Insect Glaive roots revived in MH Wilds weapons showcase

Lucas Bennett 09/11/2026

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The world of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is gearing up for an epic expansion, and the focus is shifting to the intricate and fascinating mechanics of the Insect Glaive weapon. As we dive deeper into the promised content, we get a look at the weapon’s evolving capabilities, focusing on how this unique weapon type blends aerial and ground combat with the strategic management of bug companions.

While other weapon showcases have focused on flashy new aerial moves, the updates for the Insect Glaive in the upcoming DLC are notably grounded, offering subtle but deep changes. This means the focus is less on dramatic new aerial combos and more on refining the core ground-based combat experience.

The new techniques revolve around utilizing the Boost Driver to unleash powerful ground-based attacks. Players can spin their glaive to summon their unique ‘Kinsect‘ bug pet, which then actively attacks monsters and steals the necessary Extract to fuel the player’s power-ups—all without manual input. When the Boost Gauge is active, this mechanic is amplified, granting extended ground-based combo attacks and allowing the Kinsect to deal extra tick damage.

Further enhancing the tactical depth are new Offset counterattacks. These allow players to execute precise defensive maneuvers and immediately follow up with aerial jump attacks, adding a layer of complex, timed combat to the weapon’s repertoire.

An Insect Glaive user fighting a Lala Barina.

Some observers noted that these changes seem designed to return the Insect Glaive to a playstyle that felt more rooted in its earlier iterations. The idea is to bring back the powerful, acrobatic, and grounded attacks that defined the weapon when it was first introduced, reminiscent of the intense, mastery-focused combat seen in earlier Monster Hunter titles.

There is a growing preference among many players for the Insect Glaive to lean into aerial combat, helping it stand out against other weapon types. The current updates, while functional, leave a question hanging: what spectacular aerial moves are waiting for us in the full game?

Hopefully, as we await the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance in 2027, Capcom will introduce some truly dazzling aerial combo attacks, allowing the Insect Glaive to dominate the skies and deliver the kind of high-flying action its players crave.