How To Use the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: All Moves and Combos
Mastering the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide
The Monster Hunter series is renowned for its diverse weapon arsenal, and the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds is a powerful, albeit slow, option. This guide provides a complete walkthrough to help you effectively wield this devastating weapon.
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The Great Sword's strength lies in its high damage output, capable of inflicting significant harm with a single, well-timed swing. However, mastering its timing and techniques is crucial for success. Upgrades will further enhance its power and elemental capabilities.
Moveset Breakdown
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Overhead Slash | A quick, uncharged overhead attack, chainable into charged combos. |
| Holding Triangle/Y | Charged Slash | A powerful slash, increasing in strength with charge time. |
| Holding Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Tackle | A rising slash that can interrupt monster attacks, potentially knocking them down. Follow up with a Cross Slash (Triangle/Y). |
| Circle/B | Wide Slash | A wide-ranging slash, chainable into other combos. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Rising Slash | Targets high areas on monsters. |
| Holding Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Offset Rising Slash | A charged rising slash that, timed correctly, interrupts monster attacks and knocks them down. Follow up with a Cross Slash (Triangle/Y). |
| R2/RT | Guard | Blocks damage using the Great Sword's blade. Directional guarding is possible using 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 wounded areas, dealing massive damage on weak points. Release R1/RB for an early finish. |
Combo Strategies
Mastering these combos significantly increases your damage output and combat effectiveness.
True Charged Slash Combo (Triangle/Y x3):
This combo starts with an Overhead Slash, followed by a Strong Charged Slash, and culminates in a True Charged Slash. Charging each attack boosts damage (indicated by white, yellow, and red flashes). Hitting a weak point triggers the more powerful True Charged Slash (Power). A shortcut involves dodging after the initial Overhead Slash, then using a Tackle (Triangle/Y) to transition directly to the Strong Charged Slash.
Forward Lunging Combo (Circle/B x3):
This combo (Wide Slash, Tackle, Leaping Wide Slash) covers a wide area, ideal for less predictable targets. Using Focus Mode enhances accuracy against weak points and wounds.
Stationary Combo (Circle/B, Triangle/Y x2):
Best used against paralyzed monsters, this four-hit combo (Wide Slash, Rising Slash repeated) is quick but less damaging than other combos.
Defensive Strategies and Counters
The Great Sword allows for both blocking and powerful counterattacks.
Offset Rising Slash Counter:
Holding Triangle/Y and Circle/B charges a Rising Slash. Releasing it precisely as a monster attacks knocks it down, allowing a Cross Slash follow-up. Mastering the timing is key.
Guarding (R2/RT):
Reduces incoming damage at the cost of stamina. Perfect Guarding (timing a block perfectly) negates all damage and sometimes triggers a Power Clash (mash Circle/B to win, knocking the monster down).
This guide provides a solid foundation for mastering the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds. Explore The Escapist for further game assistance.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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