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The Long Sword is a fluid weapon that chains together combos and counterattacks in Monster Hunter Wilds. Find out what the new moves for the Long Sword are, how to use it, and what its controls are in this guide!
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Action | Button |
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Charge, then Release for Spirit Roundslash |
In Monster Hunter Wilds, the Long Sword can now perform the Spirit Charge action by pressing and holding R2. If held down for the entire animation, the hunter will flash, indicating that the R2 button may now be let go.
If fully charged, the hunter will then perform a Spirit Roundslash, increasing the Spirit Gauge's charge level by one stage. This makes it a powerful tool for quickly charging the Spirit Gauge.
Action | Button |
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Spirit Thrust ↓ Spirit Helm Breaker ↓ Spirit Release Slash |
+
↓ +
↓ |
The Spirit Release Slash is another new move for the Long Sword, and can only be performed after a Spirit Helm Breaker. Pressing R2 after the previously mentioned move will execute the Spirit Release Slash.
The attack does a lot of damage, and additionally grants the hunter super armor while it is being performed.
Disclaimer: The guide presented here includes info from previous games in the series.
Long Sword Gameplay Tips |
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The Long Sword makes use of the Spirit Gauge to amplify its damage, as well as perform stronger attacks. It has three stages: White, then Yellow, then Red.
Landing attacks like the Spirit Roundslash or the Iai Spirit Slash will fill up the gauge, allowing access to more of the weapon's kit.
Making use of the Foresight Slash and Spirit Roundslash / Foresight Whirl Slash can quickly fill up the Spirit Gauge.
The former attack costs some of the Gauge to perform, but doing so successfully refills a lot more, and allows hunters to do the latter attack as a follow-up for more Spirit Gauge charging.
Action | Button |
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Spirit Thrust → Spirit Helm Breaker | When the Spirit Gauge is White or Higher, + → + |
Spirit Thrust ↓ Spirit Helm Breaker ↓ Spirit Release Slash |
+
↓ +
↓ |
The Long Sword has access to a powerful attack through the Spirit Helm Breaker. Performing it costs one whole level of the Spirit Gauge, meaning that players need to constantly refill the gauge to use the attack often.
If the gauge is Red, players can follow the Helm Breaker up with another powerful attack, the newly added Spirit Release Slash.
Some attacks in the Long Sword's kit have a large amount of delay after being performed, so it is recommended to follow these attacks up with the Special Sheathe to recover faster.
The Special Sheathe can then be succeeded by the Iai Slash or Iai Spirit Slash, allowing for continued combos after big attacks.
Action | Button |
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Regular Attack | |
Thrust Attack | |
Downward Slash | + |
Action | Button |
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Spirit Slash | |
Directional Spirit Slash | + |
Spirit Thrust | + |
Spirit Thrust → Spirit Helm Breaker | When the Spirit Gauge is White or Higher, + → + |
Spirit Thrust → Spirit Helm Breaker → Spirit Release Slash | When the Spirit Gauge is Red + → + → |
Action | Button |
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Foresight Slash ↓ Foresight Whirl Slash |
+ ↓After a successful Foresight Slash, |
Special Sheathe | After attacking, + |
Iai Slash | After Special Sheathe, |
Iai Spirit Slash | After Special Sheathe, |
Actions that Increase Spirit Gauge Level | |
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Action | Button |
Foresight Slash ↓ Foresight Whirl Slash |
+ ↓After a successful Foresight Slash, |
Spirit Blade Slash I → II → III → Spirit Roundslash | , , , |
Charge, then Release for Spirit Roundslash | |
Special Sheathe → Iai Spirit Slash | After attacking, + → |
The Spirit Gauge is a Long Sword mechanic indicated by a color-changing bar that fills up as you land the above attacks and combos.
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 | - |
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