If you're looking for a Monster Hunter Rise weapon that gives you plenty of mobility and jumping action, then the Insect Glaive is for you. It's rather unique compared to the game's other 14 weapon types as it allows you to instruct a Kinsect to harvest stat boosting extracts from the monsters you fight. It kinda makes you feel like Shino Aburame from Naruto.
I love how versatile the different weapons are in Monster Hunter Rise. Taking the time to master the ones that match your fighting style will help you see why it is one of the best Nintendo Switch games out there. To help you get a better feel for the Insect Glaive, I'll go over its attacks, Silkbind moves, and best builds.
Monster Hunter Rise Insect Glaive fighting style
The Insect Glaive is a rapid striking weapon with great range. It can dispatch insects called Kinsects to harvest ability boosts from monsters that you can then apply to yourself (notice the green beetle on the hunter's arm in the pic above). This special weapon also allows you to jump into the air for some fast-paced aerial attacks.
Monster Hunter Rise Insect Glaive controls
| Controls | Function | Header Cell - Column 2 |
|---|---|---|
| X | Rising Slash Combo | Row 0 - Cell 2 |
| A | Wide Sweep | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
| ZR + X | Kinsect: Harvest Extract | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
| ZR + A | Kinsect: Recall | Row 3 - Cell 2 |
| ZR + R | Kinsect: Fire | Row 4 - Cell 2 |
| ZR | Kinsect: Mark Target | Row 5 - Cell 2 |
| ZR + B | Vault | Row 6 - Cell 2 |
| X (in midair) | Aerial Attack | Row 7 - Cell 2 |
| A (in midair) | Jumping Advancing Slash | Row 8 - Cell 2 |
| B (in midair) | Midair Evade | Row 9 - Cell 2 |
- Kinsect: Harvest Extract Your Kinsect allows you to gather Extracts, which come in three types: red, white, and orange. Which color Extract you get depends on the monster's body part. Red boosts attack, white increases speed, and orange gives knockback protection. You can absorb a blend of colors and mix them together to gain incredible attack power and other useful effects.
- Kinsect: Fire Marking a monster will tell Kinsects to target that part with their attacks (note that this effect disappears when you sheathe your weapon). Some Kinsects will automatically attack once a target is marked, while there are others that spread Kinsect dust when they attack. This dust explodes when hit.
- Silkbind Vault A Silkbind attack that spins forwards.
- Recall Kinsect A Silkbind attack that calls your Kinsect back while you evade. As it returns, it will perform spinning attacks that scatter healing extracts. Its stamina will fully recover once it gets back to its master.
- Normal Type A Kinsect with no special characteristics.
- Powder Type When a target is marked, the Kinsect will attack it automatically, leaving behind a cloud of dust called Kinsect Powder. When struck, the powder will detonate. (Effective until the Kinsect is recalled).
- Assist Type Can utilize three types of extract. When mounted on your hunter's arm, it will attack together with your hunter.
- Speed Type Automatically charges up when mounted on your hunter's arm. The Insect Glaive will glow blue to indicate the Kinsect is fully charged, at which point the Kinsect's attack power is increased.
Monster Hunter Rise Insect Glaive combos
| Combos | Function | Header Cell - Column 2 |
|---|---|---|
| L Joystick + X | Combo for brief openings: Thrust > Reaping Slash > Double Slash | Row 0 - Cell 2 |
| L Joystick + A, X, A | Basic Combo with Red Extract stocked: Leaping Slash > Strong Rising Slash Combo, Tornado Slash | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
| ZR + B, B, A | Midair Combo: Vault > Midair Evade > Jumping Advancing Slash | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
Monster Hunter Rise Insect Glaive Silkbind Attacks
| Silkbind Attacks | Function | Header Cell - Column 2 |
|---|---|---|
| ZL + X | Silkbind Vault: Causes you to leap into the air and attack. You can follow with another attack or an evade. | Row 0 - Cell 2 |
| ZL + A | Recall Kinsect: You evade while your Kinsect comes back to you performing spinning attacks along the way. When it reaches you its stamina will be full again. | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
| ZL + A | Diving Wyvern: Pulls you downward to attack below you. The damage area is small, but anything you hit receives lots of damage. | Row 2 - Cell 2 |
Monster Hunter Rise Insect Glaive Switch Skills
Each weapon attack in Monster Hunter Rise allows you to assign one of two skills to it, which results in different effects. Here are the Switch Skills for the Insect Glaive.
| Attack | Switch Skills |
|---|---|
| Silkbind Attack | ○ Recall Kinsect: You evade while your Kinsect comes back to you performing spinning attacks along the way. When it reaches you, its stamina will be full again. (Wirebug Gauge recovers at medium speed).○ Diving Wyvern: Pulls you downward to attack below you. The damage area is small, but anything you hit receives lots of damage. (Wirebug Gauge recovers at medium speed). |
| Regular Attack | ○ Tornado Slash: This attack happens after a bludgeoning attack. The second strike is more powerful than the first.○ Tetraseal Slash: You'll dish out four strikes and one of them lure's Powder Kinsects. |
Monster Hunter Rise Insect Glaive Best Builds
You'll get different stats depending on the equipment you wear into battle. These are the builds that we think work best for the Insect Glaive.
Best Builds for 2 Star Quests
| Area | Best equipment |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Iron Blade II |
| Head | Izuchi Helm |
| Chest | Hunter's Mail |
| Arms | Alloy Vambraces |
| Waist | Alloy Coil |
| Legs | Baggi Greaves |
Stats & Skills for this build:
- Defense: 44
- Fire: -4
- Water: -2
- Thunder: -5
- Ice: 0
- Dragon: 1
- Attack Boost Lvl 2
- Critical Eye Lvl 3
- Water Attack Lvl 1
Best Builds for 4 Star Quests
| Area | Best equipment |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Kulu Glaive II |
| Head | Barroth Helm |
| Chest | Kadachi Mail |
| Arms | Kadachi Braces |
| Waist | Ingot Coil |
| Legs | Kadachi Greaves |
Stats & Skills for this build:
- Defense: 97
- Fire: -3
- Water: -10
- Thunder: 14
- Ice: 0
- Dragon: 1
- Attack Boost Lvl 1
- Power Prolonger Lvl 1
- Constitution Lvl 2
- Critical Eye Lvl 2
Best Builds for Endgame
| Area | Best equipment |
|---|---|
| Weapon | Evening Calm |
| Head | Utsushi Mask (H) S |
| Chest | Jyuratodus Mail |
| Arms | Rathalos Braces S |
| Waist | Rathalos Coil S |
| Legs | Ingot Greaves |
| Kinsect | Monarch Alucanid Carnage Beetle |
Stats & Skills for this build:
- Defense: 265
- Fire: 7
- Water: 3
- Thunder: -6
- Ice: 2
- Dragon: -6
- Attack Boost Lvl 6
- Spare Shot Lvl 2
- Critical Eye Lvl 2
- Razor Sharp Lvl 1
- Power Prolonger Lvl 2
- Windproof Lvl 1
- Evade Extender Lvl 1
Monster Hunter Rise Insect Glaive Best Skills
As with any other area, the best skills to use with the Insect Glaive is really just a matter of opinion. However, we found that the following were really helpful.
| Skill | What it does |
|---|---|
| Power Prolonger | Makes it so buffs last longer, which is useful paired with the Kinsect. |
| Attack Boost | As you'd guess, this increases the Insect Glaive's attack. You'll be happiest if you get it to level 4 or higher. |
| Weakness Exploit | Increases the amount of damage inflicted on Monsters due to exploiting their weaknesses. |
| Razor Sharp | Makes it so that your Insect Glaive doesn't lose sharpness as quickly. |
Bitten by the bug
The Insect Glaive is one of the most unique weapons you'll find in Monster Hunter Rise. With it you'll be zipping through the air and landing rapid hits on your prey. Makes sure to work on the skills and stats that best compliment this fighting style.
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