Long Sword | Weapons Monster Hunter World Guide
Last update: 08 January 2018
Long Sword powerfull attacks learning tips
Weapon description
- Great reach and powerful attacks are this weapon's strong points. Unlike other heavy weapons, it has fast attacks that look spectacular and can combine into interesting combos.
- This weapon has a great damage potential and is easy to learn. Also, you can jump in any of the directions during every combo.
- Deal damage to fill Spirit Gauge (a bar that looks like a sword) - you can later use it on Spirit Blade attacks. Spirit Thrust is another important attack - your character uses one Spirit Gauge, jumps and attacks an enemy. A successful attack slowly regenerates Spirit Gauge.
- This weapon lets you cut off monster's tail which is extremely important in crafting.
- Long Swords give you mobility - remember about it in combat and try to dodge attacks. You can also use Foresight Slash - if you manage to use it successfully and dodge an attack, you will fully charge your Spirit Gauge.
For whom is this weapon?
- Long Swords are one of the heavy weapons that don't restrict your mobility too much. If other heavy weapons are too slow for you - try this one.
- This weapon has interesting combos and Spirit Gauge which is rather easy to fill up. A good starting weapon - more advanced techniques can be learned naturally over time.
- If you are a fan of katanas and swords then this is the right weapon for you. It offers spectacular slashes, leaps and is very fun to use.
- Tactic is straightforward - you focus mainly on attacking, combos are rather simple and you don't have to learn complicated mechanics. You want pure combat and dive right into action? Pick up a Long Sword.
Conclusion: A weapon that is easy to learn and can deal a lot of damage. It also offers great mobility and has interesting combos.
Useful combos
1. A basic combo. Very simple to use but it deals a lot of damage.
2. Charge your Spirit Gauge and use it to perform this combo.
3. This combo should be used when your Spirit Gauge is at level 2 or 3. The last move makes you jump - try to land that hit to replenish your Spirit Gauge.