Check out this guide about the best Great Swords in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne! Know each top weapon's stats and specialty to easily take down even the strongest monsters!!!
【Iceborne Endgame Tier Ranking】
- Iceborne: Best Endgame Tier List
- Tier 1: Hidden Blade II
- Tier 2: Immovable Dharma
- Tier 3: Acid Shredder II
【MHW: Ranked By Elements】
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Iceborne: Best Endgame Tier List
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| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Blade II | Immovable Dharma | Acid Shredder II |
Best Endgame Great Sword: Tier 1
Hidden Blade II
| | | Attack Power | Element | Affinity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1152 | (Poison 660) | 25% | |
| Elderseal | Slots | Defense Bonus | |
| - | 1/0/0 | - |
| Sharpness | |
|---|
Purple Sharpness Without Handicraft
The max sharpness of Hidden Blade II is purple without using Handicraft.
High Affinity
Not only that it has high Attack Power, it has quite high affinity which will definitively add more damage when attacking monsters.
Power Up With Non-elemental Boost
Its poison damage is very high when used Free Elem/Ammo Up but using it with Non-elemental Boost will accelerate its high power more.
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Immovable Dharma
| Attack Power | Element | Affinity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1344 | (Dragon 660) | 0% | |
| Elderseal | Slots | Defense Bonus | |
| High | 1/1/0 | +30 |
| Sharpness | |
|---|
Purple Sharpness With Handicraft
You can reach purple sharpness when used with Handicraft.
Great Raw Damage
Immovable Dharma has one of the highest attack power.
Power Up With Non-elemental Boost
As Hidden Blade II, Immovable Dharma can be used with Non-elemental Boost.
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Acid Shredder II
| Attack Power | Element | Affinity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1392 | (Paralysis 420) | 0% | |
| Elderseal | Slots | Defense Bonus | |
| - | 4/0/0 | - |
| Sharpness | |
|---|
Purple Sharpness With Handicraft
You can reach purple sharpness when used with Handicraft but to have it last longer, using Protective Polish is recommended.
One Lv4 Slot
You can try many combination of skill using Lv 4 slot.
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| No Element | Fire | Water |
|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Ignition Impact | Kjarr Fellsword King | Kjarr Fellsword Water |
| Thunder | Ice | Dragon |
| Kjarr Fellsword Thunder | Kjarr Fellsword Ice | Kjarr Fellsword Decay |
Best Non-Elemental Great Sword
Wyvern Ignition "Impact"
| Attack Power | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1008 | (Fire 510) | ||
| Affinity | Elderseal | ||
| -15% | - | ||
| Slot | Defense | ||
| ① ① ― | +20 | ||
| Weapon Durability | |
|---|
High Attack, High Durability
A Great Sword with above-average damage and durability, the Wyvern Ignition "Impact"'s already commendable Attack Power can still be increased with Non-Elemental Boost. Durability starts at white and can carry two ① decorations. Recommended as an all-around Great Sword, the Wyvern Ignition "Impact" is capable of felling even the strongest of monsters.
Best Fire Great Sword
Kjarr Fellsword "King"
| Attack Power | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 936 | Fire 300 | ||
| Affinity | Elderseal | ||
| 20% | - | ||
| Slot | Defense | ||
| ① ― ― | - | ||
| Weapon Durability | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Skill | Critical Element |
Made For Iceborne
The Kjarr Fellsword King boasts excellent Fire damage, making it one of the best weapons to use against Hoarfrost Reach's Ice-based monsters. You can further increase the damage capability of this Great Sword by appending it with a Fire Attack Lv1 decoration.
Best Water Great Sword
Kjarr Fellsword "Water"
| Attack Power | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 912 | Water 480 | ||
| Affinity | Elderseal | ||
| 20% | - | ||
| Slot | Defense | ||
| ― ― ― | - | ||
| Weapon Durability | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Skill | Critical Element |
Taroth Blaze "Water" As An Alternative
The Taroth Blaze "Water" is a good contender for the best water Great Sword as it is easier to acquire and is also capable of holding a ③-slot decoration. The downside is that you need to have Free Elem Lv3 to fully take advantage of it.
Best Thunder Great Sword
Kjarr Fellsword "Thunder"
| Attack Power | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1008 | Thunder 480 | ||
| Affinity | Elderseal | ||
| 10% | - | ||
| Slot | Defense | ||
| ― ― ― | - | ||
| Weapon Durability | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Skill | Critical Element |
Can Be Swapped With Taroth Blaze "Thunder"
Taroth Blaze "Thunder" is a great alternative to the Kjarr Fellsword "Thunder", although you need to have Free Elem Lv3 to fully unlock its Thunder properties. Both weapons boast 1000+ damage making both reliable damage dealers to monsters weak to Thunder.
Best Ice Great Sword
Kjarr Fellsword "Ice"
| Attack Power | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 912 | Ice 450 | ||
| Affinity | Elderseal | ||
| 20% | - | ||
| Slot | Defense | ||
| ― ― ― | - | ||
| Weapon Durability | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Skill | Critical Element |
Has High Ice Damage!
The Kjarr Fellsword "Ice" has a high Ice elemental damage complimented by a hefty 20% affinity. Deal far greater damage with this weapon by using specialized tools and skills that can increase your affinity.
Best Dragon Greatsword
Kjarr Fellsword "Decay"
| Attack Power | Element | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 984 | Dragon 360 | ||
| Affinity | Elderseal | ||
| 20% | Average | ||
| Slot | Defense | ||
| ① ― ― | - | ||
| Weapon Durability | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Skill | Critical Element |
Recommended Dragon Great Sword
With almost 1000 damage, 20% affinity, has Critical Element, and an above-average durability, the Kjarr Fellsword "Decay" is the best Greatsword to use against dragons.
