First off, the work in creating and compiling these builds was not done by me, it's pulled entirely from /r/MonsterHunterMeta, specifically this thread. Console has also had access to the Safi'jiiva siege, which adds a set that the current meta is based around, so see this more currently up to date thread if Safi'jiiva becomes available on PC (and before I've updated this guide to reflect it).

These early meta builds also generally include Rajan, which may or may not be available already (haven't finished the story on PC myself yet); most of these links will include pre-Rajan builds so if I don't include them explicitly be aware they're available if you follow the links.

There is now a PC launch builds compilation thread on /r/MonsterHunterMeta available here: https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunterWorld/comments/em0sil/pc_iceborne_meta_builds_compilation_steam_launch/

This guide includes endgame builds for the PC launch in one collection for easy access on Steam (favorite for easy access from the Steam overlay in game!). For old meta builds and a more complete set of information about the game, definitely check out tharos' Ultimate Collection: Pre-Iceborne.

Every build comes from an Imgur album that has explanations for each build that I will not include here but I'll include links directly to the album for anyone who needs them.

• 1/11/20: Guide created, original guide pulled content from https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunterMeta/comments/dcux4y/iceborne_our_very_first_meta_compilation/
  
• 1/15/20: Guide updated to reflect changes in the PC launch meta thread at https://www.reddit.com/r/MonsterHunterWorld/comments/em0sil/pc_iceborne_meta_builds_compilation_steam_launch/
  
  • Sections updated: Sword and Shield, Switch Axe, Lance, Insect Glaive
    
  • Additional links for LBG and HBG

Builds link: https://imgur.com/a/9xJGepf

General Acid Shredder

High EFR/No HP Acid Shredder

Immovable Dharma

Builds link: https://imgur.com/a/kMW73wl

Wyvern Blade "Luna"

Magdaros Vulcansword

PC launch builds link: https://imgur.com/a/2wC50gQ
Builds link 1: https://imgur.com/a/IIfX1AS
Builds link 2: https://imgur.com/a/njs2wOl

Including the raw builds as recommended by the PC launch link, other links include several elemental builds.

Please note: reportedly, the buff to Perfect Rush that's cited in the PC launch builds link is not in the PC version yet and so SnS may still benefit from the elemental builds included in the other links.

Lunatic Rose Comfort

Lunatic Rose Damage

Builds link 1: https://imgur.com/a/lyT0qHp
Builds link 2: https://imgur.com/a/LVa1uwV

Including the "base" build here, links above include multiple elemental builds and others (and their actual jewel setups).

Builds link: https://mhwbuilds.net/charge-blade/

This is the first listed endgame build, the link includes a ton of builds including early and later endgame.

PC launch builds link: https://imgur.com/a/nsRMU7G
Builds link: https://imgur.com/a/Zy7q5tM

Builds link: https://imgur.com/a/XoUPgdH
PC launch builds link (identical to the above minus Grinding Mallet - Comfort, but included for completeness): https://imgur.com/a/NRKFugw

The Grinding Mallet - Max Damage

The Grinding Mallet - Comfort

Dawning Tranquility

Builds link: https://imgur.com/gallery/ooXOgkz
PC launch builds link (includes some additional builds and cleaned up images): https://imgur.com/a/4XWesU2

The Rasping Ballad - General

Sonorous Eisfyl - Multiplayer

PC launch builds link: https://imgur.com/a/UACqEwd
Builds link: https://imgur.com/a/w98ePwT

Raw build only here, PC builds launch link includes a couple elemental options.

Builds link: https://imgur.com/a/0nx7eyd

Normal Shelling

Wide Shelling

Long Shelling

PC launch builds link: https://imgur.com/a/sUZsdau
Builds link: https://imgur.com/a/2aR50Gz

This is the top raw build, link includes alternates and elemental builds.

Builds link 1: https://imgur.com/a/MWGUFI0
Builds link 2: https://imgur.com/a/aryify0

This is the Dragon element build but the links include builds for every element.

Here's where I'm going to give up inserting one image to avoid giving all of them and just point you to the build compilations for each since bowgun builds are going to vary widely by decisions made before you head out on a hunt.

LBG PC launch builds link: https://imgur.com/a/YXkhtRv
LBG Builds link 1 - covers several ammo types: https://imgur.com/a/XdjKhRx
LBG Builds link 2 - includes several elemental builds: https://imgur.com/a/LxTfcMe

HBG PC launch builds link: https://imgur.com/a/iriEpFk
HBG Builds link - includes an extensive HBG guide: https://imgur.com/a/4g7KjBC

A few things to keep in mind:

• I didn't make these and can't really answer questions about them.
  
• I haven't been able to verify what monsters in Iceborne are and aren't available on PC yet but I will try to update if there's a significant disparity, and ditto for if/when Safi'jiiva becomes available.
  
• If this guide feels incomplete, follow the links! If you can't find what you're looking for here you should have all the breadcrumbs you need to find it elsewhere.
  
• Please feel free to let me know if there's anything else that you strongly feel should be included.
  
• Thank you for reading!