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Great Sword

Great Sword • melee
Verified Source:Icy Veins Great Sword Guide (TU3, updated 2025-12-22)(2026-08-23)

Massive blade unleashing immense single-hit burst damage via charged slashes. Wilds introduces Focus Mode offset attacks.

Difficulty
3 / 5
Mobility
2 / 5
Guard
Yes
Style
burst

Traits

  • High Burst
  • Offset Slash
  • Guard Capable
  • Requires Timing

Pros

  • Unmatched single-hit damage for staggering monsters
  • Satisfying hit feedback
  • Focus Mode allows angle adjustments during charge

Cons

  • Slow movement while drawn
  • Vulnerable during missed charges

Wilds Specific Mechanics

  • Focus Strike: Wound Slicer
  • Offset Slash: Neutralizes incoming monster attacks into instant True Charged Slash

Core Combos

Charge Slash Combo

  1. Charge Slash (Hold)
  2. Strong Charged Slash (Hold)
  3. True Charged Slash (Hold)

Core bread-and-butter burst sequence

Evade to True Charged Slash

  1. Dodge
  2. Charge Slash
  3. Strong Charged Slash
  4. True Charged Slash

Reposition then commit to TCS

Tackle Combo

  1. Charge Slash
  2. Tackle
  3. True Charged Slash

Tackle keeps charge level and grants super-armor

Offset Rising Slash

  1. Rising Slash
  2. Offset Rising Slash (Hold)
  3. Cross Slash

Offset window cancels monster attacks

Guard to True Charged Slash

  1. Guard
  2. Perfect Guard
  3. True Charged Slash

Perfect Guard into clash punish

Focus Slash - Perforate to TCS

  1. Focus Slash (Perforate)
  2. True Charged Slash

Focus Strike on wound feeds into TCS

Strong Wide Slash

  1. Tackle
  2. Full Charge Strong Slash
  3. Wide Slash
  4. Full Charge True Charged Slash

Poke Combo

  1. Wide Slash
  2. Rising Slash
  3. Wide Slash
  4. Offset Rising Slash

Motion Values (MV)

MoveMVNote
Charge Slash (Lv1)24-
Strong Charged Slash (Lv2)40-
True Charged Slash (Lv3)78Max burst; overcharge reduces damage
Tackle14-
Offset Rising Slash30-

Recommended Builds

early

Weakness Exploit (HR 9-34)

Weapon: Quematrice Espada III

  • Head: G. Rathalos Helm β
  • Chest: G. Rathalos Mail β
  • Arms: G. Doshaguma Braces α
  • Waist: Ajarakan Coil β
  • Legs: G. Rathalos Greaves β

Charm: Exploiter Charm I

Weakness Exploit Lv4Punishing Draw Lv2Iron Skin Lv2Part Breaker Lv2Heroics Lv1
mid

Dahaad/Gore Hybrid (HR 34-41+)

Weapon: Stalwart Lamorak

  • Head: Dahaad Shardhelm α
  • Chest: Gore Mail α
  • Arms: Dahaad Shardbraces β
  • Waist: Arkvulcan Coil β
  • Legs: Gore Greaves β

Charm: Exploiter Charm II

Jewels: Handicraft Jewel I, Critical Jewel II, Sheath Jewel I, Sane Jewel I

Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3Focus Lv3Critical Boost Lv2Agitator Lv2
endgame

Maximum Might (Endgame)

Weapon: Artian Great Sword Varianza

  • Head: G. Fulgur Helm β
  • Chest: Arkvulcan Mail β
  • Arms: G. Fulgur Vambraces β
  • Waist: Gore Coil β
  • Legs: Gore Greaves β

Jewels: Critical Jewel II/III, Focus Jewel III, Counter Jewel II, Mighty Jewel II, Tenderizer Jewel III, Chain Jewel III, Sane Jewel I

Critical Boost Lv5Agitator Lv5Focus Lv3Counterstrike Lv3Maximum Might Lv3Antivirus Lv3Weakness Exploit Lv2

Weapon Tree

  • Hope Blade I
    • Buster Sword I(Critical Draw)
      • Quematrice Espada I(Punishing Draw)
        • Quematrice Espada II
        • Nu Krake(Protective Polish / Speed Sharpening)