Monster Hunter World(MHW) features 14 different weapon types, with theLong Swordbeing one of them. In thisGuidewe’ll take a look at exactly how to use thisWeaponto its fullest, as well as show you some things you may not know about it. If you’re new to the game or you are a veteran of the franchise and just need a quick refresher, thisGuideis for you.
Long Sword Guide
The Long Sword is an excellent overall weapon and one that isn’t difficult to learn, making it a solid choice for new players. Hunters using this weapon will have relatively good mobility, while having excellent reach, with the option to roll out of most combos. Long Swords come with aSpirit Gauge, that when filled increases the damage of the player viaSpirit Attacks.
Basic Combos
Special Attacks and Things of Interest
When you deal damage with regular attacks your Spirit Gauge fills. Once it is full you can perform a Spirit Combo that if you connect with the final hit will increase your Spirit Level by 1. The first level is white, followed by yellow and lastly red.Each level raises the attack power of the Long Sword by a decent amount. Players using the Long Sword must pull off frequent Spirit Combos or their Gauge will deplete and their damage bonus will wear off.
Final Tips
Legendary Long Sword Hunters will learn to use Foresight Slash when they need to dodge an attack, so as to keep their damage up whileEvading. This is something that will take much practice and patience, along with much knowledge of enemy attack patterns acquired through out the course of the game.
Learning to manage your Spirit Gauge is of the utmost importance to would-be Long Sword users, as it is the best way to keep their damage high and maximize their DPS. Proficiency with when to pull off Spirit Combos, so that you can connect with the final strike, takes time and some knowledge of the monster you are Hunting.
This weapon can trip teammates because the game has a form of friendly fire, though not one that damages. Be mindful of them when using this weapon and avoid hitting them if you’re able to. Place yourself on a different leg or part of the monster you are facing, so as to make their lives easier. Many players may not know this can occur, so the responsibility falls to you.
Be sure to check out our otherWeapon and Monster Guidesfor all your needs and if you have specific questions be sure to check out theMonster Hunter World Wiki. Good Luck Hunters! May the furs be with you!
