Monster Hunter World: Iceborne - Weapon List

Weapon Types

Name	Damage Type	Mounted Attack	Guard	Ease of Use
Sword and Shield	Cutting/Blunt	Slinger ammo drop	✓	★★★
Dual Blades	Cutting	Drop slinger ammo	x	★★ ☆
Long Sword	Cutting	Drop slinger ammo	x	★★★
Great Sword	Cutting	Increased wounding damage	✓	★★ ☆
Hammer	Blunt	Increased wounding damage	x	★★ ☆
Hunting Horn	Blunt	Increased wounding damage	x	★ ☆☆
Lance	Cutting	Increased wounding damage	✓	★★ ☆
Gunlance	Cutting/Special	Drop slinger ammo	✓	★ ☆☆
Switch Axe	Cutting	Increased wounding damage	x	★ ☆☆
Charge Blade	Cutting	Increased wounding damage	✓	★★ ☆
Insect Glaive	Cutting	Drop slinger ammo	x	★★ ☆

Name	Damage Type	Mounted Attack	Guard	Ease of Use
Bow	Shot	Drop slinger ammo	x	★★★
Light Bowgun	Shot	Drop slinger ammo	x	★★ ☆
Heavy Bowgun	Shot	Increased wounding damage	x	★ ☆☆