The charge blade is one of Monster Hunter’s most popular weapons. However, in Rise the popularity of the charge blade has seemingly waned for whatever reason.
One thing is for sure, despite its declining popularity, the charge blade is the most interesting weapon in all of Monster Hunter. This weapon is fun to use and above all, it is incredibly strong.
Those looking to try out a new weapon should have the charge blade at the forefront of their choices.
And to help those starting, here is a list of the top 10 charge blade weapons!
10. Abyssal Storm Ward
The Abyssal Storm Ward is the Narwa’s entry into this list, it also ranks tenth on this list.
This weapon is all about dealing thunder damage in large quantities. The base attack can be boosted with rampage skills, ensuring even greater raw damage.
Is it good? Yes, unequivocally— but there are better options that are much easier to obtain.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 190
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Thunder 38
- Sharpness: Low blue
What makes the Abyssal Storm Ward so great:
- Great raw damage.
- Thunder elemental damage
How to get the Abyssal Storm Ward:
- Parts for the Abyssal Storm Ward are obtained from hunting down the Narwa, unlocked at HR 50.
9. Etherward
Poison is the name of the game for the Etherward, after all, it is the Chameleos’ weapon.
Although the Etherward has identical stats to the Abyssal Storm Ward, you will notice that this just has a bit more juice.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 190
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Poison 39
- Sharpness: Mid blue
What makes the Etherward so great:
- Great base attack.
- Decent sharpness.
- Poison elemental damage.
How to get the Etherward:
- Parts for the Etherward, one needs to hunt the Chameleos, unlocked at HR 20.
8. Teostra's Nova
Although it is only eighth on this list, it is important to mention that there are A LOT of great weapon choices for charge blade users.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 210
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Blast 43
- Sharpness: Low blue
What makes the Teostra's Nova so great:
- Amazing base attack stat.
- Blast elemental damage.
How to get the Teostra's Nova:
- Parts for the Teostra’s Nova are obtained from hunting down the Teostra, unlocked at HR40.
7. Rampage C. Blade S
As a rampage weapon, this can freely use all the rampage skills available for charge blades, making it incredibly versatile.
When compared against more meta builds the Rampage C. Blade S certainly holds a good place.
This can also be layered with any weapon to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 210
- Affinity: 0%
- Sharpness: Low blue
What makes the Rampage C. Blade S so great:
- High base attack.
- Can be layered.
- Versatility
How to get the Rampage C. Blade S:
- To get the Rampage C. Blade S, you must complete all the rampage quests and hunt Apex Diablos and Apex Zinogre.
6. Daora's Thwartoise
Aside from high damage numbers, this weapon also has white sharpness and a 10% affinity boost. Beyond that, it also has very good rampage skill choices.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 190
- Affinity: 10%
- Element Damage: Ice 36
- Sharpness: Low white
What makes the Daora's Thwartoise so great:
- High attack stat.
- Ice elemental damage.
- High sharpness.
- Bonus affinity.
How to get the Daora's Thwartoise:
- Parts for the Daora’s Thwartoise are obtained from hunting down the Kushala Daora, unlocked at HR 30.
5. Araknablade
At first glance this weapon might seem like a downgrade from those that came before it, I mean it only has 170 attack stat right?
Yes, that’s true but it’s also true that this is the first weapon in this list that can use Attack boost IV as a rampage skill. In terms of functionality, the Araknablade isn’t too far in raw damage numbers.
This weapon also has a 25% affinity to greatly boost its overall damage and finally, it has fire elemental damage.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 170
- Affinity: 25%
- Element Damage: Fire 27
- Sharpness: Low white
What makes the Araknablade so great:
- White sharpness.
- High Affinity.
- Fire elemental damage.
- Great rampage skills.
How to get the Araknablade:
- Materials for the Araknablade are obtained from hunting down the high-rank Rakna-Kadaki.
4. Tigrex Blade
220 attack makes this weapon a force to be reckoned with, add white sharpness to the mix and you’ve got the 4th best charge blade in Monster Hunter Rise.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 220
- Affinity: -15%
- Element Damage: None
- Sharpness: Low white
What makes the Tigrex Blade so great:
- Excellent raw damage.
- High sharpness.
How to get the Tigrex Blade:
- To get the Tigrex Blade, one needs to hunt the high-rank Tigrex.
3. Skaltecore
The Skaltecore also has the largest amount of elemental damage for the dragon element.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 180
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Dragon 34
- Sharpness: High white
What makes the Skaltecore so great:
- MAX sharpness.
- Dragon elemental damage.
How to get the Skaltecore:
- Materials for the Skaltecorer are obtained by hunting Valstrax, unlocked upon reaching HR 100.
2. Scream in the Night
Max affinity is easily achievable thanks to the Scream in the Night’s monstrous affinity stat. On top of that, this weapon has white sharpness.
Everything you need in one package.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 180
- Affinity: 40%
- Element Damage: None
- Sharpness: Low white
What makes the Scream in the Night so great:
- MAX affinity.
- White sharpness.
How to get the Scream in the Night:
- Parts for the Scream in the Night are obtained from hunting down the high-rank Nargacuga.
1. Ikaji Immortal
Now, hold on a minute. There’s a lot to unpack with this weapon. First of all, 240 DAMAGE. That is insane.
I know the green sharpness might turn you off, but that’s a good thing. You see, the Ikaji Immortal has a special skill called ‘Dulling Strike.’
Dulling Strike gives bonus damage if your weapon’s sharpness is green or below. This means that the already absurd 240-base attack is going to be bumped up even higher.
With these damage numbers, who even needs sharpness?
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 240
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Thunder 16
- Sharpness: High green
What makes the Ikaji Immortal so great:
- ABSURD RAW DAMAGE.
- Great rampage skills.
How to get the Ikaji Immortal:
- Parts for the Ikaji Immortal are obtained from hunting down the Rajang, unlocked at HR7.
