How to use the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Mastering the use of the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds can be broken down into three key aspects: timing your blocks, timing your dodges, and knowing when to charge. This massive sword may move slowly, but its power is undeniable. It’s one of the easiest weapons to grasp in terms of its moveset and capabilities, yet it requires a high level of skill to truly master.

If you’ve selected the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds and find yourself questioning the best way to inflict maximum damage, the optimal time for releasing charged attacks, understanding Power Clashes, and mastering all the controls – look no further! Here’s our comprehensive guide on wielding the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monster Hunter Wilds Great Sword mechanics explained

As a seasoned gamer wielding this mighty Great Sword, I’ve learned that although its basic attacks are straightforward, there’s a hidden depth to its combat mechanics. Each strike can be amplified by holding the input, dealing more damage, but beware, as I become momentarily defenseless during this charge. Mastering enemy attack patterns is crucial to find the ideal opportunity to unleash this empowered blow. A single hit while charging will disrupt the charge entirely.

Instead of assuming that a longer charge with the Great Sword results in more damage, remember that your character transitions from white to yellow to red while charging. Each color represents a different charge level, and releasing the attack when your character flashes red will result in the maximum damage. Be cautious not to hold the charge for too long; if you wait until the attack is automatically released, it will deal about as much damage as it would at a level two charge, which is less than its full potential.

You might have observed that the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds is quite sluggish compared to other weapons. Therefore, it’s crucial to master defensive techniques such as blocking. This act, often referred to as a guard, lessens the amount of damage you receive. However, if you can execute a Perfect Guard, it will entirely nullify any damage. Additionally, it prevents your weapon from suffering a blow that reduces its durability, which typically occurs during a normal guard.

In addition to a Faultless Defense causing a Power Collision (a duel with the monster), winning this weakens your adversary and makes them vulnerable to further damaging attacks. You can achieve something comparable by executing the Off-Balance Riding Slash when your opponent is preparing to strike you. While Focus Mode may not be as crucial with the Great Sword compared to other weapons, it does allow for repositioning and changing the direction of your strikes. It also enables the use of Focus Slash: Pierce, which should be aimed at vulnerable areas on the monster as it inflicts additional damage.

Great Sword moveset

Here are all of the basic moves and attacks for the Great Sword:

  • Overhead Slash
    • PC: LMB
    • PS: Triangle
    • XB: Y
  • Charged Slash (hold)
    • PC: LMB
    • PS: Triangle
    • XB: Y
  • Wide Slash
    • PC: RMB
    • PS: Circle
    • XB: B
  • Tackle (while charging)
    • PC: RMB
    • PS: Circle
    • XB: B
  • Rising Slash
    • PC: LMB + RMB
    • PS: Triangle + Circle
    • XB: Y + B
  • Offset Rising Slash (hold)
    • PC: LMB + RMB
    • PS: Triangle + Circle
    • XB: Y + B
  • Guard
    • PC: R
    • PS: R2
    • XB: RT
  • Kick (while guarding)
    • PC: LMB
    • PS: Triangle
    • XB: Circle
  • Focus Slash: Perforate (while in Focus Mode)
    • PC: Shift
    • PS: R1
    • XB: RB

In essence, the Great Sword is a remarkable tool for those skilled enough to wield it effectively. It’s relatively simple to learn how to handle, but requires patience and effort to truly master – not only due to the fact that each strike could last nearly an hour.

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2025-02-28 14:25