Greatsword is one of the weapons in Monster Hunter Rise (Switch). Get to know the best greatswords for each element, how to craft them, damage and affinity, and crafting trees!!
Best Greatsword Per Element
| Greatsword Related Articles | ||
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 Sunbreak | Best Build | Early Game Build |
| Rise | High Rank Build | Best Greatsword |
Best No Element Greatsword
Rampage Cleaver S
| Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 210 | - | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ― ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost IV Non-elemental Boost II Attack Surge | |||
| Forge ↓ | Rampage Cleaver I | Forge Materials Apex Beastclaws x1 Arzuros Pelt+ x2 Guild Ticket x1 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver II | Upgrade Materials Apex Venom Spike x1 Bishaten Horn+ x1 Defender Ticket 5 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver III | Upgrade Materials Ibushi Carapace x1 Nargacuga Scale+ x4 Defender Ticket 6 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver IV | Upgrade Materials Apex Bubblefoam x1 Rakna-Kadaki Carapace x2 Defender Ticket 7 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver V | Upgrade Materials Apex Blaze Sac x1 Apex Curlhorn x1 Defender Ticket 8 x3 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver S | Upgrade Materials Apex Shockshell x2 Apex Blaze Sac x1 Defender Ticket 9 x3 |
Dark of Night
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 180 | - | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 35% | ② ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost III Affinity Boost II Master Rider | |||
| Forge ↓ | Kamura Cleaver I | Forge Materials [Ore x3pts] |
|---|---|---|
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Izuchi Blade I | Forge Materials Izuchi Tail x3 Izuchi Pelt x2 Monster Bone S x3 Upgrade Materials Izuchi Tail x1 Sharp Claw x2 Twisted Remains x2 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Izuchi Blade II | Upgrade Materials Great Izuchi Tail x2 Monster Bone M x2 [Izuchi x8pts] |
| Upgrade ↓ | Deadly Serpentblade I | Upgrade Materials Remobra Hide x3 Striped Hide x2 Sturdy Bone x2 |
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Hidden Blade I | Forge Materials Nargacuga Cutwing x4 Nargacuga Blackfur x3 Nargacuga Scale x3 Monster Bone+ x2 Upgrade Materials Nargacuga Cutwing x3 Nargacuga Scale x2 Monster Bone L x2 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Hidden Blade II | Upgrade Materials Naargacuga Razor x3 Nargacuga Pelt+ x3 Nargacuga Marrow x2 |
| Upgrade | Dark of Night | Upgrade Materials Tigrex Claw+ x3 Narga Medulla x1 [Nargacuga x10pts] |
Best Fire Greatsword
Rathalos Firesword
| Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 210 | Fire 40 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ③ ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost III Fire Boost I Element Exploit | |||
| Forge ↓ | Bone Blade I | Forge Materials Monster Bone S x3 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Bone Slasher | Upgrade Materials Dragonhusk Shard x3 Sharp Claw x2 [Bone x6pts] |
| Upgrade ↓ | Giant Jawblade | Upgrade Materials Monster Bone L x3 Suspicious Fang x3 [Bone x10pts] |
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Golem Blade I | Forge Materials Stoutbone x4 Monster Keenbone x3 Piercing Claw x5 Upgrade Materials Quality Bone x3 Piercing Claw x5 Monster Broth x2 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Jyura Mudblade I | Upgrade Materials Jyuratodus Scale+ x3 Jyuratodus Carapace x2 Torrent Sac x1 |
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Red Wing I | Forge Materials Rathalos Scale+ x5 Rathalos Wing x2 Rath Wingtalon+ x4 x1 Upgrade Materials Rathalos Wing x2 Rathalos Scale+ x2 Firecell Stone x5 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Red Wing II | Upgrade Materials Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut x2 Rath Wingtalon+ x2 Rathalos Plate x1 |
Best Water Greatsword
Terracutter
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 210 | Water 20 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| -10% | ― ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Affinity Boost I Water Boost II Brutal Strike | |||
| Forge ↓ | Bone Blade I | Forge Materials Monster Bone S x3 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Bone Slasher | Upgrade Materials Dragonhusk Shard x3 Sharp Claw x2 [Bone x6pts] |
| Upgrade ↓ | Giant Jawblade | Upgrade Materials Monster Bone L x3 Suspicious Fang x3 [Bone x10pts] |
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Golem Blade I | Forge Materials Stoutbone x4 Monster Keenbone x3 Piercing Claw x5 Upgrade Materials Quality Bone x3 Piercing Claw x5 Monster Broth x2 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Jyura Mudblade I | Upgrade Materials Jyuratodus Scale+ x3 Jyuratodus Carapace x2 Torrent Sac x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Jyura Mudblade II | Upgrade Materials Mizutsune Fin+ x2 Monster Hardbone x2 Quality Fin x3 [Jyuratodus+ x8pts] |
| Upgrade ↓ | Terracutter | Upgrade Materials Almudron Fin+ x2 Jyuratodus Fin+ x2 Wyvern Gem x1 |
Akanesasu
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 190 | Water 30 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| -15% | ① ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost III Affinity Boost II Water Boost II | |||
| Forge ↓ | Kamura Cleaver I | Forge Materials [Ore x3pts] |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Kamura Cleaver II | Upgrade Materials Iron Ore x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Kamura Cleaver III | Upgrade Materials Machalite Ore x3 Kestodon Shell x2 [Neopteron x5pts] |
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Hanayako Yohino I | Forge Materials Mizutsune Claw x3 Mizutsune Purplefur x3 Mizutsune Tail x1 Dragonite Ore x5 Upgrade Materials Mizutsune Claw x2 Mizutsune Purplefur x2 Bubblefoam x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Hanayako Yohino II | Upgrade Materials Mizutsune Claw+ x3 Mizutsune Purplefur+ x3 Mizutsune Fin+ x2 Mizutsune Plate x1 |
| Upgrade | Akanesasu | Upgrade Materials Scale of Origin ×3 Mizutsune Water Orb ×1 [Mizutsune+ ×10pts] |
Best Thunder Greatsword
Great Demon Rod
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 210 | Thunder 26 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 10% | ③ ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Affinity Boost II Thunder Boost II Dulling Strike | |||
| Forge ↓ | Demon Rod I | Forge Materials Rajang Horn+ x1 Rajang Fang+ x4 Rajang Tail x2 Fucium Ore x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Demon Rod II | Upgrade Materials High Commendation x1 Rajang Blackfur x4 Gold Rajang Pelt x2 Gold Rajang Pelt x2 |
| Upgrade | Great Demon Rod | Upgrade Materials Horn of Origin x1 Rajang Claw+ x4 [Rajang+ x15pts] |
Abyssal Storm Cleaver
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 190 | Thunder 50 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ― ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost III Anti-Aerial Species Narwa Soul | |||
| Forge | Thunderbolt Great Sword I | Forge Materials Narwa Horn+ x2 Narwa Hide+ x2 Narwa Carapace x2 Narwa Tentacle x3 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | Abyssal Storm Cleaver | Upgrade Materials Orb of Origin x1 Thunder Serpent Orb Ibushi Hide x1 [Narwa+ x15pts] |
Best Ice Greatsword
Abominable Great Sword
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 230 | Ice 20 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| -15% | ② ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Affinity Boost I Ice Boost III Brutal Strike | |||
| Forge ↓ | Kamura Cleaver I | Forge Materials [Ore x3pts] |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Kamura Cleaver II | Upgrade Materials Iron Ore x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Kamura Cleaver III | Upgrade Materials Machalite Ore x3 Kestodon Shell x2 [Neopteron x5pts] |
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Gossblade I | Forge Materials Goss Harag Brace x3 Goss Harag Fur x2 Block of Ice x1 Jumbo Bone x4 Upgrade Materials Goss Harag Brace x2 Frost Sac x2 Jumbo Bone x2 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Gossblade II | Upgrade Materials Basarios Carapace x2 Stoutbone x2 [Goss Harag x10pts] |
| Upgrade | Abominable Great Sword | Upgrade Materials Goss Harag Brace+ x2 Goss Harag Fur+ x2 Block of Ice+ x1 Goss Harag Bile x1 |
Best Dragon Greatsword
Reddnaught Claymore
| Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 180 | Dragon 45 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ② ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost Ill Wyvem Exploit Valstrax Soul | |||
| Forge ↓ | Ninja Parasol I | Forge Materials Kamura Ticket x2 Golden Muck x2 Dragonhusk Shard x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Ninja Parasol II | Upgrade Materials Dragonbone Relic x3 Aknosom Feather+ x2 Remobra Hide+ x2 |
| Upgrade | Dragonslayer Parasol | Upgrade Materials Tobi-Kadachi Scale+ x3 Wyvern Gem x2 [Monster+ x15pts] |
Best Poison Greatsword
Sieglinde
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 210 | Poison 28 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ― ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost II Poison Boost I Small Monster Exploit | |||
| Forge ↓ | Bone Blade I | Forge Materials Monster Bone S x3 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Bone Slasher | Upgrade Materials Dragonhusk Shard x3 Sharp Claw x2 [Bone x6pts] |
| Upgrade ↓ | Giant Jawblade | Upgrade Materials Monster Bone L x3 Suspicious Fang x3 [Bone x10pts] |
| Forge Upgrade ↓ | Golem Blade I | Forge Materials Stoutbone x4 Monster Keenbone x3 Piercing Claw x5 Upgrade Materials Quality Bone x3 Piercing Claw x5 Monster Broth x2 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Valkyrie Blade I | Upgrade Materials Rathian Scale+ x4 Rathian Spike+ x4 Rathian Plate x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Valkyrie Blade II | Upgrade Materials Monster Hardbone x3 Rathian Carapace x4 Rath Wingtalon+ x3 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Sieglinde | Upgrade Materials Rakna-Kadaki Silk x2 Rathian Ruby x1 [Rathian+ x12pts] |
Best Paralysis Greatsword
Rampage Cleaver S
| Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 210 | - | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ― ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Sharpness Type I Paralysis Ill Affinity Surge | |||
| Forge ↓ | Rampage Cleaver I | Forge Materials Apex Beastclaws x1 Arzuros Pelt+ x2 Guild Ticket x1 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver II | Upgrade Materials Apex Venom Spike x1 Bishaten Horn+ x1 Defender Ticket 5 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver III | Upgrade Materials Ibushi Carapace x1 Nargacuga Scale+ x4 Defender Ticket 6 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver IV | Upgrade Materials Apex Bubblefoam x1 Rakna-Kadaki Carapace x2 Defender Ticket 7 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver V | Upgrade Materials Apex Blaze Sac x1 Apex Curlhorn x1 Defender Ticket 8 x3 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver S | Upgrade Materials Apex Shockshell x2 Apex Blaze Sac x1 Defender Ticket 9 x3 |
Best Sleep Greatsword
Rampage Cleaver S
| Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 210 | - | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ― ― ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Sharpness Type I Sleep Ill Affinity Surge | |||
| Forge ↓ | Rampage Cleaver I | Forge Materials Apex Beastclaws x1 Arzuros Pelt+ x2 Guild Ticket x1 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver II | Upgrade Materials Apex Venom Spike x1 Bishaten Horn+ x1 Defender Ticket 5 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver III | Upgrade Materials Ibushi Carapace x1 Nargacuga Scale+ x4 Defender Ticket 6 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver IV | Upgrade Materials Apex Bubblefoam x1 Rakna-Kadaki Carapace x2 Defender Ticket 7 x1 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver V | Upgrade Materials Apex Blaze Sac x1 Apex Curlhorn x1 Defender Ticket 8 x3 |
| Upgrade ↓ | Rampage Cleaver S | Upgrade Materials Apex Shockshell x2 Apex Blaze Sac x1 Defender Ticket 9 x3 |
Best Blast Greatsword
Sinister Shadowblade
 | Rarity | Attack | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 200 | Blast 25 | ||
| Affinity | Slot | Defense | ||
| 0% | ② ① ― | - | ||
| Sharpness & Rampage Skills | ||||
| Sharpness | | |||
| Rampage Skills | Attack Boost III Blast Boost II Magnamalo Soul | |||
All Required Materials
| Forge ↓ | Sinister Blade I | Forge Materials Magnamalo Blade x4 Magnamalo Shell x3 Magnamalo Scale x3 Magna Ghostprism x2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade ↓ | Sinister Blade II | Upgrade Materials Commendation x1 Magnamalo Scute x2 Magnamalo Plate x1 [Magnamalo x10pts] |
| Upgrade | Sinister Shadowblade | Upgrade Materials Magnamalo Blade+ x4 Magnamalo Shell+ x3 Magnamalo Scale+ x3 Purple Magna Orb x1 |
MH Rise Sunbreak - Weapon Related Articles
Weapon Articles
| Great Sword | Best Build | Early Game Builds |
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| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Long Sword | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
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| Sword & Shield | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Dual Blades | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Hammer | Best Build | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Hunting Horn | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Lance | Best Build | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Gunlance | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Switch Axe | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Charge Blade | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
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| Insect Glaive | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
| Weapon Tree | Switch Skill | |
| Light Bowgun | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
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| Heavy Bowgun | Best Builds | Early Game Builds |
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| Bow | Best Build | Early Game Builds |
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