How To Use the Long Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds: All Moves and Combos
Author: Grace
Mar 17,2025
Mastering the Long Sword in *Monster Hunter Wilds* unlocks a thrilling blend of speed and devastating power. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to wield this versatile weapon effectively.
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The Long Sword's versatility shines through its adaptable combos and counterattacks. Chain attacks together for relentless pressure, or utilize counters to turn enemy aggression into an advantage.
All Long Sword Moves
| Command | Move | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triangle/Y | Standard Attack | Spirit Blade attacks are slashing attacks consuming the Spirit Gauge. Adjust the direction of Spirit Blade I and II with the analog stick. |
| Circle/B | Thrust | Press Circle/B after a Thrust for a Rising Slash. |
| R2/RT | Spirit Blade I | A slashing Spirit Blade attack consuming the Spirit Gauge. Direction adjustable with the analog stick. |
| R2/RT x 4 | Spirit Blade Combo | A multi-hit Spirit Blade combo consuming the Spirit Gauge. Direction adjustable with the analog stick. |
| Holding R2/RT | Spirit Charge | Charging fills the Spirit Gauge, unleashing a Spirit Blade attack. Charge duration determines attack power; a full charge unleashes a Spirit Roundslash. A red Spirit Gauge grants invulnerability during the Roundslash. |
| Triangle/Y + Circle/B | Fade Slash | A backwards slashing attack; direction controlled via the analog stick. |
| R2/RT + Circle/B During Combo | Foresight Slash | A mid-combo attack with significant invulnerability. Consumes the entire Spirit Gauge, but landing it after a dodge refills the gauge. Chain into a Spirit Roundslash with R2/RT. With an empty gauge, its effect is reduced; with a red gauge, it's followed by a Foresight Whirl Slash. |
| R2/RT + Triangle/Y | Spirit Thrust | Lowers the Spirit Gauge (White or higher) but chains into a Spirit Helm Breaker. Follow up with a Spirit Release Slash when the gauge is red. Cancel Spirit Helm Breaker with Square/X. |
| R2/RT + Cross/A | Special Sheath | A special action to sheath your weapon. |
| After Special Sheath, Triangle/Y | Iai Slash | Automatically fills the Spirit Gauge briefly after Special Sheath. |
| After Special Sheath, R2/RT | Iai Spirit Slash | Counter enemy attacks for a Spirit Gauge level increase. |
| L2/LT + R1/RB | Focus Strike: Unbound Thrust | An effective thrust against wounds. Hitting a wound/weak point unleashes a slash, increasing the Spirit Gauge. Direction adjustable with the analog stick. |
The Spirit Gauge
The Spirit Gauge is the Long Sword's unique mechanic, boosting damage. Higher levels mean more damage, altering basic attacks at maximum level.
Attacks charge the Spirit Gauge. Spirit Blade attacks and a landed Spirit Roundslash or Focus Strike increase its level. A red gauge's duration decreases over time; a Spirit Roundslash or Spinning Crimson Slash extends it.
Damage increases: White – 1.02x, Yellow – 1.04x, Red – 1.1x
Long Sword Combos
Spirit Gauge Filling/Leveling Combo
Four Triangle/Y Overhead Slashes quickly fill the Spirit Gauge, enabling Spirit Blade attacks to increase its level. A four-chain of R2/RT presses, landing the final Spirit Roundslash, maximizes this.
Crimson Slash Combo
With a red Spirit Gauge, basic Triangle/Y attacks become Crimson Slashes. A three-chain delivers a swift, high-damage combo.
Stationary Combo
A maxed Spirit Gauge allows a stationary Triangle/Y + Circle/B + Triangle/Y combo (Crimson Slash, Rising Slash, Crimson Slash), maximizing damage without repositioning.
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Long Sword Tips
Spirit Charge
Holding R2/RT initiates Spirit Charge. A full charge unleashes a Spirit Roundslash and instantly boosts the Spirit Gauge. Charge in a safe position.
Spirit Helm Breaker/Spirit Release Slash
The Spirit Helm Breaker delivers maximum damage, consuming the current Spirit Gauge level. Utilize Crimson Slashes beforehand. After a Spirit Thrust and Spirit Helm Breaker, use R2/RT for a high-speed, high-damage Spirit Release Slash.
Free Spirit Gauge Levels
Focus Strike attacks on wounds grant one Spirit Gauge level per wound. Multiple wounds can instantly maximize the gauge. Even with one wound, combine Focus Strike with a Spirit Blade combo ending in a Spirit Blade Roundhouse for an instant level increase.
Countering with Iai Spirit Slash
Use Special Sheath (R2/RT and Cross/A) to counter. Time the Iai Spirit Slash (R2/RT) during an enemy attack for damage negation and a Spirit Gauge boost.
Master these techniques to dominate Monster Hunter Wilds with the Long Sword. Explore The Escapist for more gaming guides.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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