Duna Certificate S, 6x Chatacabra Carapace, 6x Acute Fang, 14000z
▶ Shrouded Katalo 322 None 0% White 3 15
Skills: Guard [3], Guard Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Chatacabra Hide+, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

G. Arkveld Tree Sword And Shields

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G. Veldian Mucro I-II
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G. Guiding Artorius
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ G. Veldian Mucro I 238 Dragon (120) -10% Green 2 0
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Guardian Scale, 3x Guardian Pelt, 1x Guardian Blood, 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
Upgrades From: Chata Club II
▶ G. Veldian Mucro II 294 Dragon (150) -10% Blue 2 0
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 6x Guardian Scale+, 6x Guardian Pelt+, 3x Guardian Blood+, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 10000z
Branching Upgrades: Veldian Mucro I
▶ G. Guiding Artorius 336 Dragon (180) -10% White 3 0
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 4x Arkveld Calloushell, 2x Arkveld Tail, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Arkveld Tree Sword And Shields

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Veldian Mucro I
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Guiding Artorius
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Veldian Mucro I 280 Dragon (220) 0% White 2 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Arkveld Certificate S, 4x Arkveld Scale+, 2x White Arkveld Pelt, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
Upgrades From: G. Veldian Mucro II
▶ Guiding Artorius 308 Dragon (250) 0% White 3 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 5x Arkveld Armorplate, 3x Arkveld Horn+, 1x Arkveld Gem, 20000z

Bone Tree Sword And Shields

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Bone Kukri I-IV
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Chief Kukri
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Bone Kukri I 154 None 0% Green 0 0
Skills: Stamina Thief [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Mystery Bone, 500z
Branching Upgrades: Barina Dague I
▶ Bone Kukri II 182 None 0% Green 0 0
Skills: Attack Boost [1], Stamina Thief [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Sturdy Bone, 1x Monster Fluid, 800z
Branching Upgrades: Ajara Saber I
▶ Bone Kukri III 238 None 0% Green 1 0
Skills: Stamina Thief [2], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Tough Guardian Bone, 2600z
▶ Bone Kukri IV 280 None 0% Green 2 0
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 4x Great Stoutbone, 2x Colossal Bone, 10000z
▶ Chief Kukri 322 None 0% Blue 3 0
Skills: Stamina Thief [3], Attack Boost [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Monster Hardbone, 1x Dragonbone Relic, 1x Beast Gem, 20000z

Ajarakan Tree Sword And Shields

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Ajara Saber I-II
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Ajara-Subinda
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Ajara Saber I 182 Blast (120) 10% Green 0 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Ajarakan Scale, 2x Ajarakan Ridge, 1x Ajarakan Jewel, 1500z
Upgrades From: Bone Kukri II
▶ Ajara Saber II 252 Blast (150) 10% Blue 2 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Ajarakan Certificate S, 3x Ajarakan Ridge+, 2x Ajarakan Jewel+, 1x Ajarakan Marrow, 10000z
▶ Ajara-Subinda 294 Blast (180) 10% White 3 0
Skills: Offensive Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Ajarakan Carapace, 1x Ajarakan Medulla, 20000z

Lala Barina Tree Sword And Shields

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Barina Dague I-IV
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Lala Acanthopelm
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Barina Dague I 140 Paralysis (100) 10% Green 0 0
Skills: Critical Draw [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Lala Barina Shell, 2x Lala Barina Mucus, 1x Lala Barina Claw, 500z
Upgrades From: Bone Kukri I
Branching Upgrades: Scaly Sword I
▶ Barina Dague II 168 Paralysis (120) 10% Green 0 0
Skills: Critical Draw [1], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Nerscylla Claw, 2x Lala Barina Floret, 1x Lala Barina Stinger, 1500z
▶ Barina Dague III 210 Paralysis (150) 10% Blue 2 0
Skills: Critical Draw [1], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Lala Barina Certificate S, 5x Lala Barina Mucus+, 3x Lala Barina Claw+, 4000z
▶ Barina Dague IV 252 Paralysis (170) 10% White 2 0
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 3x Monster Hardbone, 6x Lala Barina Floret+, 4x Lala Barina Stinger+, 14000z
▶ Lala Acanthopelm 280 Paralysis (200) 10% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Critical Status [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Lala Barina Carapace, 4x Monster Broth, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Nerscylla Tree Sword And Shields

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Scaly Sword I-III
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Nerskiller
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Scaly Sword I 168 Sleep (120) 10% Green 0 0
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Nerscylla Shell, 2x Nerscylla Claw, 1x Sleep Sac, 1500z
Upgrades From: Barina Dague I
Branching Upgrades: Nihil Sword I
▶ Scaly Sword II 210 Sleep (150) 15% Blue 2 0
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: Nerscylla Certificate S, 3x Nerscylla Claw+, 3x Coma Sac, 5000z
▶ Scaly Sword III 252 Sleep (170) 15% White 2 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Jin Dahaad Certificate S, 5x Nerscylla Spike+, 2x Nerscylla Shear, 3x Monster Broth, 14000z
▶ Nerskiller 280 Sleep (200) 15% White 3 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Nerscylla Carapace, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 20000z

Xu Wu Tree Sword And Shields

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Nihil Sword I-II
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Cordayle's Revocation
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Nihil Sword I 224 Water (120) 0% Green 1 0
Skills: Guard [2]
Crafting Materials: 3x Xu Wu Hide, 2x Xu Wu Claw, 1x Xu Wu Fang, 2600z
Upgrades From: Scaly Sword I
▶ Nihil Sword II 266 Water (150) 0% Blue 2 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Xu Wu Certificate S, 6x Xu Wu Claw+, 4x Xu Wu Fang+, 1x Xu Wu Cerebrospinal Fluid, 10000z
▶ Cordayle's Revocation 308 Water (180) 0% White 3 0
Skills: Guard [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Golden Corneum+, 4x Xu Wu Tentacle+, 1x Xu Wu Umbragem, 20000z

Gypceros Tree Sword And Shields

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Venom's Pain I-II
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Viperine Saber
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Venom's Pain I 252 Poison (160) 0% Green 2 0
Skills: Punishing Draw [2], Critical Draw [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Gypceros Certificate S, 3x Gypceros Wing, 2x Gypceros Head, 5x Rubbery Hide+, 4000z
Branching Upgrades: Rending Fulgur I
▶ Venom's Pain II 280 Poison (190) 0% Blue 2 0
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Punishing Draw [2]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 4x Gypceros Tail, 4x Toxin Sac, 10000z
▶ Viperine Saber 322 Poison (250) 0% Blue 3 0
Skills: Punishing Draw [3], Critical Draw [2]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 6x Rubbery Hide+, 1x Bird Wyvern Gem, 1x Novacrystal, 20000z

G. Fulgur Tree Sword And Shields

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Rending Fulgur I
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Fulgursword Guardiana
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Rending Fulgur I 252 Thunder (210) 15% Blue 2 0
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Guardian Fulgur Certificate S, 5x Guardian Fulgur Fang+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Tail, 4x Thunder Sac, 10000z
Upgrades From: Venom's Pain I
▶ Fulgursword Guardiana 294 Thunder (250) 15% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 4x Guardian Fulgur Nosebone+, 6x Guardian Fulgur Pelt+, 1x Guardian Fulgur Gem, 20000z

Rathian Tree Sword And Shields

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Princess Rapier I-II
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Queen Rapier
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Princess Rapier I 224 Poison (120) 15% Blue 2 0
Skills: Critical Status [2], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 1x Rathian Certificate S, 3x Rathian Webbing, 2x Rathian Spike+, 5x Rathian Scale+, 5000z
Branching Upgrades: Heat Edge I
▶ Princess Rapier II 266 Poison (150) 15% White 2 0
Skills: Critical Status [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rey Dau Certificate S, 6x Rathian Carapace, 1x Rath Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 14000z
▶ Queen Rapier 294 Poison (180) 15% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Status [3], Poison Duration Up [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol I, 5x Rathian Scale+, 1x Rathian Ruby, 20000z

Rathalos Tree Sword And Shields

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Heat Edge I
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Corona
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Heat Edge I 252 Fire (210) 10% Blue 2 0
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Rathalos Certificate S, 5x Rathalos Carapace, 4x Rathalos Wing, 1x Rath Medulla, 10000z
Upgrades From: Princess Rapier I
Branching Upgrades: Sucher-Ankh I
▶ Corona 280 Fire (250) 10% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Boost [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Rathalos Scale+, 1x Rathalos Tail, 1x Rathalos Ruby, 20000z

Gore Magala Tree Sword And Shields

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Sucher-Ankh I
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Jäger-Ankh
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Sucher-Ankh I 252 Dragon (160) 20% White 2 0
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 3x Gore Magala Certificate S, 4x Gore Magala Ripclaw+, 1x Gore Magala Tail, 5x Frenzy Shard, 14000z
Upgrades From: Heat Edge I
▶ Jäger-Ankh 294 Dragon (200) 20% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Element [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol III, 2x Gore Magala Feeler+, 1x Gore Magala Nyctgem, 5x Frenzy Crystal, 20000z

Blangonga Tree Sword And Shields

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Snow-White Jambiya I
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Snow Lion Jambiya
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Snow-White Jambiya I 280 Ice (140) -10% Blue 2 0
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Offensive Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 2x Blangonga Certificate S, 5x Blangonga Fang+, 4x Blangonga Whisker, 4x Blango Pelt+, 10000z
▶ Snow Lion Jambiya 322 Ice (180) -10% White 3 0
Skills: Critical Draw [2], Offensive Guard [1]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Blangonga Pelt+, 4x Blangonga Tail, 1x Jin Dahaad Icegem, 20000z

Gravios Tree Sword And Shields

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Gravios Syphos I
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Titan's Armament
Name Damage Element Affinity Sharpness Slots Def
▶ Gravios Syphos I 294 Blast (190) -15% Blue 2 30
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 2x Gravios Certificate S, 5x Gravios Wing, 3x Gravios Skull, 4x Gravios Pleura+, 10000z
▶ Titan's Armament 336 Blast (250) -15% Blue 3 30
Skills: Guard Up [3]
Crafting Materials: 5x Hunter Symbol II, 6x Gravios Carapace, 1x Gravios Medulla, 1x Wyvern Gem, 20000z

That wraps up our guide on the entire weapon tree of all 75 Sword and Shield combos in Monster Hunter Wilds. If you need more help with the weapons available to you in the Forbidden Lands, head to our pages on the best solo weapon and best starting weapon. If you get stuck in the campaign, our Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough will also come in handy along with our explainer on how long does it take to beat MHWilds. Don't forget to check out our list of all the monsters you can encounter in Capcom's epic RPG too.

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