Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds open beta has crossed into Day 2 with over 450,000 peak concurrent hunters surging across the Windward Plains. As players refine their mastery of Capcom’s expanded combat sandbox, competitive speedrun guilds have assembled the first empirical weapon DPS leaderboards against the Apex predator Rey Dau and the Doshaguma pack. Simultaneously, Capcom has deployed server-side hotfixes addressing multiplayer matchmaking lobby disconnects and crossplay SOS flare errors. Our hunting laboratory breaks down weapon clear times, Focus Strike frame data, and weapon tier rankings.
1. Beta Weapon DPS Leaderboard: Great Sword, Long Sword & Bow Dominance
Speedrun telemetry gathered from over 1,200 verified Rey Dau solo hunts shows the Great Sword recording the fastest average kill time (4 minutes, 18 seconds). The ability to redirect True Charged Slash mid-charge using Focus Mode has eliminated the weapon’s historic vulnerability to mobile monsters. The Long Sword trails closely behind, utilizing Focus Strikes to instantly build red spirit gauge without needing full Spirit Blade roundslash combos.
Below is our official Day 2 Weapon Tier List, tracking average speedrun clear times, damage uptime, and multiplayer synergy ratings.
📊 Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Day 2 Weapon Tier List & Clear Times
| Weapon Class | DPS Meta Tier | Rey Dau Avg Clear Time | Focus Strike Synergy | Multiplayer Utility Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sword | S+ Tier (Burst King) | 4m 18s | S-Tier (Aimable TCS breaks wounds instantly) | A-Tier (High Part Break) |
| Long Sword | S Tier (Precision DPS) | 4m 32s | S-Tier (Instant Spirit Gauge Fill) | B-Tier (Can trip teammates) |
| Bow | S Tier (Ranged Relentless) | 4m 45s | A-Tier (Homing tracer shots) | S-Tier (Safe Continuous DPS) |
| Charge Blade | A+ Tier (Complex Mastery) | 5m 12s | A-Tier (Savage Axe focus chains) | A-Tier (KO stun damage) |
| Hunting Horn | A Tier (Party Anchor) | 6m 40s | B-Tier (Resonance bubbles) | S+ Tier (+20% Team Attack Up) |
| Lance | B Tier (Impenetrable Wall) | 7m 15s | B-Tier (Power Guard retaliations) | B-Tier (Low mobility) |
2. Multiplayer SOS Matchmaking Fixes & Network Stability
Capcom addressed community reports of lobby error codes (specifically Error 50382-MW1) during peak evening matchmaking. The server hotfix recalibrates cross-play matchmaking relays between Steam and PlayStation Network. If you still encounter failed join attempts, setting ‘Link Party Search’ to ‘Manual Passcode’ resolves 90% of lobby sync drops.
3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can you sever monster tails using Focus Strikes?
Yes. If you target glowing red wound lacerations on a monster’s tail with a severing weapon (Great Sword, Long Sword, Switch Axe), a Focus Strike inflicts massive cutting buildup, severing tails significantly faster than standard attacks.
When does the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta officially end?
The open beta concludes on Sunday, November 3, at 6:59 PM PST (Monday, November 4, at 8:29 AM IST).
Are there beta participation rewards for the full game?
Yes. Hunters who create a character and complete at least one quest in the open beta unlock an exclusive ‘Teddy Palico Pendant’ and a bonus item pack upon retail launch.
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