Monster Hunter Rise | Greatsword High Rank Build - Armor & Skills

The high rank Greatsword Build 3.0 guide for Monster Hunter Rise (Switch). Includes early, low rank, & endgame builds, weapon build, armor, skills, & resistances in MH Rise!

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Build / Weapon	Recommendation
▼Dragonheart Narga Greatsword Build	★★★★
▼Rampage Cleaver Greatsword Build	★★★・
▼Attack Boost Lv.7 Narga Greatsword Build	★★★・
▼Health Recovery Narga Greatsword Build	★★★・
▼Tigrex Greatsword Build	★★・・

Dragonheart Narga Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dark of Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188		35%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skills	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Charger Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Charger Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Charger Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			Expert Jewel 2
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Critical Eye Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3
Defense
400	-7	-7	-7	-7	18

Build Materials List

Armor	Material
Valstrax Helm	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Valstrax Mail	Valstrax Spineshell x2 Shimmering Scale x6 Rouge Spikewing x2 Magna Soulprism x2
Valstrax Braces	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Valstrax Coil	Gleaming Shell x6 Crimson Liquid x2 Rouge Spikewing x2 Bazelgeuse Fuse x2
Valstrax Greaves	Gleaming Shell x5 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Tail x2 Red Serpent Orb x1

Key Points About This Build
	・Fight while keeping your HP below 80% ・Provides top class attack power when Dragonheart and Resentment are activated at the same time ・Unlike the Rampage Cleaver below, the affinity of this weapon is high and is able to give steady powerful attacks

Rampage Cleaver Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Rampage Cleaver S
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
250		-30%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skills	Attack Boost IV Attack Surge Non-Elemental Boost

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Anjanath Mail S			Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Critical Eye Lv. 2			Tenderizer Jewel 2
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 2, Marathon Runner Lv. 1, Dragonheart Lv. 1
Defense
314	7	-13	-2	-5	0

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x1 Anjanath Nosebone+ x2 Piercing Claw x2
Arms	Shimmering Scale x6 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Valstrax Spineshell x2 Teostra Powder x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・ Attack power is around the same as the above Dragonheart Narga Build ・ Although no particular requirement for activation, critical hits are unstable and Focus is capped at Lv. 2 ・ Best paired with Palico buffs

Attack Boost Lv.7 Narga Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dark of Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188		35%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skills	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Anjanath Mail S			Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Rathalos Braces S			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Charger Jewel 2
Talisman	Weakness Exploit			Attack Jewel 2 (Optional)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Eye Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Marathon Runner Lv. 1
Defense
288	13	-9	-3	-2	-6

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x1 Anjanath Nosebone+ x2 Piercing Claw x2
Arms	Rathalos Scale+ x4 Rath Wingtalon+ x1 Inferno Sac x3 Uroktor Scale+ x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・ 100% Critical Rate when attacking weak points ・ High ATK Stability ・ You may also not include the Attack Jewel 2 to your Talisman if there is no slot

Health Recovery Narga Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dark of Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188		35%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skills	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Charger Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Kushala Cista			Charger Jewel 2
Arms	Kushala Grip			Brace Jewel
Waist	Kushala Cocoon			Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Golden Hakama			Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Charger Jewel 2
Skills
Kushala Blessing Lv. 3, Recovery Speed Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Agitator Lv. 2, Dragonheart Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1, Handicraft Lv. 1, Pierce Up Lv. 1, Latent Power Lv. 1, Speed Sharpening Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
372	-2	6	-4	3	-3

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Gleaming Shell x5 Crimson Liquid x2 Valstrax Claw+ x2 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2
Chest	Daora Carapace x5 Daora Dragon Scale+ x2 Daora Tail x2 Amber Fang+ x2
Arms	Daora Dragon Scale+ x5 Daora Claw+ x3 Elder Dragon Bone x3 Novacrystal x1
Waist	Daora Carapace x5 Daora Webbing x2 Elder Dragon Blood x2 Daora Gem x1
Legs	Rajang Blackfur x3 Gold Rajang Pelt x1 Rajang Claw+ x2 Beast Gem x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Kushala Blessing allows recovery to exceed the red portion of the health gauge ・ Highly compatible with Greatsword attacks

Tigrex Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigrex Great Sword
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
218		-15%	-
Decoration	Brace Jewel 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Barioth Vambraces S			Charger Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Charger Jewel 2
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Critical Jewel 2 (Optional)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 4, Critical Eye Lv. 4, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 2, Maximum Might Lv. 2, Focus Lv. 2, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
282	1	-7	-2	4	-3

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Barioth Pelt+ x4 Barioth Claw+ x4 Freezer Sac x1 Wyvern Gem x1
Arms	Barioth Carapace x4 Barioth Pelt+ x4 Freezer Sac x2 Meaty Hide+ x3
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・ 75% Concentration Rate when using skills ・ Attack Power exceeds Nargacuga build ・ Convenient Quick Sheath Skill ・ You may also not include the Critical Jewel 2 to your Talisman if there is no slot available

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Build / Weapon	Recommendation / Skills
▼Narga Greatsword Build	★★★★ Attack Boost Lv. 7, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Eye Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Marathon Runner Lv. 1
▼Tigrex Greatsword Build	★★★・ Attack Boost Lv. 4, Critical Eye Lv. 4, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 2, Maximum Might Lv. 2, Focus Lv. 2, Flinch Free Lv. 1
▼Goss Harag Greatsword Build	★★★・ Attack Boost Lv. 7, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3, Offensive Guard Lv. 1, Evade Extender Lv. 1, Maximum Might Lv. 1
▼Sheathing Greatsword Build	★★・・ Attack Boost Lv. 7, Focus Lv. 3, Slugger Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Punishing Draw Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Maximum Might Lv. 1

Narga Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Dark of Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188		35%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skills	Attack Boost Ⅲ

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Anjanath Mail S			Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Rathalos Braces S			Critical Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Charger Jewel 2
Talisman	Weakness Exploit			Attack Jewel 2 (Optional)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Critical Eye Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Marathon Runner Lv. 1
Defense
288	13	-9	-3	-2	-6

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Teostra Mane x3 Teostra Carapace x5 Teostra Horn+ x1 Magna Soulprism x2
Chest	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x1 Anjanath Nosebone+ x2 Piercing Claw x2
Arms	Rathalos Scale+ x4 Rath Wingtalon+ x1 Inferno Sac x3 Uroktor Scale+ x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・ 100% Critical Rate when attacking weak points ・ High ATK Stability ・ You may also not include the Attack Jewel 2 to your Talisman if there is no slot

Goss Harag Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Abominable Great Sword
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
230	Ice 20	-9%	-
Decoration	Wirebug Jewel 2
Rampage Skill	Affinity Boost I

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Jyuratodus Helm			Wirebug Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Sheath Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Rathalos Braces S			Charger Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Charger Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Charger Jewel 2
Talisman	Wirebug Whisperer			Attack Jewel 2 (Optional)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Focus Lv. 3, Offensive Guard Lv. 1, Evade Extender Lv. 1, Maximum Might Lv. 1
Defense
260	2	0	-7	3	-3

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Jyuratodus Scale+ x4 Jyuratodus Fang+ x3 Torrent Sac x1 Monster Keenbone x1
Chest	Barioth Pelt+ x4 Barioth Claw+ x4 Freezer Sac x1 Wyvern Gem x1
Arms	Rathalos Scale+ x4 Rath Wingtalon+ x1 Inferno Sac x3 Uroktor Scale+ x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・ 75% Concentration Rate when using skills ・ This weapon has a very high Attack Rate that and causes decent damage.

Sheathing Greatsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Abominable Great Sword
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
230	Ice 20	-9%	-
Decoration	Gambit Jewel 2
Rampage Skill	Affinity Boost I

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Anjanath Helm S			Gambit Jewel 2
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Gambit Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Anjanath Vambraces S			Grinder Jewel 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Charger Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S			Charger Jewel 2
Talisman	Quick Sheath			Attack Jewel 2 (Optional)
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Focus Lv. 3, Slugger Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Punishing Draw Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Maximum Might Lv. 1
Defense
270	7	-8	-3	1	1

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Fang+ x2 Inferno Sac x2 Aknosom Feather+ x1
Chest	Barioth Pelt+ x4 Barioth Claw+ x4 Freezer Sac x1 Wyvern Gem x1
Arms	Anjanath Scale+ x3 Anjanath Fang+ x2 Inferno Sac x2 Firecell Stone x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・ Use Power Sheath and attack monsters with Charged Slash while the weapon is sheathed for higher damage. ・ You can stun monsters with the Slugger Skill activated.

Adamant Charge Slash No Focus Build

▼ This build uses Talismans to acquire more skills

Recommended Weapon

Weapon		Sharpness
Dark of Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
180	None	35%
Decoration	Sheath Jewel 2

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decorations
Head	Zinogre Helm S			Brace Jewel 1
Chest	Zinogre Mail S			Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Rathalos Braces S			Sheath Jewel 2
Waist	Anja Coil S			Sheath Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Golden Hakama			Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Any Talisman with Weakness Exploit Lv 1 or above			-
Skills
Attack Boost Lv 4, Latent Power Lv 3, Weakness Exploit Lv 3, Quick Sheath Lv 3, Critical Boost Lv 2, Stun Resistance Lv 3, Flinch Free Lv 1, Speed Sharpening Lv 3
Defense
316	8	-3	8	-13	1

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Zinogre Horn+ x2 Zinogre Electrofur x3 Fulgurbug x3 Bishaten Fur+ x2
Chest	Zinogre Electrofur x3 Zhinogre Carapace x3 Zinogre Claw+ x1 Zinogre Plate x1
Arms	Rathalos Scale+ x4 Rath Wingtalon+ x1 Inferno Sac ×3 Uroktor Scale+ x2
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Rajang Blackfur x3 Gold Rajang Pelt x1 Rajang Claw+ x2 Beast Gem x2

Key Points About This Build
	If you're planning on mostly using Adamant Charged Slash, you won't really need Focus. If you choose to use True Charged Slash instead, feel free to swap out the Sheath Jewel for Focus. If you have a Talisman with lvl 2 Exploit Weakness, you can also swap out your chest for a Remobra one, allowing you to get Critical Boost Lv 3.

Quick Sheath No Talisman Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon		Sharpness
Dark of Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
180	-	35%	-
Decoration	Sheath Jewel 2

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decorations
Head	Zinogre Helm S			Brace Jewel 1
Chest	Remobra Suit S			Grinder Jewel 1 Defense Jewel 1
Arms	Barioth Vambraces S			Sheath Jewel 2
Waist	Skalda Elytra S or Spio Elytra S			-
Legs	Golden Hakama			Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Skills
Latent Power Lv 2, Weakness Exploit Lv 3, Critical Boost Lv 3, Quick Sheath Lv 3, Maximum Might Lv 1, Critical Eye Lv 1, Flinch Free Lv 1, Speed Sharpening Lv 3, Defense Boost Lv 1
Defense
274	3	0	6	-6	9

Build Materials List

Part	Material
Head	Zinogre Horn+ x2 Zinogre Electrofur x3 Fulgurbug x3 Bishaten Fur+ x2
Chest	Remobra Hide+ x3 Pukei-Pukei Scale+ x2 Toxin Sac x2 Monster Hardbone x1
Arms	Barioth Carapace x4 Barioth Pelt+ x4 Freezer Sac x2 Meaty Hide+ x3
Waist	Toxic Kumori ×1 Quality Stomach x2 Almudron Plate×1
Legs	Rajang Blackfur x3 Gold Rajang Pelt x1 Rajang Claw+ x2 Beast Gem x2

Key Points About This Build
	This build makes use of the following skills: Quick Sheath, Weakness Exploit, and Critical Boost without the need for any Talisman. However, getting a Talisman that can increase the level of the said skills can be extremely helpful. You can also try for Attack Boost or Critical Eye when looking for decorations or Talismans.

Best Greatsword Build For High Rank

Equipment That Can Be Made for 4★ Quests

Recommended Weapon

Weapon		Sharpness
Golem Blade I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
180	-	0%	-
Decoration	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decorations
Head	Khezu Helm S			-
Chest	Hunter Mail S			-
Arms	Alloy Vambraces S			-
Waist	Khezu Coil S			-
Legs	Khezu Greaves S			-
Skills
Focus Lv 3, Critical Eye Lv 2, Slugger Lv 2, Attack Boost Lv 1, Water Attack Lv 1, Handicraft Lv 1, Recovery Up Lv 1
Defense
178	-13	3	11	5	3

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Pearl Hide x4 Monster Keenbone x1 Dragonite Ore x2 Quality Bone x1
Body	Remobra Hide+ x2 Dragonite Ore x2
Arm	Gracium x2 Carbalite Ore x3 Machalite Ore x2
Waist	Pearl Hide x3 Suspicious Fang+ x2 High-quality Pelt x1 Dragonite Ore x2
Legs	Suspicious Fang+ x4 Pearl Hide x1 Thunder Sac x2 Pale Khezu Steak x1

Key Points About This Build
	This equipment relies on having Focus, which is a plus for the Greatsword. Handicraft will also assist in keeping up the sharpness of your weapon.

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Equipment That Can Be Made For 2★ Quests

Recommended Weapon

Weapon		Sharpness
Buster Sword
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
110	-	0%	-
Decoration	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decorations
Head	Izuchi Helm			-
Chest	Hunter's Mail			-
Arms	Alloy Vambraces			-
Waist	Bone Coil			-
Legs	Baggi Greaves			-
Skills
Attack Boost Lv 2, Critical Eye Lv 2, Focus Lv 1
Defense
44	-3	-2	-4	0	1

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Great Izuchi Pelt x2 Monster Bone S x1 Izuchi Pelt x1
Body	Remobra Hide x2 Great Wroggi Hide x1 Poison Sac x2 Monster Bone L x1
Arm	Machalite Ore x2 Iron Ore x3 Earth Crystal x1
Waist	Eroded Skeleton x2 Gajau Whisker x1 Sharp Fang x1
Legs	Great Baggi Claw x2 Sleep Sac x1 Baggi Hide x1

Key Points About This Build
	As enemies during the early parts of the game are not that strong, focusing on attack damage is recommended. Note that you can change out the Hunter's Mail to a different set of Chest Armor as it has a very low Defense stat.

Equipment That Can Be Made For 4★ Quests

Recommended Weapon

Weeapon		Sharpness
Buster Blade
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
140	-	0%	-
Decoration	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decorations
Head	Basarios Helm			-
Chest	Barroth Mail			-
Arms	Somnacanth Arm			-
Waist	Basarios Coil			-
Legs	Basarios Greaves			-
Skills
Attack Boost Lv1, Defense Boost Lv5, Speed Sharpening Lv1, Load Shells Lv1, Bombardier Lv1, Divine Blessing Lv1
Defense
106	-4	-5	3	2	-8

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Basarios Pleura x3 Poison Sac x2 Remobra Hide x1 Firestone x1
Body	Basarios Shell x3 Barroth Scalp x1 Fertile Mud x1 Big Fin x2
Arm	Somnacanth Scale x3 Somnacanth Talon x1 Somnacanth Shell x1 Great Baggi Claw x1
Waist	Basarios Shell x3 Flame Sac x1 Basarios Wing x1 Earth Crystal x2
Legs	Basarios Shell x3 Basarios Pleura x1 Basarios Tail x1 Earth Crystal x3

Key Points About This Build
	★4 are more difficult and are more than likely to challenge you if you're not prepared. Be mindful of your Defense stat as enraged enemy monsters can quickly end your quest. This armor build may be a bit low on the offensive side, but with the Great Sword, damage is not a concern.

Greatsword - Recommended Skills

Skill Name	Effect / Reason
Attack Boost (Priority: ★★★)	【Effect】 Increases overall attack power. At higher levels, it also increases Affinity 【Reason】 Increases the damage of your every attack. Aim for at least Level 4 or higher
Focus (Priority: ☆★★)	【Effect】 Increases the rate at which a gauge fills up for weapons 【Reason】 By shortening the charge time, you will be able to deal your combos faster and with less likeliness of being interrupted. That being said, if you're using Adamant Charged Slash, you can pass on this skill.
Weakness Exploit (Priority: ☆★★)	【Effect】 Increases damage done when attacking a monster's weak point. 【Reason】 A pure and simple DPS increase!
Critical Eye (Priority: ☆☆★)	【Effect】 Increases affinity 【Reason】 Increases the chance of getting critical hits whenever you attack an enemy - this is one of those skills you'll want to have activated all the time, though it's not necessary to go out of your way to get it to a high level.

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