Rise/Sunbreak
Learn the counters and switch skill in sunbreak to beat even the toughest anomaly investigations.
latest updates
recent builds and guides for Rise/Sunbreak
featured content
essential guides and builds for Rise/Sunbreak lance mastery
Endgame Builds
Endgame builds for everyone that completed the story! (Updated for patch 16.0)
Switch Skills
Master the new Switch Skills system introduced in Sunbreak!
Combos
Master the best lance combos for maximum damage!
Palamutes
Turn your dogs into dps machines! Best palamute equipment and skills.
Match Ups
Complete matchup guide showing the best builds for every monster!
Guard Up
Complete reference of all attacks requiring Guard Up.
video guides/speedruns
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open in youtubefrequently asked questions
common questions about Rise/Sunbreak lance gameplay
What was used to make the build images?
The Gamecat Armorset Builder
learn more What does the attack number mean?
The ⚔️ number shows Effective Raw (EFR), representing average damage output based on your build's stats.
Why are Primordial/Amatsu recommended at high MR?
These are endgame fights that require good gear and decorations typically obtained by MR 160.
Why only use Guard 3?
Guard Dash and Shield Tackle have built-in Guard 2, making Guard 3 effectively Guard 5 when using these moves.
Why do the builds not use Embolden?
Embolden only works when you're the target, making it unreliable in multiplayer hunts.
How much stronger are element sets?
Element sets are typically 10-25% stronger than raw sets, up to 40-45% against monsters like crabs.
contributors
hunters who helped build this Rise/Sunbreak guide
Kenny
Hey, J9 here, inspired by the charge blade site, I started mhlance.com to share guides, tips, and builds for my favorite weapon, the lance. Huge thanks to everyone who’s helped over the past few years!