+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ =========================================================== =========================================================== Monster Hunter Tri Armor Combinations Sets For Every Occasion =========================================================== =========================================================== +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Version 2.0 (more bowgun armor sets to be added in next update) Only GameFAQs is allowed to host this guide. USE Crtl+F to find your desired Armor Skill or Weapon Type and then see what can complement it! =========================================================== As a goal of mine, a good set should accomodate a variety of Talismans. However sometimes one or two very rare Talismans are needed to make a very good set. Also, keep in mind that there aren't really any Armor Skills that benefit Longswords and Switch Axes more than another weapon. For those weapons I suggest all-purpose skills such as Sharpness +1, High Grade Earplugs, and Element Attack UP. **Remember you can use Ctrl+F to find your desired armor skill(s). Also try using Ctrl+f for the words "HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here’s the format: ____________________________________________________________ Set Name Skills Endowed ____________________________________________________________ Weapon and Talisman requirements Head Piece Chest Piece Arm Piece Waist Piece Leg Piece Decorations Description/Benefits/Uses/Notes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All Armor Skills are classified as A, B, or C-skills. When it comes to Talismans, A-skills can have a maximum of +4 points (or +3 with 1-slot). B-skills can be up to +7 with 2-slots, and C-skills can be up to +10 with 2-slots. Here is a list showing which skills are considered what. A-Skills B-Skills C-Skills ________ ________ ________ Awaken Attack BBQ Carving Bomb Boost Cold Resistance Elemental Clust S+ Combo Plus Evade Distance Crag S+ Combo Rate Fast Charge Constitution Current Resistance Fate Critical Draw Dragon Resistance Fencing Defense Fire Resistance Handicraft Dungmaster Fishing Hearing Eating Gluttony Loading Evasion Heat Resistance Normal S+ Expert Ice Resistance NormalS UP Flame Aura Lasting Power Pierce S+ Gathering Map PierceS UP Guard Mud/Snow Punish Draw Guard UP Oxygen Rapid Fire Health Paralysis Recoil Hunger Perception Sharpness Pellet S+ Precision Stamina Poison Sense Status Potential Sleep Tranquilizer Protection Steal Psychic Stun Recovery Level Speed Setup Recovery Speed Thunder Resistance Reload Speed Transport Sharpener Water Resistance Speed Gathering Whim Swimming Tremor Resistance Wide Range Wind Resistance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At times it will be necessary to use an armor piece that grants Torso UP. One Torso UP will double the points in the Chest piece. Two will triple it and three will quadruple it. For simplicity I will just say "Torso UP" for the armor piece in the sets. Here is a list of equipment pieces that have Torso UP: Head: Skull Mask Chest: N/A Gloves: N/A Waist: Vangis Coil/Coat Legs: Uragaan (low rank), Alloy+, Guild/Scholar ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ High Rank Sets ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ General Purpose Sets [ SETS1 ] Great Greatsword Sets [ SETS2 ] Hammer Sets [ SETS3 ] Lance and SnS Sets [ SETS4 ] Specific Use Sets [ SETS5 ] Bowgun Sets [ SETS6 ] HR31-40 Sets [ SETS7 ] Rare Sets [ RARE1 ] **You may take notice that there are not headings for Switch Axe and Longsword sets. This is because while they are not bad weapons, there are no armor skills that benefit solely SA or LS. I suggest you use one of the General Purpose sets for these weapons. Try using one of the many sets labeled, HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE, and come up with something that fits your playing style. **Remember you can use Ctrl+F to find your desired armor skill(s). Also try using Ctrl+f for the words "HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE" ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: General Purpose Sets [ SETS1 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ End-Game Everything Set (HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE) High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, +10 B/A-skill, +10 C-Skill ____________________________________________________________ Any weapon with 1-slot is fine. The Talisman is a +10 C-Skill with 2-slots (but this can be played with depending on your A/B-Skill of choice). Ceadeus Helm+ OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gauntlets+ --- Ceadeus Coil (low rank) --- Vangis Legs OOO Decorations: Variable. 1 Handicraft jewel must be placed in the Weapon or Talisman. Other than that you have 8-slots to play around with to get any B-skill you want. I would suggest Crit Draw for Greatswords, Focus for Hammers, Guard +1/2 for Lance, and Element Atk UP or Status Atk UP for Sword and Shield. Lots of choices here. This is probably my favorite HR51+ set. Good C-skill charms to hunt for are Speed Setup, Anti-Theft, and Perception. NOTE: If you choose Punishing Draw as your custom skill you WILL have Blunt Edge this set. That is because the Punish Draw decorations give negatives to sharpness that the set can't afford. It's easy enough to get Evade +2 on this set too; all you need is at least +7 Evasion in the Talisman. ____________________________________________________________ Pure Power Set Sharpness +1, Attack UP (L), Adrenaline +2, Detect ____________________________________________________________ 1-slot Weapon. Attack +7, 2-slot Talisman Vangis Helm --- Vangis Mail --- Barroth Gloves+ OOO Torso UP --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: Architect Jewel, Handicraft Jewel, Assault Jewel This set is meant for one thing, damage. It can dish out a ton of it. I use this set with Anguish (P) to speed run Jhen Moran. ____________________________________________________________ Headless/Charmless HGE and Sharpness +1 (HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE) High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1 ____________________________________________________________ No Weapon Slots or Talisman needed. EMPTY --- Ceadeus Chest+ --- Ceadeus Gloves+ --- TORSO UP --- Ceadeus Greaves+ --- Decorations: None Lots of stuff you can do here. Grab a 3-slot Talisman, 1-slot Weapon and a Jaggi Mask to gem in Great Luck. Or use your favorite earring. NOTE: If the monster only requires Earplugs, switch the Legs out for Vangis Greaves. This reduces HGE to Earplugs, but it nets you an extra 3-slots to play with. ____________________________________________________________ Headless/Charmless Guard +2 and Razor Sharp Set (HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE) Guard +2, Razor Sharp ____________________________________________________________ No Weapon or Talisman needed EMPTY --- Agnaktor Mail+ O-- Agnaktor Gloves+ OOO (Unused Slots!) Torso UP --- Agnaktor Greaves+ OO- Decorations: 2 Razor Jewels (1 in Chest), 1 Stonewall Jewel This set gets you Guard +2 and Razor Sharp (the only good skills from Agnaktor+) without using a helmet or a talisman. It also has an unused 3-slot Arm Piece. Grab a good charm, your favorite Lance, a Helmet (earrings are nice for this), and see what you can come up with! One of my personal favorite things to do with this set is use Sabertooth (G), a Grace Earring, and a Perception +10 Talisman. Next, gem in a 5-slot skill like Divine Blessing. This gets you Guard +2, Razor Sharp, Divine Blessing, Wide Range +2, and Capture Guru. Now go do the Double Diablos Event quest. ____________________________________________________________ Headless/Charmless Evasion Set (HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE) Evade +2, Evade Distance UP, Cold Cancel (Lo) ____________________________________________________________ No Weapon or Talisman needed EMPTY --- Barioth Mail+ --- Barioth Gloves+ O-- Torso UP --- Barioth Greaves+ --- Decorations: Jumping Jewel Much like the set above, but geared towards those favoring Evasion. Works great with just about any weapon. ____________________________________________________________ The Ultimate Capture Set Capture Guru, Capture Expert, Great Luck, Focus, (Ice Res +10) ____________________________________________________________ At least +10 Perception is needed between Weapon slots and the Talisman. If you find yourself with an extra slot, get Ice Res +10. Jaggi Mask --- Baggi Mail (low rank) OO- Baggi Gloves+ O-- Baggi Coil (low rank) O-- Baggi Greaves (low rank) O-- Decorations: 5 Fate Jewels, (0-5 Perception Jewels) Capture the monster and reap the rewards. I would strongly suggest that you never use this set against Gigginox, Agnaktor, and Deviljho because those monsters are better off killed than captured. (e.g. you can only carve Unnerving Talons from Gigginox; they can't be won in rewards) ____________________________________________________________ Fixed Ranger Armor Wide Range +2, Speed Gatherer, Carving Master ____________________________________________________________ 1 Weapon Slot. At lease +6 to Wide Range is needed on Talisman after slots Ranger Headgear --- Guild/Scholar Chest --- Ranger Gauntlets --- Ranger Faulds --- Ranger Legs O-- Decorations: 2 Spree Jewels So what if you want to kill the monster and not capture? Well try this set out. ____________________________________________________________ ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: Great Greatsword Sets [ SETS2 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ The Ultimate GS Set (some would say) Sharpness +1, Focus, Crit Draw, Earplugs ____________________________________________________________ 1-Slot Weapon. At least +8 Crit Draw after slots. or 2-slot Weapon and at least +5 Crit Draw w/ 1-slot Baggi Helm+ OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Diablos Gloves+ OOO Torso UP --- Ceadeus Greaves (low rank) OR Torso UP --- Decorations: 2 Dynamo Jewels, Earplug Jewel. (Critical and Draw Jewels as needed). Really what we're focused on is Sharpness +1, Crit Draw, and Focus (no pun intended). But Earplugs is easily obtained so why not. ____________________________________________________________ The Ultimate GS Set 2 (harder version but SAME thing!) Sharpness +1, Focus, Crit Draw, Earplugs ____________________________________________________________ At least +10 Crit Draw between the Weapon and Talisman is needed. Baggi Helm+ OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gloves+ --- Ceadeus Waist+ OOO Ceadeus Greaves (low rank) OR Torso UP --- Decorations: 2 Dynamo Jewels, (Critical and Draw Jewels as needed). If you happen to have the almighty Crit Draw +7 OO Talisman then grab this set instead of the one above. You can use a no-slot Weapon with it. ____________________________________________________________ Useful GS Set Sharpness +1, Punishing Draw, Crit Draw, Earplugs ____________________________________________________________ Between the Weapon and Talisman you're going to need +8 to Crit Draw and +1 to Hearing. This can be accomplished with a 1-slot weapon and a gem that has +8 Crit Draw after slots. Or you can use a 2-slot weapon and get away with a Crit Draw +5 with 1-slot. Damascus Helm OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Diablos Vambraces+ OOO Torso UP --- Ceadeus Greaves (low rank) --- Decorations: 2 Checkmate jewels in the Helm and Gloves. 1 Earplug Jewel Draw and/or Crit Jewels as needed. This setup nets you Sharpness +1 and Punishing Draw WITHOUT the usual downside of Blunt Edge. Crit Draw is a must have GS skill. Earplugs will help get more Level 3 charges on weaker roaring monsters. ____________________________________________________________ Punish Louder Roars GS Set High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, Punishing Draw ____________________________________________________________ This requires a 2-slot weapon (Ala GS or High Seiglinde are good). It also requires a 3-slot Talisman or a Talisman with +4 Hearing. Damascus Helm OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Jhen Moran Gloves+ OOO Torso UP --- Ceadeus Greaves (low rank) OR Torso UP --- Decorations: Silencer Jewel, 2 Checkmate Jewels, 2 Earplug Jewels Not much to say. If you like the skill-set then use it. One thing you could do is grab a 2-slot hammer and revert to your skills of KO'ing from past monster hunter games. ____________________________________________________________ Lots of Power GS Set Sharpness +1, Attack UP (L), Crit Draw ____________________________________________________________ 1-Weapon Slot. +7 Crit Draw, +3 Attack w/ 1-slot Vangis Helm --- Vangis Mail --- Diablos Gloves+ OOO Ceadeus Coil+ OOO Vangis Greaves OOO Decorations: 2 Onslaught Jewels, Architect Jewel, Draw Jewel. The Talisman is pretty specific, but the set certaintly is amazing for greatswords. Now if only Kirin was in this game to Sleep Charge... ____________________________________________________________ Sharpness +1 with Benefits Sharpness +1, Crit Draw, Tremor Proof, Earplugs, Attack UP (S) ____________________________________________________________ A 2-slot weapon is needed. The Talisman is fairly specific. It must be +7 Attack, +3 Tremor Res w/ 1-slot. Diablos Helm+ --- Ceadeus Mail+ --- Diablos Gloves (low rank) --- Torso UP --- Ceadeus Greaves (low rank) OR Torso UP --- Decorations: Assault Jewel (weapon), Earplug Jewel (talisman). While the talisman is pretty specific, one can't deny the usefulness of this set against Uragaan. It's got some cool things going on, but overall you can probably find a better set. This one is fun to use though and looks great. ____________________________________________________________ Tremored Adrenaline GS Set Attack UP (L), Adrenaline +2, Tremor Proof, Crit Draw ____________________________________________________________ No Weapon slots are needed (unless you need to compensate for a worse Talisman). The Talisman is fairly specific. It must be +7 Attack, +3 Tremor Res w/ 1-slot. Diablos Helm+ --- Barroth Mail+ --- Diablos Gloves (low rank) --- Torso UP --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: Attack Jewel Again, the talisman is pretty specific, and the set isn't the absolute best thing in the world, but it is a fun set to mess around with. Since you won't have Sharpness +1 this is a viable set to use the Crimsonwall GS with. ____________________________________________________________ Charging Adrenaline GS Set Adrenaline +2, Sharpness +1, Focus ____________________________________________________________ 1 Weapon slot and a 3-slot Talisman are needed. Baggi Helm+ OOO Helios Mail+ --- Barroth Gloves+ OOO Torso UP --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: 2 Dynamo Jewels, Architect Jewel, Handicraft Jewel Get your charges in faster so you can get out of the way faster lol. ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: Hammer Sets [ SETS3 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ Ultimate KO Hammer Set High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, Focus, +10 C-Skill ____________________________________________________________ Any weapon with 1-slot is fine, but I recommend Alatreon Metamorph. The Talisman must have 2-slots (+10 C-skill optional) or have +2 Focus. Ceadeus Helm+ OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gauntlets+ --- Ceadeus Coil (low rank) --- Vangis Greaves OOO Decorations: 1 Handicraft Jewel, 2 Dynamo Jewels, 2 Fast Charge Jewels. You'll notice that this is just the End-Game Everything set, but customized for hammer. Focus lets you get in more uppercuts and superpounds which will lead to more KO's. Since Sharpness affects KO value I suggest using Alatreon Metamorph for the extra purple sharpness it has over the Jho hammer. ____________________________________________________________ Ultimate Damage Hammer High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, Attack UP (L) ____________________________________________________________ Any weapon with 1-slot is fine, but I recommend Devil's Crush (P). The Talisman must be Attack +7 with 2-slots. Ceadeus Helm+ OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gauntlets+ --- Ceadeus Coil (low rank) --- Vangis Greaves OOO Decorations: 2 Onslaught Jewels, 1 Assault Jewel You'll notice that this is just the End-Game Everything set, but customized for hammer. Attack UP (L) gives a huge boost and is well worth it. ____________________________________________________________ Adrenaline Hammer Set High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, Adrenaline +2, (+10 C-Skill) ____________________________________________________________ 0-1 Slot Weapon. Lost of choices for Talisman, but best Choices are either 3-Slot; or +10 C, +3 Potential Ceadeus Helm + OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gloves+ --- Ceadeus Waist (low rank) --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: 3 Handicraft Jewels (or 1 Architect Jewel). If using a 3-slot Talisman then: Peril (or 2 Crisis) Jewel and Protection (or Asylum) Jewel Good for those that can evade easily on their own. This set actually works with a lot of replacements. You could switch out the gloves for Barroth+, or you could switch the Waist for the High Rank version or eve Torso UP. ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: Lance and SnS Sets [ SETS4 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ Status Set 1 Status Attack UP, Razor Sharp, Guard +2, Bombadier, (+10 C-Skill) ____________________________________________________________ Between the Weapon slots and Talisman you need at least +4 Bomb Boost. The best choice is to grab a +10 C-Skill, 2-slot charm. Agnaktor Helm+ --- Agnaktor Mail+ O-- Agnaktor Gloves+ OOO Bnahabra Faulds+ O-- Gigginox Greaves (low rank) O-- Decorations: Razor Jewel, Iron Wall Jewel, 3-5 Bombadier Jewels AS long as your Talisman takes care of that +4 to bomb boost in some fashion this is weapon slot free making it perfect for the Great Azure Lance. Notice that Bnahabra Faulds+ and Gigginox Greaves together give Status Atk UP with just 2 pieces. Try and make your own sets :) ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Status Set 2 Status Attack UP, Constitution +2, Wide Range +2, Razor Sharp ____________________________________________________________ Between the Weapon slots and Talisman you need +7 to Constitution. Grace Earring --- Bnahabra Mail+ O-- Gigginox Gloves+ OOO Bnahabra Faulds+ O-- Gigginox Greaves+ OOO Decorations: Cutter Jewel, 2 Razor Jewel, (Workout and Physique Jewels as necessary). More so suited for an SnS than a Lance in my opinion, but use as you like. ____________________________________________________________ Status Set 3 Status Attack UP, Razor Sharp, Guard +2, Speed Sharpening, Trap Master ____________________________________________________________ 1 Weapon Slot. Talisman must be +5 Guard w/ 1-slot Alloy Helm+ OO- Agnaktor Mail+ O-- Steel Gloves+ O-- Bnahabra Faulds+ O-- Bnahabra Greaves+ O-- Decorations: 4 Trap Master Jewels, 2 Disabler Jewels, 2 Grinder Jewels This set is great if you want to grab a Status SnS and support. ____________________________________________________________ Status Set 4 Status Attack UP, High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, (+10 C-Skill) ____________________________________________________________ No Weapon slots needed. Talisman must have 2-slots, so why not use a +10 C-Skill w/ 2-slots. TORSO UP --- Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gloves+ --- Bnahabra Faulds+ O-- Ceadeus Greaves+ --- Decorations: 1 Disabler Jewel, 1 Disabler+ Jewel Feeling lazy and don't want to block the roars? Or maybe just get a few extra hits in while the monster is roaring? Hey, maybe you'll paralyze it and save a noob from death. ____________________________________________________________ Status Set 5 Status Attack UP, Razor Sharp, Guard +2 (HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE) ____________________________________________________________ No Weapon slots or Talisman needed. Agnaktor Helm+ --- Agnaktor Mail+ O-- Gigginox Gloves+ OOO (Unused Slots!) Bnahabra Faulds+ O-- Torso UP --- Decorations: 2 Disabler Jewels (one must be in chest). With 3 unused slots, weapon slots, and a Talisman you can put just about anything you want in here save some of the A-Skills. ____________________________________________________________ Adrenaline Lance Set Adrenaline +2, Guard +2, Evade +1 (possibly Evade +2!), Razor Sharp ____________________________________________________________ 0-2 Slot Weapon. The best Talisman would be +5 Evasion, +3 Guard w/ 1-slot. However even with as little as +5 Evasion you could get the +3 Guard from 2 weapon slots. Notice you could upgrade to Evade +2 if you have a +7 Evasion, +3 Guard Talisman w/ 1-slot AND a 2-slot Weapon (Sabertooth anyone?) Barroth Helm+ OO- Agnaktor Mail+ O-- Agnaktor Gloves+ OOO Torso UP --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: Evade Jewel (in chest), Cutter Jewel, Lightfoot Jewel, Razor Jewel, (possibly an Ironwall Jewel or Lightfoot Jewel in weapon) If you want to sit there with 40% health and turtle the monster to death then this set is for you. With Guard +2 and Evade +1 you're essentially invincible, and Razor Sharp will make it so you don't need to sharpen often. Good solo set, but kinda cheap! ____________________________________________________________ Sharper Lance Set Sharpness +1, Guard +2, Attack UP (S) ____________________________________________________________ You'll need at least +5 Guard and 2-slots between the weapon and the Talisman. Not too hard to obtain, although the 2-slots MUST be together (not one and one). Agnaktor Helm+ --- Agnaktor Mail+ O-- Vangis Gloves+ --- Ceadeus Coil+ OOO Vangis Greaves OOO Decorations: Attack Jewel, Assault Jewel, 2 Architect Jewels There's lots of ways to get Sharpness +1 and Guard +2 together, but most of the sets I see don't have any additional skills. This ones easy to get and why not have the small attack boost? ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: Specific Use Sets [ SETS5 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ Awaken Tenebra D or Sinister Saints Set Sharpness +1, Awaken, Element Atk UP, (+10 C-Skill) ____________________________________________________________ 3-Slot Weapon. +10 C-skill, 2-slots (OR a 3-slot Talisman) Lagiacrus Helm+ O-- Lagiacrus Mail+ OOO Lagiacrus Gloves+ O-- Torso UP --- Lagiacrus Greaves+ O-- Decorations: 2 Architect Jewels, 3 Handicraft Jewels, 1 Element Jewel, 1 Free Element Jewel, 1 Swimming Jewel (optional) Brings out the potential of Tenebra D or Sinister Saints. If you choose to use a 3-slot Talisman you can get Olympic Swimmer, or you can just stick with the +10 C-Skill route. ____________________________________________________________ Jhen Moran Solo set Sharpness +1, Adrenaline +2, Fortify, Bombadier, +10 C-Skill ____________________________________________________________ 1-Slot Weapon. +10 C-skill, 2-slots Blast Earring --- Hellhunter Jacket OOO Barroth Gloves+ OOO Torso UP --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: 2 Architect Jewels, 3 Handicraft Jewels About all the power you can get to solo Jhen+. You actually only need a 2-slot Talisman (or handicraft +2) but the extra +10 C-Skill can be nice. Something like Item Use UP would be most beneficial. Not half bad looking either, and that's always a plus. ____________________________________________________________ Alatreon Solo set Sharpness +1, Adrenaline +2, Fortify, Critical Draw ____________________________________________________________ 1-Slot Weapon. At Least +7 to Crit Draw after slots in Talisman Ceadeus Helm+ OOO Hellhunter Jacket OOO Barroth Gloves+ OOO Torso UP --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: 2 Architect Jewels, 2 Handicraft Jewels, Critical Jewel Pretty good set to Solo Alatreon with a GS. If you're going to go hammer then there are better choices (HGE is nice). ____________________________________________________________ ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: Bowgun Sets [ SETS6 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ Rapid Fire Element Evasion Set Element Atk UP, Evasion UP, Bonus Shot, +10 C-skill ____________________________________________________________ No Weapon Slots. +10 C-Skill w/ 2-Slot Talisman Escadora Cap OO- Lagiacrus Vest+ OOO Escadora Arms O-- Torso UP --- Escadora Legs O-- Decorations: 1 Element+ Jewel, 5 Jumping Jewels, 1 Salvo Jewel. If your gun has deviation then I suggest Precision +10 for the C-Skill. If it's Deviation free I suggest Combo Plus +10. ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: HR31-40 (just made High Rank) [ SETS7 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ ____________________________________________________________ Greatsword User who JUST made High Rank. Razor Sharp, Crit Draw, Status Attack UP, Tremor Proof (Optional Addition) ____________________________________________________________ You'll need 3 points of either Crit Draw or Tremor Res between the weapon slots and Talisman, but the GS you should be using if you just made it to high rank is High Seglinde, so there's 2 slots right there. Even a 1-slot Talisman would be good enough. Diablos Helm (low rank) O-- Bnahabra Mail+ O-- Diablos Gloves (low rank) --- Bnahabra Waist+ O-- Bnahabra Greaves+ O-- Decorations: Antidote/+ Jewel, 3 Draw Jewels, 3 Footing Jewels. High Seiglinde goes great with this set. Even though your main purpose shouldnt be Poison with the GS, the Status Attack UP is basically there for free. Once you make it to HR40+ grab a Diablos Helm+ (but keep the low rank Gloves). It will remove the slot requirements off the weapon/charm. This set also works well with the Alluring Lotus hammer, but you'll need a better Talisman. ____________________________________________________________ Longsword or Hammer User who JUST made High Rank. Razor Sharp, Status Atk UP, Attack UP (L) ____________________________________________________________ You'll need 6 points of Attack between the Talisman and your weapon slots. Since this is an HR31-40 set, you do not have access to Onslaught jewels (+5 Attack). Barroth Helm+ OO- Barroth Mail+ --- Barroth Gloves+ OOO Bnahabra Waist+ O-- Bnahabra Greaves+ O-- Decorations: 1 Assault Jewel, 1 Attack Jewel, 2 Disabler Jewels, 1 Razor Jewel. Shadowbinder or Alluring Lotus go well with this set. I'd recommend Shadowbinder (P) over Shadowbinder (G). ____________________________________________________________ Lance User who JUST made High Rank. Razor Sharp, Speed Sharpening, Guard +2 (HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE) ____________________________________________________________ This set does not require any weapon slots or talisman. Grab your favorite charm and add another skill. Lagiacrus Helm (low rank) OO- Steel Mail+ O-- Steel Gloves+ O-- Steel Waist+ O-- Bnahabra Greaves+ O-- Decorations: 4 Stone Wall Jewels, 2 Razor Jewels. Not much to say, pretty good lance set to start off High rank with. You can always sacrifice Guard +2 for Guard +1 and gain 4 slots towards another skill too if you want, but I'd go with Guard +2. ____________________________________________________________ Alternative Lance User who JUST made High Rank. Guard +2, Speed Sharpening w/ Razor Sharp OR Element Atk UP (Choose one) ____________________________________________________________ This set requires 3 slots between your weapon slots and/or Talisman. Or if you have a good Guard Talisman use that. Lagiacrus Helm (low rank) OO- Steel Mail+ O-- Steel Gloves+ O-- Steel Waist+ O-- Lagiacrus Greaves (low rank) OO- Decorations: 4 Stone Wall jewels and either 6 Element Jewels or 6 Razor Sharp Jewels. Note: If you choose to have Element Atk UP you will also have Status Atk Down. No big deal really. This set is very absolete once you make it to HR40 because then you can make Ironwall Jewels or Agnaktor+ Armor. ____________________________________________________________ Status Lance or SnS User who JUST made High Rank. Guard +1, Razor Sharp, Speed Sharpening, Status Atk UP ____________________________________________________________ This set requires a 1-slot weapon. Gigginox Helm (low rank) O-- Steel Mail+ O-- Steel Gloves+ O-- Bnahabra Waist+ O-- Bnahabra Greaves+ O-- Decorations: 1 Razor Jewel, 2 Grinder Jewels, 3 Stone Wall Jewels. A very nice set to kick off High Rank in. Works well with any status lance but the Gobul lance would be my personal choice. This set doesn't need a Talisman either, so with a good one you can add another skill. Or use a Guard +5 Talisman and upgrade to Guard +2. ============================================================ ============================================================ UP AHEAD: Rare Armor Sets [ RARE1 ] ============================================================ ============================================================ These Armor Sets require fairly hard to acquire or Rare Talismans. Many of these sets are amazing, but don't be discouraged if you cannot make them. Most of us can't, and few probably ever will. ____________________________________________________________ The hands-down BEST GS Set High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, Adrenaline +2, Critical Draw ____________________________________________________________ A 1-Slot Weapon is needed. Anguish (P) is strongly suggested. The Talisman MUST be Critical +7; Potential +3 w/ one slot. Ceadeus Helm+ OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gauntlets+ --- Ceadeus Coil (low rank) --- Black Leather Pants --- Decorations: 3 Handicraft Jewels, Critical Jewel. HGE for more openings; Sharpness +1, Critical Draw, and Adrenaline +2 for major attack boosts. Truly the best GS set. (I actually have this amazing set lol) ____________________________________________________________ Awakened Hammer Set High Grade Earplugs, Sharpness +1, Awaken ____________________________________________________________ A 3-Slot Weapon is needed. Kurogane is suggested. The Talisman MUST be Free Element +3 w/ one slot OR Free Element +3; Handicraft +1 Ceadeus Helm+ OOO Ceadeus Mail+ --- Ceadeus Gauntlets+ --- Ceadeus Coil (low rank) --- Vangis Greaves OOO Decorations: 3 Catalyst Jewels, (possibly 1 Handicraft Jewel). Very specific use set. Although it doesn't have to be used with a Hammer. Any 3-slot weapon with awaken potential will work. e.g. Tenebra D, Sinister Saints ____________________________________________________________ Shadowbind Alatreon Set Razor Sharp, Status Atk UP, Evade +2, Heat Cancel (HI) ____________________________________________________________ No weapon slots are needed (unless you need to compensate for Talisman deficiencies). The Talisman must be +7 Evasion; +10 Heat Res Jhen Helm+ OOO Gigginox Mail+ O-- Barioth Gauntlets+ O-- Bnahabra Coil (low rank) O-- Bnahabra Greaves O-- Decorations: 3 Breeze Jewels, Lightfoot Jewel, Evade Jewel What can I say. Sometimes a team of 2 Para and 2 Hammers is fun for Alatreon. ____________________________________________________________ Alternative Shadowbind Alatreon Set Razor Sharp, Status Atk UP, Evade +2, Heat Cancel (HI) ____________________________________________________________ No weapon slots are needed (unless you need to compensate for Talisman deficiencies). The Talisman must be +7 Evasion; +10 Heat Res Rathalos Helm+ OOO Gigginox Mail+ O-- Jhen Gauntlets+ OOO Bnahabra Coil (low rank) O-- Bnahabra Greaves O-- Decorations: 2 Breeze Jewels, 2 Lightfoot Jewels, 2 Evade Jewels Maybe you like the look of this set better than the one above? Personal preference really. ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Alright well that's it for now. This list will be updated in the near future. A lot more bowgun sets will be added for sure. If you have any suggestion, questions, or comments ATTN topic me on the Message Board.