Monster Hunter Wilds

Best Long Sword Builds For Low Rank

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Last updated on: July 21, 2025 09:35 PM

Long Sword Builds for Low Rank
These are the best Low Rank Long Sword builds in Monster Hunter Wilds. Learn about all the builds in the early game, tips for building at the beginning, and the best Skills and Armor pieces to use with the Long Sword while in Low Rank.

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Builds Progression
Low Rank Build (HR 6 to HR 8)
Low Rank Build (HR 3 to HR 5)
Low Rank Build (HR 1 to HR 3)
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Long Sword Builds Progression (Low Rank)

Low Rank	Build Name
HR6 - HR8	Critical Weakness Long Sword
HR3 - HR5	Quick Evading Long Sword
HR1 - HR3	Quick Iron Katana

Low Rank Build (HR 6 to HR 8)

Critical Weakness Long Sword

Best Weapon

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Iron Katana II	4	528 (160)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	None	0%
Skills	Critical Draw Lv. 2

The Iron Katana II is the weapon of choice here mostly because of its access to Critical Draw Lv. 2. With the 1 slot present in the weapon, we can gem in a Draw Jewel [1] to increase its level to 3 providing a whopping +100% Affinity on draw attacks which works on sheathe attacks!

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Bone Shotel III	4	561 (170)	0
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	None	0%
Skills	Attack Boost Lv. 1 Focus Lv. 2

Bone Shotel III offers the player a very good alternative to the Iron Katana II. This weapon has a higher base damage along with the skills Attack Boost and Focus.

However, Attack Boost is a hard skill to focus on at this point of the game, and Focus can be swapped out for a another skill that fits the Long Sword better. Additionally, its low sharpness makes the weapon lose damage relatively quick.

Weapon	Rarity	ATK	DEF
Dosha Fatecleaver II	4	594 (180)	20
	Slots	Element	Affinity
	①ーー	None	-5%
Skills	Punishing Draw Lv. 2

Possessing the highest attack power among all the rarity 4 Long Swords, the Dosha Fatecleaver II is a good alternative pick. This high damage is further boosted by its skill Punishing Draw, making this Long Sword one of the more attractive options.

Additionally, this Long Sword is unique as it offers defense. The main downside of this weapon is the negative affinity and its relatively low sharpness. Still, this weapon is a very good alternative and the player is free to choose so.

Critical Weakness Long Sword Armor Loadout

Armor	Slots	Skills
G. Rathalos Helm	ーーー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 1 Intimidator Lv. 1
G. Arkveld Mail	ーーー	Flayer Lv. 1 Blight Resistance Lv. 1
G. Rathalos Vambraces	①ーー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
Hirabami Coil	ーーー	Evade Window Lv. 1 Ice Resistance Lv. 1
G. Rathalos Greaves	①ーー	Weakness Exploit Lv. 1
Charm	Evasion Charm I
Decorations List	Weapon Decorations: Draw Jewel【1】 x1 Armor Decorations: Sheath Jewel【1】 x2

Armor Alternatives	Explanation
G. Arkveld Helm	Flayer Lv. 1 • Grants the Set Bonus Decimator.

This armor piece grants Decimator which restores a moderate amount of health when destroying a wound on a large monster. This fits in perfectly with the build specialty, ultimately leaving the decision to the player preference.

Skill Summary

Skill Summary
Weakness Exploit	3	Critical Draw	3
Quick Sheathe	2	Evade Window	2
Critical Draw	2	Intimidator	1
Ice Resistance	1	Blight Resistance	1

This build focuses on maximizing the Long Sword's benefit on attacking monster wounds. In combat, Long Sword players benefit from destroying monster wounds as they gain a level in Spirit Gauge every time they do so.

This is where Weakness Exploit enters. This skill increases the affinity of attacks that hit weakpoints, with an additional bonus affinity to monster wounds. This perfectly synergizes with Critical Draw on the weapon which further increases the Long Sword's affinity.

Even though Flayer makes it easier to wound monsters, it was left at 1 due to the fact that wounding monsters are relatively easy with the Long Sword. Evade Window is inserted in the build to extend the I-Frames on Iai Slash and Iai Spirit Slash.

Quick Sheathe is a staple in these Long Sword builds as they enable the player to use Special Sheathe quickly. Maximize monster wounds with this build as you dish out damage while levelling up the Spirit Gauge!

Best Secondary Weapons

Weapon & Type	Explanation
Dosha Faithbreaker II (Light Bowgun)	•　Having a ranged weapon as a back-up provides an additional option on hunting a monster. •　Light Bowguns gives the player access to supporting ammo types, further increasing the effectivity of the Long Sword.
Buster Sword II (Great Sword)	•　The Buster Sword offers Critical Draw which compliments the armor skills very well. •　If the player finds himself in a situation where the monster is staggered and he has no Spirit Gauge, a TCS may serve as a substitute.

Low Rank Build (HR 3 to HR 5)