[Moa mods not working?]

So i have a Moa and its got around 120 shield, yet level 30. I've tried putting some mods on to increase it, but they dont work. 

If you've managed to increase the health/shields of your Moa, can you tell me which mods you are using or is this a bug? 

[Highest Single Hit Melee for new players?]

Thanks very much guys. 

I have a whip and I'll use the code for a heat sword, then build one for dual. 

I'll try a few things out like the bo also. 

[Highest Single Hit Melee for new players?]

Hi all,

I'm pretty new to the game and as you all know there are a lot of weapons in the game. 

I've been looking at videos and guides but noy quite found what I'm looking for. So i come to you. 

I'm after a high damage weapon but not specifically high DPS. Being new i find a lot of targets  will go down in a single swing as i like to slide attack. So what weapons would you suggest just to dish out that high single blow.?

Thanks.