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Monster Hunter Wilds
Best Long Sword Builds and Armor
★ Dreamspell Festival: Dreamwalker | Nu Udra γ
☆ FF14 Collab / Title Update 3
┗ Omega Planetes | Savage Omega | Builds vs Omega
★ Title Update 4 on 12/16: Gogmazios
☆ Armor Set Search updated with Appraised Talismans
★ HR50+ Builds | Tier List | Weapon Guides
This is a full list of builds for the Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds (MHWilds). Learn about the best Long Sword builds for High Rank and Low Rank, as well as the best Skill and Armor Pieces to use with the Long Sword!
| Long Sword Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weapon Guide | Builds | Tree |
List of Contents
High Rank Long Sword Builds
| Hunter Rank | Build Name |
|---|---|
| HR100++ (TU3) | NEW Lagi-Guts Critical Long Sword |
| HR50++ (TU1) | Max Critical Long Sword |
| HR50++ (TU2) | Seregios-Gore Long Sword |
| HR50++ (TU2) | LagiRey Agitator Long Sword |
| HR50++ (TU1) | Agitator-Guts Long Sword |
| HR50++ (TU1) | Evasive Comfy Long Sword |
| HR36++ | Raw Critical Long Sword |
| HR21 - HR35 | Critical Exploiter Long Sword |
| HR9 - HR20 | Elemental Long Sword |
Note that if you are still comfortable with a previous build you're using, you can skip some builds. This is a suggested build progression that you can follow until endgame.
Lagi-Guts Critical Long Sword
 Dimensius
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| A Long Sword AGI-WEX build that maximizes critical rate with Lagi and Guts pieces. Uses Nu Udra γ chestpiece. | |
Lagi-Guts Critical Long Sword Build Details
Max Critical Long Sword Build
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Dimensius
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| This endgame Long Sword build boasts an affinity rating that can reach 100%. This is achieved with the use of armor skills such as Agitator, Maximum Might, and Latent Power. | |
Max Critical Long Sword Build Details
Seregios-Gore Long Sword
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Dimensius
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| This endgame Long Sword build focuses on building up high Raw Attack with the use of Agitator, Counter Strike, and Adrenaline Rush. | |
Seregios-Gore Long Sword Build Details
LagiRey Agitator Long Sword Build
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Dimensius
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| A Long Sword build that provides both Raw Attack and Affinity with the help of the new Appraised Talismans. | |
LagiRey Agitator Long Sword Build Details
Agitator-Guts Long Sword
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Dimensius
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| This Long Sword endgame build uses 3 pieces of Rey Dau γ for a raw boost from Guts (Tenacity). | |
Agitator-Guts Long Sword Build Details
Evasive Comfy Long Sword Build
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Dimensius
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| This an endgame comfort build based on AGI-WEX pieces of Zoh and Arkveld. Uses Super Recovery I, Divine Blessing 3, and Evade Extender 2. | |
Evasive Comfy LS Build Details
Raw Critical Long Sword Build
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Dimensius
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| This endgame Long Sword Build helps the player achieve max affinity to maximize the Long Sword's Crimson Slash Combo Loops. | |
Raw Critical Long Sword Build Details
Critical Exploiter Long Sword Build
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Artian Saber I
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| This mid-High Rank Long Sword Build focuses on affinity. With skills like Agitator and Weakness Exploit, expect this build to dish out incredible damage whenever the monster is enraged and wounded. | |
Critical Exploiter Long Sword Build Details
Elemental Long Sword Build
 Wyvern Blade "Verde" I
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| This early High Rank Long Sword build maximizes the Elemental Damage of Wyvern Blade "Verde" I. With the skills Foray and Critical Status, every attack makes the hunt faster and easier as you inflict poison to the monster. | |
Elemental Long Sword Build Details
Low Rank Long Sword Builds
| Low Rank | Build Name |
|---|---|
| HR6 - HR8 | Critical Weakness Long Sword |
| HR3 - HR5 | Quick Evading Long Sword |
| HR1 - HR3 | Quick Iron Katana |
Critical Weakness Long Sword Build
 Iron Katana II
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| This Low-Rank Long Sword build perfectly takes advantage of the wounding mechanics by using Weakness Exploit. Use this build to maximize the benefit that the Long Sword gets from wounding. | |
Critical Weakness Long Sword Build Details
Quick Evading Long Sword Build
 Quematrice Lima II
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| A solid Low Rank Long Sword build that focuses on the Long Sword's offensive and defensive capabilities. This build will strike quick and hard while having the ability to reposition fast. | |
Quick Evading Long Sword Build Details
Quick Iron Katana Build
 Iron Katana I
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| This early Low-Rank Long Sword build balances offensive and defensive skills. Utilizing Quick Sheathe and Critical Draw to dish quick critical hits while possessing good survivability from Recovery Up 3. | |
Quick Iron Katana Build Details
Best Long Sword Skills
Best Damage Skills
These skills make it possible to deal extra damage! Aim for these skills for maximum DPS to defeat those monsters easier and finish those quests faster!
| Best Skills | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Agitator ★★★ |
Turn the monster's rage in your favor by empowering yourself through this skill. Very handy when climbing up towards the higher ranks! |
| Weakness Exploit ★★★ |
With the revamped wound mechanic, damaging monster wounds is more important than ever. Always max this when possible! |
| Critical Boost ★★★ |
Synergizes with the affinity given by the two skills above. Always use with high levels of affinity to see positive results! |
| Critical Draw ★★★ |
Critical Draw makes the Long Sword's Iai Slashes hit stronger. Since these moves are considered draw moves, this makes the Long Sword's counter attack deadlier! |
| Critical Eye ★★ |
This skill increases your damage output by giving your weapon more affinity. Although still a good skill, the increase in affinity is very small compared to other affinity skills. |
| Counterstrike ★★ |
A skill that benefits the Long Sword greatly due to its sizeable pool of hyperarmor moves. |
| Adrenaline Rush ★★ |
An incredible skill that increases your attack power after executing a perfect dodge. This one is for the Long Sword masters! |
| Attack Boost ★★ |
Increase the Long Sword's base damage with this skill. While still a good way to bump up damage, the damage values you get from this skill is not massive. It can be outsourced from other better skills. |
| Peak Performance ★★ |
Take advantage of the Long Sword's invincibility frames to avoid taking damage. Use this skill while maintining full health to boost damage! |
| Punishing Draw ★ |
Adding a bit of stun in draw attacks may eventually result to a toppled monster. This gives enough time to perform a full combo! |
| Power Prolonger ★ |
This skill prolongs the duration of Spirit Gauge. It may come handy in risky situations! |
| Flayer ★★ |
Easily inflict wounds by using this skill. Use in combination with Weakness Exploit to maximize Long Sword damage! |
Best Comfort Skills
These are skills that make managing weapon mechanics a lot easier. Damage is only part of the equation - taking time to slot in comfort skills that increase consistency & comfort will also increase overall DPS!
| Best Skills | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Quick Sheathe ★★★ |
This skill lets you use draw attacks quickly. Handy for using a quick thrust to use Special Sheathe for a counter attack! |
| Evade Extender ★★★ |
A great skill to have for repositioning with the Long Sword. This also affects the weapon's Iai and Foresight Slash. |
| Evade Window ★★★ |
This skill increases the invincibility frames of Special Sheathe follow-ups. Getting this skill lessens the tight timing required for parrying! |
| Earplugs ★★ |
Prevent a monster's roar from interrupting your combo a real comfort that will allow you to keep on the offensive! |
| Master's Touch ★★ |
Has a higher chance to maintain the Long Sword's sharpness if the build constantly has high affinity.. |
| Razor Sharp ★★ |
Makes it much easier to maintain the Long Sword's sharpness. |
| Focus ★★ |
Focus makes it easier for you to build up your Spirit Gauge, leading to less hits but more gauge! |
| Handicraft ★ |
Allows you to extend the weapon's sharpness gauge. This allows you to keep attacking with full potency! |
| Speed Sharpening ★ |
Reduces a cycle for sharpening. This allows quick recovery to continue the fight! |
Monster Hunter Wilds Related Guides
List of Builds for Each Weapon
All Weapon Builds in Monster Hunter Wilds
| All Weapon Builds & Guides | |
|---|---|
 Great SwordLow Rank | High Rank |
 Long SwordLow Rank | High Rank |
 Sword and ShieldLow Rank | High Rank |
 Dual BladesLow Rank | High Rank |
 HammerLow Rank | High Rank |
 Hunting HornLow Rank | High Rank |
 LanceLow Rank | High Rank |
 GunlanceLow Rank | High Rank |
 Switch AxeLow Rank | High Rank |
 Charge BladeLow Rank | High Rank |
 Insect GlaiveLow Rank | High Rank |
 BowLow Rank | High Rank |
 Light BowgunLow Rank | High Rank |
 Heavy BowgunLow Rank | High Rank |
Non-Meta Builds in Monster Hunter Wilds
| Non-Meta Builds & Guides | |
|---|---|
| Immortal Build | Support Build |
| Best Gathering Sets | How to Make a Good Build |
| Rey Dau Gamma Builds | Uth Duna Gamma Builds |
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