Everyone knows the DPS meta sets for Longswords inMonster Hunter World Iceborne.I’ll be going over an alternative build that focuses more on defensive skills and support skills that can be tailored to players' needs.
Monster Hunter World Iceborne Alternative Longsword Build
As I covered inHierarchy of Skills for Longswords, if we want to make a good efficient defense build we must haveDivine BlessingandHealth Boost. For support skills we can slot inWide Range,Recovery Up,Free Meal, andSpeed Eating. Below you will find an option for those looking to implement defensive skills and support skills into their longsword builds.
Support Tank
Build’s Name
Poison Support+Tank LS
Wyvern Blade “Luna”
Armor Pieces
Skills From Armor, Charm, & Decorations
Full Armor & Weapon Decoration Slots
Decorations
Wyvern Blade “Luna"can be substituted withCrimson Viperfang II,Deathblade Vaal Grosser,Soulfire Lash “Ruin”, orSoulfire Lash “Blaze”. Blaze is a good choice as it has Guts built-in to prevent a faint just in case theDivine Blessingdoesn’t save you. All these alternatives will provide more decorations slots if players need them.
This build is a mixture of DPS, Tank, and Support skills. It uses the Luna sword to poison monsters while having the best raw potential. Hunters can tweak this to be a full on support by maxing out Health Boost, Recovery Up, Speed Eating, and Free Meal. For this combo hunters should use theGliderand whichever element mantle they need (Ice, Fire, Water, Thunder) to provide them with extra slots.
Alternatively, if hunters want more of a solo tank/dps build they can omit the extra speed eating jewels and slot in more offensive jewels. Keeping Free Meal with this build is nice since you don’t need to worry about using up lots of items. Replace the Friendship Charm with Agitator Charm.
If you enjoyed this build be sure to check out nextMHW Iceborne: Day 0 Longsword Builds. You can also explore moreMHW guidesinIceborne Hunter Helper GuideandMonster Hunter World Iceborne Hoarfrost Reach Camp Locations Guide.
