Long Sword Guide: Controls and Combos

The Long Sword is a melee weapon in Monster Hunter Now. In this guide, you'll learn how to use the Long Sword, how to unlock it, as well as the recommended combos and tips on how to play the Long Sword!

Long Sword Basic Information

Intermediate Level Weapon

The Long Sword is an intermediate-level weapon that boasts counterattack capabilities to maintain aggressiveness.

Relies on Counters and Agressiveness

The weapon also relies heavily on counterattacks so Hunters can stay their ground and dish damage even if the monster is attacking them. If you're into over-aggressive playstyle, then the Long Sword is for you.

Has a Spirit Gauge to Maintain

The main reason why the Long Sword needs to be aggressive is because it needs to maintain a Spirit Gauge. The spirit gauge usually increases in charge when you execute certain moves, but it can be easily gained by counterattacking. Filling it up will eventually cause it to glow red, strengthening your attacks and allowing you to perform a Spirit Helm Breaker.

The skill gauge charge decreases when you get attacked though, so make sure to time those counterattack right!

Long Sword Controls

List of Controls

Official Introduction Video

Recommended Combos for the Long Sword

Normal Attack Combo

This is the Long Sword's bread and butter move for dealing with enemies. Always try to reach the spirit roundslash combo to increase your spirit gauge and reach the red state by filling it up to 70%.

Special Sheathe Counterattack

One of the best counterattack moves that you can use against enemies. Successfully executing this move will fill up the spirit gauge slightly, getting you closer to red spirit gauge (70% gauge) faster.

Helm Breaker Combo

This is one of your greatest finishing moves with the Long Sword. Always try to do this move on red spirit gauge though to maximize damage!

Tips on How to Use the Long Sword

Summary

• Stick to Target Weakpoints
• Always Counterattack
• Maintain a Red Spirit Gauge
• Use SP Skills During Enemy Attacks

Stick to Target Weakpoints

To maximize damage dealt, it is essential to stick and keep hitting enemy weakpoints throughout the hunt. The Lock On skill can help target these spots. You can either time your attacks, or counterattack whenever the opportunity presents itself!

Always Counterattack

Like in the main games, counterattack is the name of the game with the Long Sword. To maintain high aggression and dish out insane DPS, it is important to counterattack rather than dodge!

Maintain a Red Spirit Gauge

Whenever you use the Long Sword, your primary goal is to maintain a red spirit gauge. This increases the overall damage you deal, making for a faster and more efficient hunt!

You can achieve a red spirit gauge whenever you fill up the meter to 70% and the gauge charge decreases whenever you get hit. Certain moves and counterattacks increases your spirit gauge charge, making you achieve 70% meter charge faster!

Moves that Increase Spirit Gauge

Use SP Skills During Enemy Attacks

The Hunter is invincible while using their SP Skill, so make use of it while the enemy is attacking. This is a really long invincibility frame so make use of it.

Spirit Helm Breaker Effects

How to Unlock the Long Sword

Clear Chapter 2, Part 3

The ability to use the Long Sword is unlocked once you finish Chapter 2, Part 3 and starting Chapter 3. Depending on how many users are in your area, this could translate to about 3.5 hours of play time outside.

All Chapters and Quests List

Unlocks Together with Three Weapons

Unlocks After Reaching Chapter 3
Long Sword	Hammer	Bow	Light Bowgun

In addition to the Long Sword, the Hammer, Bow, and Light Bowgun also unlocks when you reach Chapter 3.

Monster Hunter Now Related Guides

Best Weapons Tier List

List of All Weapons and Guides

Close-Ranged Weapons
Sword and Shield Guide | List	Great Sword Guide | List
Long Sword Guide | List	Hammer Guide | List
Dual Blades Guide | List	Lance Guide | List
Charge Blade Guide | List
Long-Ranged Weapons
Bow Guide | List	Light Bowgun Guide | List