How to use Lance Weapons in Monster Hunter Rise
The Lance is one of the fourteen weapon types the player can pick when hunting Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise. The weapon type benefits from dealing thrust-based damage, charge attacks that hits multiple times, its high range and counter attacks, and its strongest blocking compared to other weapon types.
For a list of weapon upgrades and weapon tree, read our Lance Weapon List:
For a list of recommended weapon skills, read our Lance Skill Guide:
Lance Controls and Combos
Here is a breakdown of Basic Controls and Combos for the Lance Hunter:
Lance Basic Attack Controls
Input | Command |
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X | Mid Thrust |
A | High Thrust |
X + A | Wide Sweep |
ZR | Guard |
ZR + LS + X | Guard Dash |
ZR + X + A | Dash Attack |
ZR + A | Counter-Thrust |
Lance Silkbind Attack Controls
Input | Command |
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ZL +X | Twin Vine |
ZL + A | Anchor Rage |
Lance Weapon Combos
Input | Command |
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X, X, X, B | Basic Combo |
ZR + LS + X, A, X, X | Closing Attack (while Guarding) |
ZR + A, A, A, ZR + A | Endless Thrusting Combo |
Lance Silkbind Attacks
Here are the details for the new Silkbind Attacks of Lance Hunters:
Silkbind Attack | Silkbind Attack Description |
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Twin Vine is a lance Silkbind Attack that forces the enemy to chase the hunter using it. You can perform a follow-up by pressing the correct buttons while the kunai is set to approach the enemy at high speed while blocking. |
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Another Silkbind Attack offered by the lance is Anchor Rage. When blocking attacks with the shield, the hunter gains a temporary attack buff. Anchor Rage’s effect depends on the monster’s attack, giving higher buff when deflecting a stronger attack. |
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Can be switched out with Anchor Rage. A technique that consists of reposition and retaliates with an attack. Makes use of a shield to parry and then deploys the Wirebug to deliver a thrust. Can be used as a distraction. |
Lance Best Weapons
Here is a list of Best Weapons for the Lance Hunter:
Weapon | Attack Power | Element Damage | Affinity | Materials | Suitability |
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Iron Lance II | 100 | None | 0% |
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Wind Thief Lance II | 100 | None | 15% |
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Kulu Skewer | 160 | None | 25% |
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Night Rains Black | 180 | None | 35% |
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Lance Highlights
Here are highlights for the Lance Hunter:
← Dual Blades Weapon Guide | Gunlance Weapon Guide → |
Other Weapon Guides

Great Sword Hunter Guides
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Great Sword Weapon Guide |
Great Sword Weapon Skills | |
Great Sword Weapon List |
Long Sword Hunter Guides
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Long Sword Weapon Guide |
Long Sword Weapon Skills | |
Long Sword Weapon List |
Sword and Shield Hunter Guides
All Sword and Shield Hunter Guides
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Sword and Shield Weapon Guide |
Sword and Shield Weapon Skills | |
Sword and Shield Weapon List |
Dual Blades Hunter Guides
All Dual Blades Hunter Guides
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Dual Blades Weapon Guide |
Dual Blades Weapon Skills | |
Dual Blades Weapon List |
Lance Hunter Guides
All Lance Hunter Guides
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Lance Weapon Guide |
Lance Weapon Skills | |
Lance Weapon List |
Gunlance Hunter Guides
All Gunlance Hunter Guides
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Gunlance Weapon Guide |
Gunlance Weapon Skills | |
Gunlance Weapon List |
Hammer Hunter Guides
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Hammer Weapon Guide |
Hammer Weapon Skills | |
Hammer Weapon List |
Hunting Horn Hunter Guides
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Hunting Horn Weapon Guide |
Hunting Horn Weapon Skills | |
Hunting Horn Weapon List |
Switch Axe Hunter Guides
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Switch Axe Weapon Guide |
Switch Axe Weapon Skills | |
Switch Axe Weapon List |
Charge Blade Hunter Guides
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Charge Blade Weapon Guide |
Charge Blade Weapon Skills | |
Charge Blade Weapon List |
Insect Glaive Hunter Guides
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Insect Glaive Weapon Guide |
Insect Glaive Weapon Skills | |
Insect Glaive Weapon List |
Light Bowgun Hunter Guides
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Light Bowgun Weapon Guide |
Light Bowgun Weapon Skills | |
Light Bowgun Weapon List |
Heavy Bowgun Hunter Guides
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Heavy Bowgun Weapon Guide |
Heavy Bowgun Weapon Skills | |
Heavy Bowgun Weapon List |
Bow Hunter Guides
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Bow Weapon Guide |
Bow Weapon Skills | |
Bow Weapon List |
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