The charge blade is one of Monster Hunter’s most popular weapons. However, in Rise the popularity of the charge blade has seemingly waned for whatever reason.

One thing is for sure, despite its declining popularity, the charge blade is the most interesting weapon in all of Monster Hunter. This weapon is fun to use and above all, it is incredibly strong.

Those looking to try out a new weapon should have the charge blade at the forefront of their choices. 

And to help those starting, here is a list of the top 10 charge blade weapons!

10. Abyssal Storm Ward

The Abyssal Storm Ward is the Narwa’s entry into this list, it also ranks tenth on this list. 

This weapon is all about dealing thunder damage in large quantities. The base attack can be boosted with rampage skills, ensuring even greater raw damage.

Is it good? Yes, unequivocally— but there are better options that are much easier to obtain.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 190
• Affinity: 0%
• Element Damage: Thunder 38
• Sharpness: Low blue

What makes the Abyssal Storm Ward so great:

• Great raw damage.
• Thunder elemental damage

How to get the Abyssal Storm Ward:

• Parts for the Abyssal Storm Ward are obtained from hunting down the Narwa, unlocked at HR 50.

9. Etherward

Poison is the name of the game for the Etherward, after all, it is the Chameleos’ weapon.

Although the Etherward has identical stats to the Abyssal Storm Ward, you will notice that this just has a bit more juice.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 190
• Affinity: 0%
• Element Damage: Poison 39
• Sharpness: Mid blue

What makes the Etherward so great:

• Great base attack.
• Decent sharpness.
• Poison elemental damage.

How to get the Etherward:

• Parts for the Etherward, one needs to hunt the Chameleos, unlocked at HR 20.

8. Teostra's Nova

Teostra’s Nova comes with a base attack of 210, which already makes it a winner in anyone's book. Pair 210 base attack with 43 points of blast elemental damage and you’ve got yourself a party.

Although it is only eighth on this list, it is important to mention that there are A LOT of great weapon choices for charge blade users.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 210
• Affinity: 0%
• Element Damage: Blast 43
• Sharpness: Low blue

What makes the Teostra's Nova so great:

• Amazing base attack stat.
• Blast elemental damage.

How to get the Teostra's Nova:

• Parts for the Teostra’s Nova are obtained from hunting down the Teostra, unlocked at HR40.

7. Rampage C. Blade S

The rampage charge blade is a solid entry on this list. It has an attack stat ranging above the 200 mark and is just generally good all around. 

As a rampage weapon, this can freely use all the rampage skills available for charge blades, making it incredibly versatile.

When compared against more meta builds the Rampage C. Blade S certainly holds a good place.

This can also be layered with any weapon to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 210
• Affinity: 0%
• Sharpness: Low blue

What makes the Rampage C. Blade S so great:

• High base attack.
• Can be layered.
• Versatility

How to get the Rampage C. Blade S:

• To get the Rampage C. Blade S, you must complete all the rampage quests and hunt Apex Diablos and Apex Zinogre.

6. Daora's Thwartoise

  The Daora's Thwartoise is as cool as a cucumber and that’s not just because it deals a freezing dose of 36 ice elemental damage.

Aside from high damage numbers, this weapon also has white sharpness and a 10% affinity boost. Beyond that, it also has very good rampage skill choices.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 190
• Affinity: 10%
• Element Damage: Ice 36
• Sharpness: Low white

What makes the Daora's Thwartoise so great:

• High attack stat.
• Ice elemental damage.
• High sharpness.
• Bonus affinity.

How to get the Daora's Thwartoise:

• Parts for the Daora’s Thwartoise are obtained from hunting down the Kushala Daora, unlocked at HR 30.

5. Araknablade

The Arakrnablade has A LOT of great things going for it.

At first glance this weapon might seem like a downgrade from those that came before it, I mean it only has 170 attack stat right? 

Yes, that’s true but it’s also true that this is the first weapon in this list that can use Attack boost IV as a rampage skill. In terms of functionality, the Araknablade isn’t too far in raw damage numbers.

This weapon also has a 25% affinity to greatly boost its overall damage and finally, it has fire elemental damage. 

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 170
• Affinity: 25%
• Element Damage: Fire 27
• Sharpness: Low white

What makes the Araknablade so great:

• White sharpness.
• High Affinity.
• Fire elemental damage.
• Great rampage skills.

How to get the Araknablade:

• Materials for the Araknablade are obtained from hunting down the high-rank Rakna-Kadaki.

4. Tigrex Blade

Dealing with raw damage is the Tigrex Blade’s main concern, and it does that job incredibly well. 

220 attack makes this weapon a force to be reckoned with, add white sharpness to the mix and you’ve got the 4th best charge blade in Monster Hunter Rise.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 220
• Affinity: -15%
• Element Damage: None
• Sharpness: Low white

What makes the Tigrex Blade so great:

• Excellent raw damage.
• High sharpness.

How to get the Tigrex Blade:

• To get the Tigrex Blade, one needs to hunt the high-rank Tigrex.

3. Skaltecore

 As is consistent with all Valstrax weapons, this has the highest sharpness out of all the weapons on this list.

The Skaltecore also has the largest amount of elemental damage for the dragon element.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 180
• Affinity: 0%
• Element Damage: Dragon 34
• Sharpness: High white

What makes the Skaltecore so great:

• MAX sharpness.
• Dragon elemental damage.

How to get the Skaltecore:

• Materials for the Skaltecorer are obtained by hunting Valstrax, unlocked upon reaching HR 100.

2. Scream in the Night

With the highest affinity in the entire weapon list, this weapon will surely make your enemies scream in the night.

Max affinity is easily achievable thanks to the Scream in the Night’s monstrous affinity stat. On top of that, this weapon has white sharpness. 

Everything you need in one package.

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 180
• Affinity: 40%
• Element Damage: None
• Sharpness: Low white

What makes the Scream in the Night so great:

• MAX affinity.
• White sharpness.

How to get the Scream in the Night:

• Parts for the Scream in the Night are obtained from hunting down the high-rank Nargacuga.

1. Ikaji Immortal    

Wait… what? Only green sharpness?  

Now, hold on a minute. There’s a lot to unpack with this weapon. First of all, 240 DAMAGE. That is insane. 

I know the green sharpness might turn you off, but that’s a good thing. You see, the Ikaji Immortal has a special skill called ‘Dulling Strike.’

Dulling Strike gives bonus damage if your weapon’s sharpness is green or below. This means that the already absurd 240-base attack is going to be bumped up even higher. 

With these damage numbers, who even needs sharpness?

Weapon Stats:

• Attack: 240
• Affinity: 0%
• Element Damage: Thunder 16
• Sharpness: High green

What makes the Ikaji Immortal so great:

• ABSURD RAW DAMAGE.
• Great rampage skills.

How to get the Ikaji Immortal:

• Parts for the Ikaji Immortal are obtained from hunting down the Rajang, unlocked at HR7.

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