Great Sword
| Great Sword | |
| icon |  |
| Range | Melee |
| Able to Guard | YES |
| Specialties | Powerful Punch |
Great Sword is one of the most iconic weapons in the Monster Hunter series, renowned for its massive size and devastating damage potential.
A weighty weapon with slower movement and attacks, but each blow packs a powerful punch.
Suitable for hit-and-run tactics or even guarding, the Great Sword is highly adaptable.
As a melee weapon, the Great Sword focuses on delivering powerful, calculated strikes, making it perfect for hunters who want to deal massive damage by exploiting monster weaknesses.
Weapon Overview:
Weapon Features:
High Damage Output:
The Great Sword boasts incredible attack power, with fully charged slashes capable of delivering catastrophic damage to monster weak points. It's an excellent choice for breaking parts and knocking monsters down.
Charge Mechanic:
The weapon's core mechanic revolves around charging attacks. Each charge has multiple levels, rewarding players who time their strikes perfectly with exponentially increased damage. Defensive Utility: Despite its bulky appearance, the Great Sword offers defensive versatility by allowing hunters to block attacks with the blade, reducing incoming damage and providing a safety net during combat.
High Risk, High Reward:
Using the Great Sword requires precision and patience. Its slow attack animations leave players vulnerable, but landing a charged slash is immensely satisfying and rewarding.
Playstyle:
- Calculated Strikes: Wait for openings in a monster’s behavior to unleash fully charged attacks for maximum impact.
- Explosive Damage: Take advantage of knockdowns or staggers to unleash devastating combos, such as the True Charged Slash.
- Team Utility: The Great Sword excels in breaking parts, aiding the team by exposing monster vulnerabilities.
Tips for Using the Great Sword:
- Learn Monster Patterns: Understanding monster attack patterns and movement is crucial to positioning and timing your strikes effectively.
- Use Guarding Strategically: The Great Sword’s guarding ability can be a lifesaver when you can’t evade an attack.
- Stay Patient: Rushing with the Great Sword is rarely effective. Wait for the perfect moment to strike, and you'll be rewarded with incredible damage.
The Great Sword is ideal for hunters who enjoy a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. Whether you're taking on a powerful foe solo or supporting a team by breaking monster parts, this weapon embodies the raw power and precision that define the Monster Hunter experience.
New Action
Offset Attacks
Hitting a monster with certain attacks as it is attacking will cause the attacks to clash, knocking the monster off balance.
Offset Attacks can also be followed up with powerful unique attacks.
Power Clash
A struggle between hunter and monster that occurs when blocking certain attacks.
Succeeding in pushing the monster back will knock it off balance, giving you an opening to attack.
List of greatswords
| Weapon | Attack | Property | Performance | Sharpness | Groove | Get | Strengthen to |
| Hope Sword ⅠRARE 1
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380 | none | Production | Hope Sword ⅠRARE 1 (strengthen)
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| Long Sword |