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The Great Sword is a heavy, hard-hitting weapon that deals massive damage in a single hit in Monster Hunter Wilds. See what new actions the Great Sword can perform, how to use it, and what its controls are in this guide!
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The Upwards Counter Slash is a rising attack that can be timed to deflect an incoming monster's attack. The above clip from the weapon trailer shows the move being used to intercept a Doshaguma's attack.
It is then followed-up with a dashing attack, meaning that this move is great for creating openings and moving in to attack afterwards.
Guarding against monster attacks can trigger the new Power Clash mechanic that pits the hunter against their foe in a brief struggle. Succeeding in this mechanic causes the monster to stagger backwards, allowing for attacks.
Note that all weapons that can guard can trigger a Power Clash, including the Great Sword.
Disclaimer: The guide presented here includes info from previous games in the series.
Great Sword Gameplay Tips |
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One tactic players can employ with the Great Sword is cycling through sheathing the weapon, then going in for an unsheathe attack once an opportunity presents itself. This allows for greater mobility, as the hunter moves faster while the Great Sword is sheathed.
However, to fully utilize the Great Sword's abilities, players will have to get used to fighting with the weapon drawn instead of repeatedly sheathing it.
When to True Charge Slash |
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When the Monster is Stunned or Impaired While the Monster is Stuck in a Slow Attack If a Monster is Immobilized With Traps After Using the Tackle to Tank Attacks
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The Great Sword's most powerful attack is the True Charge Slash. This action requires a lot of charging to execute, and is prone to missing or being stopped if the monster moves or attacks.
To properly land it, a thorough understanding of the monster's patterns is required. Look for openings wherein the foe is recovering from an attack, or is otherwise stunned or incapacitated, to land a big hit.
The Great Sword has a Tackle action that can be used while charging attacks; the tackle has super armor, meaning that it can tank through roars and less powerful attacks, then follow up with a True Charge Slash.
Hunters can use this to True Charge Slash aggressively, as they can tackle through attacks and follow-up. In particular, the start of a fight often has the monster roar, which presents a great opportunity for this combo.
Remember that the Great Sword has access to guarding as well! If uncertain about tackling through an attack, players can opt to defend against it by guarding instead.
Guarding has also been shown to initiate the Power Clash mechanic, wherein the hunter and the monster enter a brief struggle. Winning the clash will push the monster back and stagger it, giving a window of opportunity for attacks.
The skills Concentration and Stun Resistance are staple skills for the Great Sword in previous titles, and can be expected to become essential in Monster Hunter Wilds as well.
The former decreases the time needed to charge for the True Charge Slash, while the latter improves the hunter' resistance against being stunned by attacks.
Action | Button |
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Vertical Slash Attack | |
Charge | (Press and Hold) |
Tackle | While Holding |
Sweep Attack | |
Upwards Slash | + |
Upwards Counter Slash | (Press and Hold) + (Press and Hold) |
Guard | |
Kick | , (While Guarding) |
List of All Weapons and Weapon Types
All Individual Weapon Guides | ||
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Great Sword | Long Sword | Sword & Shield |
Dual Blades | Hammer | Hunting Horn |
Lance | Gunlance | Switch Axe |
Charge Blade | Insect Glaive | Light Bowgun |
Heavy Bowgun | Bow | - |
Great Sword Weapon Guide and New Moves
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