Mastering the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
The Monster Hunter series shines with its diverse weapon arsenal. This guide focuses on mastering the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds, a powerful but demanding weapon.
The Great Sword delivers devastating blows, but its slow speed demands precise timing. Upgrades enhance its power and elemental effects.
Move Set:
| Command | Move | Description |
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| Triangle/Y | Overhead Slash | A quick, uncharged overhead attack. Chainable into charged attacks. |
| Hold Triangle/Y | Charge/Charged Slash | A powerful slashing attack; damage increases with charge time. |
| Hold Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Tackle | A rising slash that can interrupt monster attacks. A perfectly timed release stuns the monster. Follow up with a Cross Slash. |
| Circle/B | Wide Slash | A wide-ranging slash attack. Chainable with Tackle and Strong Charged Slash. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Rising Slash | Attacks high areas on monsters. |
| Hold Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Offset Rising Slash | A charged rising slash that, if timed correctly, stuns the monster. Follow up with a Cross Slash. |
| R2/RT | Guard | Blocks attacks using the Great Sword's blade. Direction adjustable with Focus Mode. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y | Kick | A kick performed while guarding. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Slash/Perforate | A sweeping attack highly effective against wounds and weak points. Multiple hits for massive damage. |
Key Combos:
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True Charged Slash Combo: (Triangle/Y x3) Overhead Slash, Strong Charged Slash, True Charged Slash. Charging each attack increases damage. Hitting a weak point triggers the powerful True Charged Slash (Power). A dodge after the combo allows for a quicker transition to the Strong Charged Slash via Triangle/Y.
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Forward Lunging Combo: (Circle/B x3) Wide Slash, Tackle, Leaping Wide Slash. Ideal for covering ground and hitting wide areas, especially effective with Focus Mode.
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Stationary Combo: (Circle/B, Triangle/Y x2) Wide Slash, Rising Slash (repeated). A quick, four-hit combo for when the monster is incapacitated (e.g., paralyzed). Lower damage output than other combos.
Defense and Counters:
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Offset Rising Slash: A timed counter that stuns monsters. Requires precise timing to avoid taking damage.
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Guarding (R2/RT): Reduces incoming damage at the cost of stamina. Perfect Guarding (perfectly timed guard) negates all damage and can sometimes lead to a Power Clash, allowing for a follow-up attack.
Mastering the Great Sword requires practice and timing, but its high damage potential makes it a rewarding weapon. Good luck hunting!
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
