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This is a guide and gameplay preview of the Long Sword Weapon in Monster Hunter Rise (MHR). Learn about the new changes and moves available for the Long Sword, with details on its new Silkbind Attacks.
List of Contents
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The most popular weapon in the game is back and it's even better than before! There are new counterattack opportunities added to the Long Sword in Monster Hunter Rise so super aggressive plays are still very much welcome. Sharpen those blades because Long Sword is still reigning supreme!
Vertical Slash | ![]() |
Thrust | ![]() |
Directional Fade Slash | While Attacking ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fade Slash | ![]() ![]() |
Spirit Slash | ![]() |
Foresight Slash | ![]() ![]() |
Special Sheathe | ![]() ![]() |
Iai Slash | While in Special Sheathe ![]() |
Iai Spirit Slash | While in Special Sheathe ![]() |
Soaring Kick | ![]() ![]() |
Helmbreaker/Falling Thrust | After Soaring Kick hits ![]() |
Serene Pose | ![]() ![]() |
Basic Combo | |||
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Step Slash![]() |
Overhead Slash![]() |
Thrust![]() |
Rising Slash![]() |
Spirit Blade Combo (Needs Spirit Gauge) | |||
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Spirit Blade I![]() |
Spirit Blade II![]() |
Spirit Blade III![]() |
Spirit Blade Roundslash![]() |
Fade Slash Combo (Needs Spirit Gauge) | |||
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Fade Slash![]() ![]() |
Spirit Jumping Slash![]() |
Spirit Blade III![]() |
Spirit Roundslash![]() |
Spacial Sheathe Combo 1 | |||
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Step Slash![]() |
Special Sheathe![]() ![]() |
Iai Slash![]() |
Spirit Blade II![]() |
Special Sheathe Combo 2 | |||
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Step Slash![]() |
Foresight Slash![]() ![]() |
Spirit Roundslash![]() ![]() |
Foresight Slash Combo (When Successful) | |||
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Step Slash![]() |
Foresight Slash![]() ![]() |
Spirit Roundslash![]() |
The Soaring Kick is a silkbind attack that looks similar to Helmbreaker in Monster Hunter World (MHW). If the monster is successfully hit by the downward slash, the spirit gauge level decreases by one level.
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Serene Pose is a silkbind attack that scatters wirebugs in front of the hunter and puts them in a ready state
for a specific timeframe. Any monster that attacks the hunter during the timeframe will be countered!
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This attack looks very similar to the Sakura Slash from Monster Hunter Generations. Since it only appeared in trailers, there is no information on the power yet nor if it is a silkbind attack.
The Helmbreaker is a returning Move in Monster Hunter Rise. But due to it's easy to access use and high damage, it's now a move that can be used as a follow up to the new Silkbind move Soaring Kick. The prerequisite is that the monster needs to be downed first in order to use it. Otherwise, the downward thrust attack will be used.
Input | After Soaring Kick, ![]() |
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The Foresight Slash is also making a return in Monster Hunter Rise! It's an evasive maneouver that can also increase your current spirit level by 1.
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Special Sheathe is a move that, as the name suggests, sheathes your weapon. It opens up new possible moves and it is also used to synergize with skills in Monster Hunter World. It's still unknown whether the same will be true for Rise so stay tuned for more info!
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Iai Slash is one of the two possible moves you can perform while using Special Sheathe. It's a quick two-hit combo that can be used to chain your combos. It also doesn't cost any resources to use so it's going to be your default move to use if Iai Spirit Slash can't be used.
Input | During Special Sheathe, ![]() |
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A strong evasive countermove that also levels your spirit level by 1. It costs some spirit gauge to use so make sure to make it hit! It also has some invulnerability frames (IFrames) so it can be used to dodge monster attacks with perfect timings.
Input | While in Special Sheathe ![]() |
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Button Inputs |
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This combo is used to maximize the damage output whenever there is an opening like when the monster is down or when it is trapped. This utilizes the Helmsplitter, Special Sheathe, and the Spirit Roundslash for maximum damage!
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This combo replaces the initial Spirit Slash I for a Fade Slash for maximum mobility. This combo is also faster than when starting from Spirit Blade I!
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This combo is useful when your spirit gauge is empty and you want to increase it by one level. The first three inputs give you enough energy for the Spirit Slash Combo in the second half. Use this when you have big openings!
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This combo utilizes the Foresight Slash and its ability to finish with a Spirit Roundslash when counterattacking. This is the fastest way to increase your gauge from blank to red but it requires precise counterattacking skills for two consecutive times!
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You can consume spirit gauge charges to give more power to your attack. One of the more powerful Long Sword attacks, Helmbreaker, consumes spirit gauge charge so always keep that spirit gauge topped up!
The color of the spirit gauge can be changed from white → yellow → red with white having the least attack damage bonus and red providing the most. Generally, the rule of thumb is to keep it red.
The Long Sword has various counterattack abilities with Foresight Slash and Special Sheathe making a return from Monster Hunter World. With Monster Hunter Rise, a new silkbind attack called Serene Pose adds another counterattack move to the Long Sword's arsenal.
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Basically, the Long Sword's firepower is derived from the level of the spirit gauge. If you do not change the color of the spirit gauge, the Long Sword's attack damage is very low.
The Long Sword does not have any guarding capabilities. This is compensated however with the capability of counterattacking monsters by executing certain moves but this requires timing and precision.
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To effectively use the Long Sword, always keep your spirit gauge on red. You can see this on the spirit gauge meter in the HUD or on the color of the blade. This maximizes the Long Sword's firepower for a more efficient hunt.
The foresight slash may be the greatest addition in the Long Sword's arsenal. Always try to use this to avoid monster attacks or execute counterattacks.
The primary gameplay style for the Long Sword revolves around effective counterattacks. The Foresight Slash, Special Sheathe, and now Serene Pose gives the Long Sword more opportunities to counterattack - use them effectively.
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