This is a guide to the Offensive Guard Skill in Monster Hunter Rise (MH Rise). Learn what the Offensive Guard Skill does at each level, which Armor and Decoration have this skill, and our builds that use Offensive Guard.
List of Contents
- Effects
- Equipment
- Builds
- Monster Hunter Rise Related Guides
Offensive Guard Effects
| Skill Effect | |
|---|---|
| Temporarily increases attack power after executing a perfectly-timed guard. | |
| Level | Effect by Level |
| 1 | Attack +5% when active. |
| 2 | Attack +10% when active. |
| 3 | Attack +15% when active. |
Can You Roll Offensive Guard via Qurious Armor Crafting?
YES. Offensive Guard can be obtained as an extra skill on your armor when you try rolling for skills via Qurious Armor Crafting.
Best Armor Augments and Armor Recommendations
Equipment with the Offensive Guard Skill
Decorations
 Guardian Jewel 3 |  Guardian Jewel+ 4 |
Armor
Master Rank
| Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
|---|---|---|
 Barroth Greaves X | 94 | Defense Boost Lv. 1 Guard Lv. 2 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
 Barroth Helm X | 94 | Attack Boost Lv. 1 Defense Boost Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 Spread Up Lv. 1 |
 Barroth Vambraces X | 94 | Affinity Sliding Lv. 1 Attack Boost Lv. 2 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 Spread Up Lv. 1 |
 Diablos Mail X | 118 | Guard Lv. 2 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Diablos Vambraces X | 118 | Offensive Guard Lv. 2 Pierce Up Lv. 2 Stamina Surge Lv. 1 |
 Guild Palace Coil | 120 | Heroics Lv. 2 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Guild Palace Helm | 120 | Agitator Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 2 |
| Hoplite's Armor | 114 | Artillery Lv. 2 Guard Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Hoplite's Belt | 114 | Guard Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 2 Quick Sheathe Lv. 1 |
| Jyuratodus Coil X | 96 | Guard Up Lv. 2 Offensive Guard Lv. 2 Power Prolonger Lv. 1 |
| Jyuratodus Helm X | 96 | Evade Extender Lv. 2 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 Resentment Lv. 1 |
| Narwa's Pure Helm | 122 | Offensive Guard Lv. 1 Rapid Morph Lv. 1 Thunder Alignment Lv. 1 Stormsoul Lv. 1 |
| Onmyo Sashiko | 120 | Flinch Free Lv. 3 Offensive Guard Lv. 2 Weakness Exploit Lv. 2 |
| Squire's Belt | 100 | Offensive Guard Lv. 1 Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Critical Boost Lv. 1 |
| Squire's Cuirass | 100 | Flinch Free Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 2 Razor Sharp Lv. 1 |
High Rank
| Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Barroth Greaves S | 50 | Defense Boost Lv. 1 Guard Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Barroth Helm S | 50 | Attack Boost Lv. 1 Defense Boost Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Diablos Greaves S | 64 | Guard Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Diablos Mail S | 64 | Guard Lv. 2 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Diablos Vambraces S | 64 | Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Jyuratodus Coil | 48 | Guard Up Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 Power Prolonger Lv. 1 |
| Jyuratodus Helm | 48 | Evade Extender Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Narwa's Helm | 76 | Offensive Guard Lv. 1 Rapid Morph Lv. 1 Thunder Alignment Lv. 1 Stormsoul Lv. 1 |
Low Rank
| Armor | Base Defense | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Diablos Greaves | 30 | Guard Lv. 1 Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
| Diablos Vambraces | 30 | Offensive Guard Lv. 1 |
Builds with Offensive Guard
Master Rank Builds
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
High Rank Builds
| Available Builds | |
|---|---|
 | Stable Non-ElementalHub 7★ |
| Shield Slugger LanceHub 7★ |
| Defense into OffenseHub 6★-7★ |
| Balancing LancingHub 4★-5★ |
 | All-Rounded GunlancingHub 7★ |
| All-Rounded ShellingHub 6★-7★ |
| Artillery StarterHub 4★-5★ |
| Critical Lance BuildHR 40+ |
| Raw Damage MonsterHR 40+ |
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
Low Rank Builds
| Available Builds | |
|---|---|
| Guarding LanceVillage 4★-6★ |
| Mid-Game Artillery BuildVillage 4★-6★ |
| Defensive SetVillage 4★-6★ |
 | Mid Game MorpherVillage 4★-6★ |
| Charged BunkerVillage 4★-6★ |
| Artillery/Impact PhialsVillage 4★-6★ |
Builds and Best Armor for Each Weapon
Monster Hunter Rise Related Guides
Rampage Skill List
Rampage Skill List: Best Rampage Skills
All Skills and Effects
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