Monster Hunter Outlanders Adventurer · SSR
Arkaya: Monster Hunter Outlanders Guide
Arkaya is a B-tier SSR Support Adventurer in Monster Hunter Outlanders who uses the Lance and deals dragon damage. Shield support: gives every ally a shield; simple to play.
Data checked · Japanese name アケニア

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Official description
Wields a stalwart lance that builds Resolve through a steady stream of attacks. Some skills consume all Resolve to power a devastating blow while granting a massive shield.
From the Field Notes section of the official Monster Hunter Outlanders website. Game artwork © CAPCOM / TiMi Studio Group, from the official Monster Hunter Outlanders website. Used here only to identify characters, monsters and places.
How to get Arkaya
Standard SSR on the standard banner.
Arkaya strengths
- Squad-wide shield
- Perfect counter and charge lead into strong follow-ups
- Easy controls
Watch out for
Low damage; most valuable in co-op with weaker players.
Best hunts for Arkaya
Arkaya deals dragon damage, the top weakness of 5 monster forms: Radiant Great Girros, Rathian, Pink Rathian, Rathalos, Radobaan. Bring Arkaya to these hunts and check the Monster Hunter Outlanders weakness chart for the rest.
Playing the Lance
Stay in front of the monster, guard, and counter. The full loop, armor picks and skills are on the Lance build page.
Monster Hunter Outlanders FAQ
Is Arkaya good in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
Arkaya is B tier on our launch tier list. Shield support: gives every ally a shield; simple to play.
How do you get Arkaya?
Standard banner. Standard SSR on the standard banner.
What weapon and element does Arkaya use?
Arkaya uses the Lance and deals dragon damage.
Monster Hunter Outlanders sources we checked
- Official Monster Hunter Outlanders website (Level Infinite) — read 2026-10-30
- Japanese community guide A (data read from the Japan client) — read 2026-10-30
- Japanese community guide B (data read from the Japan client) — read 2026-10-30
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