Master the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: Moves and Combos Guide
Author: Natalie
Apr 22,2025
One of the most thrilling aspects of the *Monster Hunter* series is the vast array of weapons at hunters' disposal, each offering unique ways to tackle the game's formidable beasts. For those eager to become proficient with the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to dominate the battlefield.
Best Ways To Use the Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Great Sword, as its name implies, is a heavy weapon characterized by its slow yet devastatingly powerful swings. Mastering the timing of your attacks can turn a single swing into a game-changer, delivering massive damage to your target. As you progress, future upgrades will enhance its power and add elemental bonuses, making your weapon even more formidable.
All Moves
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Overhead Slash | An immediate overhead attack that can be chained into a charge for further combos. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y | Charge/Charged Slash | A powerful slashing attack that increases in strength the longer it is charged. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Tackle | A rising slash that can counter monster attacks. If timed correctly, it can knock down the monster, followed by a Cross Slash with Triangle/Y. |
| Circle/B | Wide Slash | A broad slashing attack that can be chained into various other moves, including a Leaping Wide Slash and Strong Wide Slash. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Rising Slash | A vertical slash ideal for reaching high, difficult-to-access areas on monsters. |
| Holding down Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Offset Rising Slash | A charged rising slash that can counter monster attacks, knocking them down if timed right, followed by a Cross Slash with Triangle/Y. |
| R2/RT | Guard | A defensive move using the Great Sword's blade to block attacks, with directional changes possible in Focus Mode. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y | Kick | A kick performed while guarding, initiated by pressing Triangle/Y. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Slash/Perforate | A sweeping attack that hits multiple times on monster wounds or weak points, with an option to end early by pressing R1/RB. |
Combos
Mastering the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* involves understanding and executing various combos that can significantly impact a monster's health. Here are some essential combos to master:
True Charged Slash Combo
Initiate this combo by pressing Triangle/Y three times in succession. It starts with an Overhead Slash, progresses to a Strong Charged Slash, and culminates in the True Charged Slash. You can charge each attack by holding down the button, indicated by the hunter flashing white, yellow, and then red, each color signifying increased damage potential. Striking a monster's soft spot with the True Charged Slash triggers the True Charged Slash (Power), further boosting damage. A useful shortcut involves dodging immediately after a True Charged Slash and then pressing Triangle/Y to tackle, bypassing the initial Overhead Slash and moving straight to the Strong Charged Slash, which is perfect for closing gaps and maximizing damage output.
Forward Lunging Combo
This combo is initiated by pressing Circle/B three times, resulting in a Wide Slash, a Tackle, and a Leaping Wide Slash. Ideal for covering large areas and targeting elusive enemies, combining this with Focus Mode ensures you hit all weak spots and wounds effectively.
Stationary Combo
Use this combo when a monster is immobilized by status effects like paralysis. It consists of a Wide Slash followed by a Rising Slash, repeated twice for a quick four-hit sequence that keeps pressure on the monster, although it's less damaging than other combos.
Related: How to Capture Monsters in Monster Hunter Wild
Guard and Counters
The Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* allows players to block incoming damage and execute potent counterattacks with precise timing. Here's how to leverage these defensive and offensive capabilities:
Offset Rising Slash
While the Rising Slash is excellent for targeting taller enemies, its real strength lies in its countering potential. By holding down Triangle/Y and Circle/B to charge, then releasing just as the monster attacks, you can knock it down and follow up with a Cross Slash using Triangle/Y. Mastering the timing is crucial to prevent opening yourself up to further attacks.
Guarding
Guarding with the Great Sword by holding R2/RT reduces damage at the cost of stamina. Perfect Guarding, achieved by timing your guard right as an attack hits, negates all damage and is accompanied by visual and sound cues. Though it doesn't halt the monster's combo, chaining Perfect Guards can keep you safe. Occasionally, a Perfect Guard leads to a Power Clash, where mashing Circle/B can overpower the monster, knocking it down for more attacks.
That’s all you need to know about mastering the Great Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Be sure to check out the rest of The Escapist for more tips and tricks to enhance your gameplay.
*Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*
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