The *Monster Hunter* series is renowned for its diverse array of weapons, each offering unique playstyles and strategies. For those looking to dominate in *Monster Hunter Wilds* with the Great Sword, this comprehensive guide will help you harness its full potential.
Best Ways To Use the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Great Sword is a formidable weapon known for its slow, yet devastatingly powerful attacks. Mastering the timing and placement of your swings can turn the tide of battle. With future upgrades enhancing its power and adding elemental bonuses, the Great Sword becomes an even more potent tool in your arsenal.
All Moves
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Overhead Slash | An uncharged overhead attack that can be chained into a charge for further combos. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y | Charge/Charged Slash | A powerful slashing attack that increases in strength with longer charge time. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Tackle | A rising slash that can counter monster attacks. Timing the release with a monster's attack can knock it down, followed by a Cross Slash with Triangle/Y. |
| Circle/B | Wide Slash | A broad slashing attack that can be chained into a Leaping Wide Slash from a Tackle, or a Strong Wide Slash from a Strong Charged Slash. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Rising Slash | An upward slash ideal for reaching higher monster parts. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Offset Rising Slash | A charged rising slash that can counter monster attacks, knocking them down when timed correctly. Follow up with a Cross Slash using Triangle/Y. |
| R2/RT | Guard | A defensive move using the Great Sword's blade to block attacks. The guard direction can be adjusted in Focus Mode. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y | Kick | A kick performed while guarding by pressing Triangle/Y. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Slash/Perforate | A sweeping attack effective against monster wounds and weak points, delivering multiple hits. Press R1/RB to end the attack early. |
Combos
Utilizing combos effectively with the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* can significantly increase your damage output and control over the battlefield.
True Charged Slash Combo
Initiate this combo by pressing Triangle/Y three times. It begins with an Overhead Slash, transitions into a Strong Charged Slash, and culminates in a True Charged Slash. Holding down the attack button during each slash charges the attack, with the hunter's color indicating the charge level: white, yellow, and red. Hitting a soft part of the monster with a True Charged Slash triggers the True Charged Slash (Power), amplifying the damage. After executing this combo, dodge immediately and press Triangle/Y to perform a Tackle, skipping the Overhead Slash and moving directly to the Strong Charged Slash, allowing for quicker and more effective attacks.
Forward Lunging Combo
This combo starts with three presses of the Circle/B button, executing a Wide Slash, a Tackle, and a Leaping Wide Slash. It's ideal for covering large areas and targeting elusive monsters. Combining this with Focus Mode ensures hits on weak spots and wounds, maximizing your damage output.
Stationary Combo
For monsters affected by status effects like paralysis, use this combo by alternating between Wide Slash and Rising Slash, repeating the set twice for a quick four-hit combo. While it's not the most damaging, it keeps pressure on the monster effectively.
Related: How to Capture Monsters in Monster Hunter Wild
Guard and Counters
Mastering the art of guarding and counterattacking with the Great Sword can be crucial for survival and success in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
Offset Rising Slash
While the Rising Slash is excellent for attacking higher targets, it shines as a counterattack mechanism. By pressing Triangle/Y and Circle/B simultaneously and holding them, you charge the attack. Release it just as the monster strikes to knock it down and follow up with a Cross Slash using Triangle/Y. This move is essential for interrupting monster attacks but requires precise timing.
Guarding
Holding R2/RT activates the Great Sword's guard, reducing incoming damage at the cost of stamina. Perfect timing can lead to a Perfect Guard, negating all damage with visual and sound cues. However, this doesn't stop the monster, so chaining Perfect Guards is necessary against sustained attacks. Occasionally, a Perfect Guard may initiate a Power Clash, requiring you to mash Circle/B to overpower the monster, knocking it down for further attacks.
Mastering the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* involves understanding its moves, combos, and defensive capabilities. With practice and strategic application, you'll become a formidable hunter. For more tips and guides, visit The Escapist.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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