Mastering the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
One of the Monster Hunter franchise's most appealing aspects is the diverse weapon selection. This guide focuses on mastering the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds.
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The Great Sword, a heavy, slow-swinging weapon, delivers devastating blows. A single well-timed strike can inflict massive damage, but strategic deployment is crucial. Future upgrades enhance its power and elemental effects.
Move Set
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Overhead Slash | An uncharged overhead attack, chainable into charged combos. |
| Holding Triangle/Y | Charged Slash | A slash whose power increases with charge time. |
| Holding Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Tackle | A rising slash that can interrupt monster attacks. A perfectly timed charged Tackle stuns the monster; follow up with a Cross Slash (Triangle/Y). |
| Circle/B | Wide Slash | A wide-area slash; chainable after a Tackle (Leaping Wide Slash) or Strong Charged Slash (Strong Wide Slash). |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Rising Slash | Attacks high areas on monsters. |
| Holding Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Offset Rising Slash | An interrupting rising slash. A perfectly timed charged version stuns the monster; follow up with a Cross Slash (Triangle/Y). |
| R2/RT | Guard | Blocks attacks using the blade; directional control via Focus Mode. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y | Kick | A kick performed while guarding. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Slash/Perforate | Sweeping attack effective against wounds; multiple hits on weak points. Early termination with R1/RB. |
Combo Strategies
Effective Great Sword combos significantly increase damage output.
True Charged Slash Combo
(Triangle/Y x3): Overhead Slash, Strong Charged Slash, True Charged Slash. Charging each slash increases damage (indicated by white, yellow, then red flashes). Hitting a weak point with the True Charged Slash triggers the True Charged Slash (Power). A shortcut involves dodging after the True Charged Slash Combo and using a Tackle (Triangle/Y) to skip the Overhead Slash.
Forward Lunging Combo
(Circle/B x3): Wide Slash, Tackle, Leaping Wide Slash. Ideal for covering a wide area against elusive monsters. Focus Mode enhances accuracy against weak points and wounds.
Stationary Combo
(Wide Slash, Rising Slash x2): A quick, four-hit combo effective against paralyzed monsters. Damage output is lower than other combos.
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Defensive Maneuvers and Counters
The Great Sword allows for both blocking and counter-attacks.
Offset Rising Slash Counter
A timed charged Offset Rising Slash (hold Triangle/Y + Circle/B) stuns monsters upon impact, allowing a Cross Slash follow-up (Triangle/Y). Precise timing is essential to avoid taking damage.
Guarding
Holding R2/RT guards against attacks, consuming stamina. Perfect Guards (perfectly timed blocks) negate all damage and may trigger Power Clashes (mash Circle/B to knock down the monster).
This guide provides a foundation for mastering the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds. Consult The Escapist for further game assistance.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
