World/Iceborne
Master the clutch claw, perfect your guard timing, and learn how to dominate the icy challenges of Iceborne.
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learn more What does the attack number mean?
The ⚔️ number shows Effective Raw (EFR), representing average damage output based on Affinity, Sharpness, Crit Boost and other skills. It helps compare progression builds.
Why are Alatreon/Fatalis at MR 100 when unlocked at MR 24?
These are very challenging fights. MR 100 gives access to Guiding Lands materials, Rarity 12 Health Augments, and strong Charms needed to tackle them effectively.
Why do builds use Guard 3/5?
Guard 3 becomes necessary in High Rank endgame, while Guard 5 is needed for Iceborne endgame fights. Earlier monsters can be managed with lower Guard levels using Power Guard.
Why is there no Guard Up in early builds?
Guard Up requires either Uragaan set bonus (weak armor) or a rare decoration. It's not worth building around until after completing Iceborne's story.
Where are the element sets?
Lance has poor elemental modifiers, and endgame lances have high Raw that outclasses elemental options. Alatreon requires elemental weapons, for which we recommend Frostfang Barioth, Safi, or Alatreon lances.
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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!