The Lance is routinely the least popular weapon in the Monster Hunter series despite being around since the very first game on the PS2. Don't hold that against it: I swear to you on my Palico that the Lance is not a bad weapon. Once you equip the best Lance build in Monster Hunter Wilds you’ll realise it’s satisfying as heck to play well, with a moveset built around a strong defensive core and punishing counterattacks. While the Lance isn’t as flashy as the Insect Glaive, Charge Blade, or its sibling the Gunlance, its defensive-minded moveset is an absolute joy to play with once you get into the groove.
With the Lance and its accompanying massive shield your attacks are mainly limited to two sets of thrusts at differing heights, but the key to this weapon is mixing in defensive maneuvers as you unlock more powerful abilities after performing guards or counters.
