Monster Hunter Rise - Sword and Shield Weapon Guide

How to use Sword and Shield Weapons in Monster Hunter Rise

The Sword and Shield is one of the fourteen weapon types the player can pick when hunting Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise. The weapon type benefits from being the highest DPS raw weapon type, its ability use items while the weapon is drawn or in guard, and fast recovery time that allows for more chain of attacks compared to other weapon types.

All Weapon Guides

For a list of weapon upgrades and weapon tree, read our Sword and Shield Weapon List:

List of Sword and Shield Weapons

For a list of recommended weapon skills, read our Sword and Shield Skill Guide:

Best Skills for Sword and Shield

Sword and Shield Controls and Combos

Here is a breakdown of Basic Controls and Combos for the Sword and Shield Hunter:

Sword and Shield Basic Attack Controls

Sword and Shield Silkbind Attack Controls

Sword and Shield Weapon Combos

Sword and Shield Silkbind Attacks

Here are the details for the new Silkbind Attacks of Sword and Shield Hunters:

Silkbind Attack	Silkbind Attack Description
Falling Shadow	Falling Shadow is a forward leaping attack that turns into Scaling Slash when it connects. After hitting the enemy, the hunter can perform a Falling Bash while airborne.
Windmill	Windmill is another Silkbind Attack where the first hit interrupts the enemy’s attack. It spend Ironsilk when used.
Metsu Shoryugeki	Can be switched out with Windmill. A jumping Wirebug attack that uses your shield to uppercut your target. At the beginning of the attack, there is a moment where you can perform a Guard. A well-timed counter can further add to the damage dealt.

Sword and Shield Best Weapons

Here is a list of Best Weapons for the Sword and Shield Hunter:

All Best Weapons

Sword and Shield Highlights

Here are highlights for the Sword and Shield Hunter:

Other Weapon Guides

Great Sword Hunter Guides

Great Sword Weapon	Great Sword Weapon Guide
	Great Sword Weapon Skills
	Great Sword Weapon List

Long Sword Hunter Guides

Long Sword Weapon	Long Sword Weapon Guide
	Long Sword Weapon Skills
	Long Sword Weapon List

Sword and Shield Hunter Guides

Sword and Shield Weapon	Sword and Shield Weapon Guide
	Sword and Shield Weapon Skills
	Sword and Shield Weapon List

Dual Blades Hunter Guides

Dual Blades Weapon	Dual Blades Weapon Guide
	Dual Blades Weapon Skills
	Dual Blades Weapon List

Lance Hunter Guides

Lance Weapon	Lance Weapon Guide
	Lance Weapon Skills
	Lance Weapon List

Gunlance Hunter Guides

Gunlance Weapon	Gunlance Weapon Guide
	Gunlance Weapon Skills
	Gunlance Weapon List

Hammer Hunter Guides

Hammer Weapon	Hammer Weapon Guide
	Hammer Weapon Skills
	Hammer Weapon List

Hunting Horn Hunter Guides

Hunting Horn Weapon	Hunting Horn Weapon Guide
	Hunting Horn Weapon Skills
	Hunting Horn Weapon List

Switch Axe Hunter Guides

Switch Axe Weapon	Switch Axe Weapon Guide
	Switch Axe Weapon Skills
	Switch Axe Weapon List

Charge Blade Hunter Guides

Charge Blade Weapon	Charge Blade Weapon Guide
	Charge Blade Weapon Skills
	Charge Blade Weapon List

Insect Glaive Hunter Guides

Insect Glaive Weapon	Insect Glaive Weapon Guide
	Insect Glaive Weapon Skills
	Insect Glaive Weapon List

Light Bowgun Hunter Guides

Light Bowgun Weapon	Light Bowgun Weapon Guide
	Light Bowgun Weapon Skills
	Light Bowgun Weapon List

Heavy Bowgun Hunter Guides

Heavy Bowgun Weapon	Heavy Bowgun Weapon Guide
	Heavy Bowgun Weapon Skills
	Heavy Bowgun Weapon List

Bow Hunter Guides

Bow Weapon	Bow Weapon Guide
	Bow Weapon Skills
	Bow Weapon List