Elemental weapons for an elemental foe
It is no secret that elemental weapons in Monster Hunter Rise are not the most efficient way to do damage.
However, all hope is not lost for elemental weapons. There exists an elite few weapons that allow elemental damage to pack a load of heavy punches. And among those few, these are the ten best elemental weapons!... in no particular order.
10. Sinister Famineblades
The dual blades are one of the only few weapon types in Monster Hunter that rely on elemental damage, so it is no surprise that the first entry on this list is the Sinister Famineblades, the best pair of blast damage dealers.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 200
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Blast 20
- Sharpness: Low blue
What makes the Sinister Famineblades so great:
- Blast damage.
- Great raw damage.
How to get the Sinister Famineblades:
- Parts for the Sinister Faminebladessoare obtained from hunting down the high-rank Magnamalo.
9. Araknatorch
Among bows, the Araknatorch deals the highest amount of fire damage in Monster Hunter Rise. Meaning it’s perfect for giving monsters an Araknascorch.
The Araknatorch is also a pierce-type bow, meaning it is at its most effective when you are far away from monsters. Making it perfect for new players that are still learning the various attack patterns of a monster.
Lastly, the Araknatorch has a 30% affinity, which will help you deal a significant amount of critical damage when paired with the right build.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 170
- Affinity: 30%
- Element Damage: Fire 33
What makes the Araknatorch so great:
- High affinity.
- Fire damage.
How to get the Araknatorch:
- Parts for the Araknatorch are obtained from hunting down the high-rank Rakna Kadaki.
8. Dual Chameleos
Poison is the sprinkle on top of this weapon’s raw damage cake because, in all honesty, this weapon would be great even without the extra poison damage.
The Dual Chameleos has great raw damage, high sharpness, and a high amount of poison damage to make it perfect.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 190
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Poison 40
- Sharpness: Low white
What makes the Dual Chameleos so great:
- Great poison damage.
- Great raw damage.
- White sharpness.
How to get the Dual Chameleos:
- Parts for the Dual Chameleos are obtained from hunting down the Chameleos, unlocked at HR20
7. Balor’s Mirage
Two poison weapons in a row? Well, the difference-maker is weapon type. The Balor’s Mirage is for the switch axe instead of the dual blades. Aside from weapon type, the Balor’s Mirage is every bit as good as the Dual Chameleos!
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 190
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Poison 28
- Sharpness: High blue
What makes the Balor’s Mirage so great:
- High raw damage.
- Above-average sharpness.
- Poison damage.
How to get the Balor’s Mirage:
- Parts for the Balor’s Mirage are obtained from hunting down the Chameleos, unlocked at HR20
6. Ikaji Immortal
The only charge blade entry on this list, but oh boy… the Ikaji Immortal is all the charge blade needs.
All you need to know about this weapon is the fact that it has 240 whole points in attack. On top of that monster stat, it also has thunder damage.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 240
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Thunder 16
- Sharpness: High green
What makes the Ikaji Immortal so great:
- ABSURD raw damage.
- Thunder damage.
How to get the Ikaji Immortal:
- Parts for the Rakna Greaves Ikaji Immortal are obtained from hunting down the Rajang.
5. Reddnaught Dunat
And so begins the reign of the Valstrax weapons.
The Reddnaught Dunat is a dragon elemental switchaxe. It boasts a good amount of raw damage, great dragon damage, and an absurd level of sharpness. ABSURD.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 180
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Dragon 37
- Sharpness: High white
What makes the Reddnaught Dunat so great:
- Insane white sharpness.
- High dragon damage.
- Good raw damage.
How to get the Reddnaught Dunat:
- To get the Reddnaught Dunat, one needs to hunt Valstrax. Valstrax, himself, is unlocked upon reaching HR 100.
4. Reddnaught Dragon Arc
The Reddnaught Dragon Arc is a spread-type bow that specializes in dealing a deadly burst of dragon elemental damage. This bow deals the highest instance of dragon elemental damage among all bows.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 180
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Dragon 39
What makes the Reddnaught Dragon Arc so great:
- Insane DPS.
- Great dragon damage.
How to get the Reddnaught Dragon Arc:
- To get the Reddnaught Dragon Arc, one needs to hunt Valstrax. Valstrax, himself, is unlocked upon reaching HR 100.
3. Reddnaught Dragon Wing
The dual blade on top of all dual blades is the Reddnaught Dragon Wing.
This weapon has an absurd amount of sharpness, with great DPS, and a LOT of dragon element.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 170
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Dragon 35
- Sharpness: High white
What makes the Reddnaught Dragon Wing so great:
- Amazing sharpness.
- High DPS.
- Dragon element.
How to get the Reddnaught Dragon Wing:
- To get the Reddnaught Dragon Wing, one needs to hunt Valstrax. Valstrax, himself, is unlocked upon reaching HR 100.
2. Vermillion Orgul
As is the standard for all Valstrax melee weapons, the Vermillion Orgul also has an insane level of sharpness.
This is also the only sword and shield type weapon for this entire list, but it is by far not lacking against its fellow Valstrax weapons.
High damage, high dragon element, and great sharpness. The only three things you need.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 170
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Dragon 32
- Sharpness: High white
What makes the Kaiser Crown so great:
- MAX sharpness.
- High DPS.
- Dragon element damage.
How to get the Kaiser Crown:
- To get the Vermillion Orgul, one needs to hunt Valstrax. Valstrax, himself, is unlocked upon reaching HR 100.
1. Rampage Bow S
Rampage Bow S can not only use every single element type, but it also out damages most elemental bows whilst simultaneously having AMAZING raw damage.
On top of that amazing feat, Rampage Bow S also belongs to the rapid class of bows. Rapid-type bows are easily the most consistent damage-dealing bow type and are usually considered the best bow type.
The only downside to the Rampage Bow S is that you will need to craft a duplicate for every elemental type you want. This means you are going to need a lot of Rampage Bows.
Weapon Stats:
- Attack: 210
- Affinity: 0%
- Element Damage: Yes
What makes the Rampage Bow S so great:
- Can use ANY element.
- ABSURD raw damage.
How to get the Rampage Bow S:
- To get the Rampage Bow S, you must complete all the rampage quests and hunt Apex Diablos and Apex Zinogre.
