What is the best weapon in monster hunter freedom unite

Honestly it is an opinion, if your fighting a monster where its head can be broken and get a reward, use a lance or gunlance. If you want a weapon that helps all hunters on mission use the hunting horn for support, defense, and offense but very heavy. The Dual swords can be used just for full offense and quick strong attacks. The sword and shield a balance of offense and defense but mainly offense. The long bow no defense but very great offense but uses stanima. Hammer is all offense and super strong but no defense great for breaking wings and heads. Great Sword is for defense but strong offense with slow but devastating attacks. The bowgun used for long range and flying monsters and pricey ammo. Bow used for long range too but more complex and needs to press Triangle and Circle to select bow ammunition.