Mastering Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: Moves and Combos Guide
The *Monster Hunter* franchise is renowned for its diverse weaponry, and mastering the Long Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* can significantly enhance your hunting experience. This guide is designed to help you harness the full potential of this versatile weapon, which blends speed with substantial damage output.
Best Way To Use the Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Long Sword is celebrated for its flexibility, allowing players to choose between speed and power. It offers a range of combos and counterattacks, enabling you to chain attacks or defend against monster assaults effectively.
All Moves
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Standard Attack | Spirit Blade attacks are slashing attacks that consume the Spirit Gauge. The direction of Spirit Blade I and Spirit Blade II can be adjusted with the analog stick. |
| Circle/B | Thrust | Press Circle/B after Thrust to perform a Rising Slash |
| R2/RT | Spirit Blade I | Spirit Blade attacks are slashing attacks that consume the Spirit Gauge. The direction of Spirit Blade I and Spirit Blade II can be adjusted with the analog stick. |
| R2/RT x 4 | Spirit Blade Combo | Spirit Blade attacks are slashing attacks that consume the Spirit Gauge. The direction of Spirit Blade I and Spirit Blade II can be adjusted with the analog stick. |
| Holding R2/RT | Spirit Charge | A Spirit Charge fills the Spirit Gauge and, once unleashed, allows you to perform a Spirit Blade attack. The level of Spirit Blade attack depends on the length the charge is held. Charging completely allows you to unleash a Spirit Roundslash. If the Spirit Gauge is red, you won’t have any damage reactions to attacks that knock you back or send you flying while the Roundslash is in motion. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Fade Slash | A slashing attack performed while moving backwards. The direction can be controlled using the analog stick. |
| R2/RT + Circle/B During Combo | Foresight Slash | The Foresight Slash is an attack that can be performed mid-combo and provides a large window of invulnerability. Foresight Slashes consume the entire Spirit Gauge. However, landing one after dodging a monster’s attack will fill the gauge completely. Press R2/RT to chain it into a Spirit Roundslash. When the Spirit Gauge is empty, the effect decreases, but if it is red, you can follow up with a Foresight Whirl Slash. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y | Spirit Thrust | Landing a Spirit Thrust will lower the Spirit Gauge one level (when the gauge is White or higher) but will allow you to chain into a Spirit Helm Breaker. This can be followed up with a Spirit Release Slash when the gauge is red. Use Square/X to cancel Spirit Helm Breaker. |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Special Sheath | A special action that sheathes your weapon. |
| After Special Sheath, Triangle/Y | Iai Slash | After Special Sheath, landing Iai Slash will cause the Spirit Gauge to fill up automatically for a short time. |
| After Special Sheath, R2/RT | Iai Spirit Slash | After Special Sheath, you can time Iai Spirit Slash with an enemy’s attack to counter and raise your Spirit Gauge by one level. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Unbound Thrust | A thrusting attack that is effective against wounds. Hitting a wound or weak point will unleash a slash attack, increasing the Spirit Gauge by one level. The more wounds you destroy, the more levels the Spirit Gauge will increase. Use the analog stick to change the direction of the attack. |
Spirit Gauge
The Spirit Gauge, unique to the Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds, is crucial for amplifying the weapon's damage output. The higher the gauge level, the more damage you can deal, culminating in powerful follow-up attacks when at its peak. To charge the Spirit Gauge, land attacks on the monster, and to elevate its level, utilize Spirit Blade attacks and successfully land the final Spirit Roundslash or a Focus Strike. When the gauge is red, landing a Spirit Roundslash or a Spinning Crimson Slash will extend its duration.
In terms of damage increases:
- White – 1.02x
- Yellow – 1.04x
- Red – 1.1x
Combos
Mastering Long Sword combos in Monster Hunter Wilds can turn you into a swift and lethal force. Here are some key combos:
Spirit Gauge Filling Combo/Spirit Gauge Leveling
Chain four Overhead Slashes using Triangle/Y to fill the Spirit Gauge quickly. Then, use four R2/RT presses to execute Spirit Blade attacks. Landing the final Spirit Roundslash is crucial to elevate the Spirit Gauge to the next level.
Crimson Slash Combo
With the Spirit Gauge at its maximum red level, your basic attacks transform into Crimson Slashes. Chain three of them using Triangle/Y to complete a swift and damaging combo.
Stationary Combo
At max Spirit Gauge, use Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Triangle/Y to stay stationary while executing a Crimson Slash, followed by a Rising Slash, and then another Crimson Slash. This combo is ideal for dealing damage without repositioning.
Related: How to Capture Monsters in Monster Hunter Wild
Long Sword Tips
To maximize the Long Sword's effectiveness, focus on these strategies:
Spirit Charge
Hold down R2/RT to initiate a Spirit Charge. Fully charging allows you to unleash a Spirit Roundslash instantly, boosting the Spirit Gauge. Ensure you're safe while charging.
Spirit Helm Breaker/Spirit Release Slash
The Spirit Helm Breaker delivers the highest damage. Use Crimson Slashes to maximize the gauge before attempting this move. After hitting with a Spirit Thrust and Spirit Helm Breaker, press R2/RT for the Spirit Release Slash to deal additional high-speed damage.
Free Spirit Gauge Levels
Use the Focus Strike on wounds to gain Spirit Gauge levels. Hitting multiple wounds can quickly elevate the gauge to red. Even a single wound can be leveraged to gain an instant level increase followed by a Spirit Blade combo and Spirit Blade Roundhouse.
Countering with Iai Spirit Slash
Without the ability to block, rely on speed to counter attacks. Use Special Sheathe, then time the Iai Spirit Slash with the monster's attack to counter and boost your Spirit Gauge.
With these tips and strategies, you're well-equipped to master the Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more guidance, visit The Escapist.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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