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Build Sword and Shield (SnS) for Monster Hunter Now (MH Now)

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Noor Khafidzin
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The Sword and Shield is a fast-hitting weapon that allows for high mobility and the ability to guard. It excels at triggering skills like Burst due to its high attack frequency.

1. Early Game SnS Build
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Most early monsters are weak to Water. The Jagras Edge is the recommended starting weapon to progress quickly.

Part Item Key Skills
Weapon Jagras Edge Water Element
Head Kulu Headpiece (Grade 2) Lock On Lv. 1
Chest Jagras Mail (Grade 2) Rising Tide Lv. 1
Arms Girros Vambraces (Grade 2) Sneak Attack Lv. 1
Waist Leather Belt (Grade 2) Health Boost Lv. 1
Legs Kulu Greaves (Grade 2) Critical Eye Lv. 1
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2. Endgame Raw/Status Build
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This build focuses on high physical damage or status pressure (Poison/Paralysis) and utilizes the Burst skill, which is easily activated by SnS.

Part Item Key Skills
Weapon Princess Rapier or Girros Knife Poison or Paralysis
Head Zinogre Helm (Grade 5) Burst Lv. 1
Chest Rathalos Mail (Grade 6) Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Arms Rathian Vambraces (Grade 6) Lock On Lv. 1, Burst Lv. 2
Waist Rathian Coil (Grade 6) Burst Lv. 1
Legs Zinogre Greaves (Grade 5) Burst Lv. 1
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3. Elemental SnS Builds (Endgame)
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Water Build
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Part Item Key Skills
Weapon Hana no Nagoriwo Water Element
Head Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8) Lock On Lv. 1, Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Chest Jyura Mail (Grade 4) Water Attack Lv. 1
Arms Jyura Vambraces (Grade 6) Water Attack Lv. 2
Waist Rathian Coil (Grade 5) Burst Lv. 1
Legs Jagras Greaves (Grade 6) Water Attack Lv. 2
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Fire Build
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Part Item Key Skills
Weapon Flame Knife Fire Element
Head Anja Helm (Grade 4) Fire Attack Lv. 2
Chest Rathalos Mail (Grade 6) Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Arms Anja Vambraces (Grade 6) Fire Attack Lv. 2
Waist Diablos Nero Coil (Grade 5) Lock On Lv. 1
Legs Kulu Greaves (Grade 6) Critical Eye Lv. 2
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Thunder Build
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Part Item Key Skills
Weapon Usurper’s Firebolt (Zinogre) Thunder Element
Head Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8) Lock On Lv. 1, Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Chest Rathalos Mail (Grade 6) Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Arms Zinogre Vambraces (Grade 6) Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Waist Kadachi Coil (Grade 6) Thunder Attack Lv. 2
Legs Zinogre Greaves (Grade 6) Thunder Attack Lv. 1, Burst Lv. 1
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Ice Build
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Part Item Key Skills
Weapon Glacial Grace Ice Element
Head Pukei Lagoon Hat (Grade 8) Lock On Lv. 1, Weakness Exploit Lv. 2
Chest Barioth Mail (Grade 6) Ice Attack Lv. 1
Arms Barioth Vambraces (Grade 6) Ice Attack Lv. 2
Waist Legiana Coil (Grade 5) Ice Attack Lv. 2
Legs Kulu Greaves (Grade 6) Critical Eye Lv. 2
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Combat Tips / 攻略のポイント
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  • Priority Skills (優先スキル): Always prioritize Elemental Attack to level 5 for elemental sets. For raw sets, Burst is a top priority due to SnS’s fast attack speed. / 属性ビルドでは属性攻撃強化(Lv5推奨)を最優先にしましょう。無属性ビルドでは、手数の多さを活かせる連撃が最優先スキルとなります。
  • Lock On (ロックオン): This skill is essential for targeting weak spots to trigger Weakness Exploit effectively. If you lack materials for the Pukei Lagoon Hat, the Kulu Headpiece is a reliable substitute. / 弱点部位を確実に狙って弱点特効を活かすために必須のスキルです。プケラグーナヘルムが作れない場合は、クルルヘルムで代用可能です。
  • Offensive Guard (攻めの守護): Skilled players can boost DPS by performing perfectly-timed guards. / ジャストガード(タイミングの良いガード)を成功させることで、さらに火力を高めることができます。
  • Perfect Rush Combo (ジャストラッシュ): This special skill deals massive damage. Using armor with Special Boost (like Anja Mail) can further increase its power. / 必殺技のジャストラッシュは非常に強力です。SPスキル威力アップ(アンジャメイルなど)を装備することで、その威力をさらに底上げできます。

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