What is the best Great Sword build in Monster Hunter Wilds?

There is no single best set. The recorded Great Sword progression runs Weakness Exploit (HR 9-34), then Dahaad/Gore Hybrid (HR 34-41+), then Maximum Might (Endgame), with the last one on Quematrice Espada III.

How many Great Sword builds should I plan for?

Three stages: HR 9–34 → HR 34–41 → endgame. Move on as soon as the next stage's armor is craftable.

How do I read the Great Sword build tables?

Each row lists the weapon, all five armor slots, the charm, and the skills the set activates. Rebuild in that order so you never waste materials on a piece you will drop.

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Great Sword Build Guide

This page collects every verified Great Sword build in one place and orders it by progression stage: Weakness Exploit (HR 9-34) → Dahaad/Gore Hybrid (HR 34-41+) → Maximum Might (Endgame). Each entry lists the exact weapon, all five armor slots, the charm, and the skills the set actually activates so you can rebuild it piece by piece.

early

Weakness Exploit (HR 9-34)

HR 9–34

Weapon

Quematrice Espada III

Charm

Exploiter Charm I

Armor

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

Activated Skills

Weakness Exploit Lv4Punishing Draw Lv2Iron Skin Lv2Part Breaker Lv2Heroics Lv1

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv4: approximately 1× raw, or 1.05× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

mid

Dahaad/Gore Hybrid (HR 34-41+)

HR 34–41

Weapon

Stalwart Lamorak

Charm

Exploiter Charm II

Decorations

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

Armor

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

Activated Skills

Weakness Exploit Lv5Antivirus Lv3Focus Lv3Critical Boost Lv2Agitator Lv2

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv5, Critical Boost Lv2: approximately 1× raw, or 1.078× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

endgame

Maximum Might (Endgame)

Weapon

Artian Great Sword Varianza

Decorations

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

Armor

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

Activated Skills

Critical Boost Lv5Agitator Lv5Focus Lv3Counterstrike Lv3Maximum Might Lv3Antivirus Lv3Weakness Exploit Lv2

Damage profile from Critical Boost Lv5, Weakness Exploit Lv2: approximately 1× raw, or 1.04× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Core Skills Across These Sets

Skill	Appears in	Share of sets
Antivirus Lv3	2 / 3	67%
Focus Lv3	2 / 3	67%
Agitator Lv2	1 / 3	33%
Agitator Lv5	1 / 3	33%
Counterstrike Lv3	1 / 3	33%
Critical Boost Lv2	1 / 3	33%
Critical Boost Lv5	1 / 3	33%
Heroics Lv1	1 / 3	33%
Iron Skin Lv2	1 / 3	33%
Maximum Might Lv3	1 / 3	33%
Part Breaker Lv2	1 / 3	33%
Punishing Draw Lv2	1 / 3	33%
Weakness Exploit Lv2	1 / 3	33%
Weakness Exploit Lv4	1 / 3	33%
Weakness Exploit Lv5	1 / 3	33%

Most Reused Armor Pieces

Slot	Piece	Used in
Legs	Gore Greaves β	2 / 3
Arms	G. Doshaguma Braces α	1 / 3
Arms	Dahaad Shardbraces β	1 / 3
Arms	G. Fulgur Vambraces β	1 / 3
Chest	G. Rathalos Mail β	1 / 3
Chest	Gore Mail α	1 / 3
Chest	Arkvulcan Mail β	1 / 3
Head	G. Rathalos Helm β	1 / 3
Head	Dahaad Shardhelm α	1 / 3
Head	G. Fulgur Helm β	1 / 3
Legs	G. Rathalos Greaves β	1 / 3
Waist	Ajarakan Coil β	1 / 3
Waist	Arkvulcan Coil β	1 / 3
Waist	Gore Coil β	1 / 3

Great Sword All Builds FAQ

What is the best Great Sword build in Monster Hunter Wilds?: There is no single best set. The recorded Great Sword progression runs Weakness Exploit (HR 9-34), then Dahaad/Gore Hybrid (HR 34-41+), then Maximum Might (Endgame), with the last one on Quematrice Espada III.
How many Great Sword builds should I plan for?: Three stages: HR 9–34 → HR 34–41 → endgame. Move on as soon as the next stage's armor is craftable.
How do I read the Great Sword build tables?: Each row lists the weapon, all five armor slots, the charm, and the skills the set activates. Rebuild in that order so you never waste materials on a piece you will drop.