The best early game builds in Monster Hunter Rise and Sunbreak

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The Monster Hunter franchise has a penchant for giving players a slew of options to chase down enemies with, and Monster Hunter Rise is no different in this aspect. The sheer number of options can be daunting for new players, and the expansion for Monster Hunter Rise, Sunbreak, nearly doubles the options for players to hunt down new monsters in the anticipated Master Rank. Whether you’re new to the series, or finally breaking into the expansion, here are the best early-game builds for Monster Hunter Rise and Sunbreak.

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In early game, almost every build, or weapon, is viable thanks to the ability to progress your equipment through upgrade trees. While many weapons have a plethora of combos and charges, switch-stances to help you eke out the maximum amount of damage, some may appreciate finding the simpler weapons and builds to get their footing.

Note that for all early-game builds, it’s best to use the Black Belt Armor Set for an easy (and sizeable) increase to your survivability. Capcom added this armor on February 24, 2022, to help make it easier for players to prepare for the Sunbreak expansion. The full set offers 150 Defense, and can be upgraded later to a total Defense stat of 180. For all of the following early-game builds, use this set until you understand the mechanics and pacing of hunts.

Also added were weapon sets called Defender Weapons. These are high-grade early-game weapons so players won’t need to fret about chasing materials. We’ll list the DPS that each weapon can offer, but the rule of thumb is to use the Defender Weapon tree if you’re seeking a simpler path into Monster Hunter Rise.

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