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Pyro
Great Sword burst dealer who absorbs hits with Super Armor and turns them into a stronger counter, then lands charged finishers in openings.
Is Pyro good? Usable, but not a priority. Pyro is B-tier: there are clearly better options for the same job.
Placement confidence
Medium confidence
This placement is mostly settled but could still move by one tier.
Why this tier
The launch-week ratings come out 1 in A, 2 in B. That is a clear majority for B, so Pyro sits in B.
Rating breakdown
Based on 3 launch-week ratings.
Rating sources (3)
| Source | Tier |
|---|---|
| Game8 Page dated Oct 29, 2026 | B |
| monsterhunteroutlanders.cc Page dated Oct 29, 2026 | A |
| Gacha.gg Page dated Oct 29, 2026 | B |
Why these: each one ranks by strength and was updated in launch week (from October 28, 2026). Each counts once, the majority decides, and a split goes to the lower tier. Closed-beta snapshots, pre-launch estimates and reroll-priority lists are not used. Last checked Oct 30, 2026.
Every change to this tier is logged in the changelog.
Strengths
- Very high burst damage
- Officially free through Season 0 quests
Weaknesses
- Relies on precise parry timing
How to get
Free for everyone by completing quests in the first season (Season 0), as announced by the official Japanese account. Check the in-game notices for the exact steps
Great Sword on the weapon tier list (A)
✓ Role and weapon match the official website (checked Oct 29, 2026). Rarity, element and how to get are not listed there (not officially confirmed).
Other Assault Adventurers
The kit, in short
Pyro deliberately takes punishment and turns it into power, then cashes it in with huge Great Sword blows.
Summarised from the official description.
The Assault class
Assault is the damage class. On hunts, Assault Adventurers fight alongside a Palico Buddy that adds bursts of damage.
Every Adventurer also feeds the squad's shared energy for the Co-Op Skill, which only lands when the whole squad hits the same monster part within a short window.
Teams with Pyro
- Dragon pressure with Keres, Fated Adventurer (Dragon) and ArkayaPyro and Keres stack Dragon damage, Arkaya’s big shields keep the team safer.
Pyro's skills explained
- Exclusive Trait Robust Physique
- +20% damage while airborne.
- Co-op Skill Peerless V-Slash
- Buddy jumps onto the blade for a chain of slashes ending in a joint upward cut; restores stamina on hit; hitting the co-op focus part advances co-op phase.
- Skill 1 Heat Tackle
- Forward tackle with Unwavering. Parrying an attack raises Fervor Level by 1 and cuts 2s off the next Skill 3 charge. Fervor drops back to 1 if Pyro isn't being attacked.
- Skill 2 Reckless Charge Slash
- Directional rush attack that follows into Raging Leaping Slash; can cancel charges and Skill 3. Basic Attack afterwards continues the combo according to Fervor Level.
- Skill 3 Fortifying Slash (Burst)
- At Fervor Level 3, a downward strike; hold to charge with Unwavering. Getting hit, or reaching full charge, unleashes True Fortifying Slash (sword launch and slam) for heavy damage. The 2s charge reductions from other skills do not stack.
- Squadmate Skill Fortifying Follow-Up
- When the Main Adventurer or any Ultimate suppresses the monster, deals heavy severing damage. 40s cooldown.
- Ultimate Blazing Fury
- Forward thrust; if it connects, he spins for a series of hits. Unwavering throughout.
All 10 Insights
- Inferno: Battle Ready: Ultimate damage +60%. (30 pts)
- Inferno: Overload: Ultimate gains an extra large-area hit; if it lands, skill damage +25% for 15s. (30 pts)
- Unyielding Roar: For 20s after the Ultimate lands, Basic Attack charging starts at level 2 and has no overcharge penalty. (30 pts)
- Rampage: Parry hits (Skill 1) and Skill 3 hits heal him; also 0.5% of damage dealt converts to health, capped at 40. (30 pts)
- Fleeting Strike: After a perfectly timed charged Basic Attack slash, dragon damage +40% for 15s. (30 pts)
- Fatal Blow: Fortifying Slash damage +30%; True Fortifying Slash damage +60%. (30 pts)
- Power Charge: Ultimate charge rate +5%. (10 pts)
- Hunting Spirit: Damage dealt +5%. (10 pts)
- Protection: Physical damage taken -8%. (5 pts)
- Harmony: All elemental resistances +8%. (5 pts)
How to play Pyro
- Release charged attacks on time. Holding the charge too long lowers the damage.
- Raise Fervor with Charged Slash, Heat Tackle parries and Skill 2 follow-ups. At Fervor 3, go into Fortifying Slash.
- Keep landing hits: every hit shortens the charge time of True Fortifying Slash.
- Use Skill 2 to cancel a charge, and Skill 3 when you need to get out.
- Start the first charge at the edge of the head or a foreleg so it lands as the monster turns. Taking hits fuels him, but it does not replace blocking and dodging.
Good matchups: Anjanath, Rathalos, Ruger Aidal.
Skill names and numbers come from launch-week guides that list them from the game (not officially confirmed). The play tips are our summary of their advice. Sources: Official website, Game8 (Oct 29, 2026), monsterhunteroutlanders.cc (Oct 29, 2026), Gacha.gg (Oct 29, 2026).
Pyro FAQ
Is Pyro good in Monster Hunter Outlanders?
Usable, but not a priority. Pyro is B-tier: there are clearly better options for the same job.
What class and weapon does Pyro use?
Pyro is an Assault Adventurer who fights with the Great Sword, and the element is Dragon. The class and weapon match the official website.
How do I get Pyro?
Free for everyone by completing quests in the first season (Season 0), as announced by the official Japanese account. Check the in-game notices for the exact steps. Free for every player.
What does Pyro's Ultimate do?
Blazing Fury: Forward thrust; if it connects, he spins for a series of hits. Unwavering throughout. (Not officially confirmed.)
Who should I team Pyro with?
In our suggested teams, Pyro lines up with Keres and Arkaya. The full line-ups are on the team comps page.
Official sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on Oct 30, 2026. Where they cover something, the official information wins. Tiers and anything they do not cover come from our comparison of launch-week guides.