Model shared with its upgrade tree

Hope Sword III

Sword & Shield stats · Ver. 1.042 · Sep 2026

Rarity 3Sword & ShieldExpedition Tree

Attack

182

130 true raw

Affinity

Neutral

Defense

—

Bonus

Sharpness

Green

Monster Hunter Wilds · Ver. 1.042

Hope Sword III is a rarity 3 Sword & Shield with 182 attack and 0% affinity, green sharpness at base.

A sword & shield made specifically for the expedition. Allows a hunter to unleash attacks without pause.

Data verified September 6, 2026 · Source: wilds.mhdb.io

Stats

#4 raw of 7 rarity 3 Sword & Shields

Attack

182130 true raw

87% of the rarity 3 ceiling (210)

Affinity

0%Neutral

Every 10% ≈ 2.5% average damage

Element

—Pure raw

Defense bonus

—

Sharpness

green at base

red 50 · orange 60 · yellow 50 · green 90

Handicraft +5 per level

Decoration slots

No slots

Skills

Critical Eye 1Speed Sharpening 1

Crafting materials

Upgraded from Hope Sword II

Upgrade Hope Sword III

1,500 z

Machalite Ore

Dragonite Ore

HuntJin Dahaad →

Upgrade path

3 steps from the base weapon

1R1Hope Sword I1260% aff
2R1Hope Sword II1400% aff
3R3Hope Sword IIIThis weapon1820% aff
↳R5Hope Sword IV2240% aff
↳R4Albirath Edge IFire 120224+15% aff

Total from the base of the tree

2,000 z

Compare

6 pages

All Sword & Shields →Elemental Sword & Shield build →All-Rounder Sword & Shield build →Support Healer Sword & Shield build →Budget Sword & Shield build →Sword & Shield on the tier list →

FAQ · 3 questions

Hope Sword III FAQ

What are Hope Sword III's stats?

Hope Sword III is a rarity 3 Sword & Shield with 182 attack and 0% affinity, green sharpness at base. It carries Critical Eye 1, Speed Sharpening 1.

How do you get Hope Sword III?

Upgrade Hope Sword II with 2× Machalite Ore, 3× Dragonite Ore and 1,500 zenny. From the base of the tree the full path costs 2,000 zenny.

Is Hope Sword III good?

Hope Sword III ranks #4 for raw attack among rarity 3 Sword & Shields. Higher rarity weapons in the same tree outscale it in the endgame.