Monster Hunter Outlanders weapon · B tier
Lance Build for Monster Hunter Outlanders
- Weapon
Lance - RangeMelee
- DifficultyEasy
- TierB on the weapon tier list
The Monster Hunter Outlanders Lance build in one page: stay in front of the monster, guard, and counter. Below is the combo loop, the armor to wear early and mid game, and the skills to chase.
Data checked
- DamageCutting
- GuardYes
- DifficultyEasy
- TierB on the weapon tier list
Lance combo loop
- Guard incoming hits
- Perfect Guard into counters
- Build Resolve (Arkaya) or Impetus (Ouyang Varen)
- Spend it on a big thrust
Best Lance armor
Early game
- 2 × Kulu-Ya-Ku: +22.5% attack and element while your health is full
- 2 × Radiant Great Jagras: a second full-health attack bonus; fill the last slot with anything that helps you keep health up
Mid game
- Radiant Barroth set: reported Perfect Guard set
- 2 × Tzitzi-Ya-Ku: +30% damage for 12 s after a Perfect Evade or Perfect Guard
Set bonuses come from one guide and set names are translated from the Japanese client. We will confirm them against the English client.
Lance skills to chase in Monster Hunter Outlanders
- Guard
- Guard Up
- Attack Boost
Lance tips
- Arkaya shields the whole squad; Ouyang Varen is free in Chapter 2.
- Tzitzi-Ya-Ku’s bonus also triggers on Perfect Guard, which suits Lance.
Adventurers who use the Lance
Arkaya · SSR · Dragon · B
Ouyang Varen · SR · Water · B
Every Fated Adventurer can switch to the Lance. Pick the element from the Monster Hunter Outlanders weakness chart before each hunt.
Monster Hunter Outlanders FAQ
Is the Lance good in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
It sits in B tier on our weapon tier list. Difficulty: easy.
What armor should I use for the Lance?
Early: 2 × Kulu-Ya-Ku + 2 × Radiant Great Jagras. Mid game: Radiant Barroth set + 2 × Tzitzi-Ya-Ku.
Who uses the Lance?
Arkaya, Ouyang Varen, plus the Fated Adventurer.
Monster Hunter Outlanders sources we checked
- Japanese community guide A (data read from the Japan client) — read 2026-10-30
- Japanese community guide B (data read from the Japan client) — read 2026-10-30
Official pages are used as written. Values that come from community guides are only marked confirmed when two independent guides reading the live game agree. Spotted an error? Email contact@mhodb.com.
Other weapon builds
Long Sword build
Build the Spirit Gauge, raise its level with counters, then spend it on a big finisher.
Bow build
Charge shots at mid range while staying mobile.
Heavy Bowgun build
Pick the right ammo, guard to reload instantly, then switch to Wyvernheart for burst damage.
All weapons
The 8 builds side by side.
Monster Hunter Outlanders database
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