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Long Sword Builds

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!

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High Rank Long Sword Builds

High Rank Build Name
HR36++ Raw Critical Long Sword
HR21 - HR35 Critical Exploiter Long Sword
HR9 - HR20 Elemental Long Sword

Raw Critical Long Sword Build

Character
Dimensius
Gore Helm β
Arkvulcan Mail β
G. Arkveld Vambraces β
Arkvulcan Coil β
Gore Greaves β
Challenger Charm II

Effective Raw

300.83

Effective Element

34.5

Raw Crit Damage

1.4x

Element Crit Damage

1.00x

Attack

710

Element

300

Affinity

15%

Sharpness

Sharpness

Defense

319

Fire iconvs. Fire

2

Water iconvs. Water

6

Thunder iconvs. Thunder

-5

Ice iconvs. Ice

4

Dragon iconvs. Dragon

-12

Weapon Skills

skill iconCritical BoostLv.5

skill iconMaster's TouchLv.1

Armor Skills

skill iconAgitatorLv.5

skill iconWeakness ExploitLv.5

skill iconAntivirusLv.3

skill iconDivine BlessingLv.3

skill iconQuick SheatheLv.3

skill iconEvade WindowLv.2

skill iconCoalescenceLv.1

skill iconFlinch FreeLv.1

skill iconRecovery SpeedLv.1

Set Skills

skill iconBlack EclipseLv.1

skill iconHasten RecoveryLv.1

DimensiusDimensius
Gore Helm β Icon Gore Helm β
Arkvulcan Mail β Icon Arkvulcan Mail β
G. Arkveld Vambraces β Icon G. Arkveld Vambraces β
Arkvulcan Coil β Icon Arkvulcan Coil β
Gore Greaves β Icon Gore Greaves β
Challenger Charm II Icon Challenger Charm II
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

Artian Saber IArtian Saber I
G. Rathalos Helm β Icon G. Rathalos Helm β
Blango Mail β Icon Blango Mail β
G. Rathalos Vambraces β Icon G. Rathalos Vambraces β
Blango Coil β Icon Blango Coil β
G. Rathalos Greaves β Icon G. Rathalos Greaves β
Evasion Charm II Icon Evasion Charm II
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" IWyvern Blade "Verde" I
Alloy Helm α Icon Alloy Helm α
Rathian Mail β Icon Rathian Mail β
Hirabami Vambraces β Icon Hirabami Vambraces β
Rathian Coil β Icon Rathian Coil β
Alloy Greaves α Icon Alloy Greaves α
Foray Charm I Icon Foray Charm I
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 IIIron Katana II
G. Rathalos Helm Icon G. Rathalos Helm
G. Arkveld Mail Icon G. Arkveld Mail
G. Rathalos Vambraces Icon G. Rathalos Vambraces
Hirabami Coil Icon Hirabami Coil
G. Rathalos Greaves Icon G. Rathalos Greaves
Evasion Charm I Icon Evasion Charm I
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 IIQuematrice Lima II
Alloy Helm Icon Alloy Helm
Balahara Mail Icon Balahara Mail
Hirabami Vambraces Icon Hirabami Vambraces
Hirabami Coil Icon Hirabami Coil
Alloy Greaves Icon Alloy Greaves
Evasion Charm I Icon Evasion Charm I
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 IIron Katana I
Alloy Helm Icon Alloy Helm
Balahara Mail Icon Balahara Mail
Barina Vambraces Icon Barina Vambraces
Barina Coil Icon Barina Coil
Barina Greaves Icon Barina Greaves
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.
Adrenaline Rush
★★		 An incredible skill that increases your attack power after executing a perfect dodge. This one is for the Long Sword masters!
Flayer
★★		 Easily inflict wounds by using this skill. Use in combination with Weakness Exploit to maximize Long Sword damage!
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!

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 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!
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!

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