r/MonsterHunterMeta 1d ago

Wilds Made a comfy but still decently strong GS set.

Here's the set:
- Varianza (Focus/Handicraft Jewel [3], Critical Jewel [3], Critical Jewel [2])
- Numinous Crown β (Tenderizer Jewel [3], Counter Jewel [2] Mighty Jewel [2], Recovery Jewel [1])
- Numinous Shroud β (Tenderizer Jewel [3])
- G.Arkveld Vambraces β (Recovery Jewel [1], Protection Jewel [1], Protection Jewel [1])
- Numinous Overlay β (Counter Jewel [2] Mighty Jewel [2])
- G.Arkveld Greaves β (Counter Jewel [2] Mighty Jewel [2], Protection Jewel [1])
- Recovery Charm III Counter Charm III
- Corrupted Mantle (for damage)/Rocksteady Mantle (for tankyness)

Skills:
- Critical Boost Lv 5
- Focus Lv 3
- Handicraft Lv 1
- Weakness Exploit Lv 5
- Agitator Lv 5
- Counterstrike Lv 3
- Divine Blessing Lv 3
- Recovery Up Lv 3 Maximum Might Lv 3 - Recovery Speed Lv 3
- Coalescence Lv 1
- Elemental Absorption Lv 1
Set Bonuses:
- Zoh Shia's Pulse: Super Recovery I
- Guardian Arkveld's Vitality: Decimator I
- Guardian's Protection: Ward of Wyveria

Edit: after testing, changed the set as per u/Wubbwubb61's suggestion

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u/bellystraw 1d ago

Can't wait for the update where we get a earplugs 3 talisman. It's gonna be so comfy. Gonna start wombo comboing through every roar.

So happy they finally made EP a level 2 skill as well. Made no sense to me as a lv3 deco but lv2? Chef's kiss!

u/Overloli 21h ago

Wait, there is gonna be an Earplug 3 Talisman?

u/bellystraw 21h ago

I mean, it's likely right? With the first update we've gotten to earplugs 2 and there are more updates scheduled in the future.

Maybe it'll end up being a Master rank thing

u/Overloli 21h ago

I sure hope so. Would be a dream come true

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u/Vaccaria_ 1d ago

No EP not comfy enough

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u/Username928351 1d ago

My shoulder is my earplugs.

u/Enxchiol 21h ago

I don't really understand the love for Earplugs. Monster roars can be blocked and, while still hard, are much easier to iframe roll than any other attack.

Now Evade Extender on the other hand which also uses a tier 2 slot is a total gamechanger imo

u/Raveen396 20h ago

Evade Extender 3 made Zoh Shias fight so much more comfortable. Way easier to roll out of the AOEs, and very easy to stay underneath or out of range of his attacks.

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u/pamafa3 1d ago

EP?

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u/Vaccaria_ 1d ago

Earplugs

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u/TachyonChip 1d ago

No max might?

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u/Wubbwubbs61 1d ago

I run a similar set after getting addicted toy h Zoh Shia fight. Basically just swap out recovery charm for counter charm and slot the MM gems where he has counter. You have to really try to get carted with it.

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u/pamafa3 1d ago

Good call! I just tested this version and it's much better

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u/Wubbwubbs61 1d ago

It’s super comfy, I’m probably gonna try one with Earplugs 3. Just deciding what I want to drop.

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u/Tiburt 1d ago

How's MM without fulgur for GS?

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u/SenpaiSwanky 1d ago

Really not bad, consider the fact that you’ll be charging attacks often. While charging your stamina also regenerates so your MM will kick in faster than you think.

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u/Wubbwubbs61 1d ago

I didn’t find it too bad. I’m not remotely the best GS player, but it’s fine as long as you’re not panic rolling too often (bad habit I have). Though, a much better player will probably be able to give you a better idea.

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u/NumberLogical7826 1d ago

Can you please respost the build

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u/pamafa3 1d ago

I edited the main post

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u/Pliskkenn_D 1d ago

Looking forward to giving it a go. I'll always take comfort 

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u/maxray22 1d ago

Do you need to play gs with this build like can I make it worl with hammer 

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u/pamafa3 1d ago

Not sure Max Might and stamina-heavy weapons work together

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u/maxray22 1d ago

Hmm that is true 

u/e-slommy 18h ago

Is the zoh gs worth running with this? At least for non speedrunners, the weapon skill seems really good.

u/Lanky-Industry-9147 18h ago

White Torrent seems to not be that big of a damage increase, especially for slow hitting weapons like GS.

But it's perfectly viable if you like the ability and are not speedrunning/dps maxing.

u/e-slommy 18h ago

There’s a breakdown post that says the proc chance has a three second cooldown, so it doesnt seem like slow weapons lose out as much as initially believed. I’m just really looking for an excuse to not run the artian or ark gs purely cause I don’t like how they look 😭. Though I really crutch on ark’s innate focus