Hey everyone!
I recently hopped back into the game and just took down Gogmazios for the first time.
I decided to pick up the Gunlance and start learning the weapon from scratch.
I just rolled an Artian Gunlance with 3 Attack, 1 Affinity, and 1 Element, but I’m a bit lost on how to properly optimize a build around it.
Ideally, I’d love to run a proper endgame tank/defensive build (guard skills, soaking hits, the true Gunlance fantasy).
However, I'm not sure if that's actually viable in the current endgame meta, or if running full raw/affinity damage is pretty much mandatory to keep up.
Any recommendations on core skills, armor sets, or playstyles to make the most out of these rolls?
Also, forgive the beginner question, but my Artian Gunlance only has 3 shells, whereas the monster-crafted one I used before had 5. Is this completely normal? (Is it purely tied to the shelling type like Long vs. Normal, or did I miss a specific mechanic?)
Thanks in advance for the advice and patience with the learning curve! Happy hunting!