Long Sword | Weapons Monster Hunter World Guide

Last update: 08 January 2018

Long Sword powerfull attacks learning tips

• Weapon description
• For whom is this weapon?
• Useful combos

Weapon description

1. Great reach and powerful attacks are this weapon's strong points. Unlike other heavy weapons, it has fast attacks that look spectacular and can combine into interesting combos.
2. This weapon has a great damage potential and is easy to learn. Also, you can jump in any of the directions during every combo.
3. Deal damage to fill Spirit Gauge (a bar that looks like a sword) - you can later use it on Spirit Blade attacks. Spirit Thrust is another important attack - your character uses one Spirit Gauge, jumps and attacks an enemy. A successful attack slowly regenerates Spirit Gauge.
4. This weapon lets you cut off monster's tail which is extremely important in crafting.
5. Long Swords give you mobility - remember about it in combat and try to dodge attacks. You can also use Foresight Slash - if you manage to use it successfully and dodge an attack, you will fully charge your Spirit Gauge.

For whom is this weapon?

1. Long Swords are one of the heavy weapons that don't restrict your mobility too much. If other heavy weapons are too slow for you - try this one.
2. This weapon has interesting combos and Spirit Gauge which is rather easy to fill up. A good starting weapon - more advanced techniques can be learned naturally over time.
3. If you are a fan of katanas and swords then this is the right weapon for you. It offers spectacular slashes, leaps and is very fun to use.
4. Tactic is straightforward - you focus mainly on attacking, combos are rather simple and you don't have to learn complicated mechanics. You want pure combat and dive right into action? Pick up a Long Sword.

Conclusion: A weapon that is easy to learn and can deal a lot of damage. It also offers great mobility and has interesting combos.

Useful combos

1. A basic combo. Very simple to use but it deals a lot of damage.

2. Charge your Spirit Gauge and use it to perform this combo.

3. This combo should be used when your Spirit Gauge is at level 2 or 3. The last move makes you jump - try to land that hit to replenish your Spirit Gauge.