Monster Hunter Outlanders: All Confirmed Weapons Revealed

1. Identify your playstyle: Choose between high-mobility ranged (Bow), rapid melee (Dual Blades), or heavy-hitting defense (Lance/Great Sword).
2. Match with an Adventurer: Most weapons are tied to specific characters like Pepper (Heavy Bowgun) or Midori (Long Sword).
3. Master the mechanics: Learn weapon-specific gauges like the Spirit Gauge for Long Sword or Demon Mode for Dual Blades.
4. Watch for new additions: TiMi Studio has confirmed more weapon types and characters are currently in development.

Choosing Your Main in Monster Hunter Outlanders

In the world of Monster Hunter Outlanders, your choice of gear isn't just about stats—it defines your entire approach to the hunt. If you’ve played previous entries, you know the drill: your weapon is your class. TiMi Studio is bringing that same depth to mobile, offering a mix of classic mechanics and some interesting new twists designed for a touch-screen experience. Whether you want to sit back and rain lead with a Heavy Bowgun or get in a monster’s face with Dual Blades, the current roster has something for everyone.

Our take? The character-locking system for weapons is a shift from the traditional "one hunter fits all" model, but it adds a layer of personality to the gear. Currently, five out of the six confirmed weapons are tied to specific adventurers. Here is the lowdown on everything we know about the arsenal available at launch.

The Tactical Marksman: Bow

The Bow has been a staple since the second generation, and it remains the go-to for hunters who value mobility. In Outlanders, this weapon is tied to Madelyn. It’s a tactical tool that requires you to stay on the move while peppering monsters with arrows. The meta here revolves around exploiting elemental weaknesses and weak spots. By using consecutive attacks and different coatings, you can rack up status effects or massive damage without ever getting pinned down. While we haven't seen a dedicated breakdown video yet, its presence in pre-release builds and official confirmation on social media makes it a lock for the starting lineup.

The Speed Demon: Dual Blades

If you prefer a "death by a thousand cuts" approach, Raya’s Dual Blades are your best bet. These are the fastest weapons in the game, sacrificing raw per-hit damage and blocking for pure agility. The skill ceiling here involves managing the Demon Gauge. Pop Demon Mode to buff your attacks, and once that gauge hits the limit, you enter Archdemon Mode for even more aggressive combos. This is the ultimate kit for status-effect builds—hitting a monster dozens of times in a few seconds is the most efficient way to proc paralysis or poison.

The Heavy Hitter: Great Sword

The Great Sword is the only weapon currently confirmed that isn't tied to a specific adventurer, making it a bit of an outlier. It’s the definition of "slow and steady wins the race." You aren’t going to be zipping around the map; instead, you’ll be timing massive charge attacks to hit for huge numbers. Interestingly, TiMi has added some QoL features to help with the slow speed. You can use perfect evades to keep your charge level without sheathing your weapon, and you can even swap skills mid-charge to keep the pressure on. It's high-risk, high-reward gameplay at its finest.

The Walking Tank: Heavy Bowgun

Pepper handles the Heavy Bowgun (HBG), and it’s exactly what you expect: maximum firepower with minimum mobility. This is the "big gun" of the series, capable of cycling through various ammo types to handle any situation. While you move like a snail, you have the benefit of a shield—a rarity for ranged weapons. The HBG in Outlanders also features a "Wyvernheart" mode, which lets you go full Rambo with a rapid-fire barrage. Pro tip: landing shots or pulling off perfect guards will replenish your special ammo, so don't be afraid to stay in the thick of it.

The Unstoppable Force: Lance

The Lance, wielded by Ouyang Varen, was a standout during the closed beta in late 2025. This weapon offers the best defense in the game, allowing you to poke at monsters while hiding behind a massive shield. It’s the only kit that lets you attack and block simultaneously. While it’s traditionally seen as a "slow" weapon, the Outlanders version includes the Spiral Thrust—a dash attack that lets you spin through your target. It bridges the gap between the classic defensive style and a more aggressive, mobile approach.

The Technical Master: Long Sword

Finally, we have Midori’s Long Sword. This is a weapon for the "I studied the blade" crowd. It’s a middle ground between the Great Sword’s reach and the Dual Blades’ speed. The core loop involves building your Spirit Gauge through fluid combos and then spending that gauge on powerful finishers. It’s an aggressive weapon that lacks a block, meaning you’ll need to master counterattacks and dodges to survive. If you can nail the timing on counters, you'll find your Spirit Gauge fills much faster, allowing for a constant stream of high-damage output.

What's Coming Next?

If your favorite weapon isn't on this list yet, don't panic. TiMi Studio has been very vocal about expanding the roster. During a Discord session around the Tokyo Game Show, the devs made it clear they are looking at the series' history to see what else they can bring over. We might even see brand-new weapon types specifically designed for mobile play.

"There are some fantastic weapons in the series and we won't be ignoring them, and we'll be aiming to introduce them to enrich your experience."

The "Adventurer’s Digest" video following the first beta also confirmed that new weapon types and the characters who wield them are already deep in development. We'll be keeping a close eye on the official X account for any updates on the next batch of hunters joining the fray.