Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Lance guide - Best builds, Switch Skills and more

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Monster Hunter Rise is a massive game with tons of engaging quests to tackle and terrifying monsters to hunt. With the recent release of its expansion, Sunbreak, the game's scope has increased exponentially.

The base game of Monster Hunter Rise already features an array of weapons, armor and combat gear. With Sunbreak, developer Capcom has added even more weapons, armor sets and skills to the game.

Monster Hunter Rise features 14 different weapon types, with each one defining a certain playstyle. If players prefer mobility, lightweight weapons like the Dual Blades and the Bow are the best choices. If they prefer raw damage over anything else, they cannot go wrong with the Great Sword or the Hammer.

Every weapon type in Monster Hunter Rise is viable against the gigantic and aggressive monsters in the game.

Here, we take a look at the Lance, its strengths and new Switch Skills, along with the viable builds that players can create with the weapon.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

The Lance is one of the most complex weapons to wield in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. The weapon relies on players timing their attacks and counterattacks.

While the Lance might not have very high DPS attacks, it can target weak spots on monsters and focus attacks on them.

The Lance in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has also received quite a few buffs via new weapon skills that increase its mobility and damage output substantially.

This weapon has the following strengths:

The Lance has a massive Shield that comes with its own set of perks and uses. The Shield is one of the best defensive tools in Monster Hunter Rise, giving players complete protection from incoming monster attacks.

The Lance's Shield is a top-tier