The New Greatsword is PERFECT in Monster Hunter Wilds - Best Great Sword Combo Guide

[@darkhero2]

Any Greatsword mains out there? Which weapon should I cover next?

[@MrPun-yf5vv]

Hammer please 🙏 Can u teach us how to do upswing after 1 side smash kzbin.info/www/bejne/imW8m3aOrbJmoNksi=l8R9ySFDYSm53rxq

[@itsyaboiguzma]

Only thing I'm sad about is the huge TCS damage nerf. It does make sense seeing as we can pivot directions through focus mode when charging now resulting in almost never missing but it still hurts my soul.

[@jackdadson1408]

Glad to see some love for both the GS and Rey Dau in the same video. He's definitely my favourite monster in the game so far, and by far the coolest looking new monster they've released (I'm still waiting to see more of Arkveld before deciding how much I like him). I told myself I'd try playing through Wilds with a new weapon, but after seeing how much the focus mode and offset attacks has upgraded the GS play style, I just can't help but go back to it. Still need to work on timing my shoulder tackles to power through attacks though.

[@ametsz7060]

Id love you to cover gl. Looks so fun but i dont understand anything about the weapon 😭

[@KaneA87]

Bow, Long Sword, and Hammer next, please. I love the new tweaks to the Great Sword

[@wiabuujones]

When Rey dau does a big attack and fans out his horns to cool them off, his entire face counts as a wound for the focus mode attacks while cooling down

[@raijeki]

Yeah but for some reason for example with Ls it doesn’t up the spirit gauge like a normal wound would.

[@wiabuujones]

@ ah, with Charge blade it gives you savage axe so I figured it functions exactly the same, maybe it should up spirit gauge but a bug just doesn’t do it

[@HamstringCollector]

Yes! I haven't seen enough people talking about this mechanic. Balahara also has a similar weak spot in his mouth after a mud spit attack.

[@GoofiusNgl]

Chatacabra has one on his tongue after his big one hand slam attack, and doshaguma has one on his belly during his biggest windup attack

[@albertelias4664]

​@@HamstringCollectordoshuguma also has one where he stands on his hind legs for a long time

[@nerotheweirdo4755]

A few tips: When Balahara goes to spit small shots, their mouth gets a small timing window for a weakspot focused attack. Chatacabra has something similar but the opening is alot bigger. When Rey Dau fires off his large blast and stays still for a second, his head becomes a vulnerable weakspot for about 3 seconds, so focus attacking his head during this time gives you a large opening for damage. (Note that this one will usually only work once until it changes areas or becomes enraged)

[@GoofiusNgl]

Doshaguma has one on his belly too during his biggest windup attack

[@nerotheweirdo4755]

@@GoofiusNgl Yeah, I forgot to mention that one. I usually just focus on getting the heck outta there XD.

[@alderwield9636]

Soon : after farting, congalala's butt also glows red as a wound (no Im not joking)

[@nerotheweirdo4755]

@@alderwield9636 bro sharts so hard it hurts XD

[@akidra0519]

The charged offset rising slash is a lot like the frontier GS, nice yo see things carrying over

[@zima-tzi]

with focus mode you can redirect your True charged to any direction, including behind you, and you can spin 360 in a circle, it is the most broken thing in wilds yet, it so much more than just used to proc the focus wounds. this makes greatsword miles easier to use in comparison to world

[@alexgalays910]

this is very true... buuuut as a result they mega nerfed the TCS damage. Overall I prefer it like that though but mega GS masters probably won't.

[@preslim84]

GS being the only weapon with both the easiest offset and guard clash with perfect guards pretty crazy. It benefits the most from focus aiming too, so never will miss a TCS again unless out of range. They had to nerf the DMG a little because they got so much

[@AfroSoul-b6g]

Buff Gs visuell TCS impact PLZ its weak compared to World 😢

[@ABIADAB]

you can use luring pod to stop monsters from running

[@grokashrimp]

Thank you for all your work

[@danj6750]

I would love to see some power come back to the TCS. What good is a boom stick that doesn't boom?

[@robotoboy30]

You can combo into Offset Rising Slash with Strong Charge btw! It's a very easy way to convert a combo from Strong Charge/TCS to a counter, it was the most consistent way for me to land the Offset as you can adapt to whatever the monster is doing or following up with.

[@lordhandsomeswag1854]

Anyone else wish for more hitstop on attacks?

[@PatrickStar-kj6vq]

Yess! Attacks feel less impactful without it

[@ActionBreh]

Yessssssssssss plssss

[@iHeartAMP]

Are the hit stops where the animations seem to freeze for a bit or the flinching after a huge attack?

[@ActionBreh]

@iHeartAMP yep. Goz

[@iHeartAMP]

@@ActionBreh non answer

[@j3nki541]

gs got so so much love this time, prolly gonna be my main for wilds :D

[@Nikkto474]

Darkhero you are the hardest MH youtuber, keep it up 🛐

[@darkhero2]

Thank you for the kind words good sir! Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the videos

[@zxtemz]

My favorite weapon off all has become even better😆

[@hmoobv4j154]

It's always best imo to use the rising charge slash whenever the monster isn't down and still moving so you can always try to counter their attack

[@apexthelegend]

jumping wide slash is actually very good, it moves you pretty far and is also charge-able

[@AdjudicatorBrbal]

4:51 i always use my O attacks as a means to move around when i fall off timing of an attack. Especially with fang and brute wyverns. To each is own i guess. But i never try to cause extreme damage from the jump. I always aim to wear the target down, and get them to the point of causing injury for my team mates. I think the great sword puts batteries in most players backs to make them think they are the leadership role and always place themselves in front of monsters. When i always angle myself around their fore legs or if bipedal work on their legs to a knock over.

[@nerotheweirdo4755]

The greatsword was made to be more of a hit and run weapon in wilds, and the damage from tcs isn't that much higher than your other 2 charged slashes, so in most cases it's better to avoid using tcs unless the monster is knocked down. It's also more block focused than dodge focused in wilds, so timing your blocks for a counter slash (only charge when you see a big opening) can help you both stay alive and get off good damage. I do not recommend using the 🔺+ 🔴 on monsters with ranged attacks unless they have a melee attack with a long windup that you can see coming. Mainly Balahara is the one you want to avoid trying to parry, so just perfect guard and counter slash him.

[@blazenfate]

None of it matters until release. That's when all this "optimal" crp matters.

[@nerotheweirdo4755]

@ It's extremely likely that my comment will still be valid after release, and even after they release dlc. So it matters, because the sooner people learn this stuff, the sooner they get used to it. All the better for the new players reading these comments.

[@iHeartAMP]

Does the sheathing work in world too?

[@Sephiroth69]

I agree, it's perfect and I love it. I'm just sad greatsword lost the strongest attack motion value to hammer and longsword tho. I'm not bitter, you're bitter!

[@_EXP626_]

People keep saying that, but I haven’t seen it yet. GS still does more everytime I use it.

[@RIP_ZYZZ1738]

This still hasn’t been confirmed. I don’t get where this notion is coming from.

[@GoofiusNgl]

Gs still has the highest single hit damage, so dw, greatsword is still the strongest

[@Sephiroth69]

@@GoofiusNgl even more than the might charge final hit?

[@GoofiusNgl]

@Sephiroth69 yeah, mighty charge does more damage tho bc it has smaller hits before the bigger one, but gs still does the highest one-hit damage

[@MasterChef1957]

11:09 so basically what im seeing is they made greatsword more consistant with focus mode but over tuned it a bit by also buffing other charge slashes but im guessing they did that because they knew consistant tcsing monsters like this with such ease would make the game too easy so i guess its a nice balance..... they still nerfed my second favorite move tho (I love you shoulder tackle ❤)

[@eins32]

For a Wake up Hit: you can just aim with the focus mode to change direction in the middle of the TCS. So gone are the days where you need to perfectly position yourself. 😂

[@roxorzboxorz31]

Some of the changes are cool, but I feel like a lot of GS mains won't be happy. One of my favorite things about GS was big number dopamine when you land that TCS. It has been dialed in quite a bit which definitely does lower my interest in GS.

[@jackerbaby]

ill take a shot every time you say "_____ slash"

[@Holfus]

*hard cuts to you in hospital being pumped by 8 doctors

[@kuhkowabbu]

@@Holfusmaybe specify what they’re pumping 👀

[@Holfus]

@@kuhkowabbu HAHAH, you need to get your head out of the gutter my dude💀 When people drink dangerous amounts of alcohol, stomach gets pumped to remove alcohol liquid that hasn't been digested yet.

[@abstractsymmetricity]

Thank you for the guide, very helpful

[@jamesonsaleta41]

I've never enjoyed greatsword, focus mode changed that single handedly, and offset attacks are just the absolute cherry on top. I can't believe I'm actually going to play greatsword in wilds

[@Gustaviustwinkelberry]

22:02 how did you hit that explosion?

[@AMoralMan]

Focus Mode as a toggle instead of a hold changed my life

[@limeisgaming]

All wepons in the beta are set to have a 100 True Raw Attack, meaning we can take note of what the per weapon bloat/modifiers are. Chart: Weapontype , BloatedValue,TrueRaw,BloatModifier GS,480,100,4.8 LS,329,3.29 SnS,139,1.39 DB,139,1.39 Hammer,519, 5.19 HuntingHorn,419, 4.19 Lance,229, 2.29 GunLance,229, 2.29 SwitchAxe,350, 3.5 ChargeBlade,359, 3.59 IG,309, 3.05 LBG,129, 1.29 HBG,150, 1.5 Bow,120, 1.2

[@Glenningway]

Hope this isn't the beta overtuning some weapons, but greatsword swings "feel" faster. Not only do I miss far less, but the recovery "feels" faster. Sheathing feels faster. Now, imagine having earplugs, stun resist, focus, and quicksheathe? This weapon will be fantastic going into endgame and title updates.

[@rascalvo]

I thought the TCS had an extra QTE like that one Dragons Dogma 2 attack. Maybe the animation went into the beta, but the actual mechanic didn't. I hope it IS a mechanic and comes in the final product

[@kablashazam7793]

Yo idk if u rmbr i ask if u can make the easiest to hardest weapon in the game in a comment in ur other videos a few days ago is the video coming soon and can i ask is grratsword one of the easiest weapon in the game

[@minionslayer3601]

Can you do video on gunlance they made significant changes where effective movement is better and guarding more rewarding 🎉

[@narutotrickzxtv3D]

The Greatsword in wilds is ok but as simple as it is to pick up I feel like compared to other weapons it’s lacks versatility I wish mid combo you could convert a charge or charge slash into an offset side charge slash maybe they were scared that would make the weapon to op but I think that would have been a really cool way to promote the new moves of the weapon I mean that was one thing I loved about Greatsword in rise there was a counter skill put in place that rewarded you for deflecting an incoming attack it was later abused with time barrel bombs 😅 but it still gave the weapon a some what new what new experience and way to play. Lol

[@justinsane3507]

If TCS isn't as strong as in MHW then maybe my favorite meta of crit draw GS will return to glory. I loved that build and it never really fell off so i still play it in MHW.

[@Owl-yc2yu]

It's not as meaty as world but it's got this not-quite-fast-but-direct, crispy, slashing feel now.

[@xgearheart8592]

Hoping they add some weight back to gs. The tcs seems nerfed too...

[@flyingthor2650]

simplest weapon, but one of the hardest to master.

[@MasterChef1957]

4:56 this is the best advice any greatsword beginner needs to know as any greatsword vet will tell you nothing beats saying "FUCK YOU!!!!" to a giant monsters face as i shove my entire shoulder into them flinging them onto their back. Nothing will be more hype from your gameplay then that trust me its peak

[@lord461]

Wouldn't that damage squish just encourage critical draw greatsword builds ??

[@assortedfruitcup]

Offset attack into tcs my beloved 😍

[@christiangray7826]

/: they butchered my boy… #1 timing your charges is an absolute requirement to get optimal damage from charging any attack. This was nowhere near as important in MHWI. #2 the tcs is no longer the highest motion value in the game, making it less vital to land them. #3 strong charged slash is now a higher motion value, making it more important to use this attack as much as possible, since it’s much lower commitment, slightly easier to land, and not much less damage than tcs. #4 blocking barely lowers your sharpness (if at all), perfect counter comes base with the weapon. Blocking is much more important in Wilds. #5 the new offset attack (if timed well) can interrupt a monster All in all, in my opinion, they drastically changed the way GS is played. They changed it to require much more timing knowledge of certain attacks, making it less new player friendly. It overall does less damage unless you change the way you use the weapon, as it’s nothing like it was in Iceborne. GS already required a high level of monster knowledge and experience with spacing and timing to land enough attacks to have good dps. Adding in even more depth wasn’t particularly necessary for this weapon, and overall it makes it harder to play at the same level of performance. The top 1% will love these additions, as it will give them more versatility in fights that are perfect. But the bottom 99% of players don’t need all that extra depth. At the end of the day, it’s a net dps decrease because of these changes. I absolutely disapprove of the GS changes.

[@SpicyGarPar]

How long have you been playing monster hunter series ? I have been playing since portable and played alot of the beta and GS is way EASIER to use now because of the ability to change direction...

[@humblehomunculus2722]

​@@SpicyGarPareverything about this is right but the TCS still retains the highest single hit motion value. Tested myself against Hammer. Still slightly more damage. TCS is far less useful now though as your gameplay will mostly be landing offset charges and strong charges.

[@mitchellradspinner4491]

I LOVE TCS but I love no longer being a one trick pony that misses by a farts breadth more! Praise be to focus mode

[@vyseskies]

a small detail that really annoys me in particular is why the hit 1 of TCS does such pathetic damage since it was introduced. I see they did that for balancement purposes but that just doesn't make sense to me and you should at least be rewared for hiting the 1st hit. I pull my hairs everytime i see a charging attack to only do 10 damage, if they don't know what they're doing just skip it lol

[@nuggetmaster5181]

I gotta say though the ratio between the damage of slashes feels off. Why does TCS only do a bit more damage than the 2 before it? It just doesn’t feel as impactful as in World

[@PorkaDoboBOY]

Because we can aim TCS and perfect guarding goes into TCS I'm guessing, its a bit more spammable now. I'm back to mh4u strong charge attacks with its follow up strong wide slash attack. Kinda glad TCS is gutted, but don't get me wrong I'll use it when there's an opening.

[@GevilTheJester]

Hell yeah

[@darkhero2]

Hell yeah

[@PatrickStar-kj6vq]

I feel like I'm in the minority here but I really miss the surge slash combo from sunbreak.

[@oyi6399]

GREAT SWORD PLAYER HERE🖐️🖐️

[@raijeki]

They lowered the skill ceiling too much with focus mode and being able to turn completely during the charges.

[@lord461]

Feel free to play the older games then.

[@raijeki]

@ ‘cazzatoh??

[@deraelevans222]

They didn’t lower it, the concept was introduced in rise and ppl were still getting clapped

[@nuggetmaster5181]

@@lord461people are allowed to have grievances while still wanting to play the current game, this is not the great response you thought it was.

[@everyonebear6769]

nearly every new weapon is perfect in wilds. i Have been having so much fun with weapons that is used to never use. because i did not like some small thing about the weapon. wilds takes away a lot of those problems and makes it feel like you are in control a lot more. I just hope that the last part does not make the game feel too easy but i dont think it will.

[@hmoobv4j154]

Fuckin full counter!!!

[@iHeartAMP]

I'm gonna tell Butters to freeze me, I can't wait until Feb 28 2025

[@pandaangy1826]

tried it and just feel like trying to use the upward slash counter is just a bait to get yourself killed just playing standard greatsword is probably better

[@0megaparco14]

Do you want to see the real potential of this weapon? Aris MH

[@icey_john]

what a familiar voice

[@reaper6522]

No side blow or side swipe = major nerf, GS had great mobility/defense/stam management/positioning in iceborne and that's even without slinger ammo, plus that TCS nerf...They MASSACARED my boy... GS is FAR from perfect. Majorly nerfed compared to world/rise. Time to move on to switch axe or hammer I guess. Such a shame.

[@MiiV2]

Side blow is still in game

[@LuizHenrique-vc4gm]

You can side blow, it's r2+triangle

[@vhex61]

No. TCS animation feels weak compared to World

[@Qing-Dynasty96]

14:17 not a ko.

[@mgkpraesi]

Monsters move way too much to make the Weapon Fun when playing with others.

[@sampletext02]

I still have fun using GS in parties, but I definitely know what you mean.

[@ActionBreh]

The impact sensation is pathetic. World's 10x better

[@surtrpicks]

Great sword is far from the simplest weapon in MH

[@abstractsymmetricity]

What weapon is simpler?

[@heyimurchin6575]

​@@abstractsymmetricityhammer is pretty easy to use in Wilds. I could also say DB is easy to pick up.

[@imhaddanitattaxx4172]

I think he meant simple in concept, the inputs themselves are easy, but it's complex in knowing when to actually attack, which most other weapons don't have to consider as heavily

[@Willow4526]

Technically bcos you're pfp is dressed up as a wiggler you're furry cosplaying 🤣😁

[@fatalis7141]

A lot of the monster hunter community is indeed furries

[@francalfredcoloma276]

simplest weapon 😂😂😂 LBG is brain dead weapon

[@sampletext02]

Just because something is simple, doesn't mean that it's easy. Not saying that GS is crazy hard or anything, but there is definitely a distinction to be made.

[@Rytom]

I hate the focus mode on GS, it makes it too braindead. Being able to redirect mid swing takes a lof of skill out of the weapon

[@Zoretsu]

The weapons feel bad worlds melee weapons feel better and much smoother I like to feel like my weapon packs a punch when I hit a monster in world when I hit a monster it feels like I’m going to rip there whole face off in wilds when I hit the monster with a Greatsword or hammer it gives me the same feeling I have in my dreams when I’m fighting I punch as hard as I can’t feel nothing behind those hits it’s like my hands are made of clouds that’s wat wild melee weapons feel to me I was never a fan of the range weapons in any monster hunter game but the bow feels like the most polished weapon in the game I know is it’s a beta and they may fix it at release but if this is what the weapons will continue to feel like in release then I’m just going to stick with World

[@johnbennett1729]

You are so delusional

[@Str8Wildcat]

Great sword is still too hard for me, even being able to aim it while charging. Capcom give us easier monster hunter please

[@straightupgutta]

wouldnt say its perfect, just got quakity of life improvements if anything,

[@TheTyrantAussie]

annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd its all over my screen