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

A guide on the high rank Longsword Build for Monster Hunter Rise (Switch). Includes endgame, & early builds, progression, elemental build, and weapons & armor for MH Rise.

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Older Endgame Builds
High Rank Builds
Low Rank Build
Recommended Skills

Longsword Related Articles
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Rise	High Rank Build	Best Longsword

Longsword Weapon Tree

Longsword Endgame Builds 3.0 Update

Build / Weapon	Recommendation
▼All-Rounder Chameleos Longsword Build	★★★★
▼Dragonheart Chameleos Longsword Build	★★★★
▼Tigrex Longsword Build	★★★・
▼Dragonheart Valstrax Longsword Build	★★★・
▼Master's Touch Nargacuga Longsword Build	★★・・

All-Rounder Chameleos Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Phantom Mirage
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
228	-	15%	10
Decoration	Tenderizer Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1 Diversion Jewel 1
Arms	Sinister Gauntlets S			Tenderizer Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Handicraft Jewel 1 Critical Jewel 2 (If slot is available)
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 5, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Hellfire Cloak Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1
Defense
296	6	-11	-2	2	-2

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	Magnamalo Blade+ x3 Magnamalo Scale+ x4 Magnamalo Scute+ x1 Purple Magna Orb x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Exceed Handicraft Lv. 1 to bring out the white gauge ・Sharpness levels are a bit hard to manage ・If Talisman can't have a Handicraft Jewel decoration, then make up for it with the Handicraft Lv. 2 skill

Dragonheart Chameleos Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Phantom Mirage
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
228	-	15%	10
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1 Diversion Jewel 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Valstrax Helm			Critical Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Valstrax Mail			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Valstrax Braces			Sheath Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Critical Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Handicraft Jewel 3 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Handicraft Jewel 3 Mighty Jewel 2 (If slot is available)
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 2, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1
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% ・Produces more attack power than other high rank builds ・Maximum affinity at 75% thanks to Weakness Exploit & Maximum Might ・Also consider making Handicraft & Maximum Might into Lv. 2

Tigrex Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigrine Need
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
230	-	-20%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	Silkbind Boost (From Keen Edge)

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Sheath Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Lagombi Vambraces S			Sheath Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Critical Jewel 2 (If slot is available)
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv.3 , Critical Boost Lv. 2, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Ice Attack Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
268	0	-7	0	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	Lagombi Plastron+ x3 Lagombi Frozenclaw x2 Gracium x3 Beast Gem x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Recommended for game experts who want to speed up their hunts. ・Powerful critical attacks thanks to Attack Boost Lv. 4 ・Unlock this build by hunting down Kushala Daora

Dragonheart Valstrax Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Reddnaught Blade
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188	Dragon 39	0%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III (Or Dragon Exploit)

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			Mighty Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Mighty Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Mighty Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Sheath Jewel 2
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 2, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Maximum Might 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
	・Affinity totaling at 80% thanks to Weakness Exploit & Maximum Might ・Powerful against enemies that are weak against the dragon element ・Fight while keeping your HP below 80%

Master's Touch Nargacuga Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Deepest Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188	-	40%	-
Decoration	Critical Jewel 2
Rampage Skill	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			Mastery Jewel 2
Waist	Valstrax Coil			Mastery Jewel 2
Legs	Valstrax Greaves			Mastery Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Sheath Jewel 2
Skills
Dragonheart Lv. 5, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Resuscitate Lv. 3, Resentment Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Master's Touch 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
	・Recommended for those who prioritize relative ease and comfort in battle. ・Sharpness consumption is greatly reduced thanks to Master's Touch ・Fight while keeping your HP below 80%

Older Endgame Builds

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Chameleos Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Mirage Finsword I
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
216	-	15%	-
Decoration	Tenderizer Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost II

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1 Diversion Jewel 1
Arms	Sinister Gauntlets S			Tenderizer Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Handicraft Jewel 3 Critical Jewel 2
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 5, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Handicraft Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Hellfire Cloak Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1
Defense
296	6	-11	-2	2	-2

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	Magnamalo Blade+ x3 Magnamalo Scale+ x4 Magnamalo Scute+ x1 Purple Magna Orb x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Surpases Deepest Night longsword in attack power. ・Handicraft Jewel Lv. 2+ makes weapon reach white level on the gauge. ・Slightly hard to manage sharpness levels.

Ultimate Tigrine Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigrine Need
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
236	-	-20%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost II

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Expert Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Barioth Vambraces S			Sheath Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Tenderizer Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1 Diversion Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Defense Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv. 2			Critical Jewel 2
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Attack Boost Lv. 4, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 2, Maximum Might Lv. 2, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1, Defense Boost Lv. 1
Defense
290	0	-8	-1	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 x3 Barioth Pelt+ x2 Freezer Sac x3 Meaty Hide+ x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・The best build for farming materials fast. ・Able to deliver powerful attacks with Attack Boost Lv. 4. ・The buffs brought by the Attack Boost II and Wirebug Whisperer skill make this an all-rounder build. ・Unlock this build by hunting down Kushala Daora

Razor Sharp Tigrine Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Tigrine Need
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
236	-	-20%	-
Decoration	-
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost II

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Utsushi Mask (H) S (Male) Channeler's Hair-tie S (Female)			Brace Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Attack Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Lagombi Vambraces S			Attack Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Attack Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Razor Jewel 2
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 7, Critical Eye Lv. 4, Razor Sharp Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Spare Shot Lv. 2, Wirebug Whisperer Lv. 1, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Ice Attack Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
246	-1	-3	-1	5	0

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Kamura Ticket x2 Anjanath Fang+ x2 Monster Hardbone x1 Gracium x2
Chest	Barioth Pelt+ x4 Barioth Claw+ x4 Freezer Sac x1 Wyvern Gem x1
Arms	Lagombi Plastron+ x3 Lagombi Frozenclaw x2 Gracium x3 Beast Gem x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・Critical Eye Lv. 4 balances out the negative affinity of Tigrine Need. ・Easy to use even for beginners. ・The buffs brought by the Attack Boost II and Wirebug Whisperer skill make this an all-rounder build.

Powerful Deepest Night Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Deepest Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188	-	40%	-
Decoration	Tenderizer Jewel 2
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Kaiser Crown			Grinder Jewel 1
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Attack Jewel 2 Grinder Jewel 1 Grinder Jewel 1
Arms	Lagombi Vambraces S			Attack Jewel 2 Brace Jewel 1
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Critical Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Ingot Greaves S			Steadfast Jewel 1
Talisman	Quick Sheath Lv. 2			Critical Jewel 2 Mighty Jewel 2
Skills
Critical Eye Lv. 7, Attack Boost Lv. 7, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Speed Sharpening Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Maximum Might Lv. 2, Ice Attack Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1
Defense
268	0	-7	0	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	Lagombi Plastron+ x3 Lagombi Frozenclaw x2 Gracium x3 Beast Gem x1
Waist	Anjanath Pelt+ x4 Anjanath Scale+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Anjanath Gem x1
Legs	Fucium Ore x2 Dragonite Ore x3 Gracium x2 Monster Keenbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	・An easy build enough to use even for beginners. ・Able to deliver stable & powerful attacks.

Master's Touch Deepest Night Longsword Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Deepest Night
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
188	-	40%	-
Decoration	Tenderizer Jewel II
Rampage Skill	Attack Boost III

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Skull Visage S			Sheath Jewel 2 Sheath Jewel 2
Chest	Barioth Mail S			Mastery Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Arms	Rathalos Braces S			Mastery Jewel 2
Waist	Anjanath Coil S			Mastery Jewel 2 Steadfast Jewel 1 Steadfast Jewel 1
Legs	Golden Hakama			Diversion Jewel 1 Defense Jewel 1
Talisman	Weakness Exploit Lv2			Critical Jewel 2
Skills
Attack Boost Lv. 4, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Master's Touch Lv. 3, Critical Boost Lv. 3, Stun Resistance Lv. 3, Fortify Lv. 1, Maximum Might Lv. 1, Latent Power Lv. 1, Flinch Free Lv. 1, Diversion Lv. 1, Defense Boost Lv. 1
Defense
300	2	-4	-4	-5	3

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Monster Hardbone x3 Eroded Husk x2 Dragonbone Relic x1 Acute Fang x3
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	Rajang Blackfur x3 Gold Rajang Pelt x1 Rajang Claw+ x2 Beast Gem x2

Key Points About This Build
	・A build for those who put priority on ease with regard to battles. ・Master's Touch lowers sharpness consumption to a great degree. ・Up attack power with a Talisman with Weakness Exploit Lv2 & Critical Jewel decoration.

Best Longsword Builds - High Rank

High Survivability 6★ Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Hidden Saber II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
160	-	35%	-
Decoration	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Zinogre Helm S			-
Chest	Barioth Mail S			-
Arms	Barioth Vambraces S			-
Waist	Skalda Elytra S (Male) Spio Elytra S (Female)			-
Legs	Barioth Greaves S			-
Skills
Weakness Exploit Lv. 3, Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Maximum Might Lv. 2, Latent Power Lv. 1, Critical Eye Lv. 1
Defense
268	-5	-1	1	5	5

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Zinogre Horn+ x2 Zinogre Electrofur x3 Fulgurbug x3 Bishaten Fur+ 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	Toxic Kumori x1 Quality Stomach x2 Almudron Plate x1
Legs	Barioth Pelt+ x3 Barioth Claw+ x2 Barioth Spike x2 Great Baggi Claw+ x2

Key Points About This Build
	A build that utilizes a high-affinity Longsword forgeable from Nargacuga. Add a Zinogre Helm to double the effect of this build.

High Survivability 5★ Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Keen Edge II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
170	-	0%	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment			Decoration
Head	Aknosom Helm S			-
Chest	Aknosom Mail S			-
Arms	Barroth Vambraces S			-
Waist	Aknosom Coil S			-
Legs	Bishaten Greaves S			-
Skills
Quick Sheath Lv. 3, Attack Boost Lv. 2, Fire Attack Lv. 1, Peak Performance Lv. 1, Affinity Sliding Lv. 1, Maximum Might Lv. 1
Defense
216	-10	-13	6	-1	0

Build Materials List

Slot	Materials
Head	Aknosom Feather+ x3 Aknosom Crest+ x1 Aknosom Beak x1 Izuchi Pelt+ x2
Chest	Aknosom Scale+ x4 Aknosom Feather+ x1 Monster Keenbone x1 Carbalite Ore x1
Arms	Barroth Ridge+ x4 Barroth Claw+ x1 Monster Keenbone x1 Fucium Ore x3
Waist	Aknosom Crest+ x1 Aknosom Feather+ x3 Great Izuchi Hide+ x2
Legs	Bishaten Feather+ x4 Bishaten Talon+ x2 Bishaten Tailcase+ x1 Bullfango Pelt+ x2

Key Points About This Build
	Aknosom Armor provides points for the Quick Sheath skill. If your defense isn't much of a worry, you can just keep your build at 4★.

High Survivability 4★ Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Keen Edge II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
170	None	0%	-
Decoration	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment
Head	Aknosom Helm S
Chest	Aknosom Mail S
Arms	Arzuros Vambraces S
Waist	Aknosom Coil S
Legs	Hunter's Greaves S
Defense
177	-10	-3	-5	6	4
Skill
Quick Sheath Lv3, Attack Boost Lv2, Defense Boost Lv2, Wirebug Whisperer Lv2, Peak Performance Lv1, Fire Attack Lv1, Stun Resistance Lv1, Counterstrike Lv1

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Aknosom Feather+ x3 Aknosom Crest+ x1 Aknosom Beak x1 Izuchi Pelt+ x2
Chest	Aknosom Scale+ x4 Aknosom Feather+ x1 Monster Keenbone x1 Carbalite Ore x1
Arms	Arzuros Brace+ x1 Arzuros Carapace x4 Quality Bone x1 Beast Gem x1
Waist	Aknosom Crest+ x1 Aknosom Feather+ x3 Great Izuchi Hide+ x2
Legs	High-quality Pelt x2 Twisted Rockbone x2

Key Points About This Build
	Aknosom Armor provides points for the Quick Sheath skill. You can also freely expand to add Defense to this set as High Rank monster hit harder than the low rank ones. The Counterstrike skill also helps as you may find yourself getting thrown around in higher quests.

Best Longsword Builds - Low Rank

High DPS 2★ Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Iron Devil
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
100	None	0%	-
Decoration	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment
Head	Izuchi Helm
Chest	Hunter's Mail
Arms	Alloy Vambraces
Waist	Alloy Coil
Legs	Baggi Greaves
Defense
44	-4	-2	-5	0	1
Skills
Attack Boost Lvl 2, Critical Eye Lvl 3, Water Attack Lvl 1

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Great Izuchi Pelt x2 Monster Bone S x1 Izuchi Pelt x1
Chest	Remobra Hide x1 Iron Ore x1
Arms	Machalite Ore x2 Iron Ore x3 Earth Crystal x1
Waist	Machalite Ore x2 Earth Crystal x2 Iron Ore x1
Legs	Great Baggi Claw x2 Sleep Sac x1 Baggi Hide x1

Key Points About This Build
	This build focuses on damage and using powerful high-DPS skills as much as possible. Although it's not necessary, you also have the option of equipping a Bone Coil if you want to activate Focus.

High Survivability 4★ Build

Recommended Weapon

Weapon Name		Sharpness
Castello Saif II
Attack	Element	Affinity	Defense
150	None	-10%	+8
Decoration	-

Recommended Armor

	Equipment
Head	Basarios Helm
Chest	Ludroth Mail
Arms	Ludroth Braces
Waist	Basarios Coil
Legs	Ingot Greaves
Defense
114	7	3	1	2	6
Skills
Attack Boost Lvl 1, Defense Boost Lvl 3, Speed Sharpening Lvl 1, Stamina Surge Lvl 1, Marathon Runner Lvl 1, Critical Eye Lvl 1

Build Materials List

Part	Materials
Head	Basarios Pleura x3 Poison Sac x2 Remobra Hide x1 Firestone x1
Chest	Spongy Hide x3 Royal Ludroth Scale x1 Royal Ludroth Claw x1
Arms	Royal Ludroth Scale x2 Aqua Sac x2 Hydro Hide x1 Immature Sponge x2
Waist	Basarios Shell x3 Flame Sac x1 Basarios Wing x1 Earth Crystal x2
Legs	Dragonite Ore x2 Machalite Ore x3 Iron Ore x3 Lightcrystal x1

Key Points About This Build
	The long sword is a very high-performance weapon that allows you to deal damage without necessarily relying on a few super high DPS moves. Because of that, it's possible to spec more defensively to make for a safer overall playstyle. The build above should hold you out even past 5★ village quests.

Longsword - 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
Quick Sheath (Priority: ★★★)	【Effect】 Increases weapon draw speed 【Reason】 Quick Sheath greatly helps when using attack moves from a sheathed Long Sword. However, this skill requires Lv 3 to have a significant effect
Weakness Exploit (Priority: ☆★★)	【Effect】 Increases damage done when attacking a monster's weak point. 【Reason】 The Longsword will take advantage of the Weakness Exploit as it can easily focus on a single damage
Critical Eye (Priority: ☆☆★)	【Effect】 Increases affinity 【Reason】 Increases the chance of getting critical hits whenever you attack an enemy

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MH Rise Sunbreak - Weapon Related Articles

Weapon Articles

Great Sword	Best Build	Early Game Builds
Great Sword	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Long Sword	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Long Sword	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Sword & Shield	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Sword & Shield	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Dual Blades	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Dual Blades	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Hammer	Best Build	Early Game Builds
Hammer	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Hunting Horn	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Hunting Horn	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Lance	Best Build	Early Game Builds
Lance	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Gunlance	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Gunlance	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Switch Axe	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Switch Axe	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Charge Blade	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Charge Blade	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Insect Glaive	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Insect Glaive	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Light Bowgun	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Light Bowgun	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Heavy Bowgun	Best Builds	Early Game Builds
Heavy Bowgun	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill
Bow	Best Build	Early Game Builds
Bow	Weapon Tree	Switch Skill

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