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Lance

Guard-based counter builds

Type

blademaster

Complexity

intermediate

Playstyle

Guard-based counter builds

PvE Effectiveness

4/5 Hard

Overview

The Lance is the premier defensive weapon, featuring a massive shield and precise thrust attacks. Guard Dash, Power Guard, and Insta-Block let you counter almost any attack in the game. Twin Vine Silkbind tethers you to the monster, while Spiral Thrust provides an aggressive advancing counter.

Strengths

  • +Best defensive capability with massive shield
  • +Insta-Block and Power Guard counter nearly any attack
  • +Spiral Thrust provides aggressive advancing counter

Weaknesses

  • -Slowest movement speed while weapon is drawn
  • -Requires Guard and Guard Up skills for optimal play
  • -Lower damage ceiling than more aggressive weapons

Weapon Tips

  • 1Master Insta-Block timing for a perfect guard that leads into counter thrust.
  • 2Spiral Thrust is an aggressive counter -- use it to close distance quickly.
  • 3Guard Dash lets you advance while blocking for safe repositioning.
  • 4Twin Vine tethers you to the monster for consistent pressure.
  • 5Guard 5 and Guard Up skills are essential for blocking all attacks.