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Best Build and Armor for Great Sword in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Guide includes best weapon, equipment, skill, early game and high rank sets, and recommended armor.

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Great Sword's Best Builds

Strongest EquipmentRatings
▼ General-purpose Second Wind Equipment★★★★★
▼ Health Recover Equipment for Consistency★★★★
▼ Drawn Great Sword Equipment for Usability★★★・・
Equipment without Artian WeaponsRating
▼ Forged Weapon Second Wind Equipment (HR40+)★★・・・
▼ Forged Weapon Drawn Great Sword Equipment (HR40+)・・・・

General-purpose Second Wind Equipment

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword Icon Varianza
(Artian)
AttackElementAffinityDefense
1104Sleep 2805%0
Decoration Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel 3
Element Type Sleep Element Type x3
Production Basic Attack Reinforcement x3
Reinforcement Basic Attack Reinforcement x5
ArmorSlotDecoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail Arkvulcan Mail Beta ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces Beta ②②ー Counter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
Coil Arkvulcan Coil Beta ①①ー Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Greaves Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta ②ーー Counter Jewel 2
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Arkveld's Hunger (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Weakness Exploit Lv5
Maximum Might Lv3 Focus Lv3
Offensive Guard Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Counterstrike Lv3 Constitution Lv2
Handicraft Lv2 Recovery Speed Lv1

This is the Great Sword's recommended general-purpose build that employs the Sleep Element Artian weapon. If the conditions are right, the build's maximum affinity will be 100% once you hit a wound. The stamina gained from the second stamina gauge provided by "Second Wind" does not lose the "Maximum Might" effect even if this stamina is consumed. "Counterstrike" is also triggered when a blockable attack is deflected by a tackle, and "Offensive Guard" can be used to increase attack when guard is used.

Health Recover Equipment for Consistency

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword IconVarianza
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1104Sleep 2805%0
Decoration Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel III 3
Element Type Sleep Element Type x3
Production Basic Attack Enhancement x3
Reinforcement Basic Attack Reinforcement x5
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Arkveld Helm Beta ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Sheath Jewel 1
Mail Arkvulcan Mail Beta ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Vambraces G. Arkveld Vambraces Beta ①①① Medicine Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
Medicine Jewel 1
Coil Arkvulcan Coil Beta ①①ー Sheath Jewel 1
Sheath Jewel 1
Greaves Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Talisman Counter Charm III - -
Active Skills
Guardian Arkveld's Vitality (2 Piece) Arkveld's Hunger (2 Piece)
Weakness Exploit Lv5 Agitator Lv4
Counterstrike Lv3 Focus Lv3
Offensive Guard Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Quick Sheath Lv3 Recovery Up Lv2
Maximum Might Lv2 Handicraft Lv2
Flayer Lv1 Partbreaker Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1

This is a Great Sword Build that specializes in increasing Recovery with each skill while also generating up to 85% Affinity when attacking wounds under the right conditions. You can recover HP through "Hasten Recovery" when attacked 5 times, and through "Decimator" when you trigger Partbreaker. Therefore, even if your health is reduced to some extent when you dodge a monster's attack with Tackle, you can quickly recover provided you keep attacking, allowing you to remain in combat for longer.

Drawn Great Sword Equipment for Usability

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword IconVarianza
(Artian)
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1104 Sleep 280 5% 0
Decoration Focus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Draw Jewel III 3
Critical Jewel 3
Element Type Sleep Element Type x3
Production Basic Attack Enhancement x3
Reinforcement Basic Attack Reinforcement x5
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm Xu Wu Helm Beta ②①ー Destroyer Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Mail Gore Mail Beta ③①ー Challenger Jewel 3
Sheath Jewel 1
Vambraces Xu Wu Vambraces Beta ②②① Earplugs Jewel 2
Earplugs Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
Coil Rathalos Coil Beta ②ーー Evasion Jewel 2
Greaves Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta ②ーー Evasion Jewel 2
Talisman Challenger Charm II - -
Active Skills
Xu Wu's Vigor (2 Piece) Agitator Lv5
Adrenaline Rush Lv4 Evade Window Lv4
Earplugs Lv3 Focus Lv3
Critical Draw Lv3 Critical Boost Lv3
Quick Sheathe Lv3 Partbreaker Lv1
Handicraft Lv1

This is a Critical Draw Build for the Great Sword that is designed for usability while producing 100% Affinity with the Critical Draw skill for about 3 seconds after performing a draw attack. The main attack rotation is going to be Drawn Overhead Slash (3 levels) →Strong Charged Slash (1 level) and, according to the monster's upcoming attack, Evade (or Guard) then Sheathe. If Evade is successful, your attack stat increases for about 30 seconds with Adrenaline Rush, and if you eat a Well-done Steak, you can expect another attack stat increase with Xu Wu's Vigor for about 2 minutes.

Forged Weapon Second Wind Equipment (HR40+)

Weapon Sharpness
Great Sword Weapon Stalwart Lamorak
Attack Element Affinity Defense
1056 Dragon 500 0% 0
Weapon Skill Focus Lv3
Decoration Guardian-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel 2
Critical Jewel 1
Armor Slot Decoration
Helm G. Fulgur Helm Beta ②ーー Mighty Jewel 2
Mail Arkvulcan Mail Beta ③②ー Challenger Jewel 3
Mighty Jewel 2
Vambraces G. Fulgur Vambraces Beta ②②ー Counter Jewel 2
Counter Jewel 2
Coil Arkvulcan Coil Beta ①①ー Physique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
Greaves Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta ②ーー Counter Jewel 2
Talisman Exploiter Charm II - -
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Piece) Arkveld's Hunger (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Weakness Exploit Lv3
Maximum Might Lv3 Focus Lv3
Offensive Guard Lv2 Critical Boost Lv2
Counterstrike Lv1 Constitution Lv1
Recovery Speed Lv1 Handicraft Lv1

This is a Second Wind Great Sword build that can be assembled without the Artian Weapon. Even the forgeable weapon "Stalwart Lamorak" has a high attack and white sharpness gauge, and Focus Lv3 makes it even stronger. If the conditions are right, the maximum affinity will be 95% when attacking Wounds, and the Stamina added in "Second Wind" will easily maintain the effect of Maximum Might even if consumed.

Forged Weapon Drawn Great Sword Equipment (HR40+)

Weapon NameShaprness
Great SwordPrinvrilo's Dissolution
AttackElementCriticalDefense
1056Water 3000%0
Weapon SkillCritical Draw Lv3
DecorationFocus-Handicraft Jewel 3
Critical Jewel II 2
Critical Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmXu Wu Helm Beta②①ーDestroyer Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
MailGore Mail Beta③①ーChallenger Jewel 3
Sheath Jewel 1
VambracesXu Wu Vambrace Beta②②①Earplugs Jewel 2
Earplugs Jewel 2
Sheath Jewel 1
CoilRathalos Coil Beta②ーーEvasion Jewel 2
GreavesDahaad Shardgreaves Beta②ーーEvasion Jewel 2
TalismanChallenger Charm II--
Active Skill
Xu Wu's Vigor (2 Piece)Agitator Lv5
Adrenaline Rush Lv4Evade Window Lv4
Earplugs Lv3Critical Draw Lv3
Focus Lv3Critical Boost Lv3
Quick Sheath Lv3PartbreakerLv1
HandicraftLv1

Drawn Great Sword build that can be assembled without the Artian Weapon. The main combo is Drawn Overhead Slash (3 hits) → Strong Charged Slash (1 hit), then Evade (or Guard) and Sheathe depending on the monster's movement. When Evade is successful, Adrenaline Rush will give you 30 seconds and eating a Well-done Steak will give you 2 minutes of increased Attack with Xu Wu's Vigor.

Great Sword's High Rank Builds (HR20-40)

▼ High Rank Beginning▼ Up to HR40▼ Right after HR40

Great Sword Strongest Equipment for Early High Rank

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword Weapon Buster Sword III
AttackElementAffinityDefense
912-0%0
Weapon SkillsCritical Draw Lv3

The recommended weapon for Great Sword's early High Rank is "Buster Sword III", which can be made by upgrading your weapon from Chapter 4. As for the timing, you can get the materials when you go to "Ruins of Wyveria" at HR20. After the upgrade, Critical Draw will be level 3 and Affinity will be 100% with the weapon drawn.

Recommended Armor

Armor Skill
Helm Doshaguma Helm Alpha Free Meal Lv2
Stun Resistance Lv1
Mail Doshaguma Mail Beta Latent Power Lv1
Vambraces Doshaguma Braces Alpha Stun Resistance Lv2
Stamina Surge Lv1
Coil Doshaguma Coil Alpha Latent Power Lv2
Greaves Ajarakan Greaves Beta Partbreaker Lv2
Talisman Hope Charm Self-Improvement Lv1
Recovery Up Lv1
Active Skills
Doshaguma's Might (4 Piece) Inspiring Pelt (3 Piece)
Latent Power Lv3 Stun Resistance Lv3
Critical Draw Lv3 Free Meal Lv2
Partbreaker Lv2 Stamina Surge Lv1
Self-improvement Lv1 Recovery Up Lv1

The recommended equipment for the Great Sword's early High Rank is equipment centered on Doshaguma Alpha Equipment, which can be made from Chapter 4. Once you start High Rank, the amount of damage you receive increases significantly, so it is recommended to update your equipment from this point onwards.

Great Sword Strongest Equipment up to HR40

WeaponSharpness
Great Sword Weapon Buster Sword III
AttackElementAffinityDefense
912-0%0
Weapon SkillsCritical Draw Lv3

You can continue using the Buster Sword III up until you reach HR40 and it will still perform well.


Armor Skill
Helm Dahaad Shardhelm Alpha Agitator Lv1
Mail Doshaguma Mail Beta Latent Power Lv1
Vambraces Dahaad Shardbraces Alpha Agitator Lv2
Adaptability Lv1
Coil Doshaguma Coil Alpha Latent Power Lv2
Greaves Dahaad Shardgreaves Beta Agitator Lv2
Talisman Sheathe Charm II Quick Sheath Lv2
Active Skills
Jin Dahaad's Revolt (2 Piece) Doshaguma's Might (2 Piece)
Agitator Lv5 Latent Power Lv3
Quick Sheath Lv2 Adaptability Lv1

Recommended build for the Great Sword up to HR40 is Jin Dahaad and Doshaguma equipment. When a monster is angry, you can temporarily enhance your attack with two types of Set Bonus Skills, such as Agitatot and Power Clash.

Great Sword Strongest Equipment just after HR40

Weapon NameSharpness
Great SwordStalwart Lamorak
AttackElementCriticalDefense
1056Dragon 5000%0
Weapon SkillFocus Lv3
DecorationCritical Jewel 1
Critical Jewel 1
Critical Jewel 1
ArmorSlotDecoration
HelmG. Fulgur Helm Beta②ーー-
MailArkvulcan Mail Beta③②ー-
VambracesG. Fulgur Vambrace Beta②②ー-
CoilArkvulcan Coil Beta①①ーPhysique Jewel 1
Physique Jewel 1
GreavesDahaad Shardgreaves Beta②ーー-
TalismanExploiter Charm II--
Active Skills
Fulgur Anjanath's Will (2 Parts)Arkveld's Hunger (2 Part)
Weakness Exploit Lv5Agitator Lv4
Focus Lv3Critical Boost Lv3
Constitution Lv2Maximum Might Lv1
Recovery SpeedLv1

The recommended post-game build for the Great Sword is equipment based on the weapon "Stalwart Lamorak". In addition to high attack and white sharpness gauge, the Charged Slash will also become faster with Focus Lv.3. If the conditions are met, the maximum affinity when attacking wounds is 70%. Even if the Stamina added with Second Wind is consumed, the effect of Maximum Might will not end. For Decorations, use Critical Boost, Offensive GuardAgitator, Maximum Might, Counterstrike, etc. if available.

Great Sword's Low Rank Builds (HR1-8)

Weapon will Strengthen Buster Sword

Weapon NameSharpness
Great SwordBuster Sword Ⅰ
AttackElementCriticalDefense
576-0%0
Weapon SkillCritical Draw Lv1

The recommended low rank weapon for the Great Sword is the "Buster Sword". It can be forged from Chapter 1, and Critical Draw Skill increases affinity when the weapon is drawn, making it easier to deal damage from the beginning. By upgrading it, the sharpness level and draw skills also increase, so you can continue using it until you reach High Rank.

Forge 2 Types of Armor in Chapter 3

NameSkills
HelmG. Rathalos HelmWeakness Exploit Lv1
Intimidator Lv1
MailG. Doshaguma MailHeroics Lv1
Iron Skin Lv1
VambracesG. Rathalos VambracesWeakness Exploit Lv1
CoilG. Doshaguma CoilHeroics Lv1
Marathon Runner Lv1
GreavesG. Rathalos GreavesWeakness Exploit Lv1
TalismanHope CharmSelf-improvement Lv1
Recovery UPLv1
Active Skills
Rathalos's Flare (2 Piece)Doshaguma's Might (2 Piece)
Guardian's Pulse (3 Piece)Weakness Exploit Lv3
Heroics Lv2Intimidator Lv1
Iron Skin Lv1Marathon Runner Lv1
Sel-improvement Lv1Recovery UP Lv1

The recommended equipment for the Great Sword early game is a combination of Guardian Doshaguma Equipment and Guardian Rathalos Equipment That can be created from Chapter 3. It is possible to increase the damage level with the skill effects "Weakness Exploit" and "Doshaguma's Might".

Best Low Rank Build Per Weapon

Great Sword Best Skills

▼ Weapon Skill▼ Armor skill

Recommended Weapon Skills

Skill nameEffect
FocusRecommendation level: ★★★
Charge attacks accumulate faster.
Critical DrawRecommendation level:★★★
After attacking with a weapon, Affinity increases for a certain period of time (While Riding does not activate)
Offensive GuardRecommendation level: ★★★
If you successfully use Guard at the right time, Attack will increase for a certain period of time.
Critical BoostRecommendation level:★★
Increases the damage of critical attacks.
HandicraftRecommendation level: ★★
Weapon Sharpness becomes longer. However, the length will not exceed the Sharpness limit.
Attack BoostRecommendation level: ・・
Increase the player's Attack.
Critical EyeRecommendation level: ・・
Affinity is UP.

Recommended weapon skills for Monster Hunter Wilds' Great Sword include "Focus", "Critical Draw", and "OffensiveGuard". In particular, "Focus" will make the Charged Slash faster, so be sure to activate it.

Recommended Armor Skills

Skill nameEffect
Weakness ExploitRecommendation level: ★★★
When attacking a monster, if the attack is quite effective on that part, Affinity will increase.
CounterstrikeRecommendation level: ★★★
After being blown away, the Attack increases for a certain period of time.
Fulgur Anjanath's Will
(GuardianFulgur Series)
Recommended: ★★★
Obtain an additional Stamina gauge.
Doshaguma's Might
(Doshaguma Series)
Recommendation level: ★★
When PowerClash or OffsetAttack is successful, the base Attack increases for a certain period of time.
Jin Dahaad's Revolt
(JinDahaad Series)
Recommendation level: ★★
Attack increases for a certain period of time after a Webbing state, when recovering from Freeze, or when being released from a restraining attack, after PowerClash.
AgitatorRecommended level: ★★
When a large monster in battle becomes angry, Attack and Affinity will increase.
Maximum MightRecommendation level: ★★
If the Stamina gauge remains full for a while, Affinity will increase.
PartbreakerRecommendation level: ★★
It becomes easier to destroy parts of large monsters, and the damage when destroying Wounds with FocusStrike increases.
Quick SheathRecommendation level: ★★
You will be able to put away your weapons faster.

Recommended armor skills for Monster Hunter Wilds' Great Sword include "Weakness Exploit", "Counterstrike", and "Fulgur Anjanath's Will". In particular, "Counterstrike" is compatible with the Great Sword because it can be activated even when you use Offset Attack or Tackle to dodge a monster's attack that has a blowback effect.

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